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IET 500 Production Concepts

Comprehensive review of current factors that influence productivity. Emphasis is placed on the integration of people, methods, machines, materials, and management. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: IET 327; STA 282; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 501 Application of Industrial Management Principles

A study of industrial management as a process of coordination that exhibits different patterns depending on the manager's level in the organization and functional responsibilities. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: STA 282; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing and statistics competency; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 502 Computer Applications in Industry

General/special purpose, digital/analog computer applications in industry and automation with emphasis on input/output devices and process control. Prerequisite: 12 IET credit hours; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 524 Technology and Environment

A study of the relationship between technology and environment. A systems approach is utilized to examine the optimization of technology within environmental constraints. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 12 IET credit hours; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 526 Industrial Ergonomics

The study of human characteristics, capacities and limitations for the design of productive, safe, and comfortable work spaces, tools, equipment, tasks, and facilities. Prerequisites: IET 327; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or senior/graduate standing and permission of instructor; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(2-2)

IET 527 Industrial Safety Management

A comprehensive study of safety management systems and their implication related to accident cost analysis and to programs which comply with state and federal standards. Prerequisite: IET 327; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 532 Careers and Technology for Children

Developing interdisciplinary instructional units, manipulatives, and pedagogy to provide K-12 students with meaningful career awareness, exploration, and preparation experiences utilizing industrial materials, tools, and processes. Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate status in teacher education; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

IET 534 Design and Construction of Teaching Aids

Workshop for planning and constructing three-dimensional teaching aids and devices in various curriculum areas of the elementary and secondary grades. Prerequisite: senior status; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
2(1-2)

IET 550 Product Design and Development

Product design principles, structural, aesthetic, and intellectual property considerations, and product function are discussed. Focus on concept development, evaluation, and prototyping. Prerequisites: IET 226; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or Graduate Standing; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 561 Light Frame Construction Workshop

A workshop on estimating, scheduling, building codes, and construction techniques for frame buildings. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: IET 361.

Credits
3(0-6)

IET 567 Construction Safety

A comprehensive study of construction safety standards, practices, and procedures. Prerequisites: permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recommended: IET 361.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 576 Industrial Automation

A study of electro mechanical devices, industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and automated work cell designs. Prerequisites: IET 375; MTH 132; CPS 150 or CPS 180; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(2-2)

IET 590 Green Building and Sustainability

Comprehensive study of the principles of Green Building and Sustainability. Topics include sustainability, xeriscaping, high performance building, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and environmental stewardship. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: IET 361, 368; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; or graduate standing; permission of E&T advisor.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 591 Construction Management

A comprehensive study of construction management standards, practices, and procedures with emphasis on the legal aspects of the private, federal, and state construction industries. Prerequisites: IET 361, IET 561; permission of E&T advisor; cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 597 Special Studies

Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

IET 602 Current Concepts of Industrial Education

For teachers and administrators who are interested in the role of industrial education. Problems and controversial issues are discussed.

Credits
2(2-0)

IET 610 Advanced Quality Management

Applications of quality concepts and the utilization of statistics in manufacturing and industrial settings. Includes quality concepts applied to conceptual design, detailed design, and production. Prerequisite: STA 580.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

IET 620 Advanced Materials

This course covers advanced topics in industrial materials. Topics include material properties, material selection, material testing and nanotechnology. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: IET 501 or IET 550.

Credits
3(2-2)

IET 625 Industrial Internship

Experience in industry covering its general functions and/or specific experiences in a technical area. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

IET 633 Seminar: Industrial Education

Review current philosophies, concepts, and trends in industrial education programs related to career awareness, exploration, and preparation opportunities for students, including those with special needs.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 634 Advanced SafetyManagement

This course covers advanced topics in occupational safety and worker's health protection. Prerequisite: IET 527.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 635 Curriculum Development: Industrial Education

Develop curriculum and instructional materials designed to maximize teaching effectiveness, enhance cooperative teaching relationships, and individualize instruction for all students including those with special needs.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 636 Leadership Internship

Supervised professional experiences in association with successful practitioners in a given area or field. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: coordinator's permission.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

IET 650 Project Management

Modern project management showing basic phases of a project, conceptual and detailed design, efficient completion within budget and schedule. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: IET 501 or Graduate Status.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 670 Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma Quality

Lean manufacturing and six sigma quality related to product, process, and manufacturing operations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: IET 500; STA 580.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 680 Sustainability and Green Technology

Concepts of engineering and technology utilizing the framework of sustainability related to green energy technology. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: IET 524.

Credits
3(3-0)

IET 694 Problems in Management and Technology

Individual investigation and research in industrial management or technology. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of knowledge and/or skills. CR/NC only.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

IET 695 Independent Study

Individual investigation and research in an area of industrial education. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: departmental permission.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

IET 697 Special Studies

Individual investigation and research to increase ones technical competency.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

IET 733 Practicum: Industrial Education/Special Education

Cooperative involvement of industrial education and special education teachers in exploring career awareness, exploration, and preparation programs for all students, including those with special needs. Prerequisites: IET 633, IET 635, SPE elective, and permission of the professor.

Credits
3(Spec)

IET 791 Independent Research

CR/NC only. Prerequisites: EDU 581 or EDU 660 and departmental permission.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

IET 798 Thesis

CR/NC only. Prerequisites: EDU 581 or EDU 660 and approval of advisor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)