Requirements

Department of Industrial Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirement

Industrial Technology Major

1. Major requirements (68 units)
Technical Core (29 units)
IT 30, IT 52, IT 74, IT 104, IT 106, IT 114, IT 115, IT 133 or IT 156, DS 73 or MATH 11, CHEM 3A

Management Core (22 units)
IT 92, IT 117, IT 118, IT 137 or IT 184, IT 148, IT 196, IT 198W, IT 199

Electives (17 units)
Consult with a department advisor to develop 17 units of electives. Electives should be chosen from the following list with advisor's approval: IT 12, IT 41, IT 58, IT 63, IT 71, IT 80, IT 110, IT 112, IT 116, IT 120, IT 127, IT 129, IT 131, IT 133, IT 134, IT 146, IT 147, IT 156, IT 164, IT 165, IT 190, IT 191T, IT 194i

Additional requirements (1 unit)
PHYS 2A, IT 20 either MATH 75 or DS 71 (Note: PHYS 2A and IT 20 satisfy two G.E. area requirements [B1 and D2]. MATH 75 or DS 71 satisfies G.E. area B4 requirements and meets the core course prerequisites. Consult the Class Schedule for a current list of approved G.E. courses).

2. General Education requirements (48 units)

3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Industrial Technology majors are exempt from the MI requirement and take IT 198W with a grade of C or higher to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing requirement. 

4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

5. Total units (120)*

*This total indicates that PHYS 2A and IT 20 may be applied to G.E. area requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes

1. All courses (except IT 194) required for the major must receive a letter grade.
2. Students must complete IT 198W with a grade of C or higher (to be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units are completed) to fulfill the upper-division writing skills graduation requirement.

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Faculty

The faculty are well qualified within their respective areas of instruction and each student is assigned an academic adviser within his or her field of study. The department is recognized for its diversification of faculty representing the makeup of professionals that must interact in the field. Several are recognized for outstanding contributions and leadership within their professions.

For faculty phone numbers and e-mail, see the campus directory.

For more on the faculty, see the faculty pages.
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Roadmap

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

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Careers

Industrial Technology (IT) is a field of study designed to prepare technical and/or management oriented professionals for employment in agriculture, business, education, government and industry. Industrial Technology is primarily involved with the management, operation, and maintenance of complex technological systems.

The faculty of the Department of Industrial Technology enthusiastically lend their expertise and considerable personal experience in their respective fields to help provide students with an enriching learning experience. "Hands-on" lab activities are incorporated in the curriculum to promote rapid student mastery of subjects. It is a team-work approach between faculty and students that ultimately enables the I.T. graduate to emerge with the skills and confidence required for supervisory and managerial positions in industry.

What You Can Earn (approximately)

Manufacturing Engineer I
$68,744 (median in our region)

Operations Supervisor
$62,179  (median in our region)

Quality Control Supervisor 1
$58, 790 (median in our region)

Source: HR Reported data from Salary.com as of January 2021

Interesting Classes You Might Take

• Energy Conversion and Utilization
• Industrial Process Control
• International Quality
• Product Design
• Project Management
• Vehicle Engine Systems
• Citrus Processing Line
• Nut Processing Line
• Automated Systems

What You Can Learn

• Different sources of energy and conversion mechanisms
• Engine theory and control
• Principles and methods of design
• Programmable logic controllers
• Project management techniques
• Quality audits

About the College

The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology can offer you the education you will need to be a leader in agriculture and related sciences in the New California. We offer outstanding programs in the traditional areas of agriculture, including animal sciences, plant science, agricultural education, viticulture and agricultural business. And, we offer excellent programs in areas which are uniquely related to agriculture, including nutrition and dietetics, food science, enology, and industrial technology.

College Contact Information

Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
2415 E. San Ramon, MS AS79
Fresno, CA 93740
Phone: 559.278.2061
Fax: 559.278.4496

Department Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Department of Industrial Technology
2255 East Barstow Avenue, M/S IT9
Fresno, CA 93740-8002

Phone: (559) 278-2145