Courses
and Programs 1995-1997 Courses
and Programs 1995-1997I E 101. Orientation. (1-0) Cr. R. S. To inform the freshman student about the I E curriculum and career paths, and to develop an awareness of the importance of moral integrity and professional ethics in the workplace.
I E 205. Engineering Economy. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 166. Application of fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing, and managing industrial projects. Credit for either 205 or 304 may be applied toward graduation, but not both.
I E 277. Applied Ergonomics. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Stat 231, Phys 221. Introduction to and practical experience with ergonomic concepts and principles of workplace and task design and development. In-depth investigations into human physiology, bio-mechanics, workplace design, and environmental stressors as they relate to person-machine systems.
I E 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
I E 304. Analysis for Engineering Economy. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification, Com S 205 or Engr 160, Math 166. Engineering/managerial analysis of the economic aspects of public and private project proposals. Decisions involving the expenditure of capital funds. Alternative sources of funds; time value of money; methods of evaluating alternative projects. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only. Credit for either 205 or 304 may be applied toward graduation, but not both.
I E 312. Optimization. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 267. Concepts, analysis techniques, optimization techniques, and applications of operations research. Construction and optimization of mathematical models for systems using linear programming and goal programming plus post optimality for evaluation results. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 313. Stochastic Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 267, Stat 231. Development of basic queuing models and related applications. Use of simulation for some applications. Project involving data collection analysis of a queuing system is required. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 341. Material and Project Control. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 312, Stat 231. Forecasting, analysis of inventory systems and sequencing and scheduling problems in the control of material flow with applications in industrial systems. Material requirement planning and project control techniques such as PERT and PERT/COST systems are included. Construction of mathematical models, use of heuristic techniques, and use of problem-oriented languages such as FORTRAN in solving problems. Project involving design of material control systems required. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 361. Quality Control. Same as Stat 361. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Stat 231 or 401. Techniques for controlling the quality of products and services. Techniques for improving quality through process control. Project involving design of quality system. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 373. Operations Analysis. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 277, Stat 231. Principles of motion economy and work simplification in operations design. Worker-machine relationships. Manual and computerized measurement tools for operation inputs and outputs. Formula construction for time determination of variable elements.
I E 374. Industrial Methodology. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: M S E 271. Analysis of industrial processes including fabrication, forming, cutting, welding, assembly, inspection, and finishing. Use of computer to enhance the manufacturing process. Computer numerical control, robot types, programming procedures, economic considerations, financial justifications. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 375. Introductory Production Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior classification, Math 160 or 166. Principles and concepts in the design and control of production systems, including demand forecasting, fixed and variable capacity planning, master production scheduling, inventory control, types of production and work flow systems, quality control, and work methods and measurement. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 397. Engineering Internship. Cr. R. F.S. Prereq: Permission of department. One semester maximum per academic year professional work period.
I E 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; junior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
I E 419. Manufacturing Systems Modeling. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 313. Modeling material handling systems, inventory systems, and production systems for performance analysis. Introduction to analysis, simulation, and physical models of manufacturing systems. Simulation languages including GPSS, SIMAN, and SLAM. Network approaches such as MANUPLAN. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 436. Introduction to Reliability Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Senior classification, Stat 231 or 401. Mathematical basics for dealing with reliability data, theory and analysis of load and strength, and systems reliability prediction methods to assure reliably designed systems. Reliability demonstrations and reliability growth monitoring. Fault tree and event tree analysis. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 439. Manufacturing Systems Control. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: E E 441. Programming and interfacing microcomputers for communications and control. Algorithms, control circuits, and software for machine control and shop floor control.
