INDUSTDY 1030 3 credits
Introduction to Manufacturing

This course will provide a basic knowledge of technological careers related to manufacturing industries. The manufacturing principles, systems, and operations will be presented to provide students information for understanding the manufacturing aspect of our technological society. F, S

INDUSTDY 1130 3 credits
Basic Wood Processes

An introduction to basic woodworking process industries. Processes, materials, and equipment basic to woodworking are studied and laboratory activities performed. F, S

INDUSTDY 1200 3 credits
Basic Electricity

An introduction to alternating and direct current fundamentals covering electrical units, magnetism, resistance, capacitance, inductance, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, the power formula, and measuring devices. F, S

INDUSTDY 1230 3 credits
Technical Drafting

An introduction to basic drafting techniques as a means of graphic communication. The principles of defining shape and size are studied utilizing computer aided drafting techniques. Activities deal with precise, applied graphic representation including precision and limit dimensioning associated with a variety of industrial situations. F, S

INDUSTDY 1430 3 credits
Basic Metals Processes

A basic course surveying areas of metalworking processes designed to impart academic and laboratory understanding of the fundamental principles of material removal and fabrication techniques including metal machining, welding, and casting. F, S

INDUSTDY 1530 3 credits
Power Systems Technology

An analysis of methods of transferring industrial power. The basic principles of applied mechanisms, electrical actuators, and introductory pneumatics and hydraulics are emphasized in the course. F, S

INDUSTDY 1830 3 credits
Composite Materials

An introductory course examining the characteristics, manufacture, and uses of industrial composite materials. Manufactured materials of composite metallic, polymerics, ceramics, glass matrices, and manufactured wood products will be emphasized. F, S

INDUSTDY 2230 3 credits
Industrial Production Drafting

Graphical methods of solving technical problems using three-dimensional descriptive geometry. Advanced drafting procedures include geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, gears, cams, and production drawings using conventional drafting practices and computer aided drafting and design (CADD). P: INDUSTDY 1230 or GENENG 1020, and GENENG 1320. S

INDUSTDY 2260 3 credits
Electronic Circuits

Discrete electronic device circuits will be investigated including power supplies, amplifiers, and control circuits. The course will also include an introduction of integrated circuit devices and an introduction to signal processing systems. P: INDUSTDY 1200. S

INDUSTDY 2310 3 credits
Metallurgy and Joining Processes

Study of physical and mechanical properties of metals and their alloys; study of the principles of heat treatment of ferrous and non ferrous alloys, equilibrium and structure diagrams as affected by alloying, heating, and quenching processes. To include welding joining processes used in production and their affects on the physical properties of metals. P: INDUSTDY 1430. F, S

INDUSTDY 2430 3 credits
Construction Materials and Graphics

A detailed drafting/materials course utilizing conventional and CADD related to the study of soils, classification, and earthwork; cement, concrete, and concrete forming; grades, sizes, and application of lumber and plywood; framing details and structural calculations; and roof layout and design as related to residential and commercial building construction. P: INDUSTDY 1230 or GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320. F, S

INDUSTDY 2540 3 credits
Materials and Techniques of Building Construction

A conventional/CADD architectural drafting course related to the fundamental study of architectural perspectives, including shades and shadows; materials and methods associated with interior and exterior floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, and related finishing practices; stair design and construction; and the basics of construction surveying and land description. P: INDUSTDY 1230 or INDUSTDY 2430. F, S

INDUSTDY 2710 3 credits
Principles of Industrial Safety

Accident causation and accident prevention theories. The principles of industrial safety, analyzing safety and health problems found in industry, identifying and correcting unsafe practices, and OSHA policies are studied. Students receive experience in developing a job safety analysis, noise monitoring and accident modeling. F, S

INDUSTDY 2910 3 credits
Plastics Technology

The history, material chemistry, safety, properties, and testing are discussed. Plastic parts design is introduced. Plastics processing techniques, including the seven common plastics processing techniques and other specialized production methods are demonstrated. P: INDUSTDY 1830. S

INDUSTDY 3140 4 credits
General Construction Estimating

Principles, theories, and systems of general construction estimating; quantity survey techniques; standard forms; material costs and labor pricing; and the use of computer estimating software. P: INDUSTDY 2430. S

