Industrial Science

ISC 112 Industrial Safety (2-0-0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety and OSHA and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment. Occupational health and safety topics relating to the modem industrial environment will be covered.

ISC 128 Industrial Leadership (2-0-0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces principles and techniques for managers in modern industry. Topics include leadership traits, management principles and processes, managing conflict, group dynamics, team building, counseling, motivation, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply leadership and management principles in work situations.

ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 080 or MAT 120
Corequisites: MAT 122
This course introduces quality concepts and techniques used in industry. Topics include elementary statistics and probability, process control, process capability, and quality improvement tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of quality and apply them to the work environment.

ISC 133 Mfg Management Practices (2-0-0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers successful industrial organizations and management practices for improving quality and productivity. Topics include self-managed work teams, problem-solving skills, and production management techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of day-to-day plant operations, team management processes, and the principles of group dynamics.

ISC 135 Principles of Industrial Mgmt (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the managerial principles and practices required for organizations to succeed in modem industry. Topics include the functions and roles of all levels of management, organization design, and planning and control of manufacturing operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of management principles and integrate these principles into job situations.

ISC 136 Productivity Analysis I (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 080 or MAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course covers modern methods of improving productivity. Topics include traditional Motion economy, methods analysis, time standards, process analysis, cycle time management, and human factors/ergonomics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of productivity concepts and apply productivity improvement techniques to work situations.

ISC 222 Project Planning/Control (1-2-0-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers how to plan, schedule and control projects typical in manufacturing and service industries. Topics include fundamental project management concepts and hands-on computer application experience with process flow charting and PERT/CPM project managers. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, schedule and control projects using state-of-the-art computer application programs.

ISC 223 Quantitative Methods (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 122
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the quantitative methods involved in operations management decision making. Topics include linear programming, forecasting techniques, inventory control, project management, decision analysis, and simulation modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret quantitative results and demonstrate appropriate decision-making skills. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

ISC 230 Simulation Prod Processes (1-3-0-2)
Prerequisites: MAT 080 or MAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental principles and procedures for simulation modeling of production processes. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and engineering applications of simulation modeling for quality enhancement and productivity improvement. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and model a production process to obtain optimum productive operations. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

ISC 233 Industrial Org & Mgmt (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: ISC 133 or ISC 128
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced organization and management philosophies for organization improvement. Emphasis is placed on understanding comprehensive organization improvement concepts such as reengineering, MBQA, ISO 9000, and teams. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organizations and assess their strengths and weaknesses. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

ISC 235 Management Problems (3-0-0-3)
Prerequisites: ISC 135
Corequisites: None
This course covers problem-solving strategies for a variety of industrial management problems. Emphasis is placed on integrating management principles and practices in an industrial setting through a case-study approach. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze a variety of management problems and provide oral and/or written reports which include problem definition and recommendations. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

ISC 236 Productivity Analysis II (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ISC 136
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced process and system productivity improvement concepts. Topics include work measurement techniques, resource measurement and planning, team improvement concepts, and team productivity measurements. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of advanced productivity concepts and apply advanced productivity improvement techniques to work situations.

ISC 237 Quality Management (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ISC 128 or BUS 137
Corequisites: None
This course covers the process by which successful manufacturing organizations achieve customer satisfaction in all processes in the organization. Topics include quality models and approaches, such as MBNQA, ISO 9000, benchmarking, and Deming's 14 Points, and the incorporation of SPC improvement techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate SPC techniques with successful management practices for a comprehensive understanding of continuous quality improvement. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.

ISC 243 Prod & Oper Management I (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 080 or MAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course introduces production and operations management concepts, including the use of computer programs to analyze and solve manufacturing problems. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, MRP, Just-in Time production, and resource management. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of production and operations problems.

ISC 244 Prod & Oper Management II (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: ISC 243
Corequisites: None
This course covers advanced production and operations management concepts, including the use of computer programs to analyze/solve manufacturing problems. Topics include systems analysis, resource allocation, cost control, and productivity improvement using advanced tools such as linear programming, ABC costing, manufacturing modeling, and manufacturing simulation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of complex production and operations problems.

ISC 255 Engineering Economy (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisites: MAT 080 or MAT 120
Corequisites: None
This course covers the process of economic evaluation of manufacturing industrial alternatives such as equipment selection, replacement studies, and cost reduction proposals. Topics include discounted cash flows, time value of money, income tax considerations, internal rates of return, and comparison of alternatives using computer programs. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze complex manufacturing alternatives based on engineering economy principles.

ISC 256 System Design (2-3-0-3)
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Corequisites: ISC 236
This course incorporates all phases of industrial engineering into the comprehensive design of an industrial system. Emphasis is placed on developing project reports which reflect a comprehensive understanding of industrial engineering and the analytical tools used to plan work systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of industrial engineering through this capstone course. Oral and written communications skills will be emphasized.