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Program Title: Associate Degree in Industrial Engineering
Description: Industrial engineering refers to the use of materials and machines in factories, stores, repair shops, and offices. Technicians prepare layouts of machinery and equipments, plan the flow of work, make statistical studies, and analyze production costs. You learn about manufacturing processes, physical sciences and industrial safety procedures. As an industrial engineering technician you are involved with Quality Control Systems and operational analysis. They work closely with other Engineers, plant managers and executives on issues related to productivity and efficiency.
Syllabus: The course assists students in developing the technical knowledge, critical reasoning and professionalism. Topics include:
- Engineering technology orientation
- Manufacturing Processes
- Fundamentals of metal cutting
- Fundamentals of Welding
- Nontraditional Machining Technologies
- Technical Mathematics
- Internet applications
- Mechanical testing of materials
- Electro Mechanical Control Technology
- Production Planning
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online Course
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Industrial Engineers can find employment with manufacturing units, industrial plant, laboratory, construction site or state government agencies. Industry Engineers held more than 80,000 jobs last year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor there will be an 8% increase in the Industrial Engineering jobs by 2012. The average annual earnings for industrial engineers were $67,500 last year. It is a fast growing field and has many employment opportunities.
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