Course Descriptions

Undergraduate

INTM 301 Communications for the Workplace

Review, analyze and practice verbal and written communication formats found in the workplace. Emphasis is on developing skills in technical writing, oral presentations, business correspondence and interpersonal communications using electronic and traditional media. Credit not granted for both INTM 301 and COM 421. (C)

INTM 305 Advances in Information Technology

Management in an industrial environment now requires a fundamental understanding of information technology. Topics addressed are relevant to planning, operations, and control of information technology, including converging network deployments, wireless applications, data modeling, production modeling, security and the impact of e-commerce. Computer exercises are included.

INTM 311 Production and Operations

Introduces industrial engineering concepts and prepares the student to perform fundamental industrial engineering tasks. These include design of work standards, human factors, work groups, layout, and equipment selection and justification.

INTM 314 Maintenance Technology and Management

Maintenance of facilities is a major concern for all industrial operations. Course covers technologies involved as well as the management aspects for maintaining buildings, construction, and equipment installation and maintenance for all types of operations.

INTM 315 Industrial Enterprises

This course provides an introduction to the world of industrial enterprises. The worldwide evolution of business will be considered leading to today’s competitive world. The range of industrial activities is reviewed, and students are introduced to the organization and purpose of various industrial sectors.

INTM 319 Electronics in Industry

Basic overview of electrical and electronic technology in industry. Emphasis on electrical and electronic components, industrial devices, electrical theory, application, and basic troubleshooting. Students select and complete an electrical or electronic class project.

INTM 322 Industrial Project Management

This course will teach the techniques for managing projects and programs of all types. Coverage includes organization and operation of the project team. Techniques for managing and tracking projects will be covered along with the computerized tools available for project management. Prerequisites: INTM 301, INTM 305.

INTM 323 Industrial Management and Planning

This course introduces students to various concepts of management, specifically as applicable to industrial companies. Management of people and organizations will be considered, as well as concepts of forecasting and strategic planning. Prerequisites: INTM 301, INTM 305, INTM 315. (C)

INTM 332 Systems Safety

Safety represents a major challenge for all industrial operations. This course covers human factor approaches along with the systems analyses required to implement safety systems in the workplace. Rules and regulations applying to safety will be considered. Prerequisites: INTM 301, INTM 305.

INTM 340 Industrial Logistics

Basic principles of transportation, distribution and logistics (TDL) in both the private and public sectors. TDL activities are the infrastructure that supports the overall economy, including the retail, service and construction sectors. TDL is also an integral aspect of the internal operations of all businesses. Topics covered include regulations, costs, and software, as well as the interaction of TDL functions with the overall enterprise. Prerequisites: INTM 305, INTM 315 (C)

INTM 404 Sales, Marketing and Product Introduction

Covers techniques of marketing research, strategies for new product introduction, and sales management and planning. Prerequisite: INTM 323. (C)

INTM 406 Quality Control in Manufacturing

Topics include quality control based on metrology and overall quality control systems. Metrological techniques covered include mechanical, electrical, materials, and chemical perspectives. Such QC issues as SPC, ISO 9000, MilSpec and TQM are examined. Emphasis is on exploring options and consequences of selecting appropriate methodologies.

INTM 407 Construction Technology

Introduces the full range of technologies involved in construction of both new and modified facilities, including steel, concrete and timber construction as well as supporting specialties such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. The interactions between the various construction trades will be covered along with the role of the architects and engineers. Prerequisite: INTM 315.

INTM 408 Cost Management

Accounting basics are introduced with primary emphasis on the costing and estimating procedures as used in industry. The objective of this course is to provide a good under-standing of financial activities and hands-on experience in working with a variety of costing and accounting systems. Prerequisite: INTM 305.