INDUSTDY 3150 3 credits
Polymeric and Ceramic Materials

An analytical course that introduces students to the science and chemistry of polymeric and ceramic materials. The course is divided into two parts: Part I contains the fundamentals of atomic bonding, crystalline structures, phase diagrams, kinetics, and effects; Part II discusses the properties, design considerations, and applications of these industrial materials. P: INDUSTDY 1830. F

INDUSTDY 3210 3 credits
Construction Laboratory

Laboratory and field experience in basic carpentry and masonry principles, concrete forming, brick and block laying, estimating, scheduling and related areas. P: INDUSTDY 1130 and INDUSTDY 2430. F

INDUSTDY 3220 3 credits
Construction Procedures

Planning and analysis of work methods, scheduling, control of crews, materials and equipment selection, CPM and PERT methods of scheduling, construction safety, the project manual concept, and construction specification writing and interpretation. P: INDUSTDY 2430. S

INDUSTDY 3230 3 credits
Integrated Circuit Fundamentals

The study of digital and linear integrated circuits utilized in control systems applications. Operational amplifier circuits, timer circuits, logic gates, programmable logic gates, and programmable memory will be emphasized. P: INDUSTDY 2260. F

INDUSTDY 3480 3 credits
Cast Metals Technology

Technical study and laboratory investigation into processes used in the manufacturing of metalcastings. Special emphasis on the following laboratory processes: green sand molding, evaporative pattern casting, investment casting, and shell sand casting. Also, lecture and discussions on the following topics: gating practices, sand technology, coremaking, casting defects, pattern development, mold making with applications to the plastic industry, metallurgy of cast irons, cast iron melting furnaces, and trends in the metalcasting industry. P: INDUSTDY 1430. S

INDUSTDY 3550 3 credits
Fluid Power and Servo Systems

Fluid power theory and application to industrial processes. The course includes the examination of fluids, pumps, compressors, conditioners, control devices, actuators, symbols, and circuitry. Other course areas include an introduction to electrical, electronics, and fluid servo systems. P: INDUSTDY 1530. F

INDUSTDY 3560 3 credits
Industrial Control Systems

The course includes the principles of measurement and control fundamentals including relay control systems, ladder logic, programmable controllers, industrial sensors, control software, D/A and A/D conversions, and computer-controller systems. P: INDUSTDY 2260. F

INDUSTDY 3590 3 credits
Industrial Hygiene Technology

Course is concerned with the chemical and physical hazards that impair the health of workers while on the job. Emphasis in the course is in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards. Students receive experience in monitoring exposure of workers to toxic hazards and harmful physical conditions. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 3610 3 credits
Safety and Worker Compensation Laws

A study of the function of federal, state, and local laws in occupational safety. Emphasis is placed on OSHA and worker compensation legislation. The course reviews current requirements and court decisions as they relate to injury, accidents, and occupational disease. An opportunity is provided to evaluate various standards as each applies to educational and industrial facilities. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 3650 3 credits
Specialized Drafting Practices

Theory and practices as applied to fixture layout, applied mechanics, graphics statics, and other symbolic diagrams. CADD applications of these areas will be employed. P: INDUSTDY 1230 or GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320. F

INDUSTDY 3730 3 credits
Three-Dimensional CADD

A study of the principles and techniques used to illustrate three-dimensional forms. Traditional techniques and CADD are employed to construct wire-frame, surface and solid models. P: INDUSTDY 1230 or GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320. S

INDUSTDY 3750 3 credits
Production Machining and Manufacturing

tudy of the principles of production manufacturing, production tooling, cost and time estimating, measurement and inspection, metal cutting theory, chipless machining processes and an introduction to CNC programming. P: INDUSTDY 1430. F

INDUSTDY 3810 3 credits
Alcohol and Other Drugs as Related to Safety

Accident causation by alcohol and other drugs. Units of study include drug classification, alcohol and its effect on the American society, alcohol and driving, drug education curricula and resource materials, and handling drug problems on the job. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 3820 3 credits
Professional Selling

A study of the principles, techniques, and practices involved in selling products, services, and ideas to final consumers and organizational buyers. The selling processes used by manufacturers, distributors, and direct marketers are considered. Changes in the selling environment due to global marketing and international sales are discussed. Several sales presentations are required. P: SPEECH 1010. F, S

