IT-INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY -- 2003-05 Catalog
Orfalea College of Business
IT
137 Electronic Systems (4)
Introduction
to electronics and electric circuit fundamentals. Essential information for
technical managers regarding the universal law, theory, principles, application
and troubleshooting of AC, DC, circuits and devices. Familiarity with concepts
used extensively in most areas of manufacturing and production as well as the
countless electronic products produced. Understanding of inductance,
capacitance, resistance, integrated circuit components and the relationship
they have with each other. Extensive strategic decision and problem solving
skills developed using electronics as the environment. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory.
IT
150 Mechanical Systems (4)
Introduction
to the systems that supply energy, convert energy to power and transmit energy
and power, including fossil, atomic and solar resources. Conversion by current
power technology systems including reactors, internal and external combustion
and direct conversion. Power transmission systems including electrical,
refrigeration, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. 4 lectures.
IT
260 Manufacturing Processes (4)
Application
of manufacturing processes and testing using metals and ceramics including base
material preparation, forming, fastening and finishing processes. Emphasis on
current methods of manufacturing, equipment use, safety and material standards.
2 lectures, 2 activities.
IT
300 Symposium Organization (2) (CR/NC)
Managing
the development of a technical information symposium from concept through
symposium presentation. Organization of facilities, speakers, dinner meeting,
professional meetings, industrial displays, food services, personnel, finances,
and advertising. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 6
units. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Completion of Area A or equivalent.
IT
301 Technological Issues: Metals
Manufacturing and Society (4)
Survey
of metals manufacturing technology and its impact on the quality of life in the
United States and the world. History, risks, benefits, health, safety,
environments, equipment, materials, processes, strategies of metals and their
implications. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B
and junior standing.
IT
303 Industrial Quality Assurance (4)
Principles
and techniques of quality assurance as applied to organizations. Emphasis on
competitive implications with the integration of fundamental quality assurance
techniques and new quality techniques. Technologies focused on continuous
organizational improvement. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: STAT 217 or STAT 218.
IT
326 Product Evaluation (4)
Practical
application of value engineering. Systematic application of recognized
techniques which identify the function of a product or service, establish the
monetary value for that function, and provide the necessary function reliably
at the lowest overall cost. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: IT 150 and
junior standing.
IT
327 Plastics Technology (4)
Materials,
processes and applications of industrial polymers. Basic operations in
processing, fabricating and finishing of thermal plastic and thermal setting
resins, product and materials testing. Plastics and the environment. Recycling,
reuse, source reduction. Hazardous waste. Laws and regulation pertaining to
plastics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or
equivalent.
IT
329 Industrial Materials (4)
Structure,
properties, applications and limitations of select industrial materials to
include ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, glasses, composites, and
organic materials. Materials testing and material selection. 3 lectures, 1
activity. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or equivalent.
IT
330 Fundamentals of Packaging (4)
Overview
of packaging. Historical development, functions, and materials. Processes and
technology employed to protect goods during manufacture, handling, shipment and
storage. Container types, package design, development, research and testing.
Economic and international importance and perspective as an industrial
activity. Packaging and the environment, recycling, reuse and source reduction,
and laws affecting packaging. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor.
IT
332 Electrical Power Systems (4)
Industrial
operational facility management of electrical power systems providing a broad
overview of production, distribution, control, conversion and measurement of
electrical power. Specific strategies including advantages and disadvantages of
economics, safety, conservation, design and maintenance. Familiarity with
electronic devices and industrial motor controls. Electrical power system
technology including generators, transformers, motors, inductive loads,
conductors, distribution systems and power generation. Use of design and
analysis software packages for strategic management decisions. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: IT 137, MATH 141 or MATH 221, PHYS 122.
IT
333 Introduction to CAD and MIS (4)
Computer
aided decision making and problem solving in industry utilizing CAD and other
computer and communication applications software. Introduction to the
essentials of management information systems, grounding in the fundamentals of
organizational information systems and their effect on the industrial
organization and its employees. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CSC
119 or consent of instructor.
IT
336 Textile Technology (4) GE Area F
Physical
and chemical characteristics of natural and manufactured fibers. Production of
synthetic polymers. Technology of fabric production and finishes. Industrial
and consumer applications. Textiles as a global industry. Legislation.
Laboratory identification of fibers and evaluation of performance properties of
fabrics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of
Area A and one laboratory science course, or consent of instructor.
