2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

  • LEC — Lecture
  • LAB — Laboratory
  • DIS — Distance Education
  • CLN — Clinic
  • EX — Experiential
  • IND — Individual Study
  • SD — Studio
 

Hospitality and Tourism Management

  
  • HTM 36100 - Managed Services For The Foodservice Industry


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Focuses on the unique aspects of contract and institutional foodservice management as it compares to commercial foodservices; including operations in airline, business dining, school and campus, healthcare, conference and convention center, vending, correctional, and leisure foodservices. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 36200 - Event And Meeting Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The principles and practices of event and meeting management will be covered in this course, including: strategic event planning process, project management, risk management, financial management, human resources, stakeholder management, meeting or event design, site location and management, marketing, professionalism, and ethics. Students will gain hands-on experience planning, directing, organizing and controlling a small scale event. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37100 - Introduction To Tourism


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles, practices, and philosophies which affect the economic, social, cultural, psychological, and marketing aspects of human travel and the tourism industry. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37200 - Global Tourism Geography


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction and analysis of specific world travel destinations, including the exploration of geographic features, customs and tradition, population centers, visitor attractions, political, religious, language and other cultural differences as these relate to the hospitality and travel industry. The course is designed to teach students specific geographic knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding and empathy for cultural values and traditions that exist outside their own culture. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 37500 - Sport-Related Tourism And Leisure Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. (FM 37500) Integration of Sport and Tourism disciplines. Sport participation and spectator travel, hard and soft adventure tourism, and management of leisure time are emphasized. Focus on the dynamics behind the explosion in Sport and Adventure Tourism. Not open to students with cedit in FM 37500. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 37901 - Ecotourism, Sustainable Tourism Development And Conservation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The history of ecotourism in the hospitality industry, the pros and cons of the impact of sustainable development on people, the hospitality industry, ecology and communities, and a review of recent initiatives in conservation of resources. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 38100 - Executive Housekeeping Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Management principles and practices relative to the internal maintenance of public lodging facilities. Experience in room preperation, cleanliness, tools, record keeping and departmental organization. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 38300 - Resort, Cruise, And Entertainment Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This class provides a comprehensive analysis of the operations of different styles of resorts, as well as cruise lines, gaming, and other entertainment attractions. Operating structures, systems, and management practices are compared with traditional hotels. The resort development process is explained and alternative resort concepts are discussed, including resort condominium and vacation/interval ownership. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 38500 - Educational Study Cruise And/Or Air-Land Tour


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration of the Cruise Line and/or Air-Land Industry with a focus on hospitality, tourism and culinary arts management, as well as the Cruise and/or Air-Land Tour industry history and marketing operations. Includes experiential learning multi-day Cruise and/or Air-Land Tour practicum component with land and/or sea lectures, tours, and exposure to many languages/cultures. Prerequisites: 21 years of age and valid passport. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HTM 39000 - Undergraduate Special Problems


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas of the field. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 39100 - Specialty Food Service And Catering


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Exploration and creative use of specialty foods and unusual cuisine for the hospitality field. Concepts of management for the effective operation of quantity specialty food service organizations within a financial framework involving menu-planning, customer-relations, and production service logistics. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 39200 - Classical Cuisine


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. Supervised hands-on cooking experience to enhance competencies needed in professional cooking. Permission of instructor required.Typically offered Spring.


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  • HTM 39300 - Advanced Foodservice Techniques


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. The purpose of this course is to develop students’ understanding of dining room management, give exposure to various service styles, and to extend their knowledge of gastronomy. Students will become familiar with the lines of authority found in various food service settings, and required to master the specifics of different service styles and service etiquette. Course is available as an elective for all students enrolled in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 41100 - Hospitality And Tourism Law


