Technological Systems Management, BS

All programs

Technological Systems Management, BS

Bachelor of Science in Technological Systems Management · 79 credits

Catalog page

Typical path

+ First Year Seminar

+ Natural Science 1 (SNW)

+ First Year Seminar

+ Natural Science 2 (SNW)

+ EST Design

+ Specialization course

+ Elective

+ SBC

+ EST Skills - Info

+ EST Spec. Elective

+ Specialization course

+ SBC ×2

+ EST Spec. Elective

+ Specialization course

+ Elective

+ SBC

+ Specialization course

+ Specialization course (300-400)

+ Elective

+ EST Spec. Elective

+ Specialization course (300-400)

+ SBC

+ Elective

+ Specialization course (300-400)

+ Elective ×3

All options

Hide courses not offered in

Natural Sciences (1)

Pick 1 course · 8 courses to choose from

100s

200s

300s

400s

None

Natural Sciences (2)

Pick 1 course · 21 courses to choose from

100s

200s

300s

400s

None

SpecializationComputer Science1 group of options

Pick 3 courses

6 courses to choose from

100s

None

200s

None

300s

400s

None

SpecializationInformation Systems1 group of options

Pick 3 courses

6 courses to choose from

100s

None

200s

None

300s

400s

None

Technological Systems Management (1)

Pick 1 course · 10 courses to choose from

100s

200s

300s

400s

None

Technological Systems Management (2)

Pick 1 course · 8 courses to choose from

100s

200s

300s

400s

None

Technological Systems Management (3)

Pick 3 courses · 29 courses to choose from

100s

200s

300s

400s

A.Mathematics

One of

All of
- AMS 151Applied Calculus I3 cr
- AMS 161Applied Calculus II3 cr
or
All of
- MAT 125Calculus A3 cr
- MAT 126Calculus B3 cr
- MAT 127Calculus C3 cr
or
All of
- MAT 131Calculus I4 cr
- MAT 132Calculus II4 cr

Catalog text

AMS 151 - Applied Calculus I 3 credits; AMS 161 - Applied Calculus II 3 credits. Note: The following alternate calculus course sequences may be substituted for AMS 151, AMS 161: MAT 125, MAT 126, MAT 127, or MAT 131, MAT 132.

B.Natural Sciences

Choose 1 course
- BIO 201Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems3 cr
- CHE 131General Chemistry IB4 cr
- GEO 304Energy, Mineral Resources, and the Environment3 cr
- GEO 311Geoscience and Global Concerns3 cr
- GEO 313Understanding Water Resources for the 21st Century3 cr
- GEO 315Groundwater Hydrology3 cr
- PHY 131Classical Physics I3 cr
- PHY 141Classical Physics I: Honors3 cr
Choose 1 course
- BIO 201Fundamentals of Biology: Organisms to Ecosystems3 cr
- CHE 131General Chemistry IB4 cr
- GEO 304Energy, Mineral Resources, and the Environment3 cr
- GEO 311Geoscience and Global Concerns3 cr
- GEO 313Understanding Water Resources for the 21st Century3 cr
- GEO 315Groundwater Hydrology3 cr
- PHY 131Classical Physics I3 cr
- PHY 141Classical Physics I: Honors3 cr
- BIO 202Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology3 cr
- BIO 203Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology3 cr
- CHE 132General Chemistry II4 cr
- ENS 101Prospects for Planet Earth3 cr
- EST 102Weather and Climate3 cr
- GEO 101Environmental Geology3 cr
- GEO 102The Earth3 cr
- MAR 104Oceanography3 cr
- PHY 132Classical Physics II3 cr
- PHY 125Classical Physics A3 cr
- PHY 126Classical Physics B3 cr
- PHY 127Classical Physics C3 cr
- PHY 142Classical Physics II: Honors3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement B (Natural Sciences).