INTM 409 Inventory Control

Fundamentals of inventory control including inventory classifications, i.e. raw materials, work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods. Topics include inventory record keeping, inventory turnover, the 80/20 (or ABC) approach, external and internal lead times, excess/obsolete inventory, and inventory controls. Material Resource Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are included. Prerequisites: INTM 305, INTM 315 (C)

INTM 412 Manufacturing Processes

Process areas studied include metals, plastics, and electronics manufacturing. Key processes in each of these industries are explored, with particular consideration given to interactions between materials and processes, as well as related design issues. Prerequisite: INTM 315.

INTM 413 Facilities and Construction Management

Students learn about management of existing facilities including routine service and maintenance activities. Tools and techniques for managing new construction and renovation projects are covered, as well as organizational structures and management approaches for these activities. Prerequisites: INTM 314, INTM 407.

INTM 414 Topics in Industry

An investigation into a topic of current interest in industry, which will be announced by the instructor when the course is scheduled.

INTM 415 Advanced Project Management

This course covers project management in the PMP framework and provides a structured approach to managing projects using Microsoft Project and Excel. Coverage includes creation of key project management charts (Gnatt, Pert, CPM, timelines and resource utilization), basic statistics used in estimating task times, critical path generation in Excel and Project, project cost justification in Excel, SPC and acceptance sampling for machine acceptance, project analysis via simulation, and management of personnel, teams, subcontractors and vendors. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate core concepts and dynamic scheduling.

INTM 417 Construction Estimating

General approaches for estimating construction costs are covered. Several commercially available software packages are introduced. Emphasis is on acquiring the knowledge required to develop cost estimates for construction, renovation and maintenance projects for buildings, facilities and equipment. Prerequisites: INTM 409, INTM 415.

INTM 418 Industrial Risk Management

Each year industrial companies are affected by critical incidents which cause disruptions in operations and significant monetary losses due to repairs and/or lost revenue. Whether it is a small fire, an extended electrical outage or an incident of a more serious magnitude, all company stakeholders – from the board of directors to the employees to the customers – are impacted. The key to understanding the complexities of industrial resiliency lies in focusing on the issues of preparedness: prevention, mitigation and control. This course is designed to prepare the student for managing a critical incident, including understanding risk and business impact, emergency preparedness, contingency planning and damage control.

INTM 422 Mechanical Technology

This course reviews the technical fundamentals applicable to industrial operations and systems for mechanical components, subassemblies and products. The student surveys a broad range of topics starting from basic technical principles and continues through application of devices, systems and standards commonly encountered in industry. Prerequisites: INTM 305, INTM 412.

INTM 424 Management Information Systems

Integration of all elements of manufacturing enterprise into a common database is critical to efficiency and profitability. This course details how Management Information Systems (MIS) tie together such operational aspects as order entry, production scheduling, quality control, shipping, and collections. Prerequisite: INTM 305.

INTM 425 Human Resource Management

This course will introduce students to key aspects of HR management, including legal requirements for all normal HR activities as well as techniques for dealing with employees when hiring, evaluating, promoting and terminating. Prerequisites: INTM 301, INTM 315.

INTM 427 E-Commerce

This course reviews electronic commerce and its role in industrial organizations. Topics include a history of e-commerce, business-to-business (B2B) models, and business-to-consumer (B2C) models. The impact of this paradigm shift on all aspects of business is also covered. Prerequisites: INTM 305, INTM 404 (C)

INTM 430 Transportation

This is a one term course covering transportation practices and strategies for the 21st century. The role and importance of transportation in the economy and its relationship to the supply chain will be covered in detail. Transportation modes – truck, rail, air, and water – will be examined for both domestic and global transportation. Costing and pricing strategies and issues will be discussed. Security issues in domestic and international transportation will be part of the course. Lectures with years of practical transportation experience in the corporate world will provide students with their perspective on the role of transportation in today’s economy.

INTM 432 Vendor/Customer Relations

Relations with customers and vendors constitute a critical aspect of company profitability. The course pursues such topics as appropriate involvement of customers and vendors in product development, as well as price and contract negotiations. Prerequisite: INTM 404.

