ISC – Industrial Science

All courses are alphabetized by course code. All courses are to be pursued in a normal sequence with prerequisite courses taken as indicated. Provided for each course is the following information: course number and title, and number of class, laboratory, clinical/shop/work experience (if any), and credit hours.

ISC 112 Industrial Safety (2 0 2)

This course introduces the principles of industrial safety. Emphasis is placed on industrial safety, OSHA, and environmental regulations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.

ISC 128 Industrial Leadership (2 0 2)

This course introduces principles and techniques for managers in modern industry. Topics include leadership traits, management principles and processes, managing conflict, group dynamics, team building, counseling, motivation, and communication. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and apply leadership and management principles in work situations.

ISC 132 Mfg Quality Control (2 3 3)

This course introduces quality concepts and techniques used in industry. Topics include elementary statistics and probability, process control, process capability, and quality improvement tools. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of quality and apply them to the work environment.

ISC 136 Productivity Analysis I (2 3 3)

This course covers methods of measuring, analyzing, and improving productivity. Topics include methods analysis, standardized practices, process analysis, and human factors. Upon completion, students should be able to apply productivity improvement techniques.

ISC 151 Plant Layout (2 2 3)

This course provides a practical study of factory planning. Emphasis is placed on site selection and efficient arrangement of work areas to achieve lower manufacturing costs. Upon completion, students should be able to produce sample layouts of manufacturing operations.

ISC 243 Prod & Oper Management I (2 3 3)

This course introduces concepts used to analyze and solve productivity and operational problems. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting, resource allocation, and materials management. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of productivity and operational problems.

ISC 244 Prod & Oper Management II (2 3 3) 

This course covers advanced production and operations management concepts, including the use of computer programs to analyze/solve manufacturing problems. Topics include systems analysis, resource allocation, cost control, and productivity improvement using advanced tools such as linear programming, ABC costing, manufacturing modeling, and manufacturing simulation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of complex production and operations problems. Prerequisite: ISC 243.

ISC 256 System Design (2 3 3)

This course incorporates all phases of industrial engineering into the comprehensive design of an industrial system. Emphasis is placed on developing project reports which reflect a comprehensive understanding of industrial engineering and the analytical tools used to plan work systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of industrial engineering through this capstone course.