Industrial Technology and Packaging (ITP)

Orientation to ITP major and concentrations. Development of a personalized graduation plan. Skills for academic success: goal setting, time management, study skills, registration strategies, overall adjustment to college life, including connection to a social peer network and Career Readiness. Field trip required. 1 activity.

Comprehensive overview of topics and opportunities in Industrial Technology and Packaging. Discusses fundamentals of product and package design, operations, supply chain management, innovation, and sustainability as related to curriculum. Includes practical application of tools to address real world challenges. 3 lectures.

A survey of common industrial power systems. Labs include fundamentals of electrical/electronic circuits, fluid power, internal combustion engines and renewable energy sources. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Learn and practice the what, why, and how of personal leadership. Uses the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People framework to provide students with skills they will use repeatedly in their careers and life. Course offered online only. 4 lectures.

Effective program development and leadership to implement safety and quality process improvement. Application of industrial leadership, knowledge, skills and methods to develop and implement total safety and quality management programs. Class project includes the oral presentation. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Fundamental theory and practice of digital modeling with emphasis on hands-on use of two dimensional and three dimensional modeling software commonly used in industry. Includes part/assembly modeling, geometric dimensioning/tolerancing and fundamental skills in communicating product design data in accordance with industry standards. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

A comprehensive overview of fundamental structural and graphic concepts for package design. Focus on design thinking, two-dimensional and three-dimensional form creation, design elements, visual perception, photo rendering, and rapid prototyping. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Introduction to a wide variety of manufacturing processes and materials with emphasis on metallic products. Analysis of relationships among manufacturing processes, materials and product design. Provides experiential learning on safe and efficient operations of manufacturing equipment. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Directed group study of selected topics. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Develop an understanding of contemporary issues in modern industrial facilities. Emphasis on support systems and equipment such as heating and cooling; material handling; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic power systems; and energy management. Includes facilities sustainability and lean practices. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Taking new industrial enterprise concept to launch. Planning and management of product-based start-up including integration of: product development; manufacturability and costs; outsourcing; channel selection; supply chain; inventory and scheduling. Application to project case study. Emphasis on developing effective technical presentations. 2 lectures, 2 activities.

Develop skills to function as lean six sigma leader. Discussion and problem sessions cover lean six sigma green belt body of knowledge: define, measure, analyze, improve, control. Team skills necessary to complete projects. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Overview of user-centered design methods involving sketching and quick prototyping techniques for new product development. Topics include: design thinking, identification of user needs, concept generation/selection/testing, industrial design, visual perception, ergonomics, sustainable design, product architecture, and intellectual property. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of packaging functions, materials and development. Discuss value addition to product-package systems via various packaging materials, processes, design and protective packaging for global distribution. Illustrates the impact of packaging on environment. Course may be offered in classroom-based, online, or hybrid format. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Physical and chemical properties of plastic materials and processing techniques. Evaluation of current materials and technologies to reduce waste and to improve reuse and recycling. Applied laboratory using common industry processes emphasizes relationships among processing, structure, properties, and consumer response. Course may be offered in classroom-based, or hybrid format. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Fulfills GE Area Upper-Division B (GE Areas B5, B6, or B7 for students on the 2019-20 catalog).

Introduction to supply chain management and performance metrics. Supply or value chains dealing with hard goods and services from design to daily management. Project management techniques and technology for making and implementing decisions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Programming and setup of computer-controlled manufacturing/assembly machinery. Includes introduction to smart manufacturing and industrial internet of things. Familiarization with CNC machines, robots, 3D printing, programmable logic controllers and online data monitoring. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Process improvement and quality assurance viewed from systems perspective including cost, time, and process. Lean thinking and tools studied as problem solving approach achieving continuous improvement through waste elimination and variability reduction. Projects improve processes in manufacturing, supply chain or service. 4 lectures.

Tools and concepts required to complete a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification project (LSSGB). Supervised independent completion of an LSSGB project for a client selected by the student. Written and verbal presentation of process and results.

Technical competencies in complex business-to-business selling through project selling teams, providing extended product/service solutions to customer buying committees. Individual mock sales presentations (with written proposals) and team case study presentations. 4 lectures.

