School of Technology Curriculum Document
Academic Dept.: |
METS |
School Document Number: |
TEC 06-01 |
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Document Author: |
S.Scachitti |
Approved by School: |
2/7/2006 |
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Date: |
1-12-2006 |
CEP Review: |
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Type of Document: |
Addition |
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Senate Approval: |
March 1, 2006 |
o Course o Program of Study |
Deletion |
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Effective Term: |
Fall, 2006 |
Revisions |
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Change course title of IET 411-Principles of Lean Thinking to “Applications of Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies” |
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Justification: In the past few years, the terms “Lean” and “Six Sigma” have become very important in improving business practices. It has been difficult to distinguish between the two as they are concepts that must be used together in order to be effective. However, various businesses recognize one name over another. This course covers both topics and both are listed in the course description. This name change will allow students to more easily identify the course as covering both topic.
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Current: IET 411-Principles of Lean Thinking
Class 3, Cr. 3 This hands-on course focuses on emerging business practices that are geared toward making an organization more effective and efficient. Highlighted topics will include use of lean and six sigma methodologies in today’s business environments. These methods are used for achieving long term profits through customer satisfaction, waste elimination and elevation of employee skills to eliminate waste and defects at the source. Application of these methods in various environments such as service, health care and manufacturing organizations will be explored. Students are expected to work in teams to apply systematic problem solving processes to solve case studies and/or real-world issues. Supporting concepts such as implementation of new business practices and culture change will also be explored |
Proposed: IET 411- Applications of Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies Prerequisite: No change Course Pattern: No Change Course Description: No Change |
Impact on Students: Students will be able to more readily identify the topics covered in this course.
What other Academic Departments will be impacted?
None
Summarize any discussions with the departments listed above: n/a
Impact on University Resources: n/a
Impact on General Education Requirements: n/a