Collection Development Guidelines

Technology

 

Liaison

Ken Ryan

Program Description

The Department of Technology offers four undergraduate programs (each with the B. S. degree) designed to prepare students for management careers in aviation; fire safety and prevention; graphic communications; and industrial/production technology.  The B. S. degree in Graphic Communications has three concentration or special emphasis areas: management, marketing/sales or digital imaging/document management.  The B. S. in Industrial Technology has two options: Aviation Administration or Production Technology.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Industrial Arts is designed primarily for students who plan to become technology education teachers.  There is also a Bachelor of Vocational Education degree in Vocational Arts that is offered for vocational teachers recommended by the California State Board of Examiners for Vocational Teachers.  The B. A. degree in Industrial Arts and the B. S. degree in Industrial Technology/Production Technology Option are both approved subject matter programs qualifying the holder for the Single Subject Credential in Industrial and Technology Education.

The Department also offers a Minor in Industrial Studies and three certificate programs:  Electronic Technology; Fire Protection Risk Analysis and Reduction; and Fire Service Administration.

The Department offers the M. A. degree in Industrial and Technical Studies which requires a thesis or project and which is designed to further develop leadership skills for business, industry, and teaching, and to meet credential requirements.

Subject Parameters & Collection Levels
 
Aeronautics / Astronautics Advanced Basic
Aeronautical Engineering Advanced Basic
Automated Manufacturing Advanced Basic
Aviation Administration Advanced Basic
Construction Technology Advanced Basic
Electronics Technology Advanced Basic
Fire Protection Administration Advanced Basic
Graphic Communications Advanced Basic
Industrial Design Advanced Basic
Industrial Safety Advanced Basic
Manufacturing Technology Advanced Basic
Motor Vehicles Advanced Basic
Paper Technology / Manufacturing Advanced Basic
Power / Energy / Transportation Advanced Basic
Presswork Advanced Basic
Production / Operations Management Advanced Basic
Rocket Propulsion / Rockets Advanced Basic
Type / Type Founding / Typesetting Advanced Basic
History of Technology Basic
Metalworking Basic
Photographic Printing / Photocopying Basic
Photographic Techniques Basic
Photomechanical Processes / Blueprinting Basic
Rubber Industry Basic
Scientific / Technical Photography Basic
Wood Technology Basic

Primary LC Classes

TL; TR 1-620; TR 692-815; TR 900-979; TR 998-9999; TS; Z 243-265

Chronological Coverage

Emphasis is on contemporary materials with the occasional nod to historical developments in any of the areas covered herein.
 

* Return to Subject List