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The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology (ITEC), as well as an undergraduate certificate in Occupational Safety. Students majoring in ITEC choose between three options: Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology, Manufacturing or Occupational Safety. The department also offers a minor in Industrial Technology.

Successful ITEC graduates gain knowledge, skills, and abilities in solving technical problems, understanding the design process, excelling in authentic leadership, being aware of safety issues, having a quality orientation, effectively managing projects, and having a systems-thinking perspective. This translates to a holistic approach that uses science and engineering principles to focus on the way the constituent parts of a manufacturing system interrelate, how they work over time, and how they fit the context of larger systems. Graduates find careers within a variety of industries, businesses, and organizations in the fields of advanced manufacturing and biomanufacturing; robotics; analytical and processing laboratories; automation and controls; biofuel and beverage fermentation systems electronics; lean manufacturing; quality and operations management; safety management, loss prevention; or industrial hygiene.

Common job duties of ITEC Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology graduates include:

  • Implementation, management, and documentation of analytical protocols
  • Technical project management
  • Implement, manage, and maintain instrumentation and equipment
  • Manage bioprocessing and biotechnology systems

Common job duties of ITEC Manufacturing graduates include:

  • Quality management
  • Production supervision
  • Product process design
  • Facility planning and management

Common job duties of ITEC Occupational Safety graduates include:

  • Development, management, and evaluation of safety programs and systems
  • Hazard identification and mitigation
  • Loss prevention

The certificate in occupational safety is designed to meet the needs of the students who will find themselves in management roles with responsibilities that include safety. The certificate program prepares technically oriented managers to meet their professional safety responsibilities.

For more information about the Industrial Technology degree:  http://www.abe.iastate.edu/undergraduate-students/industrial-technology/

For more information about the occupational safety certificate: http://www.abe.iastate.edu/home/certificate-in-occupational-safety/

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, all ITEC students should be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, computation, and applied engineering to identify and solve applied science and technology problems.
  2. Develop and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret resulting data.
  3. Evaluate and adapt systems, processes and programs to meet desired needs.
  4. Function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams
  5. Communicate effectively, ethically, and professionally in written, oral, and other formats to technical and non-technical audiences.
  6. Understand the potential impacts and limitations of solutions in global and societal contexts.
  7. Recognize the need for, and demonstrate an ability to, engage in life-long learning.
  8. Effectively apply modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice to address contemporary issues in applied engineering and technology.

Upon graduation, ITEC students in the biological and biomanufacturing systems technology (BBST) option should be able to:

  1. Develop, implement, troubleshoot, and evaluate bio-based manufacturing processes, facilities, and products.
  2. Calculate and interpret mass and energy balances of biological processes involving microbial growth and conversion, plants, animals, and humans to optimize processing and production systems.
  3. Calculate and interpret rates of biological processes involving reaction kinetics, growth, death, heat production, and transpiration to optimize processing and production systems.

Upon graduation, ITEC students in the manufacturing (M) option should be able to:

  1. Create, implement, and evaluate manufacturing processes and facility plans.
  2. Integrate and apply tools in computer aided design, manufacturing, controls, robotics, and automation systems to applied engineering and technology management settings.
  3. Evaluate technologies to enhance production, quality, sustainability, and profitability of manufacturing systems and facility management.

Upon graduation, ITEC students in the occupational safety (OS) option should be able to:

  1. Design, implement, and evaluate occupational safety and health programs for work environments.
  2. Identify, assess, and analyze hazards and loss-producing conditions in work environments.
  3. Eliminate or control occupational hazards using appropriate technologies, training, and administrative interventions.

Total Degree Requirement: 120 cr.

Only 65 cr. from a two-year institution may apply which may include up to 16 technical cr.; 9 P-NP cr. of free electives; 2.00 minimum GPA.

Communications Proficiency:

6 cr. of English composition with a C or better and 3 cr. of speech fundamentals with a C or better.

Communication/Library: 13 cr.

ENGL 1500Critical Thinking and Communication3
ENGL 2500Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition3
LIB 1600Introduction to College Level Research1
One of the following:3
Business Communication
Proposal and Report Writing
Technical Communication
Survey of Agriculture and Life Sciences Communication
One of the following:3
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Professional Communication
Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences
Total Credits13

Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences: 25 cr.

