MATC 2021-22 Catalog

ITSUP –MACHTL DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

commerce and the subsequent challenge of omnichannel ful fi llment cuts across every part of the organization. This course will observe supply chain management through the lens of retail and ecommerce. Students will investigate emerging logistics strategies, tools and technologies that enable order ful fi llment in the rapidly evolving ecommerce space. Because satis fi ed customers lead to return visits and increased sales, the fundamental lesson of this course will reveal how choices at the beginning of the retail value chain a ff ect service aspects at the end of the logistics chain. LOGMGT-144 Credits: 3 Production Planning and Inventory Control Focuses on inventory and planning concerns. The planning side of operations is examined including master scheduling, requirements planning, capacity management, shop fl oor control and forecasting. LOGMGT-146 Credits: 3 Operations Management This course is designed to acquaint students with the specialized vocabulary and problems encountered in manufacturing management. Tools and techniques for solving production process problems are presented with an emphasis on quality and productivity. LOGMGT-164 Credits: 3 Supply Chain Management This course provides the student with an overview to supply chain management. Topics covered in the course include transportation, distribution, customer relationship management, supplier management, forecasting, Just In Time, inventory management, Total Quality Management and facilities management. LOGMGT-170 Credits: 3 Procurement Includes an analysis of purchasing process, a review of purchasing activities and identi fi cation of purchasing problems in modern organizations. Attention is given to the role of purchasing in the organization, supplier selection, negotiation, sourcing issues, inventory management and quality concerns. LOGMGT-184 Credits: 3 International Logistics In the management of international logistics, both import and export are studied. Attention is given to the data necessary for accurate preparation of export documentations. Management and selection of international transportation modes and associated regulations are explained. LOGMGT-190 Credits: 3 Logistics Provides an understanding of the key logistics concepts and the issues a ff ecting the movement and storage of goods. Particular emphasis will be placed on providing a broad and general exposure

to business logistics. This will include the development of a basic understanding of the concepts and techniques important to analyzing business logistics problems. The course also will examine how the various logistics activities are related to each other and other functional areas within an organization. Finally, the course will introduce management and control techniques that are critical in the area of logistics. The course is designed for students who have had little or no previous coursework or professional experience in logistics. LOGMGT-191 Credits: 3 Integrated Supply Chain Management Capstone This course will provide the student with hands on, cumulative application experience. Students will use the knowledge gained in the previous six courses within the Supply Chain Management associate degree program to develop operational strategies for business applications. Simulations and industry projects will be utilized in this capstone course. Prerequisite(s): Complete LOGMGT-105, LOGMGT-144, LOGMGT-146, LOGMGT-164, LOGMGT-170, LOGMGT-184 and LOGMGT-190. MACHTL – Machine Tool (Department: 420) MACHTL-300 Credits: 3 Engine Lathe 1 (Turning) Course o ff ers basic instruction for turning operations on an engine lathe. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Instruction includes using basic hand tools, layout, performing bench work, part inspection, safety and job organization. Detailed information will be given on lathe setup, controls, tooling, workholding and general operational guidelines. Upon completion of the course, student will be able to set up and operate an engine lathe and produce parts that require basic turning operations in a chuck, as well as basic turning between centers. MACHTL-301 Credits: 3 Engine Lathe 2 (Turning) Course o ff ers more advanced instruction for performing chucking operations on an engine lathe. Instruction is based on Machining Level 1 skill standards established by National Institute for Metalworking Skills. Safety, part inspection, shop and job organization, job planning and proper turning procedures will be presented. Student will learn to set up and operate an engine lathe and produce parts that are more advanced. Instruction also provided for using basic hand tools, performing bench work, and o ff hand grinding on a pedestal grinder. Prerequisite(s): Complete MACHTL-300.

about how to work with colleagues, team members and stakeholders. Concept of self-management will be introduced to help students organize their work and improve their soft skills. Students will learn the concept of “return on investment” and “value delivery” for the organization. Students participate in group exercises, create and execute project plans and work together on team activities. ITSUP-197 Credits: 3 Business Data Analytics Through labs and hands-on exercises, students will learn about business data analytics. Students will learn to report, inspect, clean, transform and model business data with the goal of discovering useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting organizational decision-making. ITSUP-198 Credits: 1 Computer Support Specialist Internship This internship course directs students to obtain an IT internship at local area employers. Based on the jobs available, students will perform required IT computer specialist support activities, con fi gure and install new software, and troubleshoot and solve issues with hardware, OS and applications, networks, and virtual setups and con fi gurations. Prerequisite(s): Complete INTRN-796 with minimum grade of C. ITSUP-199 Credits: 1 Integrated Project – Computer Support Specialist The integrated project course is a capstone project that re fl ects student’s culminating experience in the IT Computer Support Specialist program. In this course, students integrate their knowledge and skills in IT by working on the fi nal project, demonstrating core ability skills, and displaying overall comprehension of the discipline. LOGMGT – Logistics Transportation/Materials Management (Department: 182) LOGMGT-105 Credits: 3 Enterprise Resource Planning This course will provide the fundamentals of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems concepts and the importance of integrated information systems in an organization. The focus of this course is on illustrating procurement, production and sales business processes using ERP software. Students will receive application experience utilizing an SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) database. LOGMGT-106 Credits: 3 eCommerce Logistics The continued double-digit growth of ecommerce is not solely a matter of retailers readjusting and getting smarter about their products and last-mile shipping strategies. In fact, the impact of digital

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