Distribution & Supply Logistics

Course Description

Course No. Course Title Credits
LOG 181 Introduction to Logistics 3
This course introduces the theory and mechanics of materials management from purchase to distribution.  It includes attention to materials researching, ordering, transporting, warehousing, inventorying, processing, and distributing.
LOG 182 Total Quality Management 3
This course focuses on the development of efficient product management from production to customer relations.  Various manufacturing processes are evaluated and the importance of employee input is stressed. Products are followed for quality control beyond production to purchase and warranty.
Prerequisites: BUS 101, MAT 121
LOG 183 Transportation Management 3
Past, present, and future trends in product movement to and from the product’s origin are reviewed.  Time and cost of various transporters and routes are discussed.  Government regulation for safe product handling is covered.
Prerequisites: LOG 181
LOG 184 Introduction to Materials Handling 3
The equipment, procedures, and regulations of materials handling are this course’s concentration.  Efficiency and safety in all stages from acquisition of components to the distribution of finished products are introduced and evaluated.
 
MNG 185 Principles of Management 3
This is an introductory study of the fundamental concepts and approaches to the management of employees and production. Traditional and current organizational methods of planning, decision making, and motivating are reviewed.  Emphasis is on diversity in the workforce and ethics in the business environment.
LOG 281 Warehousing and Distribution 3
This course covers all aspects of the supply and distribution chain and management including computer operations, bar codes, resupply, storage, handling, and subcontracting. An overview of the use of industry specific programs is also covered.
Prerequisites: LOG 183, LOG 184
LOG 282 Product and Inventory Control 3
Methods of predicting, organizing, and regulating inventory are explained in this course.  Products are followed from materials acquisitions, through fabrication, to storage and shipment.  The principles and methods of timely resupply are evaluated.
Prerequisites: LOG 183, ECO 101, MNG 185
 
ECO 201 Contemporary Issues in Economics 3
This introductory course will familiarize students with the current trends and issues surrounding the field of economics.  Changes in global and national trends, with a concentration on the impact these issues have on growth and productivity of global industries, will be examined.
Prerequisites: ECO 101, BUS 101
 
BSL 201 Business Law 3
This course will be an overview of law as it pertains to the business environment.  An introduction to law, legal process, negligence and contracts, among other topics, will be reviewed.
Prerequisites: BUS 101
LOG 284 International Logistics 3
This course examines the policies and procedures used in the global transfer of materials and products.  Consideration of cultures, manpower, geography, politics, natural resources, and communication are introduced, and strategic planning is coordinated to meet the requirements of international trade.
Prerequisites:  LOG 281, LOG 282
MNG 284 Management and Supervision 3
This course deals with the more complex aspects of management.  Because of the needs of today’s business world, students will be taught not only how to manage people but also how to manage performance, processes, and relationships.  Learning to deal with pressure and constant change will be discussed.
Prerequisites: MNG 185
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
This course includes a survey of current business practices with an examination of the topics of management, ethics, organization, finance, marketing, and human resources function. Particular attention will be paid to examining the current economic environment. Students will also learn about basic personal income, household money management and financial planning skills as well as basic economic decision-making skills.
ACC 101 Accounting I 3
This course will acquaint the student with a realistic approach to the accounting principles that they can be expected to encounter in the business world. It will give them the basic knowledge needed to work in a professional office or start their own business and also to manage their own finances.
LOG 287 Internship 4
This is a planned and supervised off-campus experience in the workplace.  It may be paid or unpaid. A selection of acceptable work sites and situations is offered to give students exposure to schedules, pressures, and responsibilities that are encountered in the world of work. Students are placed into a contracted facility after completing 45 credit hours and having a 2.000 GPA. With the approval of the program advisor, students can petition to enroll in an internship after completion of 30 credits.
LOG 288 Cooperative Educational Experience 4
This work experience is designed to expose the student to an industrial,
commercial, or clinical environment. Students are placed into a contracted facility after completing 45 credit hours, having a 2.00 GPA, and meeting all other program prerequisites and academic requirements prior to their final spring semester.  Students are expected to adhere to all policies and regulations associated with the facility.  Students will work on projects selected to expose the student to “live” work situations, while building upon the student’s knowledge, skill and attitude as an entry-level technician and will be used to grade the student’s performance for the course. (Compensation) With the approval of the program advisor, students can petition to enroll in an internship after completion of 30 credits.