Course Descriptions | IT

• IT 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.
• IT 21400 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing (3 cr.)
  Lean manufacturing is a systematic approach to 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 33000 Industrial Sales and Sales Management (3 cr.)
  Sales and sales management techniques for analyzing distribution challenges and providing solutions through effective communication; establishing credibility, effective questioning techniques, developing and presenting solutions, anticipating objections and gaining a commitment, plus techniques for building, developing and compensating an effective sales organization.
• IT 33200 Purchasing, Inventory, and Warehouse Management (3 cr.) P:  IT 23000.
  A course designed to develop understanding 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 laboratory environment will be utilized.
• IT 34200 Introduction to Statistical Quality (3 cr.) P: MA 15800.
  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.
• IT 34500 Automatic Identification and Data Capture (3 cr.) P: IT 21400.
  The course studies systems used to automate data collection and identify physical objects. Keyless data entry, biometrics, electromagnetics, magnetics, optics, smart cards, and touch input are utilized. The role of electronic data interchange (EDI) is studied.
• 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: MA 15800.
  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. Team projects are required. Field trips may be required.
• IT 38500 Industrial Ergonomics (3 cr.) P: MA 15800.
  A course designed to focus on work design and ergonomics in manufacturing. Specific attention is focused on introducing the terminology and techniques used in work design and on the fundamental concepts embodied in industrial ergonomics. During scheduled laboratory times, exercises permit the student to apply the concepts of industrial ergonomics. Field trips may be required.
• IT 43200 Financial Transaction Distribution (3 cr.) P: BUS-A 201.
  The course is designed to familiarize students with various methods of pricing strategies, marketing concepts, and the terms and procedures involved. Special emphasis will be on computer applications and case study problems that help and enhance marketing of products and services. Field trips may be required.
• IT 43400 Global Trans and Logistics Management (3 cr.) P: IT 2300.
  A study of the various aspects of logistics in industrial systems and product support. The development, implementation, and control of physical transportation systems, product distribution, warehousing, and inventory policy models will be emphasized. The impact of logistics and transportation in the global environment will be discussed. Case studies and software applications will be included.
• IT 43500 Distribution Management Policy (3 cr.) P: IT 43200 and IT 43400.
  A course designed to build upon previous distribution-related courses with subjects related to managing a distribution enterprise. Modules in sales management, strategic planning, supply-chain logistics, purchasing, and the legalities of distribution manufacturer relationships will be combined with case studies to provide students with practice in making decisions and establishing policy from the manager’s point of view.
• IT 44200 Production Planning (3 cr.) P: IT 21400, MET 24500.
  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 44500 Problem-Solving with Automatic Data Collection (3 cr.) P: IT 34500.
  The problem-solving skills learned in IT 34500 are applied to manufacturing, distribution, or business data collection problems. Depending on the problem, one or more of the available data collection technologies will be used to address the issue of concern. Field trips may be required.
• IT 44600 Six Sigma Quality (3 cr.) P: IT 34200.
  A study of the six sigma quality and process improvement methodology, using the define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) process. The course addresses advanced topics in statistical quality as they pertain to the six sigma methodology and provides preparation for the Green Belt Certification examination.
• IT 45000 Production Cost Analysis (3 cr.) P: MA 15800.
  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 engineering technologist to cost control. Computer applications for determining the rate of return for complex problems are introduced.
• IT 48300 Facility Design for Lean Manuracturing (3 cr.) P: IT 44200, MET 24500.
  This capstone course integrates all aspects of manufacturing activities and materials handling, focusing on lean concepts. A systematic approach is used to design a manufacturing facility, integrating principles of lean production systems, and eliminating waste through continuous improvement. Computer simulation and projects are required.