TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION - TED

TED 101Introduction to Technology Education1(1-0-0) F
Orientation to technology teacher education curricula. Overview of the philosophy, objectives and scope of technology education programs in the public schools, multicultural and individual differences of students. A study of current technology issues will be conducted throughout the course.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TED 110Materials & Processes Technology4(2-4-0) F,S
Basic knowledge and skills needed to process common materials and produce functional products of woods, metals, plastics, and composite materials. Includes laboratory safety, use of hand tools, operation of materials, and teaching strategies. Laboratory experiences in materials testing and construction of multi-material projects.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TED 161Imaging Technology4(2-4-0) F,S
Basic principles of imaging for mass reproduction including relief, gravure, offset lithography, screen, and electronic printing. Projects in prepress design and plate making techniques including digital and conventional photography and understanding of how visual art and technology principles are combined to communicate effectively. Students will be responsible for transportation to field trips.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TED 207Introduction to Teaching Technology Education3(2-0-0) S
Introduction to teaching technology education programs in middle and secondary schools. Field experiences and course assignments including three hours each week assisting classroom teachers in the public schools. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the field experience sites.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


TED 221Construction Technology3(1-4-0) S
Preq: TED 110
Coreq: TED 330, TED 371, TED 384
Overview of structures and their construction. Drawings and models completed in a laboratory environment to simulate construction methods.
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TED 261Communication Technology3(2-2-0) S
Preq: TED 161 or GC 410
Coreq: TED 371
Technological means of communication and their historical, present, and potential impacts on society, culture, economy, politics, ethics, and the environment. Lab experiments, audio and video production, and development of learning activities for middle school and secondary school students.
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TED 276Transportation Technology: Energy, Power and Infrastructures3(1-4-0) F
Preq: TED 110
Coreq: TED 330, TED 384
Theoretical and practical aspects of transportation. Topics include energy conversion, application of power, infrastructures for transmission and control of energy, transportation systems and industries, and conservation of energy. Activities include laboratory testing, experiments, development of activities for teaching secondary students about transportation technology, and use and care of equipment.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 330Manufacturing Technology3(1-4-0) F
Preq: TED 221 or TED 276
Coreq: TED 481
Manufacturing organization, product design, and production system design. Students design, operate and evaluate a small-scale manufacturing system.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TED 351Ceramics: The Art and Craft of Clay3(2-2-0)
Contemporary and historical examples of the art and craft of ceramics will be studied. Experiences in designing ceramic forms and expressing individual ideas through the medium of clay.
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TED 359Electronics Technology3(2-2-0)
Preq: Junior standing
Direct current, alternating current, and semiconductors. Measurement and circuit behavior. Experimentation with application circuits.
Course Offerings: sum1 WolfWare Info


TED 371Emerging Issues in Technology3(2-2-0) F
Preq: TED 261, TED 221, and GC 120
Examination of current and projected technology topics which are growing in importance but are not presently reflected in the Technology Education programs of NC public schools. Laboratory experiences include development, revision, and field testingof appropriate learning activities for middle and high school students in the selected topic areas.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TED 384Computer Applications in Industry3(1-4-0) S
Preq: TED 221 or TED 276
Coreq: TED 481
Computerized control systems used in industry including computers and controllers, automated machines, and robots. Students design and operate automated systems.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


TED 407Field Work in Technology Education2-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Junior standing and Consent of Instructor
Supervised off-campus field experience in Technology Education that relates on-the-job experiences in the field to the technical competencies which are the content of the curriculum. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg


TED 452Lab Planning in Technology Education3(1-0-4) S
Preq: Senior standing
Coreq: TED 457 or TED 407
Laboratory planning, management, and safety for technology education. Physical layout, selection, specification, and cost of equipment; the safe operation, repair and maintenance of power and hand tools; specification of expendable supplies, estimating, and ordering.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 456Curriculum and Methods in Technology Education3(2-2-0) F
Preq: Technology Education Majors, Admittance to teacher education candidacy
Methods of teaching Technology Education. Emphasis on curriculum development, instructional methods, laboratory instruction, meeting needs of special populations, and management of student organizations.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 457Student Teaching in Technology Education3-8 S
Preq: Admission to Professional semester
Coreq: TED 452 or TED 495
Skills and techniques involved in teaching technology education through practice in a public school setting.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 481Research & Development in Technology Education3(1-4-0) F
Preq: TED 330 or TED 384
Senior design, research, and development experience in technology education. Students research a problem, ideate potential solutions, select a final solution, construct a prototype, and complete a final report analyzing the chosen solution.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 490Special Problems in Technology Education1-6 F,S
Preq: Junior standing and Consent of Instructor
Supervised, independent investigation in a defined area of interest in Technology Education.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 495Senior Seminar in Technology Education3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Junior standing and Consent of Instructor
An in-depth investigation of a topic or a set of problems and/or issues in Technology Education.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 498Independent Study in Technology Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Junior standing and Consent of Instructor
Individual or group study of special topics in professional technology education. The topic and mode of study are determined by the faculty member after discussion with the student. May be repeated for a maximumof 6 credits.


