Courses

State Wide Technology

Computer Science
  • CSCI 23000 Computing I (4 cr.) The context of computing in history and society, information representation in digital computers, introduction to programming in a modern high-level language, introduction to algorithm and data structures, their implementation as programs.
  • CSCI 24000 Computing II (4 cr.) Continues the introduction of programming began in CSCI 230, with particular focus on the ideas of data abstraction and object-oriented programming. Topics include programming paradigms, principle of language design, object-oriented programming, programming and debugging tools, documentation, recursion, linked data structures, and introduction to language translation.
  • CSCI-N 100 Introduction to Computers and Computing (3 cr.) No computing experience assumed. How computers work, word processing, spreadsheets, file management, and Internet skills. Emphasis on problem-solving tech-niques. Lecture and laboratory. Credit given for only one of CSCI N100, CPT 10600, CIT 10600, or BUS K201.
  • CSCI-N 201 Programming Concepts (3 cr.) Summary of basic computing topics, problem solving techniques, and their application to computing. Introduction to programming concepts with a focus on language-independent principles, such as algorithm design, debugging strategies, essential control structures, and basic data structure concepts. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 207 Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets (3 cr.) Summary of basic computing topics, problem solving techniques, and their application to computing. Introduction to programming concepts with a focus on language-independent principles, such as algorithm design, debugging strategies, essential control structures, and basic data structure concepts. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 241 Fundamentals of Web Development (3 cr.) Introduction to writing content for the Internet and World Wide Web. Emphasis on servers, hand-coded HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and extending HTML with other Web technologies. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 301 Fundamental Computer Science Concepts (3 cr.) An introduction to an emerging technology in the computing field. It will emphasize the various problems technology helps to solve and specific problem-solving strategies. Lecture and laboratory. May be repeated for credit.
  • CSCI-N 305 C Language Programming (3 cr.) The basics of computer programming concepts using the C programming language. Emphasis on problem solving and algorithm implementation using a universal subset of the C programming language. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 305 Visual Basic Programming (3 cr.) An introduction to programming with a focus on rapid application development environments, event-driven programming, and programming in the Windows environment. Course will demonstrate how the major application types (spreadsheets, databases, text editors) are written. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 341 Introduction to Client-Side Web Programming (3 cr.) Introduction to programming with a focus on the client-side programming environment. Programming using languages commonly embedded in Web browsers. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 342 Server-Side Programming for the WebSide Web Programming (3 cr.) Designing and building applications on a Web server. Focuses on the issues of programming applied to Web servers. Emphasis on relational database concepts, data design, languages used on the server, transaction handling, and integration of data into Web applications.
  • CSCI-N 351 Introduction to Multimedia Programming (3 cr.) An integration of computing concepts and multimedia development tools. An introduction to the science behind multimedia (compression algorithms and digital/audio conversion). Use of authoring tools to create compositions of images, sounds, and video. Special emphasis given to using the Web as a multimedia presentation environment. Lecture and laboratory.
  • CSCI-N 355 Introduction to Virtual Reality (3 cr.) Explore concepts of 3D imaging and design including primitive shapes, transformations, extrusions, face sets, texture mapping, shading, and scripting. Lecture and laboratory.
Industrial Technology
  • IET 10400 Industrial Organization (3 cr.) A detailed survey of organizational structures, operational, financial, marketing, and accounting activities; duties of management, planning, control, personnel, safety, wages, policy, and human factors necessary for effective management. Not open to students taking, or with credit in, IE 36600.
Industrial Technology
  • IET 10400 Industrial Organization (3 cr.) A detailed survey of organizational structures, operational, financial, marketing, and accounting activities; duties of management, planning, control, personnel, safety, wages, policy, and human factors necessary for effective management. Not open to students taking, or with credit in, IE 36600.
  • IT 21400 Introducation to Lean Manufacturing (3 cr.) Lean manufacturing is a systematic approachto eliminating non-value added activities throughout a production system. Five basic principles characterize a lean production system: value definition, value stream mapping, flow optimization,pull production, and continuous improvement.