STAT 1040Introduction to Statistics3
MATH 1450Applied Trigonometry3
MATH 1510Calculus for Business and Social Sciences3
PHYS 1310General Physics I4
PHYS 1310LGeneral Physics I Laboratory1
CHEM 1630College Chemistry4
CHEM 1630LLaboratory in College Chemistry1
One of the following:3
Introductory Biology
Principles of Biology I
Principles of Biology II
Biological Processes in the Environment
Second Biology course requirement by Option:3
Manufacturing option
Life Sciences Elective from approved College of Agriculture and Life Sciences list
Occupational Safety option
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy
Total Credits25

Business, Humanities, Ethics, and Social Sciences: 18 cr.

Occupational safety option must take ACCT 2150
ACCT 2840Financial Accounting3
or ACCT 2150 Legal Environment of Business
ECON 1010Principles of Microeconomics3
TSM 3700Occupational Safety (Ethics)3
Humanities course from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences list3
International Perspectives course from University list3
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) course from University list3
Total Credits18

Technical Core: 28 cr.

TSM 1100Introduction to Technology1
TSM 1110Experiencing Technology1
TSM 1150Solving Technology Problems3
TSM 1160Introduction to Design in Technology3
TSM 2010Preparing for Workplace Seminar1
TSM 2100Fundamentals of Technology3
TSM 2140Managing Technology Projects1
TSM 2700Principles of Injury Prevention and Safety3
TSM 3100Total Quality Improvement3
TSM 3630Electrical Power and Control Systems for Agriculture and Industry4
Summer Internship in Technology
Internship in Technology
TSM 4150Applied Project Management in Technology2
TSM 4160Technology Capstone3
Total Credits28
 TSM 3970 or TSM 3990 may count toward graduation.

Manufacturing Option: 36 cr.

One of the following:1
Engineering Applications of Parametric Solid Modeling
Parametric Solid Models, Drawings, and Assemblies Using Creo Parametric
CAD for Process Facilities and Land Use Planning
TSM 2160Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD2
TSM 2400Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Metals Processing3
TSM 2410Introduction to Manufacturing Processes for Plastics2
TSM 3370Fluid Power Systems Technology3
TSM 3400Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes3
TSM 4400Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems3
TSM 4430Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology3
TSM 4440Facility Planning3
TSM 4490Applied Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation.3
TSM 4650Automation Systems3
7 credits of free electives7
Total Credits36

Occupational Safety Option: 36 cr.

TSM 2400Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Metals Processing3
TSM 3710Occupational Safety Management2
TSM 3720Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health2
TSM 3760Fire Protection and Prevention3
TSM 4700Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards3
TSM 4710Safety Laboratory1
TSM 4770Risk Analysis and Management3
HS 1050First Aid and Emergency Care2
PSYCH 2500Psychology of the Workplace3
14 credits of free electives14
Total Credits36

 Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology Option: 36 cr.

BIOL 2120Principles of Biology II3
CHEM 2110Quantitative and Environmental Analysis2
CHEM 2110LQuantitative and Environmental Analysis Laboratory2
LDST 3220Leadership in a Diverse Society3
MICRO 2010Introduction to Microbiology2
MICRO 2010LIntroductory Microbiology Laboratory1
TSM 3800Fundamentals, Applications, and Modeling of Biological Systems3
Select 15 credits from departmental list15
5 credits of free electives5
Total Credits36

Industrial Technology, B.S. - Manufacturing option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 11001TSM 11101 
TSM 11603TSM 11503 
ENGL 15003MATH 15103 
LIB 16001PHYS 13104 
MATH 14503PHYS 1310L1 
CHEM 16304ECON 10103 
CHEM 1630L1  
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 20101TSM 21602 
TSM 21003TSM 24102 
TSM 21401STAT 10403 
TSM 24003BIOL 1010 or 21103 
TSM 27003International Perspectives - See list*3 
ENGL 25003SPCM 2120, COMST 2140, or AGEDS 31103 
 14 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
TSM 34003TSM 31003TSM 3970 or 3990R
TSM 36304TSM 33703 
ACCT 2840 or 21503TSM 3700 (Ethics requirement)3 
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) - See list*3ABE 2710, 2720, or 27301 
ENGL 3020, 3090, 3140, or AGEDS 32703Humanities - See list*3 
 Life Science - See list*3 
 16 16 0
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 41502TSM 41603 
TSM 44003TSM 44403 
TSM 44303TSM 46503 
TSM 44903Elective4 
Elective3  
 14 13
*

