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• INFO 7600: Field Exp Archival Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  In this course, students will produce site-specific projects consistent with cultural heritage best practices in cataloging, arrangement, or public service. They will apply and evaluate the theory and practice of local special collection workflows and prepare an evaluative paper. Students will be observed and evaluated by the site supervisor.
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• INFO 7810: Mgmt of Libs and Info Agencies

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  An introduction to management principles as they apply to libraries. As the degree capstone, the course explores the management of library services organized by the core competencies of the program to include foundations (ethics, laws, current topics), collection development (policies, planning, community), organization of information (technology, standards, diversity), and reference (research, soft skills, cultural competency). Topics include overviews of the library budget, facility management, and human resources. Accreditation assessments administered. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours, including all other required courses. Prerequisites, INFO 5000,5100, 5300, 5410, and +30 credits.
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• INFO 7820: Management of School Library

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  As the degree capstone, this course provides an introduction to managerial and administrative principles as applied in school library media centers; the role of the library media center in the school's educational mission; current issues in school media librarianship. Accreditation assessments administered. Prerequisites: INFO 5000, 5100, 5300, and 5410.
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• INST 4900: Sem. in IST

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This is the capstone course for the Interdisciplinary Studies student. Its focus is on the integration of information learned from diverse, but interrelated courses within the curriculum. Focus will center on individually selected and inter/cross discipline related theories, ethics, skill sets, and research methods.
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• INST 4920: Sem Int Study, Science & Tech

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is the culminating experience for Interdisciplinary Studies, Science and Technology majors. Students will apply the knowledge foundations and skill sets acquired in their STEM courses to the solution of a human problem. Students work in teams to develop solutions. Students also explore and prepare a career plan.
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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. The course will be offered in either a traditional, in-class, or an on-line teaching environment. Students enrolled in the traditional class/course (face to face) are eligible for an OSHA 30 hour General Industry Outreach Training card. Those enrolled in the on-line version of the course are not eligible. This course emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance and control. 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 or production management will be presented.
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• ITE 3760: Technical Supervision

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course builds upon the information presented in the Principles of Production course and brings the human factor into operations. The student will learn the basics of the supervision of technical operations with a focus on the shop floor. 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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