School of Technology
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science degree
Degree Requirements
This program prepares students for the problem-solving and decision- making tasks in management and for technological positions in such industrial engineering technology areas as production planning and control, work methods analysis and work measurement, quality assurance and control, cost analysis, and systems and procedures analysis. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.
1. Communication
| ENGL 104 | English Comp. I |
| ENGL 220 | Technical Report Writing |
| COM 114 | Fund. of Speech Comm. |
| ENGL 420 | Business Writing |
| COM 315 | Speech Comm. Technical Info. |
| OLS 474 | Conference Leadership |
2. Science and Mathematics
Math:
| MA 147 | Algebra and Trig. I |
| MA 148 | Algebra and Trig. II |
| MA 221 | Calculus |
| STAT 301 | Elementary Statistics |
Science:
| BIOL 125 | Invitation to Human Biology |
| OR | |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry |
| OR | |
| CHM 115 | General Chemistry |
| PHYS 220 | General Physics |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II |
3. Major Requirements
| CGT 110 | Technical Graphics Communication. |
| MET 161 | Introduction to Engineering Technology |
| MET 242 | Manufacturing Processes I I |
| MET 141 | Manufacturing Materials I |
| IET 104 | Industrial Organization Principles of Total Quality Management |
| IET 106 | Principles of Ergonomics |
| IET 204 | Techniques of Maint. Quality |
| IET 224 | Production Planning and Control |
| IET 264 | Fundamentals Work Design |
| OLS 252 | Human Relations in Organizations |
| IET 378 | Principles of Total Quality Management |
One of:
| MET 325 | Thermodynamics |
| OR | |
| MET 329 | Applied Heat Transfer |
| AND | |
| IET 310 | Plant Layout and Mat. Handling |
| IET 355 | Statistical Process Control I |
| IET 308 | Engineering Project Management and Economic Analysis |
| IET 495 | Senior Project Survey |
| IET 497 | Senior Project |
| ECET 214 | Electricity Fundamentals |
| OLS 331 | Occupational Safety and Health |
| Selectives | *Determined by student chosen specialization (18 credits) |
*Selective Requirements
IET - General
| IET | Industrial Engineering Technology courses (6 credits) |
| TECH | Technology courses (9 credits) |
| OLS | Organizational Leadership and Supervision course (3 credits) |
IET - Quality Specialization
| OLS | Organizational Leadership and Supervision course (3 credits) |
| TECH | One Technology course (3 credits) |
| IET 272 | Job Evaluation |
| IET 311 | International Quality Standards |
| IET 355 | Statistical Process Control I |
| IET 411 | Principles of Lean Thinking |
IET - Manufacturing Specialization
| MET 118 | Applied Mechanics: Statics |
| MET 211 | Applied Strength of Materials |
| MET 266 | Strength of Materials/Testing Laboratory |
| MET 285 | Computer Numerical Control Applications |
| MET 355 | Automation I |
| MET 461 | Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing |
6. General Education Electives
| OLS 350 | Applied Creativity for Business and Industry |
| POL 305 | Technology & Society |
| Gen Ed Elec | Open electives in general education (6 credits) |
- A. At least one general education elective must be from humanities: literature, history, philosophy, foreign language, art, music, theater, OLS 350 or OLS 363, or appropriate interdisciplinary humanities courses. Electives not allowed are any instrument or vocal courses.
- B. At least one general education course must be from social science: anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, or appropriate interdisciplinary social sciences courses.
Why choose a bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
Industrial Engineering Technology is all about designing and improving organizational processes, equipment, and systems. With an IET degree you will learn the latest technological applications, methods and skills to enhance organizational effectiveness and quality output in a variety of settings including various service, healthcare and industrial environments.
Graduates of the Purdue University Calumet Industrial Engineering Technology (IET) program work to develop, implement, and improve integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy. Our graduates understand the overall human context in which engineering technology activities take place. With a bachelor's degree in IET, students are prepared for successful careers in areas that require high level system design, integration and management by utilizing specialty topics in the areas of project management, economic analysis, facility layout, and other specialty topics in quality and manufacturing such as Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
This program prepares students for problem-solving and decision-making tasks in management and for technological positions in such areas as process improvement, data and statistical analysis, production planning and control, work methods analysis and work measurement, quality assurance and control, cost analysis, systems and procedures analysis and a variety of other areas related to improving overall organizational effectiveness.
The IET Bachelor of Science program at Purdue University Calumet is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone 410/347-7700.
Career options with a bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering Technology
Opportunities exist for industrial engineering technology graduates in both technical and management positions in the manufacturing, service, and healthcare industries.
Increased sophistication in technology and management systems is fueling the need for graduates with capabilities in both technology and business, and increased job openings are occurring for industrial engineering technology graduates as the need for competitive use of organizational resources continues to drive all types of business initiatives.
As a graduate of this program you will be qualified to work in a variety of positions. Some of the titles that PUC graduates have attained are industrial engineer, process engineer, quality engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt, plant manager, quality manager, manager of process engineering, packaging engineer and others. In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to become successfully self-employed consultants in the fields of quality and continuous organizational improvement.
Graduation Requirements
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning is a new graduation requirement for students who will be starting Purdue University Calumet in Fall 2008. This is a new approach to teaching; students go beyond theory based learning and explore ways to gain practical knowledge within their program of study. Students will enroll in two experiential learning courses while completing their degree. Experiential learning is offered through undergraduate research, internships, service learning, cooperative education, cultural immersion/study aboard, design project or practicum. Your academic advisor will assist you in selecting an experience that is right for you.
General Admissions Information
Admission to Purdue University Calumet is based on demonstrated academic quality rank factors, which includes a high school diploma or GED, meeting subject matter requirements, grade average in degree-related subjects, as well as overall grade average, trends in achievement, class rank, SAT or ACT test scores and the strength of the college preparatory program.
- Beginning Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores and SAT/ACT scores (writing component is required). For applicants who have graduated from high school one year or more, the appropriate placement test results from the university's Skills Assessment and Development Center will substitute for SAT or ACT scores.
- Transfer Students — Need to submit an official high school transcript or GED scores, Transfer Credit Documentation Sheet - official college/university transcripts from each institution attended (if selected for evaluation) and $30.00 Transfer Evaluation Fee (if applicable). Applicants with fewer than 15 semester credits earned must submit SAT/ACT scores or PUC placement test results
For information about admissions requirements, including International, Re-Entry, Inter-Campus Transfer, Re-Classification and Non-Degree Seeking please visit the Office of Admissions web site.
What's New
Fall 2008: IET 325 added as a course option See new program details: Industrial Engineering Technology.