INDUSTDY 3930 3 credits
Teaching Technology Education

Teaching methodology, delivery styles, and developing learning sessions and their utilization in technology education are presented. Each student will develop skills in effectively presenting information via several forms of instructional technology. P: TEACHING 2220. S

INDUSTDY 3940 3 credits
Material and Processes Evaluation

A technical study and evaluation of industrial materials and processes using laboratory test equipment. The course is designed to increase breadth and depth of knowledge of differing material characteristics and properties. Emphasis is given to current manufacturing processes; however, space age materials and processes will be evaluated. P: INDUSTDY 1430. F


INDUSTDY 3950 3 credits
Industrial Design for Production

Design principles, production methods, and design considerations for manufacturing are studied. Laboratory activities are centered around the design and production of a new product. P: INDUSTDY 1230 or GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320. F

INDUSTDY 4020 1-3 credits
Topics in Industrial Studies

The study of selected topics common to the industrially oriented disciplines. The topic to be covered will be identified in the course title. P: INDUSTDY 1230, INDUSTDY 1200, or INDUSTDY 2710. F, S

INDUSTDY 4030 3 credits
Electrical Power

A study of the methods and systems of AC and DC power generation and distribution; an introduction to AC and DC motors; and industrial control systems. P: INDUSTDY 1200. S

INDUSTDY 4130 3 credits
Industrial Laser Application

An investigation of principles and applications of lasers and laser systems as they pertain to manufacturing, service, and communication industries. The use of lasers in industrial, medical, and military applications will be discussed. Emphasis will be given to industrial applications such as cutting, welding, and heat treating. P: INDUSTDY 1430 and INDUSTDY 1830. S

INDUSTDY 4470 3 credits
CNC Machining Processes

A course combining academic and laboratory principles of Computer Numerical Control, Direct Numerical Control, computer assisted part programming, and CAD/CAM communications. P: INDUSTDY 3750. S

INDUSTDY 4480 3 credits
Industrial Robotics

An investigation of the operation, performance, and job assignments of robots used in manufacturing, service, governmental, space, health, defense, home, and related activities. Emphasis is placed on applications; however, robot anatomy, coordinates, grippers, and control systems along with their interfacing are studied. Robot programming in VAL is applied. P: INDUSTDY 1530. S

INDUSTDY 4530 3 credits
Residential Planning and Design

Residential planning, design and construction; specific emphasis is placed on the presentation plans, home ownership, housing, design requirement, and special structural design considerations. Laboratory work consists of developing a complete set of working architectural plans and related specifications using conventional and CADD drafting practices. P: INDUSTDY 2430. S

INDUSTDY 4560 3 credits
Flexible Manufacturing Control Systems

The principles of automated material handling systems, interfacing machine tools with automatic systems, and automatic industrial ID systems. The course will emphasize industrial manufacturing system integration. P: INDUSTDY 3560. S

INDUSTDY 4630 3 credits
Building Systems Analysis

The major building systems which include electrical systems, climate controlling systems, lighting systems, and water supply and drainage systems are studied. P: INDUSTDY 2430. S

INDUSTDY 4640 3 credits
Curriculum and Facility Planning

Curriculum development and course of study construction. Procedures for identifying content and organizing a teaching plan, correlating laboratory facilities with instructional content including laboratory specifications, placement of equipment, and laboratory management. P: TEACHING 1230.

INDUSTDY 4720 3 credits
Seminar in Safety

Programs in safety are explored with safety resource experts from industry, education, and government agencies invited as speakers. Additional time is devoted to topics to prepare the safety student for the safety profession. Included would be such topics on how to develop resumes, employment opportunities in the safety profession, and certification available in the safety profession. P: INDUSTDY 2710 and junior standing. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4750 3 credits
Disaster Preparedness

Principles of organization on the local, state, and national levels concerning natural and human disasters. A systematic and realistic approach to hazard analysis and mitigation. An opportunity is provided to participate in a class disaster preparedness project. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4770 3 credits
Loss Control Safety Management

The role of management involved with principles of organization, implementation, administration, and evaluation of occupational safety programs. Methods of controlling losses caused by all types of incidents are studied. Emphasis is placed on accountability and measuring safety performance at all levels of industry. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4780 3 credits
Ergonomics in the Workplace