INTM 434 Industrial Futures

This course allows a futuristic view of industrial establishments of interest to the student and INTM staff, who must work to develop an individual or group project. Prerequisite: Completion of five 300-level INTM courses. (C)

INTM 441 Supply Chain Management

This course covers the full range of activities involved in the supply chain. This includes management tools for optimizing of supply chains, relationships with other parts of the organization, in-house versus third party approaches, and suitable performance measurements. Topics covered include: Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Advanced Planning and Scheduling Systems (APS), as well as cost benefit analysis to determine the most appropriate approach. Prerequisite: INTM 340 (C)

INTM 442 Warehousing and Distribution

This course covers warehouse layout and usage based on product requirements such as refrigeration, hazardous material, staging area, and value-added activities. Processes covered include receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking and packing. The requirement for multiple trailer/railcar loading and unloading is considered as well as equipment needed for loading, unloading, and storage. Computer systems for managing the operations are reviewed. Emphasis is on material handling from warehouse arrival through warehouse departure. Prerequisite: INTM 340 (C)

INTM 443 Purchasing

Purchasing responsibilities, processes, and procedures are included. Topics covered include: supplier selection and administration, qualification of new suppliers, preparing purchase orders, negotiating price and delivery, strategic customer/vendor relationships, and resolution of problems. All aspects of Supplier Relation Management (SRM) are covered. (C)

INTM 444 Export/Import Management

Internationalization of industry requires special expertise and knowledge, which must be taken into consideration throughout all interactions with overseas companies either as customers or suppliers. Topics covered include custom clearance, bonded shipping, international shipping options, import financing and letters of credit, customer regulations, insurance, import duties and trade restrictions, exchange rates, and dealing with different cultures. (C)

INTM 460 The Carbon Economy

The worldwide status of the carbon economy is covered. Oil, natural gas and coal are the primary energy resources being used today. Additionally these same resources are key resources for the chemical industry. Technological as well as management and organizational limitations will be covered. The course will review these worldwide resources with particular attention to anticipated supplies and usage over the next few decades based on various technological/business approaches. (C)

INTM 461 Energy Options for Industry

Carbon-based fuels are a limited resource and within decades will be in very short supply. Associated energy costs will increase and industry will be required to incorporate alternate fuels and/or power sources, such as uranium (for nuclear power), hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, wave, solar, etc. This course presents such energy options and explores the anticipated impact on industry.

INTM 477 Entrepreneurship for Industry

For all students interested in manufacturing and the activities that support manufacturing including logistics, business, facilities and engineering. The emphasis will be on the role of entrepreneurship in existing manufacturing and related industries as well as in start-up companies; provides skills required to introduce innovation and entrepreneurship in manufacturing and the industry that supports it.

Graduate

INTM 501 The Industrial Enterprise

Introduces students to the variety of industrial operations and organizations. Covers changes within industry over the past decades that have led to today’s global competitiveness. The history of industrial development including changing technology and management approaches is reviewed. The interaction of technology, technical systems, and social systems is considered as well as concepts for planning and forecasting.

INTM 502 Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering

Industrial engineering concepts are introduced and the student prepared to perform basic engineering tasks, including design of workstations, cells and lines. Coverage includes time and motion studies, work measurement, ergonomics, route sheets, plant layout, site selection, equipment selection, MRP, JIT, etc. Scheduling techniques will be covered along with material control techniques. Management Information Systems (MIS) are introduced and options covered.

INTM 507 Construction Technology

INTM 508 Cost Management

INTM 509 Inventory Control

INTM 511 Industrial Leadership

Supervision and management practices are key to all components and sectors of industry. People are the key resources and their effective use is critical to a successful operation. As companies move to become high performance organizations, traditional management tools and techniques have to be reviewed and reconsidered. Skills covered include motivation, developing consensus, conflict avoidance and negotiations. Group dynamics along with handling of individual workers is critical.

INTM 514 Topics in Industry

An investigation into a topic of current interest in industry, which will be announced by the instructor when the course is scheduled.