  • IT 23000 Industrial Supply Chain Management (3 cr.) A study of industrial supply chains. Emphasis is on in-plant shipping and receiving functions; modes of distribution; functions of, and services provided by supply chains. Emphasis is placed on how manufacturers, distributors and end users can provide value in the supply chain.
  • IT 33200 Purchasing, Inventory, and Warehouse Management (3 cr.) A course designed to developunderstanding of types of warehouses, methods of organizing the warehouse environment, and determining efficient inventory control procedures. Purchasing of products, storage of inventory, placement of inventory and other internal logistics management topics will be explored. Real world projects conducted in lab environment will be utilized.
  • IT 34200 Introduction to Statistical Quality (3 cr.) Basic concepts of quality systems in business and manufacturing settings are presented. Basic statistical methods as applied to quality control, and an introduction to sampling plans are included. Field trips may be required.
  • IT 34500 Automatic Identification and Data Capture (3 cr.) The course provides a basic understanding of automatic identification and data capture technologies and concepts with regard to how their deployment affects business and industry. Laboratory applications of bar codes, radio frequency identification, card technologies, and biometrics will be emphasized.
  • IT 35100 Advanced Industrial Safety And Health Management (3 cr.) An introduction to OSHA and standards development for occupational health in general industry. Special emphasis is on fire protection and egress, flammable and combustible liquids, electrical, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, industrial hygiene/blood borne pathogens, ergonomics, and ISO 9000/14000 integration.
  • IT 38100 Total Productive Maintenance (3 cr.) P: IT 214 and Stat 30100 or IT 34200 This course is a study of the role and scope of total productive maintenance (TPM) in manufacturing. The three types of maintenance activities: corrective, preventive, predictive, and their associated quantitative techniques are studied. Reliability and queuing theory are discussed.
  • IT 38500 Industrial Ergonomics (3 cr.) P: Undergraduate level MA 15900 Minimum Grade of D- or (Undergraduate level MA 15300 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level MA 15400 Minimum Grade of D-). A course designed to focus on work design and ergonomics in manufacturing. Specific attention will be focused on introducing the terminology and the techniques used in work design and on the fundamental concepts embodied in industrial ergonomics. During scheduled laboratory times, exercises will permit the student to apply the concepts of industrial ergonomics.
  • IT 44200 Production Planning (3 cr.) A study of industrial organization and management, research and development, production, personnel, and sales. Examples of the procedures necessary to provide a product or service are included. Field trips may be required
  • IT 45000 Production Cost Analysis (3 cr.) P: Undergraduate level MA 15900 Minimum Grade of D- or (Undergraduate level MA 15300 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level MA 15400 Minimum Grade of D-). An introduction to financial statements and to the study of the costs of production in terms of break-even and least-cost alternatives, including present and future costs when related to the time value of money, budgeting, labor and overhead, production, cost control, and the role of the supervisor and the engineering technologist to cost control. Computer applications for determining rate of return for complex problems are introduced.
Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • MET 10200 PRODUCTION DESIGN & SPECS (3 cr.) P: CGT 11000 and MET 16200. The design, evaluation, and documentation of engineering specifications required of manufacturability and assembly are introduced. Emphasis is on CAD-based details, assemblies, design layouts, equipment installations, and related industrial practices.
  • MET 11100 Applied Statics (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. P: 10500. C: MATH 15400. A study of force systems, resultants and equilibrium, trusses, frames, centroids of areas, and center of gravity of bodies.
  • MET 14200 Manufacturing Processes (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3; or Class 3. P: 14100. Basic casting, forming, and joining processes are surveyed. The course emphasizes the selection and application of various processes.
  • MET 14300 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES I (3 cr.) P: Prerequisites: MA 22300 (may be taken concurrently) and MET 16200 and (PHYS 21800 or PHYS 22000. ) Heat/Power is an introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamic processes are used to evaluate the performance of energy-based systems such as internal combustion engines, power plants, and refrigeration equipment.
