IITDS 140 MEDIA LITERACY: SEEING AND SELLING
Explore the promotion of world views through the power of visual communications. Apply the tools of many different academic fields to “see more” and become more visually and media literate. Develop interdisciplinary creative problemsolving skills, build your academic portfolio, and contribute to a collaborative service-learning project. Four-hour seminar. Fall.

IITDS 150 TECHNOLOGY AND CIVILIZATION
This course is a multidisciplinary exploration of technology that encourages students to assess the intended and unintended consequences of technical solutions through cultural, scientific, technological, economic, social, and political lenses. Students will research self-selected topics to understand current issues and to select socially responsible solutions. Four-hour seminar. Spring.

IITDS 160 PEAK OIL AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Apply tools of many different disciplines to explore national and international issues surrounding “Peak Oil” – impacts of dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, environmental and social costs of energy conversion processes, national energy polices, and grassroots activism. Develop interdisciplinary problem-solving skills by promoting sustainable solutions in a service-learning project. Four-hour seminar. Spring.

TDS 101 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
A study of the processes by which consumer and industrial products are made. Emphasis on process advantages and limitations, safety, environmental impact, and financial concerns in process selection and decision-making. Lectures and demonstrations. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall, Spring.

TDS 110 ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS FUNDAMENTALS
An introductory course which examines topics from magnetism and electricity to electronics and microcomputers. A hands-on, experiential learning environment is used to stimulate creativity and understanding of the importance of electronics in today’s society. Recommended for all majors. Two-hour lecture, threehour lab. Fall.

TDS 121 DRAFTING AND DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
An introduction to graphic language for students with little or no previous experience with drafting or CAD. Freehand sketching, instrumental expression, and the use of computerassisted drafting are explored. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall, Spring.

TDS 152 PRODUCT DESIGN I
This course is the first of a four-course sequence. It will emulate the product design and development process from start to finish. Topics include initial product ideas, quality control, prototype fabrication and testing. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall.

TDS 153 MACHINE TOOL PROCESSES
Deals with the processes involved with machining metal. Shop safety, proper use of hand and measuring tools, as well as the use of machine tools are covered. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Spring.

TDS 170 INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY
Focus on woodworking systems in mass production application and one-of-a-kind manufacturing. Emphasis on problem solving and creativity in laboratory activities. Function, maintenance, safety, and use of tools, machinery, and materials included as supportive theory. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall, Spring.

TDS 228 COMPUTER-AIDED DRAFTING
Utilizes the computer to generate visual representations of objects. Includes familiarization with standard drafting techniques and practices, as well as various applications of CAD software. Three-hour lecture, lab by arrangement. Fall, Spring.

TDS 252 PRODUCT DESIGN II
This course is the continuation of Product Design I and emulates the product design and development process from start to finish. Projects of increasing complexity are undertaken. Topics include initial product ideas, quality control, prototype fabrication and testing. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisites: TDS 152 or permission of instructor. Spring.

TDS 253 MATERIALS OF MANUFACTURING
Fundamental properties of a wide range of materials, emphasizing microstructure and physical testing. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Fall, alternate years.

TDS 270 WOODWORKING PROCESSES
The design, production, and finishing of furniture, cabinets, and millwork. The historical development of cabinetry, as well as contemporary material and processes are covered. Exploration of advanced woodworking processes in the laboratory. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: TDS 170. Spring.

TDS 290 SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in the Technology, Design and Safety Department. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary with topics. Fall, Spring.

TDS 294 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Introductory work-learning experience related to career interests, for which compensation may be received. Positions arranged and by students with sponsorship, approval and evaluation by full-time faculty. Elective credit only (normally 120 hours/credit) to maximum of 12 credits per degree program. Prerequisites: 24 total credits earned, 2.0 cumulative GPA, and permission of instructor. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

TDS 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

TDS 328 THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAD
Includes wire-frame modeling, surface modeling, shadowing, external referencing, and customizing software. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: TDS 228. Spring.

TDS 352 PRODUCT DESIGN III
This course is the third in the Product Design series. Specific design projects are undertaken which require an advanced knowledge of computer-aided Design/Manufacturing. Topics include initial product design, product specifications, prototype fabrication, and evaluation. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: TDS 252 or permission of instructor. Fall.

TDS 400 MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE
Organization and implementation of a student-managed industrial enterprise, including a general overview of economic systems and corporate structure. Emphasizes laboratory covering design, production and distribution of marketable consumer products. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. Fall.

TDS 452 PRODUCT DESIGN IV
The capstone course for the Product Design series. Students will work on individual projects using advanced computer-aided Design/Manufacturing methodologies. Topics include project selection, development of solutions to design problems, and product fabrication. Two-hour lecture, three-hour lab. Prerequisite: TDS 352 or permission of instructor. Spring.

TDS 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 credits
Study of a selected topic in the Technology, Design and Safety Department at an advanced level. May be repeated as topics change. Prerequisites vary with topics. Fall, Spring.

TDS 494 ADVANCED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
1-4 credits
Sequential work-learning experience for which compensation may be received. Positions arranged by students with sponsorship, approval and evaluation by full-time faculty. Elective credit only (normally 120/hours credit) to maximum of 12 credits per program. Prerequisites: TDS 294, 2.0 cumulative GPA, declaration of major, and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Graded Pass/Fail. Fall, Spring.

TDS 495 SEMINAR
1-4 credits
Small-group discussion of problems and issues in Technology, Design, and Safety. May be repeated as topics change. Fall, Spring.

TDS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Advanced independent study of various fields of Technology, Design, and Safety through independent reading, writing, laboratory work, or field investigation. Requires a written report. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Fall, Spring.