IT
341 Plastic Processes and Applications
(4) GE Area F
Cultural,
social and economic implications of plastics in a worldwide environment. Study
of materials, costs, processes, resource management, recycling, safety, laws
and regulations. Applied experiences include molding, i.e., injection, blow,
rotational and compression; extrusion, casting and plastics fabrication. 3
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of GE Area B
or consent of instructor. Industrial Technology majors will not receive GE Area
F credit.
IT
350 Electrical and Mechanical Controls
(4)
A
systems approach to the control of electrical and mechanical equipment and
industrial process instrumentation. Topics covered include: Open-loop and
closed loop systems, block diagrams, transfer functions, classifications,
microprocessor-based control, relays, sensors, actuators, PLCs and feedback
control principles. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IT 137, IT 150,
PHYS 121 and PHYS 122.
IT
375 Packaging Material and Product
Testing (4)
Survey
of tests and procedures for packaging materials and packaging products
following ASTM, TAPPI, and ISTA standards. The testing procedures will include
tests for shock, vibration, drop, impact, tensile, shear, edge-wise crush,
mullen, and incline plane as prescribed for shipment by truck, rail, sea, and
air. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: IT 330.
IT
400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (1–4)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit
limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
IT
402 Technical Presentations (4)
Methods,
techniques and evaluation of presenting technical information to groups.
Individual and group presentations using self-produced aids including computer
presentation and visual aid generation, video tape, transparencies, slides,
charts, and other media. Computer and other media development techniques and
video tape editing. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: Junior standing,
SCOM 101 or SCOM 102.
IT
403 Product Quality Control (4)
Develop
a quality program plan for a specific manufacturing or service company
incorporating vendor controls, test and inspection requirements, calibration,
corrective action, audits and statistical process control techniques which are
compatible with the latest standards designed for and by that industry. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: IT 303.
IT
406 Industrial Sales (4)
Development
and implementation of a base of competencies to succeed in industrial sales.
Refinement of technical knowledge and selling skills in an industrial setting.
Team-taught by Industrial Technology and Marketing faculty. 3 lectures, 1
activity. Prerequisite: BUS 346 and either BUS 371 or IT 407.
IT
407 Applied Industrial Operations (4)
Implementation
of product/project design and operation procedures within an integrated
national and international manufacturing environment. Students are required to
design/develop, manufacture, assemble and market a product while working in a
simulated "real world" environment. The course builds upon and
solidifies foundational concepts introduced in the business core program. 2
lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in both: BUS
346 and IT 301.
IT
408 Corrugated Protective Packaging (4)
Principles
of protective packaging development. Packaging of different classes of
products. Materials and test methods for cushioning, blocking, barriers,
packing. Development of cushion design, problem solving. Analysis of package
configurations, closing features, locking devices and labels. Examination of
permeability of materials to gases, vapors and liquids, considerations of
biological protection of packages and packaging materials. International
packaging standards and hazmat requirements. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: IT 330, PHYS 121, CHEM 110 or CHEM 111, or consent of instructor.
IT
409 Machinery For Packaging (4)
Analysis
of major types of packaging machinery from a practical, operational and
marketing viewpoint. Basic processes utilizing packaging machinery. Specialized
operations, contract specifications, selection, operation and maintenance.
Material handling and distribution equipment and systems, and storage and
retrieval systems. Required field trips to packaging operations. 3 lectures, 1
activity. Prerequisite: IT 330, PHYS 104 or PHYS 121, or consent of instructor.
IT
410 Industrial Planning (4)
Production
planning and control. Linking production planning systems and manufacturing
technologies in a global economy. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: IT 333,
or consent of instructor.
IT
411 Industrial Safety and Health (4)
Industrial
safety and health: worker safety and health legislation; worker's compensation,
hazardous waste management requirements of industry; employer/employee
responsibility and liability as related to the worker's safety and health and
the environment. Hazards and their control in industrial facilities:
mechanical, electrical, pressure, explosions/explosives, heat/temperature,
falls/falling objects/impacts, radiation, vibration/noise, toxic substances,
fire/fire suppression. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of Area
A or consent of instructor.
IT
419 Cooperative Education/Internship (2-12) (CR/NC)
Work
experience in business, industry, government and other areas of student career
interest. Periodic written progress reports, final report, and evaluation by
work supervisor required. Credit/No Credit grading. Total credit limited to 16
units. Prerequisite: Approval of area chair, sophomore standing, and a CPSLO
cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 without being on academic probation.