  • MET 14400 MATERIALS AND PROCESSES II (3 cr.) An overview of structures, properties, processing, and applications of polymers, composites, laminates, biomaterials, green materials, nanomaterials, and pharmaceuticals commonly used in industry is presented. Problem solving skills are developed in the areas of material selection, evaluation, measurement, and testing. This course serves as the gateway for the MET and MFET programs.
  • MET 16000 ANALYTICAL & COMP TOOLS IN MET (3 cr.) The skills needed to solve technical problems in mechanical engineering technology are developed. Instruction is given in analytical and computational problem-solving techniques. The electronic calculator, the factor-label method of unit conversions, engineering graphs, and the computer are used to solve problems. Computer emphasis is on spreadsheet analysis, graphics, and generation of technical reports through the integrated use of software packages. Credit will not be granted for MET 16000 and MET 16200 or MET 16300.
  • MET 21100 Applied Strength of Materials (4 cr.) Class 3, Lab 2; or Class 4. P: 11100 and 16300 or 16000. C: MATH 22100. The principles of strength, stiffness, and stability are introduced and applied primarily to mechanical components.
  • MET 21300 Dynamics (4 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. P: 11100. C: MATH 22100. Kinematics and kinetics principles of rigid-body dynamics are introduced. Emphasis is on the analysis of bodies in plane motion.
  • MET 21400 Machine Elements (3 cr.) P: 21100 and PHYS 21800. Class 3. The theories and methods of statics, dynamics, and strength of materials applied to the selection of basic machine components. The course will develop the fundamental principles required to select the individual elements making up a machine.
  • MET 22000 HEAT/POWER (3 cr.) P: (Undergraduate level MET 16200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MET 16000 Minimum Grade of D-) and (Undergraduate level PHYS 22000 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS P2010 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS P2020 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS 21800 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS 20100 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS 17200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level PHYS 15200 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level PHYS 16200 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level PHYS 16300 Minimum Grade of D-) and (Undergraduate level MA 22100 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level MA 16100 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level MA 16300 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level MA 16500 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level MATH M1190 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently] or Undergraduate level MA 22700 Minimum Grade of D- [may be taken concurrently]). Heat/Power is an introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and heat transfer. Basic thermodynamic processes are used to evaluate the performance of energy-based systems such as internal combustion engines, power plants, and refrigeration equipment.
  • MET 23000 Fluid Power (3 cr.) P: 11100, PHYS 21800. Class 2, Lab 2; or Class 3. This course consists of the study of compressible and incompressible fluid statics and dynamics as applied to hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, transmissions, and controls.
  • MET 24200 Manufacturing Processes II (3 cr.) P: MET 14100, MATH 15900 or 15400 or MET 16200, CIT 13500 or MET 16300. Class 2, Lab 2. This course surveys the manufacturing processes and tools commonly used to convert cast, forged, molded, and wrought materials into finished products. It includes the basic mechanisms of material removal, measurement, quality control, assembly processes, safety, process planning, and automated manufacturing. Not open to students having credit for 13500 or 28100.
  • MET 24500 MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (3 cr.) P: (Undergraduate level MET 14300 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CGT 11000 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level MET 14400 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CGT 11000 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level MET 14300 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CGT 16300 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level MET 14400 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CGT 16300 Minimum Grade of D- . This course surveys the manufacturing processes and tools commonly used to convert cast and molded, formed, and joined materials into finished products. It includes the fundamentals of material removal, measurement, statistical quality control, assembly processes, process planning and optimization, CNC programming and automated manufacturing.
  • MET 29000 SPECIAL TOPICS IN MET (3 cr.) Hours, subject matter, and credit to be arranged by faculty. Group instruction in new or specialty areas of Mechanical Engineering Technology is provided by MET faculty, subject to MET curriculum subcommittee approval.
