INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT (IM)
IM 102. Technical Communication.
Practical aspects of preparing technical reports with emphasis on techniques of collecting and presenting technical and scientific data. Use of the microcomputer as it relates to preparing technical documents will also be covered. (3)
IM 211. Industrial Safety Supervision.
Introduces the development and supervision of a hazard control program. Includes development of safety attitudes, detection/correction of unsafe work conditions and legislation. Prerequisite: IM 102. (3)
IM 311. Statistical Process Control.
Data acquisition and analysis using quantitative techniques (sampling, probability, control charts, correlations, etc.) related to the management of quality assurance systems and/or quality improvement programs. Prerequisite: MA 134. (3)
IM 313. Facilities Planning.
Design and applications of physical facilities for manufacturing and productions including material flow through the facility. Prerequisite: IM 315 or MN 204. (3)
IM 315. Work Measurement.
Principles and practices of motion and time study including process charts, operation charts, motion summary, time standards, line balancing, work station redesign, and job evaluation. Prerequisite: IM 102. (3)
IM 317-319. Cooperative Industrial Internship.
Provides on-job experiences in area industries. Students register junior year for senior-year internship. For one summer or one semester. (3)
IM 411. Total Quality Assurance.
Examines the role(s) and application of quality concepts to modern industrial organizations. Topics include teamwork, continuous improvement, employee involvement, quality tools, ethics, and culture. Prerequisite: IM 102 and IM 311. (3)
IM 417. Manufacturing Resource Analysis.
Prediction of costs involved in manufacturing processes and systems. Students learn how to create effective production and inventory control applications throughout all production phases. Activities will include application of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Prerequisite: IM 311. (3)
IM 419. Industrial Supervision.
Fundamental processes and techniques needed by front-line supervisors to provide leadership in the modern industrial enterprise. Topics include leadership, motivation, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and labor relations. Prerequisite: IM 211. (3)
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