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Overview of the fundamental legal framework that governs the conduct of hospitality and tourism managers. Topics include civil rights, contracts, court procedures, ethics, and risk management. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 41900 - Senior Seminar In Hospitality And Tourism Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. The exploration, discussion and presentation of current research concerned with or related to the hospitality and tourism management industry. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 42000 - Event Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will review the field of event management, convention and association management. Emphasis will be put on the logistical requirements and economics impact of this area of business as well as on the required skill set needed in the various employment opportunities existing in this field. The course will include a practical application that will involve students in the planning, organizing and execution of an event. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 44200 - Fraud Examination For Hospitality Managers


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR MGMT 20100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Fraud Examination will cover the principles and methodology of fraud detection and deterrence. The course includes such topics as skimming, cash larceny, check tampering, register disbursement schemes, billing schemes, payroll and expense reimbursement schemes, non-cash misappropriations, corruption, accounting principles and fraud, fraudulent financial statements, and interviewing witnesses. The impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 on the Hospitality industry and issues of compliance will be addressed. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 46200 - Advanced Event And Meeting Management


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced aspects of meeting and event management principles and practices will be covered in this course. A focus is placed on: strategic planning, project management, finance and risk management, event design, site management, and ethics. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 49100 - Beverage Management


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Principles and practices regarding the production, selection, purchasing, storage, and service of beverage alcohol in the hospitality industry. State of Indiana responsible alcohol service certification is required to earn course credit. Must be 21 years or older. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HTM 49101 - Sales And Service For Beverage Operations


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles and practices regarding the production, selection, purchasing, storage, marketing and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the hospitality industry. Includes lab component for hands-on experience. Students must acquire responsible alcohol service certification to earn course credit. Must be 21 years of age. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HTM 49110 - Wine Sommelier Certification


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 49101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 1.00. This course involves the application of previously learned information about the principles of wine including vine growing, wine production, sensory evaluation of wine and practices involved in selection and sales of wine in a foodservice establishment. Students are immersed in the analysis and application of the principles and practices of the Guild of the Master Sommelier Program including Level one Certification. Student must be at least 21 years of age. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HTM 49200 - Advanced Foodservice Management


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 29100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 34100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 49101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 4.00. Utilize managerial skills and techniques with planning, organizing, directing and controlling a full service restaurant operation. Management teams of two to three students develop, market, and operate a restaurant that is open to the public. Emphasis is placed on utilizing effective management skills to create a high quality, profitable operation with well planned systems and highly motivated, organized employees. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HTM 49900 - Feasibility Studies And Business Development In Hospitality And Tourism


    Prerequisite(s): HTM 21200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 23100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C AND HTM 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of business development. The course will cover all stages in the feasibility and development process. Emphasis will be on strategic planning, design of systems, models and problem analysis, leading to the opening of a successful hospitality or tourism business. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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Horticulture

  
  • HORT 10200 - Fundamentals Of Horticulture


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Study of the biology and technology involved in the production, storage, processing and marketing of ornamentals, fruits, vegetables, and other horticultural plants. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Human Development and Family Studies

  
  • HDFS 10100 - Working With Parents


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An indepth look at working with parents and families in Early Childhood programs. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 12500 - Children In Family Care


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to issues concerning the care of young children, the course will focus on practices appropriate for a wide range of children in family settings. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 20200 - Infant And Toddler Supervised Experience


    Prerequisite(s): BHS 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND (CDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Experiential learning in infant and toddler classrooms. Typically offered Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HDFS 20300 - Advanced Infant/Toddler Curriculum


    Prerequisite(s): BHS 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced look at infant-toddler development and theories while focusing on setting up an appropriate curriculum for the classroom. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 20500 - Introduction To Family Dynamics


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (ENGL 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR ENGL 10200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the interpersonal processes that take place within family contexts. Emphasis is on family dynamics with an extended focus on family interaction, family relationships, intimacy, conflict management and stages of family development. Also considered are linkages between family processes and the modern social environment and basic components of the research process. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 21000 - Introduction To Human Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to the development of individuals from the prenatal period to adulthood and old age. Theories and research findings related to physical growth, cognitive and language development and social and emotional development will be discussed.Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.CTL: Developmental Psychology.
    General Education: Social Sciences


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  • HDFS 21600 - Introduction To Early Childhood Education


