Course outline for ITMFG 161 & ITEDU 403 for Spring Semester 2008
Dr.
Richard D. Seymour
Associate
Professor
Dept.
of Technology
Applied
Technology Bldg. Room 217
Ball
State University
Muncie,
IN 47306-0255 U.S.A.
Phone
765-285-5652
FAX
765-285-2162
E-mail:
rseymour@bsu.edu
| Course Title: | ITMFG 161 - Introduction
to Manufacturing Industries
ITEDU 403 - Technology Enterprise |
| Prerequisite: | N/A |
| Description: | Introduces students to the
managed activities used to design, engineer, produce, and market products
with additional emphasis on providing financial and personnel support for
these activities.
Note: The specific syllabus will be distributed during class. |
| Introduction: | Public schools and universities often ignore the technological and industrial sectors. Students typically learn little about the dynamic enterprises and modern technologies that drive our global economy. Perhaps the late Ernest Boyer, former President of the Carnegie Foundation, best explained the importance of understanding the modern industrial sector when he noted that our changing society is being “driven by the technology revolution that is as fully important as the industrial revolution over 100 years ago”. |
| This course has been designed to reflect the dynamics of manufacturing enterprises. During the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in transforming a designer's idea into a marketable product during a mock corporate activity. The emphasis of the course is placed on an understanding of the major activities of research and development, production, marketing, financial affairs, and human relations along with the entrepreneurial spirit required to succeed in today's global marketplace. | |
| Resources: | ITMFG 161 / Amrine, Ritchey,
Moodie, & Kmec. (1993). Manufacturing Organization and Management
(6th Ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
ITEDU 403 / Wright. (2004) Manufacturing & Automation Technology. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox, Publishers. |
| Note: A calculator is used during many class and laboratory activities. | |
| Key Topics: | Introduction to Manufacturing
Industries
International Competitiveness Levels of Managed Authority Industrial Research & Development Economic Justification of Products / Systems Manufacturing Engineering Quality Control / Assurance Market Research Advertising Sales Product Distribution Corporate Finance / Financial Control Purchasing Industrial (Human) Relations Public Relations Labor Union Organizations Line Production Corporate Management |
| Instructional Strategy: | This course includes formal classroom presentations, laboratory assignments, and a “mock corporate” enterprise. Students will have the opportunity to participate in both individual and group problem-solving activities, discussions, laboratory exercises, and a production run. In addition, homework will be assigned throughout the course. |
| Objectives: | Upon completion of this
course, each student should be able to:
1) Recognize the complexity of our industrial society. 2) Identify the organization of industries as related to personnel, materials, financial affairs, and manufacturing. 3) Review the constant changes occurring in modern industries in terms of labor, materials, and current manufacturing technologies. 4) Utilize various industrial tools, machines, and materials to develop quality products. 5) Identify, examine, and develop solutions for problems typical of manufacturing industries. |
| Evaluation: | Final scores will reflect efforts on various assignments following these percentages: |
Attendance / Participation 5% |
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The semester grade will
be determined by dividing the total points earned by the total points possible.
A letter grade will be assigned for the following:
92.5 - 100% A |
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| Course Evaluation: | Students are encouraged to evaluate this course at the end of the term by completing an standardized evaluation (conducted by the Office of Distance Education). Feedback from the evaluation forms will be used to enhance the effectiveness of the instructor, content, and activities. |
| Student Needs: | If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements, please inform me as soon as possible (via e-mail or phone as necessary). |
| Schedule: | Tentative schedule for ITMFG 161 / ITEDU 403 - Spring Semester 2008 |
| January 8, 2008
Orientation to the course Evolution of manufacturing / production |
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| January 15, 2008
Introduction to manufacturing enterprises Research & development 1st Planning Board assignment |
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| January 22, 2008
Review 1st Planning Board assignments Organize 2nd Planning Board teams |
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| January 29, 2008
Production Marketing |
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| February 5, 2008
Financial Affairs Human Resources Labor Organizations |
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| February 12, 2008
2nd Planning Board presentations Review for midterm |
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| February 19, 2008
Midterm examination |
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| February 26, 2008
Company scheduling |
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| March 4, 2008
Company operations |
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| March 11, 2008
Spring break / No class |
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| March 18, 2008
Company operations |
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| March 25, 2008
Company operations Training "day" |
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| April 1, 2008
Production line |
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| April 8, 2008
Sales Course review |
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| April 15, 2008
Complete sales Course review |
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| April 22, 2008
Interviews |
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| April 29, 2008
Annual meeting Final examination |