Ergonomics is the study of fitting jobs to workers and doing whatever is necessary to improve worker comfort. Topics covered in this course include: identifying ergonomic problems, office ergonomics, biomechanical principles, determining physical stress on the job, back problems, flexibility exercises. OSHA guidelines for meatpacking plants, NIOSH lifting standard and equation, cumulative trauma disorders, ergonomic job analysis, work station design cost vs. poor design, and others. P: INDUSTDY 2710. S

INDUSTDY 4790 3 credits
Developing Safety Programs

The course stresses the importance of communications to the safety professional. Areas of communication studied include setting up and conducting safety conferences, building safety training programs, current research in safety, written safety communications and using audio-visuals in safety. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4810 3 credits
Fire Protection

A study of the nature and theory of fire hazards; preplanning to prevent fires; the systems approach to fire protection services; the technology of fire control; and the application of theory and technology to solving fire problems. Special attention is given to preparing comprehensive fire programs for any type of business or industry. P: INDUSTDY 2710. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4820 2 credits
Principles of Vocational-Technical Education

The principles of vocational-technical education including the needs for vocational-technical education in society; status of vocational-technical education with special emphasis on the Wisconsin Plan. Satisfies vocational certification. P: TEACHING 1230. Every third semester.

INDUSTDY 4840 3 credits
Construction Administration

Construction company organization; contract documents; legal, ethical, business, and management procedures; and principles of construction management. P: INDUSTDY 2430. F

INDUSTDY 4850 3 credits
Plastic Processes I

A course emphasizing process description and process evaluation. The course is divided between lab and lecture. The students will learn theoretical knowledge of plastic forming processes and practical experience running equipment. Topics include injection molding and extrusion. P: INDUSTDY 2910. F

INDUSTDY 4860 3 credits
Plastic Processes II

A course designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of design, evaluation, and processing techniques as they pertain to the plastics industry. The course emphasizes parts design, process description, process evaluation and cost evaluation. The course consists of lab and lecture. The students will learn theoretical knowledge of thermoforming, rotational molding, blow forming, and other techniques. P: INDUSTDY 2910. S

INDUSTDY 4900 3 credits
Time and Motion Study

The study and application of work measurement systems such as direct time study, MTM standard data and work sampling. Methods improvement is analyzed by the use of motion economy principles, process charting, and flow diagrams. The course also examines computer application techniques for the above. P: INDUSTDY 1230 and MATH 1830. F, S

INDUSTDY 4940 3 credits
Quality Control

The study of techniques and procedures of assuring and maintaining the quality of industrial products and services; Statistical Process Control (SPC) procedures as utilized currently, acceptance sampling, and probability and reliability topics are examined. ISO Standards and TQM concepts are studied. P: INDUSTDY 1230 and MATH 1830. F, S

INDUSTDY 4950 3 credits
Production Planning and Control

An investigation and study of the integrated approach of effective management practices associated with production planning, scheduling, and control. Operation strategy, quality of work life, labor relations, governmental regulations, global competition, economic conditions, sales forecasting, inventory management practices, and plant facilities layout are stressed. P: INDUSTDY 1030. F, S

INDUSTDY 4960 3 credits
Commercial Building Planning and Construction Techniques

Specific emphasis is placed on planning/materials/methods and construction practices associated with general building construction including people/buildings/cities, land planning, infrastructure, architectural programming, equipment/machines, codes, pre-engineered buildings, and innovative technologies. P: INDUSTDY 2430. F

INDUSTDY 4970 1-3 credits
Independent Study in the Department of Industrial Studies

Independent study is a contractual learning experience resulting in a technical report, research paper, project, or a combination of these. Selection of the area of study is done by the student in consultation with the instructor. P: INDUSTDY 1200, INDUSTDY 1230, INDUSTDY 2710, and junior standing with consent of the instructor and approval of the department chairperson. F, S

INDUSTDY 4980 3 credits
Industrial Training and Supervision

An investigation of the duties and responsibilities of first-line supervisors. Emphasis is given to worker motivation, effective communication with employees, recruiting and selecting employees, supervisory leadership, employee evaluation and discipline, special interests in the workplace, employee training needs, and industrial training programs. P: INDUSTDY 1030. F, S

INDUSTDY 4990 1-8 credits
Industrial Internship (3 credits required)

An on-the-job assignment commensurate with the instruction program and approved by the industrial internship coordinator. May be repeated for up to 8 credits, but must be progressively more advanced. P: see department program notes. F, S, Su