Industrial Engineering Tech (IND) at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- IND 103 - Industrial Methods
- Covers theoretical knowledge necessary for familiarization with common handtools, common power tools, measuring tools and techniques, fastening components and procedures, grinding operations, metal cutting operations, and other miscellaneous tasks.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 credits - IND 113 - Materials and Processes in Manufacturing I
- Studies materials and processes for the manufacture of products. Investigates the nature of various materials. Examines the manufacturing processes of industry and their effects on materials. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits - IND 250 - Introduction to Basic Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Presents basic principles used in the design and implementation in a computer integrated manufacturing system. Emphasizes team concept and all aspects of a computer integrated manufacturing system to include the following: Robotics, Conveyor Control, Machining Center Integration Quality Control, Statistical Quality Control, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) software.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.
2-3 credits - IND 251 - Automated Manufacturing Systems I
- Presents basic principles used in the design and implementation in manufacturing work cells. Includes selection of the robot system, worksite, application cell sensors, development of cycle times, and economic analysis.Lecture 2-4 hours. Laboratory 0-4 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: divisional approval.3-4 credits