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of early education programs, including center based, infant/toddler, family child care, and kindergarten. Course will include consideration of the history & theory of early childhood programs; program routines and organization for the healthy intellectual, social & physical growth of young children; professional relationships with parents and staff. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 21700 - Issues In Early Childhood Education


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Issues in Early Childhood Education course largely focuses on 1) multicultural diversity, 2) young children’s behavioral issues and guidance, and 3) interpersonal relationships. In this course, students will gain a thorough understanding of diversity in society and importance of multicultural education as well as learn how to provide anti-bias curriculum and environment for young children. This course will help students identify young children’s behavioral issues and aggressions and learn diverse guidance skills to promote young children’s positive development. Students will also learn the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 22800 - Developmental Infant And Toddler Care


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Developmental Infant and Toddler Care Discussion of frameworks, principles and techniques for infant toddler programs; focusing on the role of healthy environments and nurturing relationships with adults. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 23500 - CDA Portfolio And Experience


    Credit Hours: 3.00. CDA Porfolio and Experience students must be regularly involved in an early care and education program. Students will prepare autobiograhical and goal statements, assemble resources and participate in discussion of issues in early care and education programs specifically geared to supporting the CDA program. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 29001 - Basic Topics In Human Development And Family Studies


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas in Human Development and Family Studies. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 30501 - Art, Music And Movement In Early Childhood


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course will focus on the development of expression in children of diverse backgrounds and needs. Students will develop resources and explore techniques. Discussions will include appropriate documentaion and display of children’s work. Experiences with music, movement, and art activities will enhance understanding of cognitive, social-emotional and phyiscal development through expressive actiivities. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 30800 - Language And Literature In Early Childhood


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course will focus on knowledge and teaching techniques for language arts and emergent literacy appropriate to children from ages 3-8. Students will develop resources and learn to plan for experiences with language and literature, including activities and materials such as: storytelling and story dictation, finger plays, flannel boards, and puppets. Students will consider the relation of language and literacy to cognitive, social, emotional and physical development for children from diverse background and with diverse needs. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 31001 - Math, Science, And Social Studies In Early Childhood


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Course will focus on planning and resources for young children’s cognitive, social-emotional and physical development through exploration of and interaction with materials, people and places. Students will plan logico-mathematical, physical, and social knowledge activities which are appropriate for children with diverse backgrounds and needs. In addition, students will consider the relationships between experiences with materials such as manipulatives, wood, prop boxes, foods, and other sensory rich materials and with language and expressive activities. Overall planning, including curriculum webs, will be considred.. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 33201 - Child Care Administration


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles and practices of administering early childhood programs, including philosophical foundations, licensing requirements, administrative and operational decisions, home-school communication and staff support. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 34000 - Teaching Very Young Children With Special Needs


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course emphasizes integrative, inclusive approaches to teaching very young children with special needs, and working with their families. It provides strategies for supporting social-emotional, motor, cognitive and communicative development within the context of the early childhood setting. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 34101 - Infants And Young Children In Family And Community


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will focus on young children in the context of the family and larger community. Emphasis will be placed on developmental theories that illustrate children’s play and active learning within a social context. Course will include opportunities for direct observation and participation with young children and their families, as well as student reflection on personal development experiences. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 34200 - Adolescence In Family And Community


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A family oriented look at adolescent development. Emphasis will be placed on personal and relational development. Course will include issues, research and application of practice topics with regard to adolescents, their families and the larger community. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 34601 - Sexuality, Intimacy And Family Life


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 21000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course examines sexuality and intimacy within the relational contexts of couples and families. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 35001 - Internship In Early Childhood Settings


    Credit Hours: 3.00. A guided practical experience for students interested in working with young children. Students will spend 5 hours per week in any of a variety of settings serving children from ages 0-8. Under the guidance of the setting professional and the university supervisor, the student will decide on a topic for development, culminating in a student paper describing and documenting the experience. Note: This course must be taken in conjuction with one of the guided electives, associated with the Early Childhood Development minor. This course does not count for practicum credit. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • HDFS 35400 - Practicum In Early Childhood I


