Logistics DEPARTMENT OF LOGISTICS Chair: Bruce P. Christensen Location: Wattis Building, Room 216 Telephone Contact: Kimberly Webb 626 6068 Assistant Professors: Robert E. Bateman, Bruce P. Christensen, Stephen H. Russell; Adjunct Professor: James Morkin. Description The Logistics curriculum provides students with information that prepares them to be immediately effective in the logistics profession. This applied formal education, in a relatively new and growing area, puts logistics graduates in a high priority position for job placement. The curriculum is developed so as to provide students with quantitative skills and a general business background as well as knowledge of the logistics processes. PROGRAM: LOGISTICS BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is not required. • A GPA of 2.50 or better in Advanced Standing requirements is required for acceptance into the Logistics Program. • A GPA of 2.50 or better is required in the Business Core and all logistics courses. • A minimum of 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty (60) of the 183 hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 or above). College of Business and Economics Requirements: • Advanced Standing requirements (23 credit hours). • Business Core requirements (43 credit hours): Log 110 (5); Acctg 202 (3), 230 (3); EconQt 261 (4); Mgmt 312 (4); Mktg 301 (4); Fin 320 (4); Log 422 (4), 431 (4), 455 (4), 477 (4). • Specific Logistics course requirements (49 credit hours): Log 205 (5), 230 (4), 272 (4), 276 (4); CIS 340 (4); Log 433 (4), 441 (4), 444 (4), 445 (4), 450 (4), 461 (4), 473 (4). • Electives: Log 492 (1-2), a maximum of two (2) credit hours may be earned in this course. LOGISTICS COURSES-LOG m 110. Oral and Written Communications (5) Provides information about the nature of effective oral and written communications. Involves the student in activities to improve listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 205. Introduction to Logistics (5) A general overview of logistics, introducing the functions of material management and distribution. Introduces topics of managing, purchasing, inventory, supply, transportation, customer service, distribution, warehousing, materials handling, strategies, and policies. 230. Defense Procurement Management (4) An overview of procurement activity within the federal government. Subject matter will include the organization of a defense procurement agency, the procurement cycle, regulatory considerations and trends and non-market characteristics of the defense industry. 272. Distribution and Traffic Management (4) A study of the industrial traffic department and the application of transportation management principles to the reduction of transportation costs. This course will include the study of regulations, freight classification, tariffs, routing, and freight claims. 276. Packaging Administration and Technology (4) A survey of package development, testing, graphics, materials and machinery, and the management relationships between packaging, production, storage, security, and transportation from the industrial- military viewpoint. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. See College of Business and Economics Registration Restrictions before registering for courses numbered 301 and above. All. Production Planning and Cost Analysis (4) A survey of production processes, process analysis, planning and scheduling and the analysis of production costs through break even, make-or-buy, total annual costs, and return on investment. Prerequisite: Log 205. 431. Government Contracts and the Legal Environment (4) A study of basic principles and laws regarding contract methods and types, contract disputes and remedies applicable to government contracts. Emphasis is placed upon understanding legal environments and systems, public policies and ethical problems unique to government contract law. Prerequisite: Log 230. 433. Contract Administration and Performance Evaluation (4) Information relative to administering government contracts is provided including contract management and contract administration. Prerequisite: Log 230. 441. Inventory and Systems Manager Concepts (4) An introduction to the theory of systems and how it is applied in the private industry and military environments. Prerequisite: Log 205. 444. Configuration Management & Provisioning (4) The principles and processes needed to manage the evolving design of a system and maintain the configuration baselines and identifying and acquiring the supply support necessary to operate and maintain the equipment. Prerequisite: Log 205 or instructor approval. 445. Life Cycle and Support Analysis (4) Engineering management as it applies to the development, direction, and control of the design, performance, and reliability of a system. Concentration on life cycle cost modeling and logistics support analysis. Prerequisites: Math 105; Log 205. 450. Computer Applications to Logistics Models (4) This course concentrates on the use of computer software to aid in the solution and interpretation of logistics models. Emphasis is placed on problem identification, problem setup, computer solution, and interpretations of solution results. A significant portion of the course deals with sensitivity analysis as applied to logistics models. Prerequisites: EconQt 260; Log 205. Logistics 455. International Logistics (4) A study of international logistics program management through a comprehensive treatment of the National Security Assistance program and processes as they relate to logistics support planning, organization, implementation, and control. Prerequisite: Log 205. 461. Quality Control Concepts and Techniques (4) An overview of the total quality control function including organization, management, process control, and product reliability. Prerequisites: Math 105; Log 205. 473. Supply Management (4) A detailed analysis of the interrelationships of military and industrial supply with other major logistics functions of maintenance, procurement, transportation, and marketing. Prerequisite: Log 205 or instructor approval. 477. Logistics Strategy & Policy (4) A comprehensive course which focuses upon the management of logistics activities and the application of logistics policies within the context of corporate strategic planning, implementation and control of logistics systems adopted and applied within commercial-industrial and governmental environments. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-2) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. General Information Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 148 149 Continuing Education