TED 530Foundations for Teaching Technology3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Three topics related to teaching technology at the secondary and post-secondary levels: philosophical and historical foundations; methodology and curriculum development; and current trends and issues. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills, research, technology skill development, and writing procedures.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


TED 532Current Trends in Technical Graphics Education3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Current trends in the technology, techniques, and theories relating to technical graphics education. Discussion will center on assigned readings and student-researched presentations on topical subjects. Readings will be drawn from journals and texts, on-line databases and articles, and current news media sources.
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TED 534Instructional Design in Technical and Technology Education3(2-2-0) S
Preq: Graduate standing
Create instructional activities for technical and technology education. Examine learning theories appropriate for technical and technology education. Explore and apply models for instructional design. Examine issues relative to electronic applications in technical and technology education classrooms.
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TED 536Scientific and Technical Visualization: Theory and Practice3(3-0-0) F, (ALTYREVEN)
Theory and practice of scientific and technical visualization as a means of displaying scientific data and concepts using graphical methods. Both practitioner and theory driven models of communication are considered. How computer and print graphics can be used to assist individuals in the exploration of scientific and technical concepts. Particular focus on how to integrate scientific/technical graphics into the instructional settings.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 551Technology Education: A Discipline3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(odd)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Defines essential attributes of technology and examines the relationship between technology education and related disciplines. Analyzes the theory, models, and literature that constitute the foundation of technology education. Synthesizes relevantresearch and identifies areas of needed research.


TED 552Curricula for Emerging Technologies3(2-2-0) F, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Analyze advanced technologies and develop instructional programs for technology education curricula in secondary schools. Topics include technologies in production, transportation and communication.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 555Developing and Implementing Technology Education3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(odd)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Technology Education curriculum trends, standards, design, implementation and management. Students will analyze current curricular trens and develop strategies for implementing and managing technology education programs.


TED 556Laboratory Management and Safety in TED3(0-4-0) S
Preq: Graduate standing
Laboratory management, planning, and safety considerations for technology education. Analysis of recent research, environmental factors, development of a safety system, safety education, and legal implications. Use of student leaders in managementof a safe learning environment. Offfered by Distance Education Only
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TED 558Teaching Creative Problem Solving3(2-2-0) S, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Provides teachers with the opportunity to study the research associated with creativity and apply these theories to implement a creative problem solving program.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


TED 601Practicum in Technology Education1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Faculty supervised experience in educational, industrial or governmental setting where a student analyzes activities associated with planning, implementing and evaluating instructional and/or services in technology education. This plan is developedby students and approved by supervisor.


TED 610Special Topics in Technology Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Individual or group of special topics in professional education. The faculty member determines the topic and mode of study after discussion with students.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 621Special Problems in Technology Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Guided independent or group or current problems in technology education.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 641Internship in Technology Education3(0-6-0) F,S
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Classroom teachers will document products of learning to include: content pedagogy, student development, multiple instructional strategies, motivation and management, professional growth and community involvement.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 646Field-based Research in Technology Education3(0-6-0) F,S
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Employ methods of field-based research to examine and improve instructional effectiveness and student achievement.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 655Internship in Graphic Communications Education3(0-6-0) F,S
Preq: TED 530 or EOE 751 with Consent of Instructor
Mentoring during a higher education level teaching experience in the field of technical graphics with emphasis on providing help in teaching visualization, graphical sciences, and technical graphics standards. *Course is offered as needed to 2-3 students at a time (independent Study).


TED 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S
Preq: Master's student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.


TED 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


TED 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


TED 690Master's Examination1-6 F,S
Preq: Master's student
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 692Research Project in Technology Education1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor, ELP 732
A project or problem in research in education for graduate students, supervised by members of graduate faculty. The research chosen on the basis of individual students' interests and not to be part of thesis or dissertation research.


TED 693Master's Supervised Research1-9 F,S
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.


TED 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F,S
Thesis research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 709Seminar in Technology Education1-3 F,S
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Seminar type course with toics selected for each class with attention given to broad concepts of and issues facing technology education at each leels of delivery and implementation.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 751Technology Education: A Discipline3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(odd)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Defines essential attributes of technology and examines the relationship between technology education and related disciplines. Analyzes the theory, models, and literature that constitute the foundation of technology education. Synthesizes relevantresearch and identifies areas of needed research.


TED 752Curricula for Emerging Technologies3(2-2-0) F, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Analyze advanced technologies and develop instructional programs for technology education curricula in secondary schools. Topics include technologies in production, transportation and communication.
Course Offerings: fall


TED 755Developing and Implementing Technology Education3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(odd)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Technology Education curriculum trends, standards, design, implementation and management. Students will analyze current curricular trens and develop strategies for implementing and managing technology education programs.


TED 756Planning of Change in TED3(3-0-0) Sum, Alt Yrs(odd)
Theories, research, strategies and practices needed to function as a technology education change agent; demonstrate a working knowledge of planned change in technology education; observe, assess, design and competently plan intervention strategies and aptly use behavioral tools to achieve success.
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TED 757Leadership Development in TED3(3-0-0) S,Alt yrs(odd)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Research, development and practice of individual and organizational leadership in technology education. Content builds leadership knowledge, skill and practice with emphasis on student assesment and development.
Course Offerings: sprg


TED 758Teaching Creative Problem Solving3(2-2-0) S, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Provides teachers with the opportunity to study the research associated with creativity and apply these theories to implement a creative problem solving program.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


TED 801Practicum in Technology Education1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Faculty supervised experience in educational, industrial or governmental setting where a student analyzes activities associated with planning, implementing and evaluating instructional and/or services in technology education. This plan is developedby student and approved by supervisor.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2


TED 810Special Topics in Technology Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Individual or group of special topics in professional education. The faculty member determines the topic and mode of study after discussion with students.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 821Special Problems in Technology Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Guided independent or group or current problems in technology education.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


TED 892Research Projects in Occupational Education1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor, ELP 732
A project or problem in research in education for graduate students, supervised by members of graduate faculty. The research chosen on the basis of individual students' interests and not to be part of thesis or disseration research.


TED 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F,S
Preq: Master's student
Dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


TED 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F,S
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg