Department of Integrated Science and Technology

1. Department of Integrated Science and Technology Dr. Ronald G. Kander Professor & Department Head

2. Organizational Structure

3. Overview of ISAT • The Department • What are the objectives of the program? • The Curriculum • What courses will I be taking? • The Graduate • What happens after graduation? http://www.isat.jmu.edu

4. ISAT Mission The ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

5. ISAT Mission The ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problemsby integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

6. ISAT Mission The ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

7. ISAT Mission The ISAT Department empowers students to analyze and solve real-world, human problems by integrating scientific, technological, business, and social aspects of these problems, and to communicate innovative solutions to a diverse audience.

8. “Real World” Context • Interdisciplinary Problems • Integrated Approach • Collaborative Teams • Incorporate Societal Impact • Business and Economics • Creative Problem Solving

9. Bachelors Degree Programs • ISAT The ISAT Program prepares students to excel in a complex, technological world by empowering, inspiring, and motivating them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners able to provide multi-disciplinary solutions to scientific and technological challenges with sensitivity to social, ethical and global considerations. • GS The GS Program prepares students who are confident in their abilities as geographers, have skills to make a professional contribution in the field, and are able to compete in graduate programs and the job market. They are highly qualified for careers in research and development and are equipped for long term success in the field of geography.

10. The ISAT Curriculum • Foundation Courses(35 credits) • Strategic Sectors(19-21 credits) • Concentration Electives(18 credits) • Approved Electives(16-18 credits) • General Education (30 credits) (120 total credits)

11. The GS Curriculum • Core Courses(11 credits) • Concentration(26-34 credits) • Capstone Experience (3-6 credits) • General Education (41 credits) • Electives (28-39 credits) (120 total credits)

12. GS Core Courses • Physical Geography (4 credits) • Thematic Cartography (4 credits) • Cultural Geography (3 credits)

13. GS Concentrations • Applied GIS • Environmental Studies • Global Studies

14. Applied GIS • Geographic Information Systems (required) • Other courses as approved by the Applied GIS advisor: • Map Reading and Interpretation • Spatial Analysis • Introduction to Global Positioning Systems • Global Positioning Systems • Managing GIS & Geographic Databases • Advanced Thematic Cartography • Remote Sensing • Advanced Remote Sensing • Selected AGIS Topics • Internet GIS • Elementary Statistics • etc., etc., etc., …

15. Environmental Studies • Natural Resource Conservation (required) • Population Geography (required) • Field Studies: Physical Geography (required) • Research Design (required) • Other courses as approved by the Env. Studies advisor: • Agricultural Systems and Global Food Production • Management & Protection of Natural Resources • Economic Geography and Development Issues • Geographic Information Systems • Global Positioning Systems • Wilderness Management • Endangered Environments • Political Geography • Climatology • etc., etc., etc., …

16. Global Studies • Population Geography (required) • Economic Geography and Development Issues (required) • Political Geography (required) • Research Design (required) • Other courses as approved by the Global Studies advisor: • Third World Societies • Culture and Ecology • Comparative Economic Systems • Economic Development • International Economic Systems • Comparative International Health • Latin American Politics • East Asian Politics • etc., etc., etc., …

17. GS Capstone Experience • Special Studies (e.g., research) • International Studies • Internship • Honors Thesis

18. The ISAT Curriculum • Foundation Courses (35 credits) • Analytical Methods (17) • Issues in Science & Technology (13) • Connections (5)

19. Course Descriptions • Analytical Methods(17) • The base of math, physics, statistics, computer programming, systems modeling, instrumentation, and measurement. • A sequence of five courses during the freshman and sophomore years. • GISAT 151 & 251, and ISAT 152, 252, & 253.

20. Course Descriptions • Issues(13) • Study of contemporary, stimulating issues designed to motivate by engaging the student in the practice of science. • The Environment • Living Systems • Modern Production • Energy Systems • A sequence of four courses during the freshman and sophomore years. • GISAT 112 & 113, and ISAT 211 & 212.

