Concentration in Information and Communications Technology within Bachelor of Science Degree in
Technology Management
Courses Transferrable from Other UMS Campuses to the University of Southern Maine
The following chart provides general guidance as to which courses offered at other University of Maine System
campuses will be accepted as transferable into the Concentration in Information and Communications
Technology within BS in Technology Management undergraduate degree program at the University of
Southern Maine.
As shown, links to course descriptions for all courses are provided. Additional courses beyond those listed may
be acceptable for transfer as assessed by the appropriate course faculty on the campus to which the student is
transferring.
Courses qualifying to fulfill General Education course requirements are handled on a campuswide basis and are available through a separate information sheet.
University of Southern Maine
Concentration in Information and Communications Technology within Bachelor of
Science Degree in Technology Management
(Curriculum drawn from http://www.usm.maine.edu/tech/bs-technology-management-concentration-information-andcommunications-technology)
Typical Program showing Acceptable Transfer Courses
(Course transfer information is drawn from https://peportal.maine.edu and confirmed by involved faculty members.)
REQUIRED COURSES
Course
Course Title
Number
ITP 210
Technical Writing
Course
Credits: 3
Description
MAT 148
Applied Calculus
Course
Credits: 3
Description
ITP 230
Project Management
Course
Credits: 3
Description
ITP 280
Industrial Organization,
Course
Management, &
Description
Supervision
Credits: 3
ITP 350
Team building and
Course
Facilitation
Description
Credits: 3
ITP 381
Human Resource
Course
Development
Description
Credits: 3
ITS 300 (or
Ergonomics/Time Study
ITS 320)
Credits: 3
Course
Description
ITS 320 (or
Occupational Safety and
ITS 300)
Health
Course
Credits: 3
Description
UM
ENG 317
COURSES ACCEPTABLE FOR TRANSFER
UM-A
UM-F
UM-FK
UM-M
UM-PI
Professional
Electives*
Credits: 12
ITT 181
Course
Description
ITT 241
Course
Description
Introduction to Computers
Credits: 3
ITT 272
Course
Description
ITT 281
Course
Description
ITT 282
Course
Description
ITT 311
Course
Description
ITT 343
Course
Description
ITT 373
Course
Description
ITT 382
Course
Description
Technical
Electives**
Information and
Communications
Technologies
Credits: 3
Intro to Computer
Networking
Credits: 3
Internet Web Site
Development
Credits: 3
Computer Aided Design
Credits: 3
Telecommunications
Credits: 3
Graphic Communications
Technologies
Credits: 3
Intermediate Computer
Networking
Credits: 3
Advanced Web Site
Development
Credits: 3
Credits: 12
Note:
All students must meet University Core curriculum requirements (37 credits) and additional Departmental requirements
(18 credits). Departmental Requirements include ITP 210, MAT 148, Computer Programming, MIS, spreadsheet, or
database course, and Science
* From approved ITP courses or students completing an approved minor may use courses in their minor as professional
electives if they are not required courses in the INT program or otherwise used to fulfill INT degree requirements.
Courses may not be used to fulfill more than one requirement on the degree worksheet. When the minor is used to fulfill
the thematic cluster, the remaining minor courses may be used as professional electives up to the 1/3 restriction of the
core. The remaining professional elective requirements will be filled using department professional courses. Approved
minors are listed below:
Computer Science
Economics
Business Administration
Studio Art
** ITT Designated Courses
University of Southern Maine Information and Communications Technology Concentration Course
Descriptions
ITP 210 Technical Writing
A basic exploration of techniques and applications used in technical fields to communicate in writing. Study includes document
purpose, situation analysis, style, format and production of reports, proposals, procedure sheets, technical descriptions, forms, letters,
memos, and visual aids. Prerequisite: USM English and writing proficiency requirements must have been met.
Prerequisite: ENG 100 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
MAT 148 Applied Calculus
An introduction to limits and differential and integral calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions of one variable. Applications
of derivatives and definite integrals with an emphasis on problems from the fields of technology will be introduced. Graphing
calculators and computer technology will be used when appropriate.
Prerequisite: MAT 140.
Credits: 3
ITP 230 Project Management
This course will present a structured analysis of planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and monitoring resources related to
project management by completing a set of well-defined tasks. Within this course, significant effort will be devoted to understanding
the international social, political, economic, environmental and cultural issues in context of the interrelationships, responsibilities, and
demands of project management between technologies, resources, project scope, and budget that impact project success in a global,
international environment. Case studies will be used throughout the course to broaden the perspective and understanding of the
participant’s knowledge and application of project management’s best practices, and their ability to create and evaluate projects and
project performance in an international, global economy. The introduction of computer-based tools in the management of projects will
also be covered.
Credits: 3
ITP 280 Industrial Organization, Management, and Supervision
An introduction to industrial organization and management. A study of the common elements of industry as it relates to the areas of
research and development; industrial relations; production; financial control; marketing; and labor. Management and supervisory
theory and practices will be highlighted. Emphasis will also be placed upon contemporary issues/problems/trends associated with a
global economy. Offered spring semester only.
Credits: 3
ITP 350 Teambuilding and Facilitation
An exploration to the diversity of topics related to team building, group dynamics, and an introduction to the practices and goals of
successful facilitation of face-to-face groups and virtual meetings. Teambuilding topics include member and group participant types
and functions; stages to teambuilding; creating and building teams; dysfunctions and conflicts within teams and groups, and teams in
the roles of content controllers. Facilitation topics include developing techniques and skills in the role of a meeting facilitator and
process leader, identifying and defining individual participant behaviors and how those interrelationships affect team dynamics,
developing and designing facilitation agendas, preparing and performing facilitations, facilitating conflict, creating participation, and
meeting management and ethical responsibilities.
