Spring 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (120 hrs.)

Trine University will prepare learners enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology (BSIET) program for various leadership roles in the manufacturing sector. BSIET graduates will “succeed, lead, and serve” their future employers through the application of Lean manufacturing, process improvement methodologies, industrial data analysis, problem solving, and industrial leadership skills. Trine University BSIET graduates will emerge into the workforce as leaders with a strong manufacturing foundation ready to uncover opportunities to increase production quality while reducing costs and lead times, all while maintaining safe and regulation-compliant work environments. The Trine University BSIET curriculum offers a comprehensive review of industrial engineering technology from basic drafting of geometric sections to managing teams of professionals in an ever-changing manufacturing environment.

Outcomes

Apply technical drawing techniques to draft geometric sections.

Classify common and exotic industrial materials, their use-cases, and physical characteristics.

Evaluate manufacturing and assembly processes to include industrial equipment and automation.

Apply quality inspection, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and operations.

Demonstrate leadership principals to lead teams of professionals, manage budgets and facilities.

Analyze supply chains.

Identify environmental health and safety risks present in manufacturing environments.

Formulate corrective action recommendations for supply chains.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements (40 credits)

Written Communication (6)

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

Oral Communication (3)

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Social Sciences and Humanities (9)

ECO 203Survey of Economics

3

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Math and Sciences (22)

CH 104General Chemistry I

4

MA 123Trigonometry

3

MA 134Calculus I

4

MA 253Statistics

3

PH 154College Physics I

4

PH 164College Physics II

4

Content Requirements - 80 credits

Management/Leadership Requirements (12 credits)

MGT 323Leadership

3

MGT 373Facility Management

3

MGT 383Principles of Project Management

3

MGT 423Supply Chain Management

3

Industrial Engineering Technology Core (39 credits)

BA 433Business Analytics

3

CSIT 163Using Programming to Solve Problems

3

ETD 103Basic Technical Drawing

3

ETD 163Environmental Health & Safety

3

ETD 273Electrical Fundamentals

3

ETD 333Statics & Strength of Materials

3

IET 123Materials & Industrial Processes

3

IET 233Innovations in Industrial Automation

3

IET 253Quality Inspection Techniques & Tools

3

IET 313Industrial Manufacturing & Assembly

3

IET 403Quality Assurance

3

IET 413Senior Capstone Proposal

3

IET 423Senior Capstone Project

3

Additional Program Requirements (29 credits)

BA 123Business Concepts

3

BA 201Professional Development & Strategies

1

BA 213Business Spreadsheets

3

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

Free Electives (21)

21

Total Credit Hours: 120