Integrated Science and Technology, B.S.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Science and Technology produces graduates broadly acquainted with basic science, technology and social science. All students pursue a common program through their sophomore year that provides a foundation of science and its technological applications. Studies are integrated to include mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biology, computation, environmental science, modern production, energy, and the role of science and technology in society. During their junior and senior years, students pursue advanced studies in critical sectors of industry and government, including applied biotechnology, energy, environment and sustainability, industrial and manufacturing systems, public interest technology and science, and applied computing. Each student selects a concentration in these areas and pursues additional study that culminates in a capstone project. Students rely heavily upon systems thinking, analytical methods, and computation as problem-solving tools throughout the curriculum, work in teams extensively, and engage in laboratory experiences.
Degree Requirements
| Degree Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education 1 | 41 |
| Quantitative Requirement 2 | 2 |
| Scientific Literacy Requirement 2 | 3-4 |
| Major and Concentration Requirements 2 | 78-79 |
| University Electives | 0-1 |
| Total | 120 |
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The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some requirements may be fulfilled by courses within the major.
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The quantitative and scientific literacy requirements of the B.S. degree are fulfilled by courses in the ISAT major.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Issues in Science and Technology | ||
| This sequence of four courses engages students in the practice of science, both to motivate and to provide understanding of science and technology in the context of important current social issues. Current areas from which issues are selected are living systems, the environment, modern production and energy. | ||
| ISAT 112 | Environmental Issues in Science and Technology (2,3) [C3PP] | 4 |
| ISAT 113 & 113L | Biotechnology Issues in Science and Technology [C3NS] and Biotechnology Issues in Science and Technology Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| ISAT 211 | Issues in Modern Production Systems | 3 |
| ISAT 212 | Energy Issues in Science and Technology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Analytical Methods | ||
| This sequence of five courses provides students with basic methods and tools for understanding and analyzing problems in science and technology. Subjects are taught in an integrated manner with applications as the unifying factor. Topics include calculus, elements of the physical sciences, statistics, project management, the computer, knowledge-based systems, and instrumentation and measurement. | ||
| ISAT 151 | Topics in Applied Calculus in ISAT [C3QR] | 4 |
| ISAT 152 | Topics in Applied Physics in ISAT | 4 |
| ISAT 251 | Topics in Applied Statistics in ISAT [C3QR] | 3 |
| ISAT 252 | Programming and Problem Solving | 3 |
| ISAT 300 | Applied Computing, Instrumentation and Measurement (usually taken in the third year) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 17 | |
| Social Context of Technology and Science | ||
| This two-course sequence introduces the student to the broader issues encountered in science and technology problem-solving, particularly social, ethical, economic and legal issues. | ||
| ISAT 171 | Governance of Sociotechnical Systems | 3 |
| ISAT 271 | Technology, Science and Society | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Holistic Problem Solving | ||
| ISAT 190 | Introduction to Holistic Problem Solving in the ISAT Major | 1 |
| ISAT 290 | Introduction to Systems Thinking for Complex Problems | 3 |
| ISAT 390 | Holistic Problem-Solving Workshop I | 3 |
| ISAT 391 | Holistic Problem-Solving Workshop II | 3 |
| Subtotal | 10 | |
| Strategic Sectors in Science and Technology | ||
| Students complete instruction in strategic sectors during their junior year. Students must choose two of the sectors and complete the full sector sequence for each of the two. The strategic sectors, developed from lists of national critical technologies, represent areas of current strategic importance in the world economy. The current areas for the sectors are: | ||
Applied Biotechnology | ||
Applied Computing | ||
Energy | ||
Environment and Sustainability | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems | ||
| These are the same topic areas as for the concentrations in ISAT. Sector level classes are 300 level and concentration classes are 400 level. | ||
| Choose two of the following sector options: | 13-14 | |
| Applied Biotechnology | ||
| Instrumentation and Measurement in Biotechnology (0, 2) | ||
| Biotechnology for the New Millennium I | ||
| Biotechnology for the New Millennium II | ||
| Applied Computing | ||
| Database Design, Implementation and Management | ||
| Machine Learning and Data Science | ||
| Energy | ||
| Instrumentation and Measurement in Energy (0,2) | ||
| Energy Fundamentals I | ||
| Role of Energy in Modern Society | ||
| Environment and Sustainability | ||
| Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Environmental Science and Technology II | ||
| Industrial and Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Production Systems Automation Lab | ||
| Sustainable Manufacturing Systems | ||
| Cyber-Physical Industry | ||
| Subtotal | 13-14 | |
| Senior Capstone Project | ||
| ISAT 490 | Capstone Experience I | 1 |
| ISAT 491 | Senior Capstone Project I | 1 |
| ISAT 492 | Senior Capstone Project II | 2 |
| ISAT 493 | Senior Capstone Project III | 2 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| Students may focus their program of study by taking four additional courses in a particular area of concentration (see below for requirements). This area should align with one of the strategic sectors completed in the junior year. | 12 | |
Applied Biotechnology | ||
Applied Computing | ||
Energy | ||
Environment and Sustainability | ||
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems | ||
Public Interest Technology and Science | ||
Tailored Concentration 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 78-79 | |
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Students also have the option to tailor their area of concentration with the help of their advisor and the approval of the ISAT program director.
Concentrations
The courses listed below may be taken to fulfill concentration requirements. If you wish to substitute other courses, you must obtain concentration advisor approval. Four courses (twelve credit hours) are required in addition to your senior project for a single concentration.
