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• SCI 111: Applications of Math and Reasoning in Nanoscience

  1.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This 3-week course will expose the students to basic problem-solving skills involving polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, where an emphasis will be placed on understanding function properties, models, and graphs applied to nanoscience situations. Little to no prior knowledge of physics, biology, chemistry, or engineering is assumed. There will be a hands-on component to this course that will utilize inquiry-oriented activities with Arduinos and other experimental interfaces. An example of a hands-on activity will be the synthesis and analysis of gold nanoparticles, focusing on their use in applications such as sensory probes, drug delivery, and catalysis.
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• SCM 351: Supply Chain Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  Building on the fundamentals of operations management covered in MGT 341, this course explores the core concepts of supply chain management, including underlying principles and practical techniques related to supply chain processes. Topics covered include: supply chain strategy, network and system design, operations management, sourcing, logistics, forecasting and demand planning, inventory management, and many others. Particular emphases are placed on global and sustainability aspects of supply chain management. This course also explores how SCM is intertwined with other organizational functions. New topics, including the importance of big data analytics in SCM, as well as other technological advances such as 3-D printing, cloud computing, machine learning, driverless vehicles, the Internet of Things, and RFID are also covered. Prerequisite:    SCM 351 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 361: Principles of Project Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course aims to provide students the principles and concepts of project management and essential skills in project management. This course also helps students to prepare PMI (Project Management Institute) certifications exams, like CAPM Project Management certification. Topics include the core knowledge areas of project management: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk & procurement. Several basic tools/methods will be studied, such as Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt Chart, PERT/CPM method, and Crashing. This course will explore the challenges facing today's project managers and will provide a broad understanding of the project management environment focused on multiple aspects of the project. Skill development is accomplished through lectures, discussion, and project. Prerequisite:    SCM 361 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 371: Logistics Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course presents fundamental concepts, theories, and techniques in the field of logistics management, which serves a role of planning, implementing, and controlling the forward and reverse flow of goods, services, and related information between the origin point to the consumption point. The topics of this course include demand management, location, warehousing management, packaging and materials handling, distribution, transportation, logistics IT, and SAP applications in logistics management. Prerequisite:    SCM 371 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 381: Quality Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines basic quality concepts and explores the three sub-processes of quality management: quality planning, quality assurance, and quality control. This course also explains key quality tools relevant to the framework and presents them in a logical order of application. Finally, this course offers practical exercises in a management environment so that students will learn how to apply the quality theories/concepts to real world situations. Prerequisite:    SCM 381 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 387: Supply Chain Management in China

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course objectives are to learn the latest approaches to Supply Chain Management in China. A combination of coursework and company site visit in China will enable students to gain a firsthand understanding of Chinese business practices and culture.
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• SCM 388: Plant Tours in Business Process Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course presents fundamental concepts and state of the practice of business process management (BPM) for improving companies' performance and gaining competitive advantages. Specific topics include: process design, planning, control, and improvement, process flow measures and analysis, process flow variability management, and lean operations. This class is a plant-tour-based class, and the instructor will take students to visit the local factories to view how companies use BPM practices to achieve optimal performance. Prerequisite:    SCM 388 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 391: Purchasing & Supply Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course presents fundamental concepts, theories, and techniques for purchasing and supply management. Topics include supply strategy, supply organization, supply process and technology, make-or-buy decision, need identification and specification, competitive bidding and contract options for pricing, supplier selection, evaluation, and relationship management. Prerequisite:    SCM 391 requires a prerequisite of 60 completed credits.
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• SCM 483: Supply Chain Management Internship

  2.00 - 6.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The supply chain management internship is designed to enhance the student's educational experience by providing a substantive work experience in the supply chain management field. Required hours of internship work will depend on the number of credits being earned. Prerequisite:    SCM 483 requires prerequisites of MGT 200 and MGT 341 or SCM 351.
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• SCM 487: Healthcare Supply Chain Management

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students the knowledge and the processes in the healthcare supply chain management with the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guideline and regulations. Topics covered include: supply chain strategy, network and system design, operations management, sourcing, logistics, forecasting and demand planning, inventory management, and many others, in pharmaceutical, bio-tech, medical device, hospital, and clinical operations. Prerequisite:    SCM 487 requires a prerequisite of MGT 341 or SCM 351.
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