Catalog text

Select at least one of the following natural science courses: BIO 201; CHE 131; GEO 304; GEO 311; GEO 313; GEO 315; PHY 131; PHY 141. One additional natural science course selected from above or the following list: BIO 202; BIO 203; CHE 132; ENS 101; EST 102; GEO 101; GEO 102; MAR 104; PHY 132; PHY 125; PHY 126; PHY 127; PHY 142. Note: or any other natural science course with permission of the department.

C.Study in Related Areas: Specialization

One specialization

Related-area cluster
A cluster of seven related courses, totaling at least 21 credits, in one area of natural science, engineering, applied science, or environmental studies from a single department or program, or in the department defined specialization of Information and Communication Technologies for Development. At least three courses, totaling at least nine credits, must be at the 300 or 400 level.
Computer Science
All of
- CSE 101Computer Science Principles4 cr
  or
  CSE 103Data Science Principles4 cr
- CSE 114Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming4 cr
- CSE 214Data Structures4 cr
- ISE 218Fundamentals of Information Technology3 cr
- Choose 3 courses
  ISE 305Database Design and Practice3 cr
  CSE 310Computer Networks3 cr
  ISE 316Introduction to Networking3 cr
  CSE 337Scripting Languages3 cr
  CSE 373Analysis of Algorithms3 cr
  CSE 390Special Topics in Computer Science3 cr
  CSE 391
  CSE 392
  At most 2 courses from CSE 390, CSE 391, CSE 392.
  No more than one of each: CSE 310 / ISE 316.
Information Systems
All of
- CSE 101Computer Science Principles4 cr
  or
  CSE 103Data Science Principles4 cr
- CSE 114Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming4 cr
- CSE 214Data Structures4 cr
- ISE 218Fundamentals of Information Technology3 cr
- Choose 3 courses
  ISE 305Database Design and Practice3 cr
  CSE 310Computer Networks3 cr
  ISE 316Introduction to Networking3 cr
  ISE 321Introduction to Network Administration3 cr
  ISE 331Fundamentals of Computer Security3 cr
  CSE 390Special Topics in Computer Science3 cr
  CSE 391
  CSE 392
  At most 2 courses from CSE 390, CSE 391, CSE 392.
  No more than one of each: CSE 310 / ISE 316.

Substitution · Students with a major in natural science, engineering, applied science, or environmental studies who pursue Technological Systems Management as a second major

(For those students who have a major in one of those areas and who pursue Technological Systems Management as a second major, the first major will serve as the specialization.)

Substitution · Students with demonstrated programming experienceNeeds approval

Students with demonstrated programming experience may substitute a course from the special topics sequence CSE 190, CSE 191, CSE 192, for CSE 101 or CSE 103, with permission of the Computer Science Department Undergraduate Committee and with prior approval.

Catalog text

A cluster of seven related courses, totaling at least 21 credits*, in one area of natural science, engineering, applied science, or environmental studies from a single department or program, or in the department defined specialization of Information and Communication Technologies for Development. At least three courses, totaling at least nine credits, must be at the 300 or 400 level. Specializations in the areas of Computer Science and Information Systems are slightly different. *Note: All 21 credits must be unique without any overlap in requirements: A, B, D or E and specialization course options require prior approval. Specialization in Computer Science: CSE 101 OR CSE 103; CSE 114; CSE 214; ISE 218; select three from ISE 305; CSE 310 OR ISE 316; CSE 337; CSE 373; up to two of CSE 390-CSE 391-CSE 392 with prior approval. Specialization in Information Systems: CSE 101 OR CSE 103; CSE 114; CSE 214; ISE 218; select three from ISE 305; CSE 310 OR ISE 316; ISE 321; ISE 331; up to two of CSE 390-CSE 391-CSE 392 with prior approval.

