Major in Technological Systems Management (TSM)

 

Students must complete a specialization. Specializations are drawn from programs in natural science, engineering and applied science, environmental studies or may be defined by the department. (For those students who have a major in one of those areas and who pursue Technological Systems Management as a second major, the first major will serve as the specialization.)

Completion of the major requires approximately 79 credits.

 

• A. Mathematics

   

  • AMS 151 - Applied Calculus I 3 credits
  • AMS 161 - Applied Calculus II 3 credits

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  • Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161: MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 127, or MAT 131, MAT 132 .

• B. Natural Sciences

  Select at least one of the following natural science courses:

  • BIO 201 - Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems 3 credits
  • CHE 131 - General Chemistry IB 4 credits
  • GEO 304 - Energy, Mineral Resources, and the Environment 3 credits
  • GEO 311 - Geoscience and Global Concerns 3 credits
  • GEO 313 - Understanding Water Resources for the 21st Century 3 credits
  • GEO 315 - Groundwater Hydrology 3 credits
  • PHY 131 - Classical Physics I 3 credits
  • PHY 141 - Classical Physics I: Honors 3 credits

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    One additional natural science course selected from above or the following list:

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  • BIO 202 - Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology 3 credits
  • BIO 203 - Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology 3 credits
  • CHE 132 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
  • ENS 101 - Prospects for Planet Earth 3 credits
  • EST 102 - Weather and Climate 3 credits
  • GEO 101 - Environmental Geology 3 credits
  • GEO 102 - The Earth 3 credits
  • MAR 104 - Oceanography 3 credits
  • PHY 132 - Classical Physics II 3 credits
  • PHY 125 - Classical Physics A 3 credits
  • PHY 126 - Classical Physics B 3 credits
  • PHY 127 - Classical Physics C 3 credits
  • PHY 142 - Classical Physics II: Honors 3 credits

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  • Note: or any other natural science course with permission of the department.

• C. Study in Related Areas - Specialization

  A cluster of seven related courses, totaling at least 21 credits*, in one area of natural science, engineering, applied science, or environmental studies from a single department or program, or in the department defined specialization of Information and Communication Technologies for Development. At least three courses, totaling at least nine credits, must be at the 300 or 400 level. Specializations in the areas of Computer Science and Information Systems are slightly different. (See “Prescribed Areas of Specialization” below for the specializations with course options.)

  *Note: All 21 credits must be unique without any overlap in requirements: A, B, D or E and specialization course options require prior approval.

   
• D. Technological Systems Management

  Required courses (11)

  • EST 194 - Decision-making 3 credits
  • EST 202 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies 3 credits
  • EST 304 - Communication for Engineers and Scientists 3 credits
  • EST 331 - Ethics in Engineering and AI Technologies 3 credits
  • EST 391 - Technology Assessment 3 credits
  • EST 392 - Engineering Economics 3 credits
  • EST 393 - Project Management 3 credits
  • EST 440 - Interdisciplinary Research Methods 3 credits
  • EST 441 - Interdisciplinary Senior Project 3 credits

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  • One skills-information course:
  • EST 110 - The Digital Generation: Investigating AI Ethics, Social Impact and Real-World Applications 3 credits
  • EST 240 - Visual Rhetoric and Information Technology 3 credits
  • EST 291 - Energy, Environment, and People 3 credits
  • EST 305 - Applications Software for Information Management 3 credits
  • EST 325 - Technology in the Workplace 3 credits
  • EST 326 - Management for Engineers 3 credits
  • EST 339 - Benevolent Computing 3 credits
  • EST 342 - Industrial Engineering, Intro to Operations Research I 3 credits
  • EST 344 - Technical Writing 3 credits
  • EST 364 - How to Build a Startup 3 credits

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  • One design course:
  • EST 100 - The Digital Generation: Mastering Multimedia Tools That Shape Our World 3 credits
  • EST 205 - Introduction to Technological Design: Innovation and Design Thinking 3 credits
  • EST 207 - Interaction Design 3 credits
  • EST 209 - Introduction to Italian Design: Theory and Practice 3 credits
  • EST 221 - Multimedia for Online Content Platforms 3 credits
  • EST 310 - Design of Computer Games 3 credits
  • EST 323 - Human-Computer Interaction 3 credits
  • EST 327 - Systems Engineering Management, Elements of Product Design and Development 3 credits

  Electives (3)