  • MET 31300 APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS (3 cr.) P: (Undergraduate level MA 22200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MATH 22200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MA 16200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MA 22800 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MA 16600 Minimum Grade of D-) and Undergraduate level MET 22000 Minimum Grade of D- and (Undergraduate level MET 23000 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MET 33000 Minimum Grade of D-). The fundamental principles of fluid mechanics are developed, including properties of fluid, pressure, hydrostatics, dynamics of fluid flow, friction losses, and sizing of pipes. Emphasis is on problem solving.
  • MET 34000 Piping and Plumbing Design (3 cr.) P: 22000. Class 3. Design of plumbing systems, including losses in pipes, fittings, nozzles, orifices, etc. Includes steam, water, and oil systems. Piping handbooks and catalogs are used in conjunction with the State of Indiana Plumbing Code.
  • MET 34600 ADV MATERIALS IN MANUFACTURING (3 cr.) P: (Undergraduate level CHM 11100 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level CHM 11500 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level CHEM C1010 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CHEM C1210 Minimum Grade of D-) or (Undergraduate level CHEM C1050 Minimum Grade of D- and Undergraduate level CHEM C1250 Minimum Grade of D-) and (Undergraduate level MET 24200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MET 24500 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MET 33500 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MFET 13500 Minimum Grade of D-) and (Undergraduate level MET 21100 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level MET 21200 Minimum Grade of D-). Metals, polymers, ceramic, and composite materials are studied. Crystal structure, molecular behavior, and the effects of various processes on material properties are considered. Course emphasizes the development and control of material properties to meet engineering requirements and specifications.
  • MET 42600 Internal Combustion Engines (3 cr.) Class 2, Lab 3. P: 22000. A study of the spark ignition, compression ignition, and continuous-burning internal combustion engines.
  • MET 49900 MECH ENGR TECH (0-9 cr.) Class 0-4, Lab 0-9. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.
Organizational Leadership
  • OLS 25200 Human Behavior in Organizations (3 cr.) Class 3. Study of individual and group behavior in organizations. Special emphasis on typical supervisory relationships.
  • OLS 27400 Applied Leadership (3 cr.) Class 3. Introduction to and overview of the fundamental concepts of supervision. Emphasis on the supervisor's major functions and essential areas of knowledge, relations with others, and personal development.
  • OLS 28400 LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES (3 cr.) An in-depth study of a sequence of manager actions that influence employees to achieve desired performance results. How these manager actions are transformed by employers into desired performance is also covered.
  • OLS 33100 Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr.) Class 3. Aspects of occupational safety and health that are essential to the first-line supervisor. Emphasis on economic, legal, and social factors related to providing a safe and healthful working environment.
  • OLS 34500 CRITICAL THINKNG-ORGANIZATIONS (3 cr.) P: OLS 38600 & 38800 This course focuses on systems thinking and the understanding of research design and measurement theory used in solving organizational and human resource development problems. The emphasis is on applied methodology rather than on statistical issues, with the intent of the student becoming an effective consumer of information. The student will leam how to report fIndings in a practical and influential manner. Includes the importance of knowledge management issues in organizations.
  • OLS 35100 INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3 cr.) P: Undergraduate level OLS 27400 Minimum Grade of C and (Undergraduate level MGMT 20000 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level BUS A2010 Minimum Grade of D-). An in-depth study of innovation in existing organizations as well as entrepreneurship in start-up businesses, franchises, family-owned firms, and other business formats.
  • OLS 37500 Training Methods (3 cr.) P: 25200 and 27400 or consent of department. This course teaches the fundamentals of the design facilitation and evaluation of formal training and development programs. Understanding the way people learn jobs skills is emphasized.
  • OLS 37600 HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUES (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200 and 27400 Analysis and discussion of case problems concerning typical leadership and personnel situations that impact upon the supervisor/manager. Emphasis directed toward development of attitude, philosophy, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills within the working environment.
  • OLS 37800 Labor Relations (3 cr.) This course teaches the regulations concerning management, labor, the collective bargaining agreement, and grievance and arbitration procedures.
