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  • ITE 3050: OSHA Industrial Safety

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    The purpose of the course is to provide instruction to entry-level workers and students on general safety and health. Topics covered include the following: introduction to OSHA, the OSHA Act/general duty clause, inspections, citations and penalties, record-keeping, walking and working surfaces, mean of egress and fire protection, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, hearing protection, machine guarding, hazard communication, chemical safety, lockout/tagout, confined space hazards, welding brazing and cutting hazards, asbestos awareness, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, and ergonomics.
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  • ITE 3410: Quality Control

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    An introduction to the methods used in analyzing quality control, this course's topics include a study of the fundamentals of statistics and probability, the construction and use of control and attribute charts, the definition and use of acceptance criteria, and the use of computers in modern quality control operations. An overview of the role of the quality control department of a manufacturing facility will be presented.
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  • ITE 3420: Quality Planning & Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course builds on the techniques learned in Quality Control and applies those techniques to an industrial organization in a practical way. The student will learn the basics of the six sigma approach to quality and the use of quality functional deployment to identify customer needs. Students will study how a quality plan can be developed and implemented. The course will apply quality to all aspects of the organization, including personnel, shop floor operations, the supply chain, and products and services.
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  • ITE 3750: Principles of Production

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    An introduction to the methods used in analyzing the production flow from raw materials to the finished products. Topics covered include a study of operations types, operations layout, decision analysis, work measurements, production and inventory control, scheduling and waiting line analysis. An overview of the role of production management will be presented.
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  • ITE 3760: Technical Supervision

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course examines the aspects of technical supervision and brings the human factor into operations. The student will learn the basics of the supervision of technical operations with a focus on manufacturing and service environments. This course will include the basis for motivating employees and will identify some of the special problems associated with technical production and manufacturing.
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  • ITE 3850: Industrial Cost Estimating

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    An introduction to the methods used to cost and budget a production organization, this course covers some accounting basics, cost accounting, the time value of money and cost estimating as related to industrial operations.
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  • ITE 4200: Production Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    An introduction to the methods used in analyzing the production flow from raw materials to the finished product. Topics covered include a study of the major manufacturing processes, materials handling, plant layout, operations analysis, industrial engineering, inventory control and shipping. An overview of the role of production management as it relates to the various areas of an industrial environment will be presented.
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  • ITE 4610: Supply Chain Fundamentals

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    A key item in the management of a manufacturing operation is the making of intelligent decisions. The manufacturing planning and inventory control systems provide the information to efficiently manage the flow of materials, effectively utilize people and equipment, coordinate internal activities with those of suppliers, and communicate with customers about market requirements. This course will provide an overview of the basic principles of production and inventory control, including MRP, JIT, master scheduling, capacity planning, demand management, and the integration of these basic principles.
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  • ITE 4710: Project Management

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    Operations and projects differ in that operations are ongoing while projects are temporary. A project, by its very nature, is also unique and requires particular knowledge of how the components combine to form an integrated whole. This course will introduce the student to the field of project management and will present an overview of the body of knowledge necessary for successful project management. The course will focus on the fundamental principles that cross the boundaries of projects and will demonstrate how project management techniques can be applied to a wide variety of disciplines. This course will also introduce the student to computer methods for solving project management problems.
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  • ITE 4810: Concepts & Issues in Tech Mgt

    3.00 Credits
    Pennsylvania Western University

    This course combines the elements of Technology Management, providing the participant with the opportunity to study concepts and issues typically encountered by an industrial technologist. This multi-disciplinary course is intended as an overview of Technology Management as a discipline with emphases on the operation and performance of technological systems in industry and their effect on people and the environment. Also, the potential and limitations of the future developments in technological systems and their use in industry is discussed. Diversified approaches will be used to explore some crucial contemporary industry concepts and issues including problem solving and role-playing in various industrial settings and situations.
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