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2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.)


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Program: B.S.
Department of Manufacturing and Construction Engineering Technology  
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 221 ~ 260-481-4127 ~ ipfw.edu/mcet


The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

  • An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of industrial engineering technology
    • Technical expertise in quality, meteorology, advanced SPC (Statistical Process Control), SQC (Statistical Quality Control), TQM (Total Quality Management), ISO standards, and design of experiments.
    • Technical expertise in ergonomics, work methods design, optimization, engineering economy, and cost estimating
    • Technical expertise in facilities layout, production planning and control, lean manufacturing, queuing theory, modeling, and simulation
    • Technical expertise in CAD, engineering graphics, GD&T measurements, gage capability studies, and measurement uncertainty
    • Technical expertise in materials, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing and assembly, and CNC machining
  • An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies
  • An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes
  • An ability to design systems, components, or processes
  • An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
  • An ability to identify, analyze and solve technology problems
  • An ability to communicate effectively through writing
  • An ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation
  • An ability to communicate effectively through graphical communication
  • An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
  • An ability to understand professional and ethical responsibilities.
  • A knowledge of and respect for diversity
  • A knowledge of the impact of solutions in a societal and global context
  • A commitment to quality
  • A commitment to timeliness
  • A commitment to continuous improvement

IET B.S. Program Objectives

1.  To prepare graduates with knowledge, technical, analytical, and managerial skills necessary to develop, implement, and improve integrated systems in manufacturing and service industries that include people, materials, equipment, information, and energy.

2.  To develop a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

3.  To prepare graduates for careers in higher levels of system design, integration, and management.

 


To earn the B.S. with a major in industrial engineering technology, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (Regulations ), the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (Colleges ), and of the Industrial Engineering Technology A.S., and complete the following credits, earning a grade of C- or better in all courses:

Additional Required Support Courses


Total including 60 from A.S. Credits: 120


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