• ETEM 3520: Cost Estimation and Analysis for Engineering Management

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduction to financial statements, accounting and financial metrics, and cash flow diagrams for engineering management. Justification of technical and capital projects using the time value of money concepts such as equivalent annual cost/worth, rate-of-return, present worth, and benefit-cost ratios. Computer applications are emphasized. Replacement analysis; impacts of depreciation, income taxes, and inflation/deflation. Current practices will be presented. Lecture 3 hours. Pre or Corequisites: ENCE 2220, MATH 2100, or MGT 2130 or department head approval. Credit not allowed for both ETEM 3520 and ENCE 3520. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 3540: Work Measurement and Design

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Techniques for analysis and improvement of work methods; principles of motion economy, process charts, work sampling, standard data development, performance rating, predetermined time systems, and wage incentive systems. Emphasis on man-machine interfaces (ergonomics) and productivity improvements. Computer application. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: ENGR 2220 with a minimum grade of C or MGT 2120 and MATH 1830 or 1910 with minimum grades of C or department head approval. May be registered as ENIE 3540. Credit not allowed in both ETEM 3540 and ENIE 3540. Supplementary course fee assessed.
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• ETEM 3550: Project Management and Practice

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduction to the identification, selection, and planning of projects. Specific topics include: definition of project and program, project leader selection, project goals, team selection, organizational structure, work breakdown structures (WBS), scheduling, PERT/Gantt charts, critical path method (CPM), budgeting, decision analysis, risk management, and the monitoring and control of projects. MS Project Management software is applied. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MGT 2130, MATH 2100, or ENCE 2220 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Prerequisite or corequisite: ETEM 3520 or ENCE 3520 or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 3580: Materials Management

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course presents methods for planning, scheduling, and sourcing of materials to support production and operation effectiveness. It includes an introduction to production planning, purchasing processes, master scheduling schemes, material requirements planning (MRP), enterprise and capacity requirement planning and material forecasting methods. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ETEM 1320 and ETEM 3550 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed. Standard Letter Grade
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• ETEM 3870: Introduction to Logistics Management

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course is an introduction to logistics in transportation and distribution channels. It offers a description of logistics operations in transportation, concepts of facilities and methods used in supply chain. Third party logistics, fleet management, physical distribution and a number of other concepts are introduced. The course includes highlights on the transportation and distribution business in a local and global scenario. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: ENGR 3520 with a minimum grade of C and ETEM 3550 or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 3999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisites: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 4050: Engineering Management Principles

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Classroom lecture with emphasis on experiential exercises involving case studies, literature critiques, team projects, written reports and oral presentations. Quantitative and qualitative problem solving techniques will be utilized. Prerequisites: Junior standing or approval of department head. Differential course feel will be assessed.
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• ETEM 4500: Engineering Management Design and Lean Six Sigma

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Propose, design and implement an engineering management project that will analyze, integrate and synthesize the Lean Six Sigma concepts, framework, and tools. Independent research will be performed to develop projects in preparation for a formal final report and presentation. Lecture 1.5 hours, project 1.5 hours. Prerequisites: ETEM 3550 or ENIE 3500 or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 4540: Value Management

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduces Value Engineering concepts and demonstrates the application of techniques which maximize the value of products, processes, construction, or services. Topics covered include functional analysis, functional costing, generation of alternative designs, evaluation of alternative designs, lifecycle cost analysis, proposal preparation, and presentations. Project required. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ETEM 3520 or ENCE 3520 with a minimum grade of C, or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETEM 4560: Quality Improvement

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduction to quality control concepts, control charts, product specifications, process control, acceptance sampling systems, and total quality management (TQM), which is widely used in industry to improve product and service quality, and reduce costs. Fall semester. Lecture 2 hours and laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: MGT 2110 with a minimum grade of C or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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