Department of Department of Integrated Science and Integrated Science and

TechnologyTechnology

Dr. Ronald G. KanderDr. Ronald G. Kander

Professor & Department HeadProfessor & Department Head

Organizational Structure

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?

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ISAT MissionThe 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.

ISAT MissionThe 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.

ISAT MissionThe 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.

ISAT MissionThe 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.

“Real World” Context

Interdisciplinary Problems

Integrated Approach

Collaborative Teams

Incorporate Societal Impact

Business and Economics

Creative Problem Solving

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.

GSThe 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.

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)

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)

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

GS Concentrations Applied GIS Environmental Studies Global Studies

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., …

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., …

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., …

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

The ISAT Curriculum

Foundation Courses

(35 credits) Analytical Methods (17)

Issues in Science & Technology (13)

Connections (5)

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.

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.

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

Foundations Content Areas

TOPICSApproximate Credit Hours

BIOLOGY 4BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 3CHEMISTRY 3COMPUTER SCIENCE 3ENGINEERING & DESIGN 3ENVIRONMENTAL/EARTH SCI. 3MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS 7PHYSICS 4SCIENCE, TECHNOL., & SOCIETY 5

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)

The ISAT Curriculum

Concentration Electives (18)

Upper-Level Courses (12)

Senior Thesis (6)

Co-Concentrations

e.g., Instrumentation & Meas.

Custom Concentrations

Deploying Your Electives

Expanded Breadth Double Concentration

ISAT/MBA Program

Expanded Depth Minor or Double Major

Graduate School Prep.

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

Example Graduate Schools 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 Programs 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

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”

Experiential Learning

In-Class Active Learning

Laboratory Courses

Research Experiences

Senior Thesis

Internships & Co-ops

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)

Faculty Technical DiversityAerospace Engineering Environmental Sciences Natural Resources

Agricultural & Extension Education Environmental Toxicology Natural Sciences

Biochemistry Genetics Nuclear Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Geography Pharmacology/Neuroscience

Biophysics Higher Education Physics/Applied Physics

Botany Industrial Engineering Plant Pathology

Chemical Engineering Jurist Doctor (Law) Political Science

Chemical Physics Logic & Philosophy of Science Solid State Physics

Computer Engineering Materials Science Statistics

Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Education

Electrical Engineering Microbiology Theoretical & Applied Mechanics

Environmental Engineering Molecular Biology Theoretical Biology

Research Diversity 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

Senior Thesis Projects Assessment of Wetlands for

Water 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 for

Pilgrim'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 Into

Cloning Vector Interactive CD for Petersburg

National Battlefield Interactive CD on History, Ethics,

etc. of Eugenics Lab Experiments for ISAT

Biomanufacturing Facility Lacritin Protein Production

Senior Thesis Projects 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 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 for

Project 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

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.

Example Employers 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 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 Position Titles

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

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