Course Index: Industrial Studies

INDUSTDY 1030 3 credits Introduction to Manufacturing: An introduction to manufacturing principles, systems, and operations. The relationship of manufacturing to the major technological systems (Energy/power, Communication, Construction, and Transportation) is examined. Product development/engineering design is simulated through use of 3-D software. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
INDUSTDY 1130 3 credits Basic Wood Processes: An introduction to basic woodworking processes used by industry. The design process and problem solving are emphasized through development of a portfolio. A problem is identified by the student, then solved through the construction and testing of a project. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
INDUSTDY 1200 3 credits Basic Electricity: An introduction to direct and alternating current fundamentals covering electrical units, magnetism, resistance, capacitance, inductance, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law, the power formula, and measuring devices. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
INDUSTDY 1530 3 credits Power Systems Technology: An analysis of methods of transferring industrial power. The basic principles of applied mechanisms, electrical actuators, control systems, and introductory pneumatics and hydraulics are emphasized in the course. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
INDUSTDY 1830 3 credits Composite Materials: An introductory course to industrial materials including plastics, metallics, and ceramics and their limitations. The rationalization of enhancement of properties by combining the traditional industrial materials and applications of composite materials. This course is lab and lecture and the lab activities are emphasizing the spectrum of plastic matrix composite, testing, and evaluation of materials. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture
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). (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or (GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320)
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1200
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 and framing details and structural calculations as related to residential and commercial building construction. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or (GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320)
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or 2430.
INDUSTDY 2710 3 credits Principles of Industrial Safety: A study of the principles of industrial safety. The course includes basic industrial safety concepts, analyzing safety and health issues at the workplace, accident causation, and prevention theories. Emphasis is placed on identifying and correcting unsafe practices or conditions before accidents occur. OSHA standards are also covered in the course. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1830
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1830
INDUSTDY 3180 3 credits Construction Safety Management: A practical study of construction safety management principles and concepts are covered in this course designed for Building Construction Management majors or minors and Occupational Safety Management majors or minors. The course includes various management strategies for the identification, evaluation and correction of unsafe behaviors in effort to reduce injuries, fatalities and accidents on the construction site. Emphasis is also placed on the understanding of selected Code of Federal Regulations # 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Standards utilized in the development of a safe and healthy working environment. (Spring); Components: Lecture
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1130 and 2430
INDUSTDY 3220 3 credits Construction Procedures: Planning and analysis of work methods, scheduling and its computer applications, control of crews, materials and equipment selection, CPM and PERT methods of scheduling, contract types, the project manual concept, and construction specification writing and interpretation. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2260
INDUSTDY 3310 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. (Check with Department for rotation.); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1430
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, metallurgy of cast irons, cast iron melting furnaces, and trends in the metalcasting industry. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1430
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1530
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2260
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 harmful hazards and harmful physical conditions. (Every third semester.); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or (GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320)
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or (GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320)
INDUSTDY 3750 3 credits Production Machining and Manufacturing: Study 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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1430
INDUSTDY 3810 3 credits Alcohol and Other Drugs as Related to Safety: A study of drug and alcohol use and abuse related to safety is included in the curriculum. The effects of drug and alcohol use and abuse and their influences on the American Society are provided. Responsible drinking and driving issues are also covered. In addition, strategies to deal with the troubled employee at the workplace are included. Emphasis is placed on discussion. A university or community service learning opportunity is also provided. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: SPEECH 1010

INDUSTDY 3930 3 credits Teaching Technology Education: Teaching methodology, delivery styles, and curriculum development for technology education. Unit planning, lesson planning, and aligning curriculum to standards are emphasized in an interactive teaching/learning environment. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: TEACHING 1230
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 and materials. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1430
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 product. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or (GENENG 1020 and GENENG 1320)
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 or 1200 or 2710
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. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1200
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1430 and INDUSTDY 1830
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 3750
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1530
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 3560
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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
INDUSTDY 4640 3 credits Curriculum and Facility Planning: Curriculum development through design of a program of study. Procedures for identifying and organizing content are examined. Laboratory design and layout are correlated with curriculum through examination of building codes, safety requirements, and equipment specifications. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: 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. (Every third semester.); Components: Seminar; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710 and junior standing
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. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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 is provided in the course. Methods of controlling losses, basic risk management theories, behavioral-based safety concepts and others are studied. Emphasis is placed on accountability and measuring safety performance at all levels of industry. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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. NIOSH lifting standard and equation, cumulative trauma disorders, ergonomic job hazard analysis, work station design cost, and others. An opportunity is provided to conduct an ergonomic job hazard analysis. (Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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 and developing a safety manual. The opportunity to develop a safety program is provided. Other safety-related communication techniques are also covered. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
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 prevention programs in the business or industrial world. (Every third semester.); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2710
INDUSTDY 4820 2 credits Principles of Vocational-Technical Education: An examination of the historical roots of vocational-technical education. Readings and research are conducted on the current trends and issues facing vocational-technical education in a high tech society. Satisfies Vocational Certification. (Winterim and every other Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: TEACHING 1230
INDUSTDY 4840 3 credits Construction Administration: Construction company organization; contract documents; legal, ethical, business, and management procedures; and principles of construction management. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
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. (Fall); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2910
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, simulation, 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. (Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2910
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 and MATH 1830
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 methods such as variable and attribute control charts, acceptance sampling, process capability and reliability are examined. The course also studies modern quality systems, industrial experimentation and ISO standards. (Fall, Spring); Components: Laboratory, Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1230 and MATH 1830
INDUSTDY 4950 3 credits Production Planning and Control: An investigation and study of the current approach to effective operations management methods in a global market. Such methods as process analysis, materials management, facilities and capacity planning, forecasting and inventory control are studied. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1030
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, equipment/machines, codes, preengineered buildings, and innovative technologies. (Fall); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 2430
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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Independent Study; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1200, 1230, 2710 and junior standing
INDUSTDY 4980 3 credits Industrial Training and Supervision: An investigation of the duties and responsibilities of firstline 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. (Fall, Spring); Components: Lecture; Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDUSTDY 1030
INDUSTDY 4990 1 - 8 credits Industrial Internship: 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. (Fall, Spring, Summer); Components: Field Studies