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Mission and Goals
Department of Aviation
and Technology
Missions and Goals
Department Mission
Statement
Our
mission is to be a leading provider of high quality, practice-oriented aviation
and industrial technology graduates
through excellence in education, research,
and scholarship.
Mission – Industrial Technology
Degree Program
The BS in
Industrial Technology degree programs in the Department of Aviation and
Technology are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop
in-depth knowledge and ‘hands-on’ experience in basic and advanced industrial
processes and procedures. In each of the two areas of concentration, students
will:
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Develop in-depth technical skills
in either manufacturing or electronics and computer technology
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Demonstrate strong communication,
critical thinking and interpersonal skills
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Apply knowledge of current
programming languages to analyze and solve industrial problems
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Use skills in team development,
dynamics, and management to work as team players
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Demonstrate ethical behavior and
concern for colleagues, society, and the environment
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Develop familiarity and skills in
the organization and management of industrial enterprises.
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Learn about product life cycle
and how products are manufactured.
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Learn to apply knowledge to the
planning and management of industrial and service sector operations.
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Demonstrate leadership skills for
a technology professional
Mission – Manufacturing Systems
Concentration
The BSIT with
concentration in Manufacturing Systems prepares students for careers in
manufacturing – designing and planning processes, supervising production, and
managing industrial workplaces. Our degree programs are designed to provide
students with in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in basic and advanced
industrial and business processes, technology management, and manufacturing
procedures.
In this
concentration, the student will:
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Demonstrate skills in the
planning and design of manufacturing processes
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Describe the product life cycle
and how products are manufactured
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Select and safely operate
computer numerical controlled (CNC) tools and other machines
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Describe the uses, advantages,
and disadvantages of current and evolving material processing techniques
including laser machining, electrical discharge machining, water jet and
abrasive water jet machining, and rapid prototyping
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Select, analyze and use polymers,
composite materials, and materials in the design of manufactured products
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Apply the theory of
computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), including the computer-aided
design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) interface to industrial
problems and settings
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Use the principles of production
scheduling & planning in an industrial environment
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Demonstrate an understanding of
materials management including Just-in-Time (JIT) and Materials Resource
Planning (MRP)
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Apply the principles of Lean
Manufacturing to manufacturing and soft systems
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Use computers, software, and
other advanced tools to solve problems in manufacturing
Mission – Electronics and Computer
Technology
The BSIT with
concentration in Electronics & Computer Technology prepares student for careers
in the electronics, computer, and semiconductor manufacturing industries. Our
degree program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge, skills,
and practical experiences in electronics manufacturing, microprocessor-based
digital and analog control systems, and communications technologies.
In this area of
concentration, students will:
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Design and Analyze electronic
circuits and systems using simulation and hands-on exercises
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Solve electronic circuits and
electronic systems problems in analytical and creative ways.
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Analyze and troubleshoot analog
and digital communication systems
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Design, manage and maintain
computer networks
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Apply theories of computer-aided
design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) to the development and manufacture of
electronic systems: printed circuit boards (PCBs) and integrated circuits
(ICs).
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Use microprocessors and
associated circuits in test simulations and system interfacing of processes
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Develop and implement software
systems for control of electronic industrial processes
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Analyze the role of
instrumentation and automation in the electronics industry
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Demonstrate skills in the control
of electronics manufacturing processes, production scheduling, and testing
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Apply telecommunications theory
to industrial settings and problems
Mission – BS in Aviation
The BS in Aviation
prepares student for careers in the aviation industry. The Aviation Management
option prepares students to work in either a public or private airport or a
general aviation company. The Operations option is designed for those students
who wish to work in the operations side for a commercial airline, including the
position of pilot. In these two options, the students acquire a strong
foundation of business and management principles, finance and accounting,
information systems, communication skills, and teamwork. The Avionics option
provides basic and advanced courses in electronics and adds specialized courses
in Avionics. The Maintenance Management option is a 2+2 program for students
from local community colleges. A community college student should be able to
transfer almost all of their aviation maintenance courses and complete their BS
degree requirements at SJSU in Maintenance Management.
All students in the
BS Aviation degree will:
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Apply current knowledge and adapt
to emerging applications in aviation
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Function effectively on teams
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Communicate effectively
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Understand the role and processes
in team development, dynamics and management
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Understand micro- and
macroeconomic principles including: production theory and costs, cost
benefit analysis, economic growth concepts, and international economic
relationships
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Understand the attributes and
behavior of an aviation professional, career planning, and certification.
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Demonstrate an understanding of
aircraft design, performance, operating characteristics, and maintenance as
it relates to the student’s career goals.
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Analyze the role and regulations
regarding aviation safety and human factors.
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Describe the legal and labor
issues in national and international aviation.
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Describe meteorology and
environmental issues as they relate to aviation
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Apply business accounting
principles to financial situations in aviation
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Success of our programs
The Department of Aviation and Technology
has a very high success rate, placing over 90% of its graduates in careers
directly related to their major program of study. Salaries earned by our
graduates are comparable to those earned by business and engineering graduates.
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