Design of packaging systems using paper, paperboard, corrugated fiberboard, and other fiber-based materials. Physical and chemical properties, manufacturing, converting operations, commercial applications, and sustainability. Survey of tests and procedures for fiber-based packaging materials and packaging products following ASTM, TAPPI, and ISO standards. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Integrated study of packaging machinery and processes from a practical and operational viewpoint. Understanding basic processes and interrelationship between packaging machinery and type of product, production layout and efficiency, material handling and distribution equipment, quality control and ancillary systems. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

Linking supply chain operations to deliver value to the end customer. Contrasting of advanced manufacturing concepts, such as pull systems, sales and operations planning, mixed model manufacturing, level production, and theory of constraints to traditional materials requirements planning systems. 3 lectures, 1 activity.

A comprehensive overview of cradle-to-cradle sustainability concerns that apply to the packaging life cycle, tools for measuring & reporting sustainability and communicating sustainability initiatives. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of various analytical methods and tools used for the evaluation of polymers and other packaging materials including thermal characterization, spectroscopy, chromatography. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the matter. Identification of polymeric materials and morphology. Mass transfer measurement. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Overview of the role that packaging quality plays in consumer packaged goods. Techniques used for testing and evaluating the quality of consumer product packaging, including material quality assessment, product-package interaction and human-package interaction. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Comprehensive overview of the U.S. laws and regulations applicable to packaging of different types of consumer products, and related government organizations. Awareness of legal and regulatory requirements related to packaging solutions. Course may be offered in classroom-based or online format. 4 lectures.

Key concepts, tools, and approaches for making effective supply chain and logistics decisions in support of business goals. Practical management issues and applications are the focus rather than theoretical, mathematical optimization. Business cases and simulations are used to illustrate and explore best practices. 4 lectures.

Work experience in business, industry, government and other areas of student career interest. Periodic written progress reports, final report, and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 4 units.

Concepts, frameworks, and experiences necessary to understand the business potential of technology innovations and determine if one or more sustainable market opportunities can be identified to exploit them. Hands-on exercises and real new inventions to illustrate concepts. 4 lectures.

Study of packaging systems for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical devices. Characteristics and properties of materials, forms, and sterilization methods. Design principles for products for healthcare. Laboratory exercises on packaging operations, materials, and evaluation methods. International and federal regulations and standards. Field trip may be required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results presented in a formal report, and must be completed in two quarters. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems graduates must solve in their field of employment. Project results presented in a formal report, and must be completed in two quarters. Minimum 120 hours total time.

Selection and analysis of industrial and technological problems and opportunities in directed individual or group-based projects. Problems typical to those which graduates could encounter in their fields of employment. Formal report required. Minimum 120 hours of total time. 4 seminars.

An integrative manufacturing business and production systems experience, including design, prototyping, processing, quality control, resource management, cost-control, marketing, sales, packaging, and technical documentation. Team projects reflect the real-world, dynamic environment of product development and production. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.

Blockchain technology in business, with application examples in management (including HR, marketing and accounting), operation systems (manufacturing, supply chain and other service systems), finance (including stock trading, real estate transactions and P2P payment systems) and entrepreneurship. 4 lectures. Crosslisted as BUS/ITP 468.

Directed group study and seminars in selected topics in industrial technology. Open to undergraduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1 to 4 lectures.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.

Survey of tests and procedures for packaging materials and packaging products following ASTM and ISTA standards. The testing procedures include tests for shock, vibration, drop and impact as prescribed for shipment by truck, rail, sea, and air. Hands-on product/packaging testing for quality control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Integrative approach to developing new packaging systems by balancing the needs of the different value chain stakeholders. Interplay of package design for end-users, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and disposal. Class project focuses on cross-disciplinary collaboration, design thinking, discovery, and disruptive innovation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to graduate students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Maximum of 6 units may be applied to degree requirements.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate students. The Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 16 units. 1 to 4 seminars.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. The Schedule of Classes will list title selected. Total credit limited to 16 units. 1-4 laboratories.

Completion of a thesis involving individual research that is significant to the field of industrial and technical systems. A formal written proposal must be accepted by the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate Programs before work begins. Course satisfies culminating experience requirement through the completion of the comprehensive thesis. Total credit limited to 9 units.