Industrial Technology

Industrial Technology

Industrial technology is a college major that focuses on the efficient use of technology, people, and systems in manufacturing and industry. Students learn how to improve production processes, manage operations, and apply technical skills to solve real-world problems. The major covers areas such as quality control, manufacturing systems, supply chain management, and workplace safety. It combines hands-on training with courses in math, science, and business to prepare students for careers in industrial management, engineering technology, and production planning. A degree in industrial technology helps graduates play a key role in improving productivity and innovation in various industries.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Industrial Technology. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.