Industrial Distribution
 
ID 1000 Orientation 2-0-2
A part of this course is devoted to an orientation to the department, to college policy, and to expectations for students. The rest of the course is devoted to an orientation to the field of Industrial Systems and Design.
 
ID 2303 Principles of Industrial Systems and Design 3-0-3
This course provides an introduction to the role and responsibilities of an Industrial Graduate employed in industry. The principles related to human, quality, organizational, legal, and ethical aspects of professional practice are introduced.
 
ID 2307 Production Processes 2-3-3
An introduction to basic production processes and systems from the view point of industrial systems and design. A variety of production processes, machines, and tools are viewed and studied. The design and operation of production processes are studied as they relate to the other areas in manufacturing, such as materials handling, quality, safety, material, equipment, personnel, energy and information.
 
ID 2432 Engineering Product & Process Cost Estimating I 2-2-3
Course includes the study and practices of basic double entry accounting, including development of basic financial statements. It also includes the development and study of cash flow statements.
 
ID 3334 Production and Inventory Control 2-2-3
Prerequisites: IET 2227, IET 3322
The concepts of a basic production and inventory control system are central to this course. Material requirements planning and master production scheduling are covered. Inventory planning from outside vendors or internal production are considered. Various forecasting techniques are examined.
 
ID 3410 Principles of Team Dynamics 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IET 2227
Students will learn the skills and techniques to succeed as a team member in the workplace. Topics include leadership and communication skills, social influences, decision making and problem solving techniques, and team development.
 
ID 3430 Industrial and Consumer Marketing  3-0-3
A detailed study into industrial marketing and the major factors that are involved in the successful marketing of an industrial product. This is compared and contrasted to the consumer marketing process. Emphasis is on industrial marketing from a technical sales perspective, and the techniques used to support a successful technical sales program. The similarities and differences to consumer sales are also discussed.
 
ID 3434 Distribution Channels 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ID 3430
A study of the operational and control aspects of distributorships which market industrial products. Includes financial transactions of the wholesale distributors.
 
ID 4326 Wage and Salary Administration  3-0-3
The study of basic principles underlying the development, administration, and control of a compensation system for a work force. Topics covered will include the planning, selection, and training of a work force, compensation and motivation, and evaluation of personnel. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the essential stages of the compensation-reward system and the techniques that may be used to remain competitive.
 
ID 4350 Industrial Loss Control 2-2-3
Prerequisite: IET 3322
A study of the industrial controls that assist engineers in the reduction of hazards associated with regulatory standards, occupational disease and injury. The course presents detailed information on how the provisions of the OSHAct may be implemented in the workplace. Rights and responsibilities under the OSHAct, the appeals process, and recordkeeping are covered. The course also includes an introduction to OSHA's general industry standards and an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. A major course project (including oral and written presentations) involves an in-plant investigation into the application of OSHA standards to the work site.
 
ID 4375 Engineering Sales Law 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ID 2303
The study of the general law of: property and bailments, sales and product liability; and patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
 
ID 4435 Fundamentals of Engineering Sales  3-0-3
Prerequisite: ID 3430
A study of the basic fundamentals of personal selling in the context of selling industrial or technical products. Current readings and up-to-date selling techniques will be examined.
 
ID 4437 Industrial Sales Development and Control  3-0-3
Prerequisite: ID 4435
A study of the basic principles underlying the development and control of a sales force. Topics covered include sales planning, selection and training of a sales force, sales compensation and motivation, establishment of sales territories and evaluation of sales personnel. Guest speakers will be invited to lecture the class.
 
ID 4447 Purchasing and Material Planning 3-0-3 
Prerequisite: ID 2303
A study of the planning of purchasing and materials activities. Topics covered will include specification and standardization, vendor evaluation, receiving and storage, pricing, reciprocity, negotiation, legal aspects, and computer based purchasing. Just-in-time (JIT) ordering, bar code labeling, and electronic data interchange (EDI) will be examined.
 
ID 4449 Logistics Planning and Control 3-0-3
Prerequisite: ID 2303
A survey of the transportation systems available to industrial distributors. The different forms of transportation are analyzed in terms of service rendered, costs, transit time, reliability, capability, accessibility security, and traceability. Labor relations and current issues in national transportation policy will also be discussed.
 
ID 4460 Warehouse Operations  3-0-3 
Prerequisite: ID 2303
This course gives an in-depth approach to the proper ways to organize and operate a warehouse. Topics include warehousing, principles, site selection, facility design, facility size, JIT, automation, and advanced warehouse technology.
 
ID 4901-4905 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the department head
Special topics selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.