LSCM Courses
Opposite each course title are three numbers such as 3-2-4. The first number indicates the number of regular classroom hours for the course each week; the second number indicates the number of laboratory hours per week; and the third number indicates the hours of credit awarded for the successful completion of the course. Listed in parentheses at the end of each course description is the term(s) that the course is normally offered. F=Fall, S=Spring, and M=Summer.
The college reserves the right to cancel or delete any course with insufficient enrollment.
Courses
LSCM 3100. Principles of Logistics. 3-0-3 Units.
LSCM 3251. Principles of Supply Chain Mng. 3-0-3 Units.
Introduces students to an organization's resources and processes in its efforts to create products or services. The set of resources planned and managed includes the work force, equipment, materials and information. Topics include coverage of operations strategy and managing change, product design, process selection and planning, and controlling the supply chain.(F, S)
Prerequisites: BUSA 2850, COMM 1110, ENGL 1102, all with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4000. Oper/Warehousing/Inventory Mgt. 3-0-3 Units.
This course is an introduction to supply chain management. The course examines the role of manufacturing, operations, purchasing, sourcing, transportation, and distribution while determining organizational competitiveness in the areas examined. The course also explores how issues of quality, flexibility, cost, and lead time impact the supply chain.
LSCM 4100. Global Supply Chain Management. 3-0-3 Units.
A course introducing the theories and practices of global supply chain management, exploring how resources and information are used to create and deliver products globally. Inter-firm systems and industry supply chain are also explored from customer, producer, and employee perspectives.
LSCM 4253. Integrated Material/Supply Chn. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines the technology, tools, and practices of modern integrated materials sourcing and logistics. Topics include distribution requirements planning, continuous replenishment, just-in-time, and efficient replenishment.(S)
Prerequisites: LSCM 3251 with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4288. Logistics. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines the fundamental elements of channel systems and various institutions that utilize such systems. Distribution models that describe different industries will be investigated. These models will include ways to assess the legal environment and how price is impacted by channel relationships.(F)
Prerequisites: LSCM 3251 with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4300. Sourcing & Procurement in LSCM. 3-0-3 Units.
A course that focuses on the processes to identify and manage suppliers for goods and services to support operations, including sourcing, contracting, negotiations, buying procedures, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, auditing and inspection, supplier relations, and applications to information technology systems.
LSCM 4400. Supply Chain Financial Managem. 3-0-3 Units.
This course explores financial techniques and language used to support the attainment of supply chain objectives. Financial tools and techniques are examined in relation to supply chain decision-making, creating an understanding of how supply chain initiatives affect corporate performance indicators.
LSCM 4503. Quality Management Systems. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines the continuous quality management and improvement philosophy. Topics include strategic management, quality assessment, teams, the role of leadership, lean manufacturing, tools for improving, quality processes, techniques for charting attribute and variable data, Statistical Process Control, Six-Sigma, and lean manufacturing.(Occasionally)
Prerequisites: MNGT 3051 and LSCM 3251, both with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4600. Logistics & Supply Chain Infor. 3-0-3 Units.
A course that focuses on the processes to identify and manage suppliers for goods and services to support operations, including sourcing, contracting, negotiations, buying procedures, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, auditing and inspection, supplier relations, and applications to information technology systems.
LSCM 4700. Independent Study LSCM. 0-0-3 Units.
Supervised, in-depth individual research and study of one or more current topics in Logistics and Supply Chain Management in conjunction with an associated major project. Students will be required to prepare a formal report and presentation of the research topic and project. Only available with coordination with Logistics faculty.(F, S)
Prerequisites: LSCM 3251 with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4800. Contemporary Issues LSCM. 3-0-3 Units.
A course which focuses on contemporary topics in supply chain operations management such as supply continuity and supply risk, lean manufacturing, advanced project management, environmentally friendly manufacturing, total quality management, supply chain metrics, electronic markets, relationship management, interfaces with research and development, innovation, and markets. Topics vary.
LSCM 4820. Special Topics LSCM. 3-0-3 Units.
Examines current, relevant topics in the field of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Each special topics course will cover a new current topic.
Prerequisites: LSCM 3251 with a "C" or better.
LSCM 4900. Advanced Topics in LSCM. 0-0-3 Units.
An overview of advanced conceptual and methodological practices in designing and planning supply chain systems. Advances and strategies in supply chain procurement, transportation, distribution and warehousing, globalization, outsourcing, and technology as well as customer relationship management, are studied. Topics vary.
LSCM 4920. LSCM Internship. 3-0-3 Units.
Provides students with on-site work experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management through a coordinated academic internship experience with a pre-approved employer. A portfolio chronicling the work experience, a project relating relevant academic literature to the logistics and supply chain management internship experience, and a final presentation encompassing the entire internship experience are required to receive academic credit. LSCM 4900 is repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours. By permission of the Internship Coordinator.(F, S)
Prerequisites: LSCM 3251 (grade of "B" or better), plus an additional 3 credit hours of upper division MNGT or LSCM, and 3 credit hours of any upper division business course, all with a "C" or better.