INTM 515 Advanced Project Management

Covers project management in the PMP framework and provides a structured approach to managing projects using Microsoft Project and Excel. Coverage includes creation of key project management charts (Gantt, Pert, CPM, timelines and resource utilization), basic statistics used in estimating task times, critical path generation in Excel and Project, project cost justification in Excel, SPC and acceptance sampling for machine acceptance, project analysis via simulation, and management of personnel, teams, subcontractors and vendors. Case studies utilized to demonstrate core concepts and dynamic scheduling.

INTM 518 Industrial Risk Management

Each year industrial companies are affected by critical incidents which cause disruptions in operations and significant monetary losses due to repairs and/or lost revenue. Whether it is a small fire, an extended electrical outage or an incident of a more serious magnitude, all company stakeholders - from the board of directors to the employees to the customers - are impacted. The key to understanding the complexities of industrial resiliency lies in focusing on the issues of preparedness: prevention, mitigation and control. This course is designed to prepare the student for managing a critical incident, including understanding risk and business impact, emergency preparedness, contingency planning and damage control.

INTM 522 Computers in Industry

Computers are ubiquitous in all industrial sectors. Management Information Systems (MIS) are available for even the most complex of industrial operations. The integration of MIS with operational specialties (such as order entry, production scheduling, quality control, shopping and invoicing) is discussed. A variety of Microsoft Excel tools are introduced and utilized to set up approaches for handling a variety of industrial situations.

INTM 530 Transportation

Course covers transportation practices and strategies for the 21st century. The role and importance of transportation in the economy and its relationship to the supply chain will be covered in detail. Transportation modes – truck, rail, air, and water – will be examined for both domestic and global transportation. Costing and pricing strategies and issues will be discussed. Security issues in domestic and international transportation will be part of the course. Lectures with years of practical transportation experience in the corporate world will provide students with their perspective on the role of transportation in today’s economy.

INTM 532 Manufacturing Processes for Electronics and Electrical Systems

The materials used in Electronic and Electrical (E&E) manufacturing will be reviewed including materials and components that are used to produce chips, PCBs and wiring systems. Focus will be on the processes for producing the range of parts and products included in this broad sector. Automation for producing parts and assemblies will be covered. Techniques covered will include surface mounted technology (SMT), wave soldering, automation insertion, automated inspection, etc. The industrial structure that makes up this sector of manufacturing will be covered.

INTM 533 Manufacturing Processes for Chemical and Process Systems

This course will cover materials and manufacturing based on process systems. This would include painting, anodizing, plating, plastic preparation, plastics manufacturing, cleaning, etc. along with the processes for producing the chemicals involved. Environmental and hazardous material issues are of importance and "green systems" that minimize the use of resources are encouraged. OSHA, EPA and other regulatory systems will be covered. The industrial structure that makes up this sector of manufacturing will be covered.

INTM 540 Supply Chain Management

INTM 542 Warehousing and Distribution

This course covers warehouse layout and usage based on product requirements such as refrigeration, hazardous material, staging area, and value added activities. Processes covered include receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking and packing. The requirement for multiple trailer/rail car loading and unloading is considered as well as equipment needed for loading, unloading, and storage. Computer systems for managing the operations are reviewed. Emphasis is on material handling from warehouse arrival through warehouse departure.

INTM 543 Purchasing

INTM 544 Export/Import Management

Internationalization of industry requires special expertise and knowledge; which must be taken into consideration throughout all interactions with overseas companies either as customers or suppliers. Topics covered include custom clearance, bonded shipping, international shipping options, import financing and letters of credit, customer regulations, insurance, import duties and trade restrictions, exchange rates, and dealing with different cultures.

INTM 545 Strategic International Business

Understanding international business strategies is fundamentally important to businesses of any size in today's competitive, worldwide marketplace. Course objectives include providing a background in international business fundamentals, economics, human resources, cultural issues and interrelationships, as well as under-standing the business decision processes involved in product planning, marketing, and organizational planning, structure and performance. Includes development of managerial skills for international business related to strategic planning, marketing and sales policy, and implementation of organizational goals.

INTM 560 The Carbon Economy

INTM 561 Energy Options for Industry