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3.00 Credits
Examines oral communication in human relationships. Focuses on the basic principles and theories of, as well as practice in, interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and public speaking. Provides students with a general understanding of the human communication process via exercises and activities in each area. Provides students with opportunities to engage in one-on-one communication, deliver speeches, and participate in small group presentations.
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3.00 Credits
A general course that provides students with the basic principles of public speaking through lecture and evaluation of individual speeches. Emphasis is on the audience-centered approach to informative and persuasive speaking. Students will be expected to give a number of speeches throughout the semester. (Liberal Art elective). ). The web version of this course requires the use of a webcam or video recording capabilities in order to submit speeches.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces interpersonal communications, one-to-one relationships and group discussions. Provides students with practical skills to solve communication problems. Emphasizes interpersonal verbal and non-verbal behavior and includes practice in articulation of feelings, ideas and ideals. Includes activities such as interviewing and active listening. (Liberal Art Elective).
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3.00 Credits
Provides an introductory overview of mass media systems and examines how historical, economic, political and cultural factors have shaped the media. Explores the role and influence of media such as newspapers, magazines, television, radio and computers. Attention is given to the legal and ethical implications of mass communication systems. (Communications Elective), (Arts and Humanities Elective)
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3.00 Credits
Examines the foundational theories in the field of speech communication. Special emphasis on communication theories that examine the self and the message, relationship development, groups and organizations, the public, the media and culture and diversity. (Arts and Humanities elective)
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3.00 Credits
The basic elements of communications and small group theory as employed in typical small group discussion situations. Emphasizes the individual's responsibility in the discussion setting, and focuses on the development of the leadership abilities and conflict management techniques within each group. Analyzes group interaction in the problem solving process for task-oriented groups via group interaction. Provides students with opportunities to make oral presentations before the class as members in such small group discussions as panels, symposia, round tables, task forces, etc. (Liberal Art elective).
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1.00 Credits
Students will be taught the methods of safety practices used in the manufacturing field. Students will understand how to make the workplace, themselves and their co-workers safe. Prerequisites: NONE
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1.00 Credits
Course introduces students to Visual Workplace Control. Emphasis on The 5 Pillars of 5S - Sift, Sort, Sweep & wash, Spic and Span, Sustain. Describes how to organize a work space for efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and storing the items used, maintaining the area and items, and sustaining the new order. The decision-making process usually comes from a dialogue about standardization, which builds understanding among employees of how they should do the work.
Prerequisite:
STM 101
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1.00 Credits
This course will cover the lean manufacturing principles & practices used in the Toyota Production Systems (TPS) for maintenance. Students will gain an understanding of value added product, value added work and how they combine to create company profit. Problem solving, standardized work, Kaizen, Pokayoke and Takt time are all explained and how they create the Toyota Production System (TPS) for Maintenance.
Prerequisite:
STM 102
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1.00 Credits
This course will develop a deep, memory based knowledge of the foundation principles and the eight steps of problem solving. Students will gain an understanding of the connection and relationship between problem solving and lean manufacturing. Learn the techniques of applying problem solving methods in the work setting. Prerequisites: STM 103
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