D.Technological Systems Management

All of
- EST 194Decision-making3 cr
- EST 202Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies3 cr
- EST 304Communication for Engineers and Scientists3 cr
- EST 331Ethics in Engineering and AI Technologies3 cr
- EST 391Technology Assessment3 cr
- EST 392Engineering Economics3 cr
- EST 393Project Management3 cr
- EST 440Interdisciplinary Research Methods3 cr
- EST 441Interdisciplinary Senior Project3 cr
Choose 1 course
- EST 110The Digital Generation: Investigating AI Ethics, Social Impact and Real-World Applications3 cr
- EST 240Visual Rhetoric and Information Technology3 cr
- EST 291Energy, Environment, and People3 cr
- EST 305Applications Software for Information Management3 cr
- EST 325Technology in the Workplace3 cr
- EST 326Management for Engineers3 cr
- EST 339Benevolent Computing3 cr
- EST 342Industrial Engineering, Intro to Operations Research I3 cr
- EST 344Technical Writing3 cr
- EST 364How to Build a Startup3 cr
Choose 1 course
- EST 100The Digital Generation: Mastering Multimedia Tools That Shape Our World3 cr
- EST 205Introduction to Technological Design: Innovation and Design Thinking3 cr
- EST 207Interaction Design3 cr
- EST 209Introduction to Italian Design: Theory and Practice3 cr
- EST 221Multimedia Systems and AI, An Introduction3 cr
- EST 310Design of Computer Games3 cr
- EST 323Human-Computer Interaction3 cr
- EST 327Systems Engineering Management, Elements of Product Design and Development3 cr
Choose 3 courses
- EST 100The Digital Generation: Mastering Multimedia Tools That Shape Our World3 cr
- EST 106The Digital Generation: Creating a Professional Web Presence3 cr
- EST 110The Digital Generation: Investigating AI Ethics, Social Impact and Real-World Applications3 cr
- EST 201Technological Trends in Society3 cr
- EST 204Modern Digital Technology and Innovation3 cr
- EST 205Introduction to Technological Design: Innovation and Design Thinking3 cr
- EST 207Interaction Design3 cr
- EST 209Introduction to Italian Design: Theory and Practice3 cr
- EST 221Multimedia Systems and AI, An Introduction3 cr
- EST 230Information and Communications Technology for Sustainable Development3 cr
- EST 240Visual Rhetoric and Information Technology3 cr
- EST 280Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering3 cr
- EST 291Energy, Environment, and People3 cr
- EST 305Applications Software for Information Management3 cr
- EST 310Design of Computer Games3 cr
- EST 320Communication Technology Systems3 cr
- EST 323Human-Computer Interaction3 cr
- EST 325Technology in the Workplace3 cr
- EST 326Management for Engineers3 cr
- EST 327Systems Engineering Management, Elements of Product Design and Development3 cr
- EST 339Benevolent Computing3 cr
- EST 342Industrial Engineering, Intro to Operations Research I3 cr
- EST 364How to Build a Startup3 cr
- EST 371Data Science for Technology and Society3 cr
- EST 372The Mobile Revolution in Development3 cr
- EST 389Special Topics in Technological Systems Management3 cr
- EST 475Undergraduate Teaching Practicum3 cr
- EST 488Internship in Technology and Society1–3 cr
- EST 499Research in Technology and Society0–3 cr
Excluding courses already counted toward requirement D (Technological Systems Management).
At most 3 credits from EST 475, EST 488, EST 499.
At most 2 courses from EST courses numbered 299 and below.

Catalog text

Required courses (11): EST 194; EST 202; EST 304; EST 331; EST 391; EST 392; EST 393; EST 440; EST 441; one skills-information course: EST 110; EST 240; EST 291; EST 305; EST 325; EST 326; EST 339; EST 342; EST 344; EST 364; one design course: EST 100; EST 205; EST 207; EST 209; EST 221; EST 310; EST 323; EST 327. Electives (3): EST 100; EST 106; EST 110; EST 201; EST 204; EST 205; EST 207; EST 209; EST 221; EST 230; EST 240; EST 280; EST 291; EST 305; EST 310; EST 320; EST 323; EST 325; EST 326; EST 327; EST 339; EST 342; EST 364; EST 371; EST 372; EST 389; EST 475; EST 488; EST 499; Other 300/400 level courses in the area of specialization are allowed upon the approval of the TSM advisor. Please note: At most 3 credits of the 3 electives can be counted from the following courses: EST 475, EST 488 and EST 499. Students may take other 300 or 400 level courses in their area of specialization with the approval of the undergraduate program director/advisor. Only two courses below the 300 level may be used in the major elective category unless permission is received from the department. Elective course options may not be offered each term.

