Industrial Engineering Technology (IET)
 
IET 1000 Orientation to IET 2-0-2
A part of this course is devoted to an orientation to the IET program and to college policy and expectations for students. The rest of the course is devoted to an orientation to the field of Industrial Engineering Technology.
 
IET 2227 Industrial Statistics 3-3-4
Prerequisite: MATH 1113
A study of descriptive and inferential statistics and applied probability. Topics include measures of central tendency and variability, statistical sampling and estimation, standard probability distributions, and hypothesis testing. Industrial application rather than theoretical developments are emphasized. Computer based solution techniques are used where appropriate.
 
IET 2303 Principles of IET 3-0-3
This course provides an introduction to the role and responsibilities of an Industrial Engineering Technologist employed in either manufacturing or service industries. The principles related to human, quality, organizational, legal, and ethical aspects of practice as an IET are introduced.
 
IET 2307 Production Processes 2-3-3
An introduction to basic production processes and systems from the view point of industrial engineering technology. 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.
 
IET 2432 Engineering Product and Process Cost Estimating I  2-3-3
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.
 
IET 3322 Work Measurement and Analysis 3-6-5
Prerequisites: IET 2227, IET 2307
A study of the tools and techniques used in the measurement and analysis of work in a contemporary economic system.
 
IET 3334 Production and Inventory Control  2-3-3
Prerequisites: IET 2227, IET 3322
The concept 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.
 
IET 3339 Statistical Quality Control  3-3-4
Prerequisites: IET 2227, MATH 2253
A study of the fundamentals of statistical quality control. Topics include statistical process control with emphasis on applications and techniques including control charts for variables and attributes and process capability. Other topics include scientific sampling fundamentals, acceptance sampling by attributes and variables, and reliability.
 
IET 3401 Project Organization and Control  2-3-3
Prerequisite: IET 2227
A study of planning and control methods for industrial and production projects, including Critical Path Methods (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). Topics include scheduling, updating, and controlling with schedules, time-cost tradeoff, resource allocation, cost control for projects, the roles of project personnel in project organizations, and post-planning control. Commercially available project planning software will be examined.
 
IET 3403 Industrial Experimentation  3-3-4 
Prerequisite: IET 2227
A review of basic statistics including descriptive statistics, sampling, estimation and hypothesis testing. A study of the methods of gathering, analyzing, and presenting technical and engineering data. Topics include reliability, chi-squared contingency tables and goodness-of-fit tests, one- and two-way ANOVA, regression analysis, and design of experiment. Computer based solution techniques are used where appropriate.
 
IET 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.
 
IET 3424 Engineering Economy 2-3-3
Prerequisite: MATH 1113
An introduction to the effect of the time value of money and the tax consequences upon the economic analysis of engineering problems.
 
IET 3433 Engineering Product and Process Cost Estimating II  2-3-3
Prerequisites: IET 2432, IET 3424
A study of cost measurement related to manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors through cost measurement and control in job order, process, standard and variable costing systems. Content includes the recording and control of material, labor and overhead costs, absorption and direct costing, budgeting, and cost volume profit and analysis.
 
IET 4326 Wage and Salary Administration 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IET 3322
The study of the concepts and practices of compensation administration with emphasis on its motivational aspects. Essential stages of the compensation - reward system are included and emphasized individually.
 
IET 4350 Industrial Loss Control 2-3-3
Prerequisite: IET 3322
A study of 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.
 
IET 4356 Quality Concepts and Systems Design 3-0-3
Prerequisite: IET 3339
A study of quality system principles, methodology, elements, and standards. Emphasis will be given to the management, organization, creation, and evaluation of quality systems necessary to assure organizational and functional compliance with stated quality system requirements (of national and international standards, including the ISO/Q 9000 Series) and extensions thereof. Alternative quality systems are also explored, including more comprehensive Total Quality Systems.
 
IET 4358 Quality Measurement and Technology 2-3-3
Prerequisites: IET 3339, IET 3403
A study of the fundamentals of measurement and metrology as related to quality system procedures and standards. Topics covered include measurement principles, gaging, repeatability and reproducibility, calibration, and tolerances, The laboratories illustrate the utilization and application of precision measurement devices and measurement principles.
 
IET 4405 Principles of Operations Research  2-6-4 
Prerequisites: IET 2227, MATH 2253
To introduce the student to quantitative techniques used in the solution of industrial operations problems. Topics include linear programming, assignment and transportation techniques, queuing theory, decision analysis and computer simulation.
 
IET 4422 Plant Layout and Materials Handling 2-6-4
Prerequisites: IET 3322, IET 3433
A study of the planning process for the construction of new physical facilities and improvement of existing facilities.
 
IET 4427 Methods-Time-Measurement 1-5-3 
Prerequisite: IET 3322
MTM-I is a predetermined time system which is used to establish labor standards on manual operations (machine operators, assembly operators, clerical operators, etc.) . Emphasis is on the definitions and application rules of MTM-1. This course ;meets the MTM Association's prescribed format for MTM-1 Blue Card Certification. There is a lab fee for this course which covers the cost of the official MTM-1 textbook, and registration as an MTM-1 Applicator for an initial three-year period.
 
IET 4451 Systems Simulation  1-5-3
Prerequisites: IET 3403, IET 4405
An in-depth study of simulation as applied to manufacturing, inventory and distribution systems. Topics will include basic simulation and system modeling techniques, random sampling procedures, production modeling, simulation, inventory modeling/simulation and system evaluation. Emphasis will be upon hand-on simulation of various operations using the SLAM II, PC based general purpose simulation program and SIMFACTORY graphical simulation program.
 
IET 4475 Senior Project 1-6-3
Prerequisite: IET 4422
This course focuses on the student completing a project that is a comprehensive application of the subject matter in the IET curriculum. A large scale feasibility study is to b e performed to emphasize the interrelated topics of logistical and production processes for a fictitious company,. The course requires a formal written report and a defended oral presentation before industrial and academic experts.
 
IET 4478 Senior Internship 2-6-4
Prerequisites: IET 3403, IET 4422
The course focuses on the student completing a project at an existing business under the joint supervision of the Southern Tech faculty and practicing professionals. The course requires a formal written report and defended oral presentation.
 
IET 4901-4905 Special Topics variable credit-1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or consent of the department head
Special problems selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.