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  • TECH 2010: Supervision in Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Addresses employee motivation and the impact of the workplace environment (both physical and intangible). Presents various techniques of leadership and management (addressing different motivational theories and contemporary research on worker motivation). Teaches how to build and work in effective teams to inspire good performance and use conflict and negotiation effectively. Practices good communication skills both written and oral. Teaches how to understand the organizational structure, how to manage and assess performance, and how to be aware of opportunities and challenges when managing employees in a technological environment, including strategies for training and evaluation. May include hybrid or online delivery.
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  • TECH 2020: Operational and Product Safety Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Presents fundamentals of safety in the workplace including ergonomic, environmental, and other risk factors associated with new technology. Examines the role of technical managers through case studies and observation of local work places and businesses. Studies the impact of governmental agencies and regulations on workplace and product safety. Compares various communication and human factors techniques to prevent and mitigate human error.
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  • TECH 2050: Introduction to Quality Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 1040, STAT 1045, or EGDT 1600 with a grade of C- or higher. Introduces quality management. Includes ISO 9000, application of Lean Six Sigma, continuous process/product improvement, basic statistical methods, performance measurements, cost of poor quality, employee empowerment, and global quality initiatives. Covers requirements for relevant professional certifications for career enhancement.
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  • TECH 281R: Internship in Technology

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Department Approval. Obtains work experience for lower-division students in their technical field. Provides supervised, practical, and professional experience. Demonstrates accountability regularly with a School of Technology and Computing coordinator. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits toward graduation. May be graded credit/no credit.
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  • TECH 290R: Current Topics in Technology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Demonstrates current developments in technology fields and how they apply to business and industry processes. Prepares students to use contemporary technologies in their professions. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits toward graduation.. May be delivered hybrid.
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  • TECH 297R: Independent Study

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Department approval. Requires individual initiative and responsibility. For qualified students who wish to undertake an independent project or directed study related to an area of technology or manufacturing. The topic must be approved by the instructor and the Department Chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits toward graduation.
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  • TECH 3000: Introduction to Technology Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Addresses the special characteristics of managing and leading technology dependent organizations. Covers the leading influential technologies, technology's impact on organizational structure and the policy process, strategic technological planning, futures studies, leadership, global aspects of technology management, performance assessment, technology life cycles and financing, and some of the major ethical implications of managing technology dependent organizations.. Canvas Course Mats $85/McGraw applies
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  • TECH 3010: Creativity Innovation and Change Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s):ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005, Sophomore Standing, and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on principles of creativity and innovation as they apply to technological enterprises. Covers theoretical and practical concepts of both creativity and innovation. Studies both concept and practice of structured methods of creative problem solving. Examines "Appreciative Inquiry" as an alternative management of change technique. Examines inventors and the invention process, including the patent process. Uses lecture, discussion, group projects, case studies, class activities, presentations, videos and guest lecturers.
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  • TECH 301R: Technology Lecture Series

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Presents lectures from external speakers in various technology related subjects. Requires a written reaction paper for most of the lectures. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits toward graduation.
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  • TECH 3400: Project Management WE

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Covers the fundamental principles, processes, and techniques of project management. Includes a systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling projects. Focuses on effective processes for managing projects across multiple disciplines/industries and varying management structures. Introduces project management tools that can be used to guide and manage individual and multiple projects. This is a writing intensive course.
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