I E 441. Industrial Engineering Design. (1-6) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 205, 312, 313, 373, 374. A large, open-ended design project related to industrial systems. Application of engineering design principles including problem definition, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 443. Industrial Materials Handling. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 312, 313. Analysis and application of mobile, fixed path, and semi-fixed path material handling systems and planning for the related facilities. Manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution systems with respect to materials handling. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 444. Computer-Integrated Manufacturing I: CAM. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 374. Technologies involved in computer-aided manufacturing. CNCs, robotics, programmable logic controllers, flexible manufacturing, computer-aided process planning, and computer networking. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 445. Computer-Integrated Manufacturing II: CAD. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Math 266 or 267, Engr 262, 263. Three-dimensional transformations, homogeneous representations, 3-D projections, wireframe models, basic parametric representations of curves, surfaces, and solids. Utilization of solid modeling software. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 461. Quality Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 361. Analysis and design of quality engineering systems. Economic, statistical, and human aspects of quality. Analysis of engineering data for process improvement. Quality improvement projects, interacting with industry. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 462. Engineering Metrology. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 374, MSE 271, Stat 231. Measurement techniques and equipment used to evaluate product geometry created by manufacturing processes. Hard gaging, soft gaging, standards, the role of tolerances, and instrumentation. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 465. Knowledge Engineering. (2-3) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Stat 231. Introduction to knowledge-based systems. The production system model, rules and expert system architecture. Use of a symbolic programming language. Emphasis on artificial intelligence applications in industrial and manufacturing planning and scheduling. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 466. Multidisciplinary Engineering Design. Same as A E 466, CPRE 466, E E 466, Engr 466, E Sci 466, M E 466, M S E 466. (1-4) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Student must be within two semesters of graduation and receive permission of the instructor. Application of team design concepts to projects of a multi-disciplinary nature. Concurrent treatment of design, manufacturing and life cycle considerations. Application of design tools such as CAD, CAM. and FEM. Design methodogies, and project scheduling, cost estimating, quality control, manufacturing process. Development of a prototype and appropriate documentation in the form of written reports, oral presentations and computer models and engineering drawings.
I E 471. Safety and Reliability in the Design of Work Systems. (3-3) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 277, 373. The quantitative study of work systems through the methods of engineering analysis and design, human reliability analysis, and the use of simulation to model workplace hazards. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 476. Designing for the Worker in Industrial Systems. (2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 277. Physical, psychological, and environmental factors affecting human performance in the workplace. Emphasis on the solving of, and designing to eliminate or reduce industrial ergonomic problems. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
I E 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 5 each time elected. Prereq: Senior classification, permission of instructor. Independent study and work in the areas of industrial engineering design, practice, or research.
H. Honors
J. Applied Operations Research
K. Manufacturing
M. Human-Machine Interface
I E 498. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of department chair; senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for this course prior to commencing each work period.
I E 502. Capital Expenditure Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 205 or 304. Computerized economic decision package. Critique of rate of return and present worth figures of merit. Recognition of mixed investments. Multiple root solving algorithm. Ranking inconsistency problem. Mortgage equity analysis.
I E 503. Advanced Engineering Economy. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 502. Factors affecting the policy queue and the optimum rationed level of expenditure. Multi-valued estimates in the context of risk, uncertainty, and incomplete knowledge. Incomplete knowledge under Bayes LaPlace and weak ranking.
I E 508. Design and Analysis of Allocation Mechanisms. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 312 or Math 307. Market-based allocation mechanisms from quantitative economic systems perspective. Pricing and costing models designed and analyzed with respect to decentralized decision processes, information requirements, and coordination. Case studies and examples from industries such as regulated utilities and semiconductor manufacturers.
I E 510. Network Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 312, 313. Deterministic network flows, generalized analysis of capacitated deterministic networks, stochastic networks, and network optimization. Methods and applications of network analysis to various engineering and optimization problems.
I E 512. Queuing Theory and Applications. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 313. Development and use of mathematical models for the analysis of queuing systems. Applications to industrial and manufacturing systems as well as service industries. Steady state as well as transient systems are included.
I E 514. Scheduling and Inventory Theory. Same as Stat 514. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 312, 341, Stat 231 or 432. Deterministic scheduling theory for machine shop systems. Complexity results for various systems such as job, flow, and open shops. Applications of linear programming, integer programming, network analysis. Enumerative methods for machine sequencing.
I E 517. Design of Industrial Engineering Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 205, 312, 313. Application of feedback and dynamic concepts to industrial systems. Quantitative and simulation methods used to analyze and design effective systems for inventory, quality, scheduling, etc., making efficient use of all resources, including secondary materials.
I E 519. Simulation Modeling and Analysis. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Com S 311, Stat 401. Event scheduling, process interaction, and continuous modeling techniques. Probability and statistics related to simulation parameters including run length, inference, design of experiments, variance reduction, and stopping rules. Aspects of simulation language.
I E 520. Knowledge Based Manufacturing Systems. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 419 or 465 or Com S 472. Knowledge-based systems as applied to automated manufacturing, production planning and scheduling, group technology, robotics, facilities design, and process control. Knowledge representation, search, and predicate calculus.
I E 531. Statistics for Quality and Productivity. Same as Stat 531. See Statistics.
I E 533. Reliability. Same as Stat 533. See Statistics.
I E 534. Linear and Goal Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 312. Theory and computational aspects of simplex, and primal-dual algorithms. Duality and post optimality tools in theory and applications. Goal programming including duality and post optimality.
I E 539. Game Theory. Same as Econ 539, Stat 539. See Statistics.
I E 540. Operations Research Methods and Economic Analysis. Same as Econ 540, Stat 540. See Statistics.
I E 541. Material Control Applications. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 341. Deterministic and stochastic lot sizing models for material control. Analysis of material requirements planning systems, master scheduling, and capacity planning.
I E 542. Computer-Aided Manufacturing I. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 374. Applications of computer tech-nologies in planning and controlling manufacturing processes. Computer numerical controls, CNC programming languages, flexible automation, communication protocols, process planning. CAD/CAM integration and software aspects of computer-integrated manufacturing.
I E 544. Geometric Modeling in CAD/CAM. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S. offered 1996. Prereq: Math 267, knowledge of C language. Representation and manipulation of curves, surfaces, and solids for applications in the context of intelligent manufacturing systems, such as process planning, assembly planning, tolerance analysis and allocation, inspection in quality control, group technology, and manufacturing cost minimization.
I E 565. Systems Engineering and Analysis. Same as Aer E 565, E E 565. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Graduate classification in engineering. Introduction to organized multidisciplinary approach to designing and developing systems. Concepts, principles, and practice of systems engineering as applied to large integrated avionics systems. Life-cycle costing, scheduling, risk management, functional analysis, conceptual and detail design, test and evaluation, and production. Not available for degrees in industrial engineering.
I E 577. Human Factors. (2-2) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1995. Prereq: 277, Stat 231 or 401. Physical and psychological factors affecting human performance on systems. Signal detection theory, human reliability modeling, information theory, and performance shaping applied to safety, reliability, productivity, stress reduction, training. Laboratory assignments related to system design and operation.
I E 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 5 each time elected. Independent study and work to explore recent advances and innovative approaches to industrial engineering design, practice, and research.
J. Applied Operations Research
K. Manufacturing
M. Human-Machine Interface
I E 599. Creative Component. Cr. var.
A. Major in Industrial Engineering
C. Major in Operations Research
I E 631. Nonlinear Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 534 or Stat 540. Constrained and unconstrained nonlinear optimization techniques, including search techniques, dynamic programming, Lagrange multipliers, generalized reduced gradient method, sequential unconstrained minimization technique, heuristic methods, and network optimization.
I E 632. Integer Programming. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 534 or Stat 540. Integer programming including cutting planes, branch and bound, and search enumeration. Goal programming and specialized algorithms.
I E 642. Simultaneous Engineering in Manufacturing Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 441 or M E 415. Current engineering methods for the product life cycle process. Feature-based design, computer-aided process planning, and data-driven product engineering.
I E 645. Computer-Aided Manufacturing II. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1997. Prereq: 542, 544. Advanced research projects in computer aided manufacturing. Geometric tolerancing, CNC hardware and software issues, process planning and control, integrated manufacturing systems.
I E 690. Advanced Topics. Cr. var.
I E 699. Research. Cr. var.
A. Industrial Engineering
C. Operations Research