E.Upper-Division Writing Requirement

EST 440Interdisciplinary Research Methods3 cr
EST 441Interdisciplinary Senior Project3 cr

Catalog text

All degree candidates must demonstrate skill in written English at a level acceptable for Technological Systems Management majors. To satisfy this requirement, Technological Systems Management majors must complete EST 440 and EST 441 with a grade of C or higher. Successful completion of these two courses also satisfies the university WRTD requirement.

Sample schedule

Year 1 · Fall14 cr

First Year Seminar 1011
WRT 101Introductory Writing Workshop3
EST 202Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society Studies3
AMS 151Applied Calculus I3
Natural Science 1 (SNW)4

Year 1 · Spring14 cr

First Year Seminar 1021
WRT 102Intermediate Writing Workshop3
EST 194Decision-making3
AMS 161Applied Calculus II3
Natural Science 2 (SNW)4

Year 2 · Fall15 cr

EST Design3
EST 304Communication for Engineers and Scientists3
Specialization course3
Elective3
SBC3

Year 2 · Spring15 cr

EST Skills - Info3
EST Spec. Elective3
Specialization course3
SBC3
SBC3

Year 3 · Fall18 cr

EST 331Ethics in Engineering and AI Technologies3
EST 391Technology Assessment3
EST Spec. Elective3
Specialization course3
Elective3
SBC3

Year 3 · Spring15 cr

EST 392Engineering Economics3
EST 393Project Management3
Specialization course3
Specialization course (300-400)3
Elective3

Year 4 · Fall15 cr

EST 440Interdisciplinary Research Methods3
EST Spec. Elective3
Specialization course (300-400)3
SBC3
Elective3

Year 4 · Spring15 cr

EST 441Interdisciplinary Senior Project3
Specialization course (300-400)3
Elective3
Elective3
Elective3

Program rules

Letter grades
Courses in requirements A, B, C, D must be taken for a letter grade.
Minimum grade
C or higher in requirements A, B, C, D.
Minimum grade
C or higher in requirement E.

Stony Brook Curriculum

LANG exempt · CEAS majors are exempt from the LANG learning objective.

WRTD satisfied by

EST 440Interdisciplinary Research Methods3 cr
EST 441Interdisciplinary Senior Project3 cr

Catalog text

Successful completion of these two courses also satisfies the university WRTD requirement.

Notes

Admission: Students admitted to the major must have Calculus I and Calculus II (or equivalents) and the natural sciences requirement completed with grades of C or higher, a cumulative GPA of 2.80, and completed course evaluations for all transferred courses used for the major. Applications for AOI and other CEAS students are due January 5 (Spring) and June 5 (Fall) and must be made within one year of the first course that applies toward major entry. Non-CEAS students and double major applicants are admitted through a competitive process contingent on program capacity.
Advising: Students must complete a specialization. Contact the undergraduate program coordinator and advisor, Elizabeth Petersen (tsm_advising@stonybrook.edu), for advising.
Note: The Computer Science and Information Systems specializations are mutually exclusive; a student may not specialize in both.
Note: Applications for major admission follow the process stated in the Admission Requirements section. Intellectual honesty violations ('Q' grade) may cause applications to be tabled.
Note: An accelerated BS/MS program in Technological Systems Management exists; see the department website. It is not evaluated here.
SBC: EST 440 and EST 441 partially fulfill the ESI, CER, SPK, WRTD, SBS+, STEM+ and EXP+ SBC categories. Contact the CEAS Undergraduate Student Office for more information.