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 30501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Directed teaching for early education settings with attention to developmentally appropriate guidance. Course will focus on interaction with individual children and small groups. Students will participate in classroom activity planning, documentation of children’s work and assessment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 37500 - Physical Aging, Health, And Behavior


    Prerequisite(s): PSY 12000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR SOC 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge concerning the effects of the aging process on physical systems of older adults. These systems include circulatory, respiratory, neurological, sensory, musculoskeletal, reproductive, etc. Students will also learn about acute and chronic illnesses, common among the elderly. The impact of physical health on mental health, medical treatment, and long-term care will be discussed. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 38000 - Disability And The Family Life Cycle


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students with information related to working with the families of individuals with disabilities. It focuses on the bidirectional impact of individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the life cycle. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 38200 - Disability And Society


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to introduce students to disability from progressive and contemporary diversity perspectives. Students are introduced to an overview of disability history, theory, and current thinking in the field of disability studies. Students in this course will examine and analyze the service, support, and community contexts in which people with disabilities live, work, and participate. Students will also be exposed to experiential learning activities that focus on understanding the challenges faced by individuals with disability related to inclusion across an array of educational, social, political, and health related systems. Students will gain knowledge related to the range of disability policy and how it relates to professional issues for those working with individuals with disability. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 41300 - Diversity In Families


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will explore families as located in larger social, political, and economic contexts. Impacts of race, gender, class, religion, and sexual orientation, discrimination, and oppression as related to families are examined. Students will be familiar with current issues faced by families. Typically offerered Fall.


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  • HDFS 42100 - Children’s Social Development


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced theoretical course focused on issues related to children’s social development. The topics of attachment, autonomy, inititive, play, and developmentally appropriate child guidance will be explored within the context of social development. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 43101 - Techniques Of Human Assessment


    Credit Hours: 3.00. An advanced study of the young child in the classroom. Course will include an in-depth case study of an individual child with a focus on observing and documenting children’s work. Developmental assessment instruments and basic measurement theory will be discussed as it relates to teachers’ observational information. Typically offered Spring.


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  • HDFS 45001 - Practicum In Family Life Education


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Supervised work experience to actively integrate theories and knowledge gained from undergraduate studies in family and indvidual development.


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  • HDFS 45200 - Family Resource Management


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces students to the concepts of family resource management. Many factors influence decisions made by individuals and families including values, goals, available resources, and the changing family, community, and global events. Emphasis will be placed on decision making and problem solving strategies as they relate to working with individuals, single-parent families, traditional families, and extended families. Typically offered Fall.


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  • HDFS 45501 - Practicum In Early Childhood II


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 30501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 31001 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Open only to Early Childhood Development majors. Course will include all aspects of classroom planning, work with larger groups, documentation and observational assessment, and portfolio development. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 45601 - Practicum With Infants And Toddlers


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 22800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND HDFS 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Open only to Early Childhood Development majors. Directed in service teaching for infant and toddler settings. Course will focus on all aspects of planning and guidance for infants and toddlers, addressing overall curriculum development and observational assessment. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 46001 - Guided Self Study For Experienced Early Childhood Development Teachers


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Status as the responsible teacher in an early childhood setting for at least 5 years, with recommendation from supervisory staff. This course will be an alternative to BHS 35500, Practicum II. It is designed for students who already have substantial experience leading early childhood classrooms. Students will consider issues that arise in their own classroom practice. They will propose and implement changes and reflect on the results. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • HDFS 46200 - Ethics And Professional Development In Family Life Education


    Prerequisite(s): HDFS 20500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND SOC 38300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (SOC 30700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR HDFS 35400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-)

    Course Credits: 3.00. This course is designed to educate the participant in ethical issues and ethical decision making, in the field of family life education. Students will learn to function in a wide range of settings with sensitivity to diversity issues in families. Students will be exposed to a blend of theory and practice, tackling programming issues such as sexuality education, marriage and parent education, program planning and evaluation, and other issues that affect individuals across the life span. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 47000 - Supervised Experience In Early Childhood Programs


