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Engineering & Technology Management (ETM)
ETM 5491 ISO 9000 Prerequisites: Admission to the MSETM program or departmental permission. Description: A detailed look at the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 from a systems perspective. The relationship between ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 9004 and industry-related standards. Implementation and improvement of quality management systems (both high quality and typical methods). Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Engineering Technology ETM 5511 Capstone Preparation Prerequisites: Admission to the MSETM program and at least 17 hours earned toward MSETM degree or departmental permission. Description: Introduction to the requirements for the ETM Capstone Project, including problem statements, strategic implications, management systems, and problem metrics. Emphasis is placed on persuasive technical communication. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Engineering Technology ETM 5521 Quick Response Manufacturing Prerequisites: Admission to the MSETM program or departmental permission. Description: Introduction to QRM, an enterprise-wide strategy for lead- time reduction. Discussion of the four core concepts of QRM - realizing the power of time, rethinking organizational structure, understanding and exploiting systems dynamics, and implementing a unified strategy enterprise-wide. Definitions of manufacturing critical-path time (MCT) map. Focused target market segment (FTMS), and material control strategy POLCA. Case studies and MPX software. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Engineering Technology ETM 5531 Contract Law in Engineering and Technology Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Description: This course will provide engineers and architects with a background in common law as it applies to contracts. Topics will include concepts such as offer, acceptance, consideration and breach; contracts under the Uniform Commercial Code; express and implied warranties; and employment contracts. Credit hours: 1 Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Engineering Technology
ETM 5943 Lean Sigma Implementation Prerequisites: IEM 5113, admission to the MSETM program or departmental permission. Description: Introduction to the implementation skills necessary to successfully apply lean manufacturing and six sigma concepts and manage continuous improvement within a small to mid-sized firm. Successfully combining leadership, organizational dynamics, and skills in meeting customer expectations. Planning, applying, and monitoring these
learned skills. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Engineering Technology
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