Instrumentation and Measurement provides students with an appreciation of the paramount importance of accurate, meaningful measurement and data analysis in science and engineering. Telecommunications will provide instruction and examples in the design, development, and management of telecommunications. An overview of the regulatory issues encountered in the telecommunications industry includes regulation of emerging services and technologies, First Amendment issues, ownership and distribution of new information forms, and limitations and uses of technology. The Health Systems sector provides an overview of the American Health Care industry and introduces students to the multifaceted technical nature of health care including human resources management, systems planning, financial control, and medical technology. The successful ISAT student is characterized by a general interest in science and math, without an intense interest in a particular field of science, or in math.
ISAT students enjoy very much learning about and using the computer as a problem-solving tool.
They have good interpersonal skills and enjoy solving problems in groups. Their interests tend to be broad rather then narrowly defined. An ISAT internship coordinator assists students in finding appropriate internships that complement their academic studies. The ISAT curriculum also includes laboratory investigations, independent projects, cooperative learning groups, and off-campus experiences in addition to classroom discussions. Internships can also be found in the Academic Advising and Career Development Resource Center located in 303 Wilson.