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Opportunity for students who already have bachelor degrees to consolidate foundational knowledge of early childhood development, and to obtain a guided practical experience. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 48400 - Genetic And Physiological Factors Underlying Developmental Disabilities


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will explore the genetic and physiological factors that contribute to the expression of some common developmental disabilities. The course will begin with a 2-week unit that explores the process by which genes influence human development, including health and behavior. A second 2-week unit will cover pre-natal development, including: sensitive periods of development, teratogenic effects, genetic counseling, prenatal diagnostic tests, difficult births and the pre-term and small-for-date baby. The third unit (2-3 weeks) will focus on the physiology of the developing human nervous system during the prenatal period, infancy and early childhood. Development of the sensory systems will be given special attention. Approximately 9-10 weeks will be devoted to discussing the etiology, diagnosis (including differential diagnoses), treatment and prognosis of some of the major developmental disabilities. Discussion will include, but not be limited to: autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, delayed development, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, impaired vision, common Mendelian genetic disorders, neuromuscular disorders and various types of mental retardation. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • HDFS 49002 - Special Topics In Human Development And Family Studies


    Credit Hours: 0.00 to 6.00. Individual or group participation in supervised reading, laboratory experiences, field experiences, or research in special areas in Human Development and Family Studies. Permission of department required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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Industrial Engineering

  
  • IE 35600 - Human Factors Design


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Engineering design and analysis of man-machine systems. Study of man’s input, output, and processing subsystems. Measurement of human factors. Environmental and task considerations in the design and performance of total systems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IE 58300 - Design And Evaluation Of Material Handling Systems


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis for design and evaluation of material handling systems with emphasis on material flow control and storage. Analytic models and simulation used. Economic justification models for material handling systems. Typically offered Fall.


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Industrial Engineering Technology

  
  • IET 10400 - Industrial Organization


    Credit Hours: 3.00. 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. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    General Education: Technology


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  • IET 10600 - Principles Of Ergonomics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed for students interested in the areas of engineering technology, industrial/operations management, and occupational health. An understanding of how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and improve manual working conditions will be gained through the use of applicable real life exercises and exploration of research in various industries. This course will cover a general study of the musculoskeletal system as well as guidelines for lifting, reaching, seated work, machine work, hand tools and vibration. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 20200 - Principles Of Industrial Robotics


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Applications of robotic principles with emphasis on the evaluation, selection and installation of robotic technology in manufacturing systems.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 20400 - Maintaining Quality


    Prerequisite(s): MA 11100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 11200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of the basic principles of quality control. Includes an overall view of quality control from an engineering and manufacturing perspective. Includes the statistical aspects of tolerance, concepts of variation and control charting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 22400 - Production Planning And Control


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Preproduction planning of the most economical methods, machines, operations, and materials for the manufacture of a product. Planning, scheduling, routing, and detailed procedure of production control. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 25000 - Fundamentals Of Production Cost Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Surveys of fundamental mechanics of accounting, principles of account classification, financial and operating statements, and the generation of cost data according to cost accounting principles. Surveys the generation of cost data according to the principles of engineering economy. Examines applications of cost accounting data and engineering economy cost data to specific management decision areas through selected case problems. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 25200 - Teaching Indirect Labor Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 104 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the characteristics and importance of indirect and service sectors of our business, industrial, and government economy. Topics covered in the course include size and cost factors of indirect and service lab, problems encountered in measurement and control, human relations aspects associated with employees in these areas, selling proposals, and implementing programs.. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26200 - Motion Study Work Methods


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. The study of the various techniques of motion study including process charts, operation charts, multiple activity charts, micro and memo motion study, therbligs, the video camera, along with actual practice in their use. Study and application of the basic principles used to develop better methods of performing work. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26400 - Fundamentals Of Lean Work Design