  • OLS 38600 LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATL CHANGE (3 cr.) P: OLS 25200 and 27400 A survey of the concepts that provide a foundation for the understanding of leadership and its relationship to the management of organizational change, with special emphasis on managing the human side of quality improvement.
  • OLS 44000 LEADING WITH INTEGRITY (3 cr.) P: OLS 38600 and 38800 An investigation of ethical problems in business practice. Topics include personal morality in profIt-oriented enterprises; codes of ethics; obligations to employees and other stakeholders; truth in advertising; whistle-blowing and company loyalty; regulation; self and government; the logic and future of capitalism. Emphasis on business law and legal impacts on ethical decisions.
  • OLS 45000 PROJECT MGMT FOR ORG & HR DEV (3 cr.) P: Undergraduate level OLS 38600 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level OLS 38800 Minimum Grade of C. An introduction to project management concepts and practices in tbe context of human resource development projects.
  • OLS 45600 LEADRSHP IN GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT (3 cr.) P: Undergraduate level OLS 38600 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level OLS 38800 Minimum Grade of C. Exploration of leadership strategies for organizations engaged in international business. Includes understanding of cultural differences and diverse business practices, and challenges of competing in a global marketplace.
  • OLS 46700 SERVICE LEARNING (3 cr.) P: OLS 38600 and 38800 - For organizational leadership and supervision majors only. Instructor consent required. Credit awarded upon the completion of department-approved project. (May be repeated for up to six credits.) An instructor-directed practicum designed to combine University study with work experience directly related to the student's plan of study. Designed to be scheduled during a regular semester.
  • OLS 47600 Compensation Planning and Management (3 cr.) Class 3. Focuses on the management of employee compensation. Examines the current state of compensation management and implications of recent theoretical and research developments related to compensation decisions. Gives each student the opportunity to develop a compensation package.
  • OLS 47700 Conflict Management (3 cr.) This course provides students with a firm understanding of the theory and context as they relate to front-line supervision and managing conflict in the workplace including communicating with others, collaborating, negotiating effective outcomes, mediating disputes, leading teams, and handling employee relations issues.
  • OLS 47900 Staffing Organizations (3 cr.) Class 3. A detailed look at the recruiting function of organizations to give the student a sense of the challenges of recruiting qualified employees.
  • OLS 48400 LDRSHP STRAT FOR QUAL/PRDCTY (3 cr.) P: IT 34200, OLS 38600 and 38800 A study of how organizational leaders create an environment conducive to high levels of employee self-motivation, quality, and productivity. Actual case situations are used to illustrate the application of course content.
  • OLS 48700 Leadership Philosophy (3 cr.) P:  25200 and 27400/37400. Class 3. This course facilitates the understanding and practice of various leadership roles required in supervisory situations. Students, through applying group dynamics and leadership theory, will develop new skills, capabilities, and understandings. Students will have fundamental shifts in their thinking about traditional leadership and in their ability to function in new leadership styles.
  • OLS 49900 SPECIAL TOPICS IN OLS (3 cr.) P: Instructor consent and departmental approval. (May be repeated for up to six credits.) Supervised individual research on appropriate topics.
Other
  • CGT 11000 Technical Graphics Communication (0 cr.) Class 2, Lab 2. An introductory design course for computer graphics majors. Students develop an understanding of the basic design elements and principles, composition and typography through exercises and projects. The focus is on visual thinking, exploring the relationship between type and image, and developing multiple solutions to a given problem.
  • CAND 99100 Candidate (0 cr.) If you are an undergraduate, you will be given permission to register for CAND 99100 within one week of applying for graduation. Graduate students do not require course permission to register.
Technical Communications
  • TCM 36000 COMM IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE (- cr.) Class 1, Recitation 2. P: ENG W131 and COMM R110 or equivalents; junior standing or consent of instructor. The application of rhetorical principles to written and oral communication in the engineering professions. Planning, drafting, and revising professional engineering reports; planning and delivering oral presentations; organizing information; developing persuasive arguments.