IT
422 Computer Process Simulation of Operational Systems (4)
Focus
on management of business process flows, utilizing computer process simulation
software. Transformation of inputs into outputs by means of capital and labor
resources. Models, modeling tools, solution approaches and methodologies for
process improvement, including product development within both service and
manufacturing organiza-tions. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IT 407.
IT
428 Industrial Strategies (4)
International
and strategic dimensions of concepts as they relate to industrial work forces,
resources and industrial leadership, knowledge, skills and methods. Investigate
systems and practices, ethics, industrial decision making tools and concepts,
and analysis through the use of case studies and individual and team projects.
4 lectures. Prerequisite: IT 410 or consent of instructor.
IT
435 Packaging Development (4)
The
development of industrial and consumer goods packaging from concept to
marketplace. Interplay of marketing, economic, technical, production and
distribution considerations in developing a package. Organizing the package
function for best results. Case studies of domestic and international
package/product successes and failures. Class project for analysis and
solution. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: IT 330.
IT
445 Computerized Manufacturing
Processes (4)
The
utilization of computer aided design; computer aided machining and materials
processing; robotic control in production, planning and control; flexible
manufacturing: concurrent design and production quality. Conceptual foundation
providing an integrated production orientation. 2 lectures, 2 activities.
Prerequisite: IT 333, IT 407.
IT
446 Textile Product Design and Development
(4)
Organization/structure
of the textile and apparel industries. Creating and developing a textile
product line; sourcing, pre-production, and production processes; costing.
Markets, distribution channels, store and non-store retailing. Quick response.
Quality assurance. Trade associations and professional organizations. 4
lectures. Prerequisite: IT 336.
IT
451 Facility Equipment and Systems (4)
Develop
an understanding of how major mechanical equipment and systems are incorporated
in the utility and production support systems of a modern industrial facility.
Includes field trips to industrial/commercial facilities. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: IT 150 or consent of instructor.
IT
454 Facilities Development (4)
Construction
and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment as related to plant
layout/design, regulatory and environmental compliance, safety/security, energy
conservation, and process improvement. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: IT 451 or
consent of instructor.
IT
461 Senior Project (3)
Selection
and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects are typical of
problems graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results are
presented in a formal report and must be completed during one quarter. Minimum
90 hours total time. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
IT
470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
IT
500 Individual Study (1–6)
Advanced
study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department
faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do
independent work. Enrollment by petition. Maximum of 6 units may be applied to
degree requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of department head or graduate
advisor and supervising faculty member.
IT
510 Impact of Science and Technology
(4)
Comprehensive
study of innovation – ideas implemented successfully in practice. Theories,
strategies, and information for directing cutting-edge technological trends in
a variety of industries but not limited to: materials, telecommunications,
biotechnology, environmental, packaging, transportation, food technology, and
facilities. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of
instructor.
IT
512 Improving Productivity Through
Technology (4)
Current
and emerging automation technologies, from a technology perspective, and how
they are used in manufacturing to provide firms with a competitive advantage.
Problems raised and opportunities made available by modern manufacturing
automation technologies. Issues concerning technology selection, justification,
implementation, technology consistency, and restructuring. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
IT
514 Commercializing Technological
Development (4)
The
process utilized in developing technologies for customers. Emphasis on new
technology/product development process, including idea generation, concept
development, industrial market niche, product research and development,
manufacturing, product launch and evaluation. 4 seminars. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
IT
520 Leadership of Technology (4)
The
role of technology and importance of technology in corporate production
environments. Different approaches to manufacturing leadership, organization
and planning, in terms of their impact on decision-making, product development
and innovation. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
IT
521 Training in Industrial and
Technical Systems (4)
Developing
technological training in industry. Integration of people, technology,
philosophy, corporate visions, missions, goals, objectives, resources,
populations, facilities, budgets and evaluation in the development of
industrial training curriculum and instruction. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
IT
522 Facility Planning (4)
Methods
and techniques for prospective planners of the modern industrial facility,
including but not limited to: site selection, layout, materials handling,
utilities, color and lighting, sound, air, safety standards, and current
trends. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
IT
527 Trends and Issues in Technology (4)
In-depth
study of key current trends and issues relative to the American workforce.
Variable topics include teams, team building, and managing diversity in today's
workforce. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of
instructor.
IT
599 Industrial and Technical Studies
Thesis or Project (5)
Completion
of a thesis or project involving individual research that is significant to the
field of industrial and technical systems. Student must enroll each quarter in
which advisement is received or facilities are utilized. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing, IT 580 and consent of instructor.