21. Course Descriptions • Connections(5) • The ethical, economic, political, and socialcontext of science and technology • A sequence of two courses during the freshman and sophomore years. • ISAT 131 & 231

22. Foundations Content Areas

23. The ISAT Curriculum • Strategic Sectors (19-21 credits) • Biotechnology (7) • Energy (7) • Engineering/Manufacturing (7) • Environment (7) • Health Systems (6) • Information/Knowledge Management (6) • Telecommunications (7)

24. The ISAT Curriculum • Concentration Electives (18) • Upper-Level Courses (12) • Senior Thesis (6) • Co-Concentrations • e.g., Instrumentation & Meas. • Custom Concentrations

25. Deploying Your Electives • Expanded Breadth • Double Concentration • ISAT/MBA Program • Expanded Depth • Minor or Double Major • Graduate School Prep.

26. ISAT/MBA Program • Combined program culminating in the granting of an ISAT BS degree and an MBA from the College of Business. • Highly selective, competitive program: • apply at the end of sophomore year • 10-12 applicants accepted per year • 6 undergraduate COB courses • GMAT exam in senior year • MBA courses completed in 3 semesters

27. Duke University George Mason University George Washington University Georgia Tech Hershey Medical Center Humboldt State University James Madison University Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Tech. Medical University of S. Carolina N. Carolina State University Penn. State University Stevens Institute of Technology University of Colorado University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Georgia University of Maine University of Maryland University of N. Carolina University of Pittsburgh University of Virginia Vanderbilt Law School Virginia Commonwealth U. Virginia Tech Yale University Example Graduate Schools

28. Biotechnology Business Administration Business Management Computer Science Engineering Mgmt. Environmental Science Health Administration Industrial Management Industrial Technology Law School Management Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Neuroscience Public Policy Systems Engineering Tech. Management Pharmacology Example Graduate Programs

29. ISAT Graduates: • are highly valued by employers (~80%) • are prepared for a variety of grad school experiences (~15%) • possess a broad-based understanding of science and technology with application to businesses and marketplaces • work well in teams and are experienced in a collaborative approach to problem solving • understand the political, social, and ethical issues related to science and technology in today’s society • exhibit high levels of skill in the use of the computer as a problem-solving tool • demonstrate strong creativity and problem-solving skills • have the skills to become “life-long learners”

30. Experiential Learning Senior Thesis Research Experiences Internships & Co-ops Laboratory Courses In-Class Active Learning

31. Senior Thesis Experience • Work with external sponsor, faculty mentor, and student team to bridge the gap between college experience and the world of work. • Three-course sequence: • ISAT 491 (1 credit - spring Junior Year) • ISAT 492 (2 credits - fall Senior Year) • ISAT 493 (3 credits - spring Senior Year) • Project objectives: • Select problem • Propose work tasks • Complete proposed work • Communicate results (oral and written reports)

32. Faculty Technical Diversity

33. Bioinformatics Biomanufacturing Biotechnology Data Visualization Energy Systems Engineering Manufacturing Environmental Impact Geographic Info. Systems Hazardous Waste Mgmt. Health Informatics Health Systems Infrastructure Assurance Instructional Technology Instrumentation/Measurement Knowledge Management Materials Science Microelectronics Modeling & Simulation Nanostructured Materials Quality Assurance Rapid Prototyping Sensors Statistical Analysis Technology Assessment Technology Management Telecommunications Transportation Systems Water Quality Management Research Diversity