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  • EST 100 - The Digital Generation: Mastering Multimedia Tools That Shape Our World 3 credits
  • EST 106 - The Digital Generation: Creating a Professional Web Presence 3 credits
  • EST 110 - The Digital Generation: Investigating AI Ethics, Social Impact and Real-World Applications 3 credits
  • EST 201 - Technological Trends in Society 3 credits
  • EST 204 - Modern Digital Technology and Innovation 3 credits
  • EST 205 - Introduction to Technological Design: Innovation and Design Thinking 3 credits
  • EST 207 - Interaction Design 3 credits
  • EST 209 - Introduction to Italian Design: Theory and Practice 3 credits
  • EST 221 - Multimedia for Online Content Platforms 3 credits
  • EST 230 - Information and Communications Technology for Sustainable Development 3 credits
  • EST 240 - Visual Rhetoric and Information Technology 3 credits
  • EST 280 - Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering 3 credits
  • EST 291 - Energy, Environment, and People 3 credits
  • EST 305 - Applications Software for Information Management 3 credits
  • EST 310 - Design of Computer Games 3 credits
  • EST 320 - Communication Technology Systems 3 credits
  • EST 323 - Human-Computer Interaction 3 credits
  • EST 325 - Technology in the Workplace 3 credits
  • EST 326 - Management for Engineers 3 credits
  • EST 327 - Systems Engineering Management, Elements of Product Design and Development 3 credits
  • EST 339 - Benevolent Computing 3 credits
  • EST 342 - Industrial Engineering, Intro to Operations Research I 3 credits
  • EST 364 - How to Build a Startup 3 credits
  • EST 371 - Introduction to Responsible AI and Data Science 3 credits
  • EST 372 - The Mobile Revolution in Development 3 credits
  • EST 389 - Special Topics in Technological Systems Management 3 credits
  • EST 475 - Undergraduate Teaching Practicum 3 credits
  • EST 488 - Internship in Technology and Society 1-3 credits
  • EST 499 - Research in Technology and Society 0-3 credits
  • Other 300/400 level courses in the area of specialization are allowed upon the approval of the TSM advisor

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  • Please note:

    • At most 3 credits of the 3 electives can be counted from the following courses: EST 475, EST 488 and EST 499.
    • Students may take other 300 or 400 level courses in their area of specialization with the approval of the undergraduate program director/advisor.
    • Only two courses below the 300 level may be used in the major elective category unless permission is received from the department.
    • Elective course options may not be offered each term. Students should plan accordingly.

   

• E. Upper-division Writing Requirement

  All degree candidates must demonstrate skill in written English at a level acceptable for Technological Systems Management majors. To satisfy this requirement, Technological Systems Management majors must complete EST 440 and EST 441 with a grade of C or higher. Successful completion of these two courses also satisfies the university WRTD requirement.

Matrix for all the required courses:

	FALL	SPRING
Freshman		194
Sophomore	202	304
Junior	331, 391	392, 393
Senior	440	441

Grading

All courses taken to satisfy requirements A through D above must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C or higher is required in all.

PRESCRIBED AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

• Specialization in Computer Science

  A specialization in the area of Computer Science also requires completing at least 21 credits (nominally, seven courses). Four introductory courses are required; this rigorous sequence of courses will provide students with a good background to complete the upper division courses for the specialization. Students who specialize in Computer Science may not specialize in Information Systems.

  Students specializing in Computer Science must take the following four courses:

  *Students with demonstrated programming experience may substitute a course from the special topics sequence CSE 190-191-192 for CSE 101, with permission of the Computer Science Department Undergraduate Committee.

  Students must also select three courses from the following list

  Required Courses

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  Students specializing in Computer Science must take the following four courses:

  • CSE 101 - Computer Science Principles 4 credits *

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  • CSE 103 - Data Science Principles 4 credits *

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  • CSE 114 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits
  • CSE 214 - Data Structures 4 credits
  • ISE 218 - Fundamentals of Information Technology 3 credits

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  • *Students with demonstrated programming experience may substitute a course from the special topics sequence CSE 190, CSE 191, CSE 192, for CSE 101 or CSE 103, with permission of the Computer Science Department Undergraduate Committee and with prior approval.

  Students must also select three courses from the following list:

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  • ISE 305 - Database Design and Practice 3 credits

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  • CSE 310 - Computer Networks 3 credits

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  • ISE 316 - Introduction to Networking 3 credits

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  • CSE 337 - Scripting Languages 3 credits
  • CSE 373 - Analysis of Algorithms 3 credits
  • Up to two courses from CSE 390-CSE 391-CSE 392 Special Topics with prior approval.
• Specialization in Information Systems

  A specialization in Information Systems also requires completing at least 21 credits (nominally, seven courses). Four introductory courses are required; this rigorous sequence of courses will provide students with a good background to complete the upper division courses for the specialization. Students who specialize in Information Systems may not specialize in Computer Science.

  Required Courses

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  Students specializing in Information Systems must take the following four courses:

  • CSE 101 - Computer Science Principles 4 credits *

  • OR

  • CSE 103 - Data Science Principles 4 credits *

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  • CSE 114 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 4 credits
  • CSE 214 - Data Structures 4 credits
  • ISE 218 - Fundamentals of Information Technology 3 credits

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  • *Students with demonstrated programming experience may substitute a course from the special topics sequence CSE 190, CSE 191, CSE 192, for CSE 101 or CSE 103, with permission of the Computer Science Department Undergraduate Committee and with prior approval.

  Students must also select three courses from the following list:

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  • ISE 305 - Database Design and Practice 3 credits

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  • CSE 310 - Computer Networks 3 credits

  • OR

  • ISE 316 - Introduction to Networking 3 credits

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  • ISE 321 - Introduction to Network Administration 3 credits
  • ISE 331 - Fundamentals of Computer Security 3 credits
  • Up to two courses from CSE 390-CSE 391-CSE 392 Special Topics with prior approval.