Credits: 3
ITP 381 Human Resource Development
Students are introduced to the various functions of human resources in industrial settings. Topics covered include human resource
planning, job analysis, employee selection, performance management, compensation, benefits management, safety, training, and
employee relations. Offered fall semester only.
Credits: 3
ITS 300 Ergonomics/Time Study
A study of the bio-mechanics of the human body and how it interacts with a workplace while performing human activity. Surface
electromyography measurements techniques are employed along with lifting analysis software, to measure stress on the body, with the
effort to eliminate cumulative trauma disorders. Time study measurement techniques are employed in the development of time
standard so one will be able to predict productivity. Prerequisite: basic math concepts or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
ITS 320 Occupational Safety and Health
This introductory course provides input into the importance of safety and health in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on the
worker, his or her work environment including such special emphasis as OSHA and other regulatory agencies, hygiene, hazard
identification, machine safeguarding, hazardous waste, loss control, and other major concern areas. The course includes the necessary
topic areas required by OSHA’s 30 hour card program. Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be eligible to
receive the OSHA 30-hour card that is issued directly through OSHA’s training unit.
Credits: 3
ITT 181 Introduction to Computers
An introduction to current and emerging computer applications. The course includes an overview of basic computer hardware and
operating system, file management, and general application software. Emphasis is on computer terms, concepts, and the integration of
activities, including operating system functions, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, and communication. Lecture and
lab.
Credits: 3
ITT 241 Information and Communication Technologies
This course is an assessment of historical and state-of-the-art communication. The course focuses on the diversity of information and
communication systems with a commitment to developing an understanding of the international, social, political, economic,
environmental and cultural issues in a context of their interrelationships, responsibilities, and demands on technology professionals.
This course is designed to engage and raise awareness of socio-economic, legal and ethical impacts of information technology and
technological advances in communications. Students will participate in a variety of hands-on projects related to lecture topics on
established and emerging information and communication technologies, develop strategies and formulate a proposals for addressing
appropriate communication strategies, review literature, develop a report, and make an oral presentation in class. Lecture and lab.
Offered fall semester only.
Credits: 3
ITT 272 Introduction to Computer Networking
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of computer networks and provide basic background necessary for their
construction and maintenance. It consists of readings, discussions, tours, and hands-on activities dealing with the structure, hardware,
software, and protocols that make up computer networks. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: ITT 181 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
ITT 281 Internet Web Site Development
This course develops a basic understanding of and skill in the design, development, and maintenance of Web sites. Topics include
Internet fundamentals, Web site design methods, XHTML, cascading style sheets, HTML editors, FTP, site maintenance, intellectual
property issues, and working with clients. Students will develop sample Web pages and associated design documents, and maintain a
Web site on a server. It is assumed that students will have a working knowledge of personal computers.
Credits: 3
ITT 282 Computer-Aided Design
An introduction to computer-aided design systems and their relationship to design, drafting, production, and documentation processes.
Emphasis is on understanding and utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) hardware and software. The course focuses on basic 2D and
3D functions as they generally apply to computer-aided design applications. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: computer proficiency and interpretation of technical drawings.
Prerequisite: ITT 181 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
ITT 311 Telecommunications
An introduction to contemporary telecommunications hardware and applications. Emphasis includes state-of-the-art transmission
media such as copper, fiber-optic, and wireless technologies including microwave, radio frequency, and infrared. Additional topics
may include: classification of data networks; communications systems parameters such as bandwidth, serial parallel, analog and
digital; modulation and multiplexing schemes; and the convergence of data, video, and voice networks. Offered fall semester only
Prerequisite: ITT 181 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
ITT 343 Graphic Communication Technologies
Graphic communications encompasses a diversity of foundational and state-of-the-art communication technologies as tools for the
exchange of ideas and information. This course is a comprehensive survey of conventional and digital graphic communication
technologies as reproduction systems devoted to an understanding international social, political, economic, environmental and cultural
issues in context of the interrelationships, responsibilities, and demands of digital media professionals. As practicum, there will be a
hands-on focus on overall digital workflows that incorporate contemporary processes, equipment, and materials; digital imaging and
publications; and design of digital documents and illustrations for diverse media. Offered spring semester only. Lecture and Lab
Credits: 3
ITT 373 Intermediate Computer Networking
The goal of this course is to build upon and further the understanding of computer networks. Activities address the detailed
construction, upgrade designs, and maintenance of both large and small networks. Assignments may include readings of articles and
Web-based documents, discussions, tours, and hands-on activities dealing with structure, hardware, software, security, and protocols
that make up modern computer networks. Offered on a two-year fall rotation.
Prerequisite: ITT 272 (or ITT/TCE 370) or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
ITT 382 Advanced Web Site Development
This course develops an understanding of techniques that go beyond basic HTML to develop dynamic Web sites. Topics include a
review of XHTML and cascading style sheets, server-side programming, writing to and reading from files and databases, site design,
and coding standards. Students are expected to be proficient with HTML, HTML editors, JPEG and GIF image manipulation, FTP,
and basic Web site maintenance. Some programming experience is desirable. Offered fall semester only.
Prerequisite: ITT 281, COS 160 or equivalent, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3