International Perspectives course list
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) course list
Humanities course list
Life Science course list
 

Industrial Technology, B.S. - Occupational Safety option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 11001TSM 11101 
TSM 11603TSM 11503 
ENGL 15003MATH 15103 
LIB 16001PHYS 13104 
MATH 14503PHYS 1310L1 
CHEM 16304ECON 10103 
CHEM 1630L1  
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 20101TSM 24003 
TSM 21401TSM 37102 
TSM 21003HS 10502 
TSM 27003STAT 10403 
ENGL 25003SPCM 2120, COMST 2140, or AGEDS 31103 
BIOL 25103BIOL 25503 
 14 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
TSM 36304TSM 31003TSM 3970 or 3990R
TSM 37202TSM 37003 
TSM 37603TSM 47101 
ENGL 3020, 3090, 3140, or AGEDS 32703TSM 47003 
Elective3ACCT 21503 
 International Perspectives*3 
 15 16 0
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 41502TSM 41603 
TSM 47703U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity)*3 
PSYCH 25003Humanities*3 
Elective6Elective5 
 14 14
*

International Perspectives course list
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) course list
Humanities course list
Life Science course list
 

Industrial Technology, B.S. - Biological and Biomanufacturing Systems Technology option 

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 11001TSM 11101 
TSM 11603TSM 11503 
ENGL 15003MATH 15103 
LIB 16001PHYS 13104 
MATH 14503PHYS 1310L1 
CHEM 16304ECON 10103 
CHEM 1630L1  
 16 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
TSM 20101CHEM 21102 
TSM 21401CHEM 2110L2 
TSM 21003STAT 10403 
BIOL 21103BIOL 21203 
TSM 27003LDST 32203 
ENGL 25003  
 14 13
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
TSM 31003TSM 38003TSM 3970 or 3990R
TSM 36304MICRO 20102 
ACCT 2840 or 21503MICRO 2010L1 
Speech Communication - See list*3TSM 3700 (Ethics requirement)3 
Option core course - See list*3Humanities - See list*3 
 International Perspectives - See list*3 
 16 15 0
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits 
Option core course - See list*3TSM 41603 
TSM 41502Advanced English - See list*3 
Option core course - See list*3Option core course - See list*3 
Option core course - See list*3Option core course - See list*3 
Elective4Elective4 
 15 16
*

International Perspectives course list
U.S. Cultures and Communities (formerly U.S. Diversity) course list
Humanities course list
Option core course list

Minor - Industrial Technology

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers a minor in industrial technology which may be earned by completing a minimum of 15 credits of technology systems management (TSM) courses, which includes:

TSM 1150Solving Technology Problems3
TSM 2100Fundamentals of Technology3
9 credits from:9
Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Metals Processing
Introduction to Manufacturing Processes for Plastics
Principles of Injury Prevention and Safety
Total Quality Improvement
Fluid Power Systems Technology
Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes
Electrical Power and Control Systems for Agriculture and Industry
Occupational Safety
Occupational Safety Management
Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health
Fire Protection and Prevention
Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems
Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology
Facility Planning
Applied Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation.
Automation Systems
Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards
Safety Laboratory
Risk Analysis and Management
• At least six (6) credits of 3000-level or higher TSM classes (from the courses listed above)
• At least nine (9) credits that are not used to meet any other department, college, or university requirement.
Total Credits15

For the undergraduate curriculum in agricultural systems technology leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science or for the undergraduate curriculum in industrial technology leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science.

The department also offers an undergraduate curricula and courses in agricultural engineering, biological systems engineering.

Certificate in Occupational Safety

The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers an undergraduate certificate in occupational safety which may be earned by completing a minimum of 20 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes:

TSM 2700Principles of Injury Prevention and Safety3
TSM 3700Occupational Safety3
TSM 3710Occupational Safety Management2
TSM 3720Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health2
TSM 4700Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards3
6 credits from a departmentally approved list6
TSM 4930DWorkshop in Technology: Occupational Safety (Note: This course needs to be the last course taken toward completion of the Occupational Safety Certificate)1-4