IME 4200: Modern Industrial Practices

Catalog Description:

Students will observe and analyze actual supervisory and managerial functions in industrial and service establishments. Conference procedures will be used in exploring many facets of supervisory and managerial practices and procedures.

Course Instructor:

Dr. Fred Z. Sitkins- Professor
Depatment of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Office: F-231 Parkview or Advising office
Phone: (269) 276-3356  cell (269) 998-9339
Email: fred.sitkins@wmich.edu

Objectives:

Through course activities – industry visits and tours, research, written assignments, oral presentations, team activities, discussions, etc. – students will:

• Explore a variety of industrial and service related processes and systems (a,e)
• Better understand industrial practices, management approaches, constraints, etc. (a,b,c.e.i,k)
• Explore the social and ethical dimensions related to choices and practices. (f,h,j)
• Understand professional communication, adaptation and appropriate responses. (g,h)
• Practice collaborative learning and effective teamwork. (d)

Prerequisite Knowledge:

• Understand the principles of objective information gathering techniques.
• Knowledge of logical organization and communication skills
• Broad knowledge of industrial processes and practices
• Basic knowledge of supervisory and managerial functions
• Personal ethical standards.

Materials:

There is no required textbook. You should always have a way of recording notes, method optional. A pair of safety glasses will be provided. If lost, a $3.00 fee is required.