34. Assessment of Wetlands forWater Purification Biotechnology Database Biotechnology Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Brassica- Plant Transformation CISAT Wind Turbine Comparison of Wireless vs. Wire-based Computer Cluster Data Collection System for RR Donnelly Development of Gene Expression System DNA Molecular Forensic Technology Environmental Audit Protocol forPilgrim's Pride Environmental Policy for Coal-Fired Power Plants in VA Ethical Reasoning:A Co-Concentration for ISAT Genetic Mapping GIS for Shenandoah Watershed GIS Model of Scott-Irish Immigration in the Shenandoah Valley Incorporation of NarX Gene IntoCloning Vector Interactive CD for PetersburgNational Battlefield Interactive CD on History, Ethics,etc. of Eugenics Lab Experiments for ISAT Biomanufacturing Facility Lacritin Protein Production Senior Thesis Projects

35. Lambda Lysis Vector Liquid Nitrogen Powered Vehicle Manufacturing Improvement for Merillat Industries Manufacturing Software Implementation Material Specifications for Snowboards Mercury Content in Clams Molecular Modeling Lab Monoclonal Antibodies for Affinity Chromatography Multimedia Presentation:DNA Extraction & Protein Purification NarX Gene Expression Oyster Mushrooms for Soil Purification PCR Thermal Cycling System pH and Ammonia in Rainfall Prosthetic Limb Design Protein Crystallization Protein Gene Mutation Rapid Prototyping Rational Drug Design Refrigerant Replacement Research at University of Maryland Riparian Assessment- Botkin Farm Riparian Assessment- Wertman Land Riparian Buffer Map for Augusta County RMH Emergency Department Simulation Robotic Car Interface DNA Sequencing Experiments Senior Thesis Projects

36. Simulation/ Modeling for Quiznos Software for Lean Manufacturing Solar Array Setup Solar Tracking System Space Heating Simulation Stem Cell Research for Parkinson's Disease Teacher Supply Depot Teaching DNA Technology at High School Transparent Conducting Film for Photovoltaic Cells Using Dye Tracking to I.D.Leaking Septic Systems VA Anemometer Loan Program Virginia Wind Pattern Database Virtual Reality Model of CISAT Building Virtual Trail Guide for Shenandoah National Park Visual Basic Tutorial Watershed Evaluation Web Accessible Data for NAVSEA Web Accessible Database forProject Horizons Web Accessible Motion Control Software Web Based CS Course Scheduling Website for High Tech Salon and Spa Wind Farm Education and Economics Wireless Network at JMU Wisconsin Fast Plant Study Senior Thesis Projects

37. Internship Opportunities • Summer work experience after Junior (or Sophomore) year. • Typically paid, and not for credit. • We attempt to provide at least one interview to any student interested in pursuing an internship. • Approximately 70% of ISAT students have at least one internship experience.

38. American Management Systems ARCO Ashworth Brothers, Inc. ASI Auric Corporation Bio Science, Contract Production Corp. BDM International Booz-Allen and Hamilton Business Impact Systems Canon CFW CRESTONE International CoilCraft Coopers and Lybrand Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries Dominion Semiconductor DuPont Electronic Data Systems Erol's Internet ESSC, Enterprising Service Solutions Federal Bureau of Investigations Florida Power and Light Ford Motor Company George C. Marshall Center GTE Guilford Pharmaceuticals Gulf Stream Habitat for Humanity International Hydro Geolectric ICF Information Technologies Example Employers

39. JMU Facilities Management Konica Kraft Foods MA Bioservices Merck NASA National Institute of Health National Park Service New Jersey Natural Gas NIST Packaging Services Inc. Litton/PRC Project Performance Corporation R.R. Donnelley & Sons RWD Technologies SAIC SHENTEL Smith-Bowman Distillery S. Piedmont Agricultural Research Center Sprint Stroud Water Research Center Technology Forecasters Tenneco Automotive The Association for Women in Science U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Forest Service UUNet Technologies Wella Manufacturing WLR Foods Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Example Employers

40. Assistant Project Manager Technology Manager Systems Engineer Production Control Supervisor Plan/Programs Staff Specialist Health Systems Analyst System/Program Analyst Technical Representative Marketing Specialist Environmental Specialist Technical Consultant Info. Systems Consultant Example Position Titles

41. Questions? http://www.isat.jmu.edu