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on work methods design. Fundamental problem solving techniques and Lean methodology are applied to solve work methods issues and design proper work systems. Work methods tools are used to conduct macro and micro system analysis and various work measurement techniques are learned including time study, predetermined time systems, work sampling and computer based standard time data. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26600 - Work Measurement Incentive


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the fundamentals of time study and work measurement with actual practice in their use. Includes stop watch time study, measuring work with video camera, the establishment of allowances by both stopwatch and work sampling studies, the establishment and use of predetermined time values, and the construction and use of formulae for work measurement. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 26800 - Facilities Planning


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Arrangement of stock, machine, layout of aisles, and use of space, and material handling for the highest efficiency of production.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 27200 - Job Evaluation


    Credit Hours: 2.00 or 3.00. (OLS 27200) A survey of the basic principles and significance of job evaluation. An analysis of current practices and techniques used in job analysis, job descriptions, and job evaluation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 27300 - Principles Of Quality And Process Improvement


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the management culture, philosophy, practices, and processes necessary to develop a total quality orientation. The course bridges quantitative, behavioral, and strategic concepts for designing organizations to be dynamic, integrated systems whose outputs are monitored for quality and continuously improved. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 29600 - IT Case Problems


    Credit Hours: 2.00. Application of theories developed in the several industrial technology courses to select general case problems - to provide practice in the integration of principles. . Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 29900 - Industrial Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 30100 - Cost Evaluation And Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 25000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Develops the tools for designing, installing, and improving cost systems in industry, including the establishment of basic standards. Cost systems are examined with reference to estimating, scheduling, facilities planning, and making economic evaluations. Microcomputers will be utilized in this course.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 30800 - Engineering Project Management And Economic Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to principles of engineering project management and techniques. Topics include technical feasibility studies, project specifications, scheduling validation, lifecycle costing, and economic analysis. The focus is on managing an engineering project through scheduling, budgeting, resource management, execution, and control. Typically offered Summer Fall.


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  • IET 31000 - Plant Layout And Material Handling


    Prerequisite(s): MET 10000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND IET 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Plant layout involves the design of a production system. The layout must provide for machines, work places, material handling systems, and storage in the capacities necessary so feasible schedules can be met for parts and products; auxiliary services such as offices, shipping and handling, security, maintenance, etc., must support the firm’s requirements for safe and efficient production. The design of this system must possess an appropriate degree of flexibility to cope with future design change, new products, volume variations and advancing technology. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 31100 - International Quality Standards


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course addresses what compliance with ISO and other international standards means to an organization and how an organization may attain certification. Students will gain a working understanding of standards, requirements, and methodologies of compliance. Emphasis will be on how implementation of the standards can serve as one of the building blocks of an organization’s quality system. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 31200 - Materials Handling


    Prerequisite(s): IET 26800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A survey of materials handling elements, the unit load, packaging, bulk handling, the economics of materials handling, improving existing handling methods, justification for handling equipment, special handling techniques, and the management of the materials handling division in the industrial organization.. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 32500 - Essentials Of Logistics


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students shall learn the elements of business objective logistics, increase of greater asset productivity, building customer loyalty and market share. Integration of real-time information technology to make production and distribution more efficient, global competition and global technology and elimination of lengthy distribution channels. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 34400 - Introduction To Simulation


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to simulation techniques using commercial software packages. Topics include modeling new or existing manufacturing systems, capacity analysis, inventory control, and modeling for production scheduling analysis. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 35200 - Operations Management


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an understanding of the concepts involved in designing and managing manufacturing and service systems. Topics include manufacturing strategy, inventory systems, work analysis and design, production planning, quality management, process design, and lean manufacturing. Case studies and articles integrate these topics and highlight managerial implications. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring.
    General Education: Quantitative Reasoning, Technology


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  • IET 35500 - Statistical Process Control I


    Prerequisite(s): STAT 30100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Evaluation, analysis and installation of various procedures that comprise total quality control. Market research, product design, manufacturing planning, purchasing, production, and delivery are covered. Data analysis, quality improvement, quality design and vendor relations are included. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 36400 - Total Quality Control


