Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

ETM 4330 - Radio Frequency Identification for the Supply Chain


Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a key technology within the supply chain and automatic identification arenas. This course will introduce students to the various types of FRID that exist, why it is such an important topic and how to successfully implement RFID to solve a business problem. Lectures, assignments and various projects will help students to understand the advantages, obstacles and various issues surrounding the technology.

Requisites: ((ETM 2310 or 3310) and 3030) or (CS 2300 or 4620 or CTCH 2410 or 2420 or 2850 or ITS 2010 or MIS 2200 or 4580)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Be able to apply a general RFID understanding to various business processes and problems.
  • Be able to configure and trouble shoot an RFID reader.
  • Be able to discuss the privacy issues surrounding RFID.
  • Be able to encode RFID tags.
  • Be able to identify the major RFID frequencies being used.


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