Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics introduces students to the technology, skills, and knowledge needed in today’s modern, high-tech, advanced manufacturing and logistics environments. Using the Hire Technology curriculum, which was developed by Indiana industry members, students will gain a working knowledge of safety, quality, and production processes, and will apply their new skills and knowledge in classroom projects. Emphasis is placed on understanding manufacturing and logistics processes as a whole. In addition, students will gain a basic understanding of computer-numerical control devices, electrical skills, operations processes, inventory principles, and basic business principles. Students have the opportunity to develop the characteristics employers seek, earn nationally-recognized industry certificates, and get college credit. Students will learn the basics of measuring as it applies to various industries. Prerequisite: Introduction to Manufacturing & Logistics Students may earn up to 6 Ivy Tech Dual Credits and 3 Industry Certificates.