This course is the study of the basic requirements needed to develop the most efficient layouts of equipment and of operating and service facilities whether in manufacturing plants, warehouses, or other industrial or business applications. Special emphasis is on the necessary coordination between plant layout, materials handling, work simplification and production planning, and operation control. This course introduces students to the principles of management as pertaining to personnel. Responsibilities of management, industrial economics, supervisory information, training, group dynamics, work simplification, labor and human relations, working conditions, morale, motivation, and mental health are covered. A study and application of the tools, skills, standards and opportunities associated with the field of technical illustration.
Internship is required of all teacher education majors.
Junior or senior standing. May be repeated or taken concurrently to a maximum of 9 hours.