Operations Technology Elective

OPT 1101 Introduction to Operations
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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Introduction to operations process design, process improvement and the skills, methods and techniques used to accomplish this; the interactions and relationships between people and process change and the interactions between different processes in organizations. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 1125 World Class Operations
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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An overview of world-class operations principles, illustrating the many inter-related functions within successful companies, including design, planning, operations, sales and customer support. Additional focus on modern operations processes found in service industries, healthcare, transportation, food service, financial and retail. Special emphasis on resource planning and quality assurance.

OPT 1126 Supervision, Team Leadership & Project Management
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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Introduction to the fundamental techniques of industrial supervision and team leadership and the effective management of projects. Includes the five functions of supervision, team leadership functions, leadership styles and the Project Management Body of Knowledge.

OPT 1198 Excel for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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Students will gain an understanding of Excel software and how to analyze and solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the advanced use of spreadsheets, including programming with macros. Two lab hours per week.

OPT 2208 Engineering Technology Economics & Cost Analysis
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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Basic economic cost concepts, decisions, analysis and evaluations as applied to engineering design, production, maintenance and quality control.

OPT 2251 Supply Chain Operations & Logistics
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

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In-depth study of the technical and business functions of operations logistics, materials procurement and management and supply chain development and management in manufacturing, service industries and government in a global economy.