    Prerequisite(s): IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is aimed at determining customer needs and wants and interpreting these into design during production, follow-up on field performance, and feeding back quality information to further improve the quality system. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 36500 - Statistical Process Control II


    Prerequisite(s): IET 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of IET 355. Product control and acceptance techniques, customer relations, and quality assurance are covered. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 37801 - Quality Systems And Improvement


    Prerequisite(s): MA 14800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Quality practices and philosophies will be explored in order to examine methods for determining customer needs and wants and interpreting these into design. The course bridges quantitative, behavioral, and strategic concepts for designing organizations to be dynamic, integrated systems whose outputs are monitored for quality and continuously improved. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 40200 - Logistics And The Global Supply Chain


    Prerequisite(s): IET 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students shall learn the elements of business objective logistics, increase of greater asset productivity, building customer loyalty and market share. Integration of real time information technology to make production and distribution more efficient, global competition and global technology and elimination of lengthy distribution channels. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 41100 - Applications Of Lean And Six Sigma Methodologies


    Prerequisite(s): IET 35500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR IET 37801 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This hands-on course focuses on emerging business practices that are geared toward making an organization more effective and efficient. Highlighted topics will include use of lean and six sigma methodologies in today’s business environments. These methods are used for achieving long term profits through customer satisfaction, waste elimination, and elevation of employee skills to eliminate waste and defects at the source. Application of these methods in various environments such as service, health care and manufacturing organizations will be explored. Students are expected to work in teams to apply systematic problem solving processes to solve case studies and/or real-world issues. Supporting concepts such as implementation of new business practices and culture change will also be explored. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 45000 - Production Cost Analysis


    Credit Hours: 3.00. 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. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 45100 - Monetary Analysis For Industrial Decisions


    Prerequisite(s): (MA 15300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR MA 22300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) AND IET 10400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the time value of money and how it relates to capital investments, equipment replacement, production cost, and various engineering technology alternatives. Not open to students who have had IET 25000. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 49500 - Senior Project Survey


    Prerequisite(s): OLS 33100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND IET 30800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Students will consider several projects and develop a topic for the following IET 49700 course. They will develop project scope, establish time schedules, and give a written and oral report on their proposal. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IET 49700 - Senior Project


    Prerequisite(s): IET 49500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D

    Credit Hours: 3.00. Directed work on individual projects for senior industrial engineering technology students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
    Experiential Learning (EL): Yes


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  • IET 49900 - Industrial Engineering Technology


    Credit Hours: 1.00 to 9.00. Hours and subject matter to be arranged by staff. Course may be repeated for credit. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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  • IET 51000 - Product And Process Development Optimization


    Credit Hours: 3.00. Product and process development and optimization is an efficient statistical procedure for planning a series of experiments such that the data obtained can be analyzed to yield valid and objective conclusions. It can be used to screen a set of variables to identify those with most effect, optimize an experimental process or retrospectively analyze a set of experimental data. Both the design and analysis steps require the application of techniques for statistical data analysis. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 52000 - Enterprise Quality Planning And Analysis


    Prerequisite(s): IT 50700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR IT 50800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-

    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides advanced quality techniques required for improving quality, reliability and maintenance in modern business enterprises by providing essential tools. The course will focus on problem solving and team sessions with high participation of students. Instructor permission required. Typically offered Fall Spring.


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  • IET 56000 - Discrete Event Simulation


    Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides students opportunity to apply discrete event system simulation to design, analyze, and improve complex systems such as business and industrial systems. Theoretical background of discrete event process simulation concepts will be covered. Topics include systems concepts, modeling systems using discrete events, and modeling of various industrial and commercial systems through simulation. Theoretical topics include random variable generation, model verification and validation, statistical analysis of output, variance reduction techniques and optimization via simulation. High-level commercial simulation languages will be utilized. Students will complete and present a simulation project. Graduate student status or senior status with instructor approval. Leveling courses may be required based upon student undergraduate degree. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.


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