66 College of Applied Science and Technology College of Applied Science & Technology Dr. David L. Ferro, Dean The vision of the College of Applied Science & Technology is to be the leader in the State in technology and technology related programs through service to our students and the businesses and industries in our region. The mission of the College is to serve the citizens of Northern Utah and the State of Utah by: • Preparing students for employment upon graduation and ensuring that they are productive, accountable and responsible individuals able to function effectively in today's workplace. • Engaging in scholarly activities which expand the technological education our students receive and provide a service to business and industry. • Utilizing the College's resources and faculty expertise to benefit students, business, industry, education, government and society in general. The College Mission Statement: The primary goal of the College of Applied Science and Technology is to implement the mission of Weber State University and to prepare students for employment upon graduation by ensuring that they are productive, accountable, and responsible individuals able to function effectively in today's workplace. This goal is achieved by developing in students a cohesive, solid theoretical foundation bolstered by practical, hands-on experiences. The learning environment is further enhanced by extensive contact between faculty and students both in and out of the classroom. In addition, the liberal education component present in all programs equips students for lifelong learning in a changing world. College Advisor: Geri Harames 801-626-7552 Telephone Contact: Gina Naisbitt 801-626-6303 Location: Engineering Technology Building, Room 110 Department Chairs Automotive Technology: Joseph Grundvig Parson Construction Management Technology: Steven Peterson Computer Science: Brian Rague Engineering: Kirk D. Hagen Engineering Technology: Rick Orr Network Technology and Business Multimedia: Allyson Saunders Sales and Service Technology: Vel S. Casler 801-626-6579 801-626-7761 801-626-7929 801-626-6898 801-626-6305 801-626-6059 801-626-6913 Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence Interim Directors: Aaron Hall and David Ferro Location: TE 101 Telephone: 801-626-6913 The Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence was established in 2013 through a grant funded by the Alan and Jeanne Hall Foundation to promote and explore sales excellence by collaboratively engaging academic and industry sales experts. The Center for Sales Excellence is the nexus of a community of learners and benefactors in sales expertise. It develops sales curricula and instruction for private and public institutions, creates online resources for sales, partners with industry to augment industry-specific sales skill-sets, promotes the development of improved sales technology and theory-based techniques, and links sales students with experienced sales professionals and organizations. Center for Automotive Science and Technology Director: Joe Thomas Location: TE 201 Telephone: 801-626-7836 The Center for Automotive Science and Technology was established in 1997 to assist in developing abetter understanding of vehicle emissions among academic, regulatory, and private sector entities, both locally and nationally. To do this, the Center provides training to automotive technicians, instructors, regulatory officials, field engineers, and consumer groups as well as doing applied research on vehicular emissions. Additionally, the Center gathers and disseminates information about the impact of emissions, design for emission abatement, and efficiency of vehicles. The Center is a cooperative endeavor of the University, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, and multiple p rivate co mpanies. Technology Outreach Center Directors: Rainie Ingram and Luke Fernandez Location: ET 116 Telephone: 801-626-7785 The Technology Outreach Center was established in 1991 to provide various types of technical assistance types of technological assistance to the community region. The goal of the Center includes furnishing technical, managerial, and interdisciplinary support for the University, regional businesses, governments, schools, and other organizations. The Center works as an outreach organization in promoting technological excellence through educational outreach. The Center works as an information clearing house by conducting data base searches, providing technical assistance in product or process development or testing, demonstrating new or emerging technologies, training, promoting technical careers in primary, secondary, and post-secondary students, and creating an understanding of technology, economy, society, and the individual. This assistance, which is provided by faculty, students, staff, and others, and includes, but is not limited to, problem solving, decision support for new technology or systems, product or process design assistance, material handling, cost analysis, quality control assistance, team building, software and hardware development, technical training, promotion, retreats, camps, classes, and seminars. General Technology (AAS) • Program Prerequisite: A 900 hour minimum certificate from a WSU approved DATC or OWATC program. • Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or "C." • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 63.5 credit hours (includes 30 WSU credit hours for completing an approved 900 or more hour certificate program at DATC or OWATC awarded within 5 years of beginning the AAS program). Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog