Course Curriculum

The following courses are part of the Industrial Engineering curriculum:

101 Introduction to Engineering (3) (Prerequisite/Corequisite: Mathematics 132 or 137 or permission of department) S. Introduction to the engineering profession, applications of engineering principles and approaches, integrated systems approach to problem solving, overall goals and components of the engineering programs, career opportunities, development of engineering work skills, and communication skills. In addition, the course covers the importance of professionalism, ethics, contemporary challenges, and lifelong learning.

201 Engineering Graphics (3) S. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of engineering graphics – sketching, line drawing, projections, and solid modeling. Students will learn how to apply engineering graphics principles to generate and interpret technical drawings and solid models. Computer Aided Design software (such as AutoCAD and Solidworks) will be used.

220 Materials Engineering (3) (Prerequisites: Physics 201 and Chemistry 111 and 111L) S. This course is designed to introduce students to the structures and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the processing and design limitations of these materials, as well as being introduced to new classes of materials being developed to meet the ever-expanding range of material requirements. Use in manufacturing is emphasized.

252 Operations Analysis and Management (3) (Prerequisites: 301 and Mathematics 202) S. Students are introduced to principles, tools, and models for analyzing, engineering, and managing manufacturing and service operations. The course focuses on the application of project management methods, value stream mapping, line balancing, and queueing theory for manufacturing and service industries. Emphasis is also given to discrete-event simulation models of operational dynamics, including analysis of cycle time, throughput, and inventory.

301 Engineering Mechanics (3) (Prerequisite: Physics 201; Corequisite: Mathematics 202) F. An introduction to statics and dynamics. Topics include static equilibrium of particles, rigid bodies, and trusses; rotational motion; torque; moment of inertia; Newton’s Laws of Motion; linear and angular momentum methods; work and energy methods; kinematics of particles and rigid bodies; applications of vector analysis; and structural analysis of joints and trusses.

310 Electronics and Instrumentation (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: Physics 202 and Physics 220) F. This class provides an introduction to analog and digital electronics with specific application to instrumentation used in scientific and engineering applications. Topics include analog signal processing, power supplies, sensors (theory and interpretation of sensor data), and microcontrollers with heavy emphasis on design projects to achieve practical results and to give insights on troubleshooting electronic equipment used in the workplace. Credit cannot be received for both Engineering 310 and Physics 310.

320 Statistics for Engineers (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252; Prerequisite/ corequisite: Physics 220) F. This course will introduce students to the theories and engineering applications of statistical methods, data analysis, experimental design, and data visualization. A major objective of this course is to develop students’ capabilities to analyze datasets, including the visualization and communication of observations in addition to the application of statistical, mathematical, and probabilistic analytical methods, to engineering challenges.

330 Engineering Economy (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252) S. Concepts and techniques of analysis for evaluating the value of products/services, projects, and systems in relation to their cost. A major objective of this course is to develop the students understanding of economic equivalence, the time value of money, financial uncertainty and financial risk, and the way that these concepts can and should be embedded within engineering decision-making.

350 Manufacturing Processes (4:3-3) (Prerequisites: 250 or 252; 220, 301, and Mathematics 202) F. An overview of manufacturing processes primarily for metals and alloys, focusing on fabrication and joining processes. Emphasis will be placed on process capabilities and limitations, with calculation of process parameters for select processes. Also includes topics in additive manufacturing, heat treatment, product design and process planning, design-for-manufacture/assembly, numerical control, and inspection. The laboratory experience will provide manual and computer-aided process techniques, including assembly, machining, casting, welding, sheet metal forming, powder metallurgy, and inspection.

356 Quality Control (3) (Prerequisite: 320 or permission of department) S. Study of statistical quality control and fundamentals of design of experiments. Applications in manufacturing and service industry. Topics include: process variability, six sigma, control charts, process capability, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, factorial designs.

373 Operations Research (3) (Prerequisite: 252. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Mathematics 304 and Physics 220 or permission of department) S. This course exposes students to linear and integer programming using optimization (e.g., Simplex, Excel Solver, CPLEX) and heuristic techniques (e.g., Greedy, Genetic). A wide array of standard optimization problems such as Knapsack, Traveling Salesman and Cutting Plane will be discussed using applications from a variety of fields (health care, energy, logistics/transportation, social networking, etc.). Extensions to mixed integer programming and non-linear programming will be introduced in the later stages of the course.

420 Human Factors Engineering (3) (Prerequisite: 252) F. Study of work design, human factors, and ergonomics. Provides students with tools and techniques used to design, analyze, and improve working stations, with the goal to improve efficiency and productivity. Topics include: time measurement, workplace ergonomics, environmental design, introduction to cognitive ergonomics, and workplace health and occupational standards.

467 Supply Chain Engineering (3) (Prerequisite: 373, Prerequisite/ Corequisite: 468 or permission of department) S. This course will introduce students to the theories and applications of supply chain engineering. Students will learn about supply chain components and metrics as well as how to develop and solve mathematical models to obtain solutions to supply chain challenges. The course will cover supply chain engineering comprehensively and will include discussions on forecasting, transportation, supplier selection, risk, and globalization. Methods in optimization and simulation will be used to implement and integrate these topics into supply chain decision-making.

468 Production Planning (3) (Prerequisite: 250 or 252) F. This course provides an in-depth study of the full spectrum of activities of production managers. Topics covered include forecasting, independent demand inventory management, just-in-time inventory management, materials requirement planning, capacity planning, production activity control, and master production scheduling. Emphasis will be given to the use of personal computers to support decision making. Credit cannot be received for both Engineering 468 and Management 468.

470 Facility Design (3) (Prerequisites: 350, 373 and 468) S. Theory and concepts involved in model formulation for design and analysis of facility plans. Includes facility layout, facility location, and material handling system design. Application of quantitative tools and techniques for flow analysis, layout planning, and automated material handling system design.

480 Industrial Engineering Senior Design (4) (Prerequisites: 420 and 467; Prerequisites/corequisites: 330, 356 and 470) S. The capstone design course for industrial engineering majors. Survey of methods, tools, and techniques used to plan, communicate, manage and control projects, and work on teams. Students work in teams to develop a proposal for, and implement, an industrial engineering design project for an actual manufacturing or service industry client.