Applied Biotechnology Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Biotechnology in Industry and Agriculture | ||
| Medical Biotechnology | ||
| Computer Applications in Biotechnology | ||
| Regulatory Issues Biotechnology | ||
| Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Biotechnology (Fall and Spring) | ||
| Awareness and Understanding of Chemical, Biological and Radiological Weapons of Mass Destruction | ||
| Gender Issues in Science | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Applied Computing Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Cultural, Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Computing | ||
| Simulation and Modeling | ||
| Software Engineering and Agile Development | ||
| Interaction Design | ||
| Emerging Topics in Applied Data Science | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Energy Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Energy Concentration Courses | ||
| ISAT 411 | Energy Economics and Policy (Fall) | 3 |
| ISAT 413 | Options for Energy Efficiency (Fall) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Energy Concentration Electives | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Sustainable Energy Development (Spring) | ||
| Energy Fundamentals II (Spring) | ||
| International Energy Studies (summer study abroad only) | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Environment and Sustainability Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Environmental Analysis and Modeling | ||
| Environmental Policy and Regulation | ||
| Industrial Environmental Management | ||
| Environmental Remediation | ||
| Natural Resource Management | ||
| Environmental Hydrology | ||
| Environmental Information Systems 1 | ||
| Industrial Hygiene | ||
| Industrial Ecology | ||
| Sustainability: An Ecological Perspective | ||
| Local Agriculture and Farm Internships | ||
| Political Ecology | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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EIS minors only
Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Materials and Manufacturing Processes | ||
| Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Systems | ||
| Materials Selection in Product Design | ||
| Foundations of Lean and Six Sigma | ||
| Industrial Informatics | ||
| Lean Six Sigma Applications | ||
| Technological Innovation and Sustainable Design | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Public Interest Technology and Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose 12 credit hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Energy Economics and Policy | ||
| Environmental Policy and Regulation | ||
| Cultural, Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Computing | ||
| Regulatory Issues Biotechnology | ||
| Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Biotechnology | ||
| Gender Issues in Science | ||
| Topics in Science, Technology and Society | ||
| Science, Technology and Society Futures Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Tailored Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students have the option to tailor their area of concentration with the help of their advisor and the approval of the ISAT program director. | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
ISAT Major Potential Course Substitutions
Under certain circumstances, students may substitute some required ISAT courses:
- Students who have come to the ISAT major from other majors or institutions may substitute some required ISAT courses if they have already taken equivalent courses. Once a student declares the ISAT major, they should complete the ISAT courses as required in the program above.
- Students who are double-majoring in a major that requires specific courses that overlap in content with required ISAT courses may request course substitutions.
- Students majoring in ISAT preparing for higher education in health careers (dentistry, optometry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinary) may substitute some required ISAT courses if they take equivalent courses required by the pre-professional health programs.
Contact Paul Henriksen, Coordinator for Students, for more information.
| ISAT Courses | Potential Substitutions |
|---|---|
| ISAT 113/ISAT 113L | BIO 140/BIO 140L or BIO 240/BIO 240L |
| ISAT 112 | CHEM 131 |
| ISAT 152 | (PHYS 140, PHYS 140L and PHYS 150) or (PHYS 240, (PHYS 140L or PHYS 240L) and PHYS 250) |
| ISAT 151 | MATH 205, (MATH 231 and MATH 232) or MATH 235 |
| ISAT 251 | COB 191, MATH 220 or MATH 318 |
Recommended Schedule for Majors
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| ISAT 113 & 113L |
Biotechnology Issues in Science and Technology [C3NS] and Biotechnology Issues in Science and Technology Laboratory [C3L] |
4 |
| ISAT 151 | Topics in Applied Calculus in ISAT [C3QR] | 4 |
| ISAT 190 | Introduction to Holistic Problem Solving in the ISAT Major | 1 |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ISAT 112 | Environmental Issues in Science and Technology (2,3) [C3PP] | 4 |
| ISAT 152 | Topics in Applied Physics in ISAT | 4 |
| ISAT 171 | Governance of Sociotechnical Systems | 3 |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ISAT 212 | Energy Issues in Science and Technology | 3 |
| ISAT 251 | Topics in Applied Statistics in ISAT [C3QR] | 3 |
| ISAT 271 | Technology, Science and Society | 3 |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ISAT 211 | Issues in Modern Production Systems | 3 |
| ISAT 252 | Programming and Problem Solving | 3 |
| ISAT 290 | Introduction to Systems Thinking for Complex Problems | 3 |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ISAT Strategic Sector I | 3 | |
| ISAT Strategic Sector I Lab | 1 | |
| ISAT Strategic Sector II | 3 | |
| ISAT 300 | Applied Computing, Instrumentation and Measurement | 3 |
| ISAT 390 | Holistic Problem-Solving Workshop I | 3 |
| ISAT 490 | Capstone Experience I | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ISAT Strategic Sector I | 3 | |
| ISAT Strategic Sector II | 3 | |
| ISAT Strategic Sector II Lab | 1 | |
| ISAT 391 | Holistic Problem-Solving Workshop II | 3 |
| ISAT 491 | Senior Capstone Project I | 1 |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Students take the third senior project class and on the average two concentration classes. | ||
| ISAT 492 | Senior Capstone Project II | 2 |
| ISAT Concentration I | 3 | |
| ISAT Concentration II | 3 | |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 8 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Students take the last senior project class and the rest of their four concentration classes. | ||
| ISAT 493 | Senior Capstone Project III | 2 |
| ISAT Concentration III | 3 | |
| ISAT Concentration IV | 3 | |
| General Education / University Elective(s) | 7 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |