User:Dgiovag/sandbox/Illinois State University Computer Systems Technology

Computer Systems Technology is a major offered at Illinois State University (ISU). Computer Systems Technology prepares students with technological knowledge, communication, and the skills to work with other professionals in the same industry. Within a growing industry this major seems to have a very prosperous outcome. With a Computer Systems Technology degree you are eligible for a wide variety of careers ranging from network management to web development.

Media Labs
The labs offers both Windows and Linux OS servers installed on them. Students are allowed to use the provided domain and shared folder to access programs and resources to help them further their education. Other useful resources like printers, plotters, and scanners are also available. These media labs help prepare students with real life situations in a controlled environment.

Computer Networking
The computer networking allows students to become familiar with taking apart and assembling computers and networks. This facility also allows students to modify, observe, and even build electronics. These skills will help students when certain employers require pre-experience when applying to jobs.

Software
Computer Systems Technology students have a selection of software applications to use from when furthering their education in this major. Some of the major softwares that are available to these students include CAD, C++, and Java.

Turner Hall
Turner Hall, opened in 1963, is known for the central hub for everything related for technology. Turner Hall was named after Jonathan Baldwin Turner, he lead agriculture and industrial technology programs at Illinois State University. Turner Hall also has a Child Care Center for students with two to ten year old children. The building is located next to the Redbird Arena.

Salary
In the year 2013 the starting salary was surveyed for between $45,000 to $65,000.

Eligible Job Positions

 * " Network Management
 * Technical Support/Sales
 * Software Support/Training
 * Applications Design
 * Web Development
 * Systems Design
 * Computer Interfacing
 * Applications Programming"

Companies That Hired Graduates

 * "Allstate
 * Caterpillar
 * Country Companies
 * Discover
 * Federal and State Government
 * GE (General Electric)
 * McDonald
 * Motorola
 * Progressive Impressions International
 * State Farm
 * TEK Systems"

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
IEEE is a non-profit technical association that helps Computer Systems Technology students have the opportunity to work with other students in the same major, build connections, go to educational field trips, and be a part in competitions. IEEE is very beneficial for getting more active within the major and could help dramatically with getting an internship and connections.

Chairperson

 * "Ted Branoff (Professor & Chair)"

Staff

 * "Mr. James Evens (Computer Network Administrator)
 * Mrs. Jennifer Florence (Office Support Specialist)
 * Ms. Elizabeth Gerrard (Office Systems Support)
 * Ms. Cathy McKay (Undergraduate Advisor)
 * Mr. Robert Shuman (Senior Laboratory Mechanic)
 * Mrs. Cindy Wert (Administrative Clerk)"

Computer Systems Technology

 * "Mr. Geoffrey Campbell (Instructional Asst. Professor)
 * Dr. Anu Gokhale (Professor & Coordinator)"

Courses
Computer Systems Technology requires student to preform a minimum of 76 hours to be eligible for this degree. These hours are gained from a mix of general education, core computer systems technology, and elective courses.

Mandatory General Education Courses

 * "CHE 102 Chemistry and Society
 * MAT 120 Finite Mathematics
 * MQM 100 Statistical Reasoning
 * PHY 105 Fundamentals of Physics
 * PSY 110 Fundamentals of Psychology"

Mandatory Core Computer Systems Technology Courses

 * "IT 168 Structured Problem Solving Using The Computer
 * TEC 100 Professional Development in Technology
 * TEC 143 Introduction to Electronics for Data Communication
 * TEC 151 Introduction to Computer Systems Technology
 * TEC 243 Computer Networking Systems
 * TEC 244 Digital Electronics
 * TEC 245 Applications of Operating Systems
 * TEC 270 Managing Technological Systems
 * TEC 283 Information & Imaging Technologies
 * TEC 284 Technical Computer Applications
 * TEC 313 Quality Systems for Technology
 * TEC 319 Graphical Software Interfaces
 * TEC 330 Applied Economic Analysis for Technologists
 * TEC 383 Telecommunications Technology
 * TEC 390 Computer Systems Applications
 * HSC 385 System Safety"

Computer Systems Technology Elective Courses (12 hours mandatory)

 * "IT 254 Hardware & Software Concepts
 * TEC 116 Introduction to Technical Drawing and Constraint Based Solid Modeling
 * TEC 117 Construction Graphics
 * TEC 150 Graphic Communications Technology
 * TEC 216 Constraint Based Solid Modeling & Production Drawings
 * TEC 217 Building Information Modeling
 * TEC 240 Electric Circuits & Machines
 * TEC 250 Graphic Media Composition
 * TEC 263 Automated Fluid Power Systems
 * TEC 317 Computer-Aided Rendering & Animation
 * TEC 320 Project Management
 * TEC 345 Process Control Networks
 * TEC 348 Selected Topics in Computer Systems Technology
 * TEC 352 Pre-Press Technology
 * TEC 370 Supply Chain Logistics
 * TEC 398 Professional Practice"