Typical Schedule
Southern Illinois University Carbondale operates on a semester system. Semesters begin in early January, early May, and late August. Students attending the Industrial Technology Military Programs at military bases enroll in up to four courses each semester and earn up to 12 credit hours. Students at our Industrial sites generally enroll in three Industrial Technology courses each semester. A typical three credit-hour course meets every other weekend (both Saturdays and Sundays) for three weekends. A sample of a schedule at a military base is illustrated below.
Typical Schedule of Courses at military bases
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Semester I |
Credits |
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IT 110 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing |
3 |
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IT 208 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes |
3 |
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IT 240 First Line Supervision (Independent Study) |
3 |
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IT 382 Motion and Time Study |
3 |
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Semester II |
Credits |
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IT 305 Industrial Safety (Independent Study) |
3 |
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IT 390 Cost Estimating |
3 |
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IT 392 Facilities Planning |
3 |
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IT 465 Lean Manufacturing |
3 |
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Semester III |
Credits |
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IT 445 Computer Aided Manufacturing (Independent Study) |
3 |
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IT 470a Six Sigma Green Belt I |
3 |
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IT 470b Six Sigma Green Belt II |
3 |
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IT 480 Six Sigma Black Belt |
3 |
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Semester IV |
Credits |
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IT 307 Applied Calculus for Technology |
3 |
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IT 375 Production & Inventory Control |
3 |
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IT 395 Technology Design |
3 |
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IT 450 Project Management I |
3 |
Course Descriptions
IT 110-3 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles based on industry standards such as ANSI and ASME. Includes terminology, symbol identification, feature control frames, modifiers, datums, etc. Selection of datum features, calculation of bonus tolerances, assignment of form, run-out and positional tolerances, and tolerance stack-up.
IT 208-3 Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes. Introduction to the basic processes, equipment, and material used in manufacturing. Includes plastics, metal removal, materials joining, casting, and some of the newer practices.
IT 240-3 First-Line Supervision. Analysis of problems of first-line supervisors. Topics including leadership, motivation, communication, grievances, training, discipline, group and individual effectiveness, and labor relations.
IT 258-2 to 30 Work Experience Credit. Credit granted for past work experience while employed in fields related to the student's educational objective. Credit is established by departmental evaluation.
IT 259-2 to 60 Occupational Credit. For occupational credit earned at junior colleges and technical institutes. Credit is established by departmental evaluation.
IT 305-3 Industrial Safety. Principles of industrial accident prevention; accident statistics and costs; appraising safety performance; recognizing industrial hazards and recommending safeguards. Includes a study of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act. Prerequisite: senior standing.
IT 307-3 Applied Calculus for Technology. Applying mathematical techniques to technology problems, including analysis, formulation, and problem solutions. Techniques of differentiation, maximum problems, and elementary techniques of integration. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111 or equivalent.
IT 375-3 Production and Inventory Control. Production and inventory control systems. Includes topics in forecasting, master production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, inventory management, production activity control, and applicable operations research techniques.
IT 382-3 Motion and Time Study. Principles and practices of motion and time study, including process charts, operations charts, motion summary, and time standards.
IT 390-3 Cost Estimating. Study of the techniques of cost estimation for products, processes, equipment, projects, and systems. Prerequisite: Mathematics 111.
IT 392-3 Facilities Planning. Methods and equipment of materials handling. Plant layout techniques. Students are assigned a plant layout project. Prerequisite: IT 382, Administrative Science 318, or consent of instructor.
IT 395-3 Technology Design. An elective project on a technical subject selected by the student with advice from the instructor. Stimulates original thought and creativity.
IT 445-3 Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Introduction to the use of computers in the manufacturing of products. Includes the study of direct and computer numerical control, part processing, and industrial robots. Prerequisite: IT 208, computer programming, or consent of instructor.
IT 450-3 Project Management I This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the project management process followed by an in-depth examination of the activities needed to successfully initiate, plan, schedule, and control the time and cost factors of the project. Prerequisite: IT 375, 382, 392, or consent of instructor.
IT 465-3 Lean Manufacturing This course will cover the principles and techniques of lean manufacturing. Major topics covered include lean principles, 5S, value stream mapping, total productive maintenance, manufacturing/office cells, setup reduction/quick changeover, pull system/Kanbans, continuous improvement/Kaizen, lean six sigma, lean simulation, and other modern lean manufacturing techniques and issues.
IT 470a-3 Six Sigma Green Belt I Study the knowledge areas of Six Sigma Green Belt. Topics include six sigma goals, lean principles, theory of constraints, design for six sigma, quality function deployment, failure mode and effects analysis, process management, team dynamics, project management basics, data and process analysis, probability and statistics, measurement system analysis, and process capability.
IT 470b-3 Six Sigma Green Belt II Study the knowledge areas of Six Sigma Green Belt. Topics include exploratory data analysis, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, single-factor ANOVA, design of experiments basics, implement and validate solutions, statistical process control, and control plans. Prerequisite: IT 470a, or consent of instructor.
IT 480-3 Six Sigma Black Belt Study the knowledge areas of Six Sigma Black Belt. Topics include analysis of variance, fractional factorial experiments, Taguchi robustness concepts, response surface methodology, robust design and process, and other advanced six sigma principles and techniques. Prerequisite: IT 470a, IT 470b, or consent of instructor.
IT 492-1 to 6 Special Problems in Industry. Special opportunity for students to obtain assistance and guidance in the investigation and solution of selected industrial problems. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.