ENHS1005 Introduction to Industrial Processes

This course introduces students to industrial, manufacturing, construction, and business processes and organization. The course will focus on contemporary designs of the work place and the role that the safety function plays.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Explore business classifications
Compare organizational structures of businesses
Interpret the need of safety relating to businesses
Defend the priorities of safety within various businesses
Relate the Six-Sigma process to business practices
Identify issues relating to safety in businesses
Define the role and responsibilities of safety director
Relate the process of LEAN to business practices
Demonstrate understanding of ISO and OSHA VPP certification

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities.  If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process. 
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544

Campus

Eden Prairie Campus:  952-995-1300

Credit Details

lecture:

3

lab:

0