101 Fundamentals of Graphics. 3 cr. U.
Orthogonal projection; descriptive geometry elements using cutting plane, auxiliary view and revolution methods; pictorials; 2-D, 2 1/2-D, and 3-D computer-aided-design/drafting (CADD) modeling methods. Prereq: math placement test code of 20 or Math 105(C).
111 Introduction to Engineering. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to Engineering Disciplines, problem solving methods, teamwork, technical communication, professionalism, and ethics. Counts as repeat of Ind Eng 210. Prereq: Math 116(C).
112 Engineering Drawing & Computer Aided Design/Drafting. 3 cr. U.
Visualization, Engineering Drawing, CAD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Group Project, Team Work. Counts as repeat of of Ind Eng 101. Prereq: Math 116(P).
210 Introduction to Design Techniques. 3 cr. U.
Systems philosophy of problem solving and design; techniques of gathering information, defining problems, creativity, and decision making. A semester project includes feasibility, development, and detail design phases. Prereq: soph st.
299 Independent Reading and Work. 1-3 cr. U.
Credit hours to be arranged between student and staff on an individual basis. Prereq: cons instr.
350 Manufacturing Processes. 3 cr. U.
Broad study of processes and equipment used in modern production. Design considerations, economic factors, automation, metals and plastics processing, fabrication of electronic materials. Prereq: MatlEng 201(P).
360 Engineering Economic Analysis. 3 cr. U.
Concept of time value of money. Economical evaluation of alternate projects and replacement policies using methods such as present worth, rate of return, and annual cost. Engineering investment decision analysis. Prereq: jr st.
370 Introduction to Operations Analysis. 3 cr. U.
Functions and philosophies of the contemporary engineer in the production/service environment as it is planned, designed, manufactured/delivered, maintained, controlled and distributed. Prereq: Math 233(P)
390 Senior Thesis. 1-3 cr. U.
Independent research under the direction of a faculty member; submission of a written thesis is required. 3 cr total required. Need not all be taken during the same semester. Prereq: sr st & cons instr.
450 Computer-Aided Manufacturing and Robotics. 3 cr. U/G.
Basics of computer-aided manufacturing; numerical control, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems. Robotic applications in manufacturing; types, capabilities, programming, economics and selection. Prereq: Ind Eng 350(P) & 360(C).
455 Operations Research I. 3 cr. U/G.
Fundamental optimization methods; linear programming, integer programming, network models, and dynamic programming methods of operations research. Modeling and applications of these methods in practical situations. Prereq: jr st; Math 233(P).
465 Operations Research II. 3 cr. U/G.
Concepts and methods of probabilistic modeling in queueing, forecasting, and inventory problems for design and analysis of manufacturing and service operations. Prereq: jr st; Ind Eng 467(P) or MthStat 467(P) or equiv course in statistics, Ind Eng 455(P).
467 Introductory Statistics for Physical Sciences and Engineering Students. 3 cr. U/G.
Concepts of probability and statistics; probability distributions of engineering applications; sampling distributions; hypothesis testing; parameter estimation; regression analysis. Not open for cr for Math majors or students with cr in MthStat 362 or 465. IndEng 467 & MthStat 467 are jointly offered & count as repeats of one another. Prereq: jr st; Math 233(P).
470 Methods Engineering. 3 cr. U/G.
Use of production machine for producing a simple product. Study of production sequence, material flow, plant layout; time and motion; and the economics of materials and methods of fabrication. Redesign of the product and the methods of production to minimize total costs within physical, social and aesthetic constraints. Prereq: jr st; Ind Eng 370(P).
475 Simulation Methodology. 3 cr. U/G.
Fundamentals of discrete simulation. Random number and random variable generation for simulation modeling and analysis using simulation software. Prereq: Ind Eng 467(P).
485 Senior Design Project. 3 cr. U.
Capstone design projects involving design of a production/service system. Progress reports, final report, and presentation. Prereq: sr st, Ind Eng 370(P), 450(C), 455(P), 465(C), 467(P), 470(C), 475(P), 571(C), 580(C), 583(C).
499 Ad Hoc: 1-12 cr. U.
- Retakeable w/chg in topic.
540 Expert Systems for Engineering Applications. 3 cr. U/G.
Application of expert system techniques to engineering problems, strengths and limitations of current artificial intelligence tools, artificial intelligence as a productivity-enhancement tool. Prereq: sr st; CompSci 151(P) or 152(P).
545 Metal Cutting. 3 cr. U/G.
Study of the theory and practices of metal cutting, contemporary and future problems of removal processes, process optimization and cost analyses, critical review of current literature. Prereq: sr st; Ind Eng 350(P) or MatlEng 330(P), or cons instr.
547 Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes. 3 cr. U/G.
Theory and applications of nontraditional manufacturing processes. Study of their principles, equipment, process parameters and capabilities. Prereq: sr st; Ind Eng 350(P) or Matleng 330(P) or cons instr.
555 Manufacturing Systems Integration. 3 cr. U/G.
Integration and interfacing of computerized manufacturing systems, programmable logic controllers and sequential programming, sensor implementation strategies, automated fixturing and robotic workcell creation. Prereq: jr st; Ind Eng 450(R).
570 Statistical Quality Control. 3 cr. U/G.
Statistical thinking and methods for quality improvement. Variable and attribute control charts; process capability and tolerance analysis. Case studies and computer workshops. Prereq: jr st; Ind Eng 467(P) or equiv course in statistics.
571 Quality Control and Design of Experiments I. 3 cr. U/G.
Statistical process control and design of experiments for quality improvement. Computer workshops on control charts and experiments. Prereq: jr st & Ind Eng 467(P) or equiv course in statistics; or grad st.
572 Reliability Engineering. 3 cr. U/G.
Concepts and methods for the design, testing, and estimation of component and system reliabilities. Failures and failure rates; life tests; series-parallel, and standby systems; stress levels; redundancy and reliability apportionment; maintainability, availability, and safety; reliability design and implementation. Prereq: jr st; Ind Eng 467(P) or equiv.
575 Design of Experiments. 3 cr. U/G.
Statistical principles, designs and analyses for planned experimentation; factorial and fractional factorial designs, inner-outer designs, robustness, confounding and blocking, and response surface methodology. Prereq: sr st; Ind Eng 467(P) or equiv.
577 Dimensional Measurement and Tolerancing. 3 cr. U/G.
Measurement techniques; implementation and integration of precision measuring equipment and gages in manufacturing systems; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; and devices for statistical process control. Prereq: sr st & Ind Eng 467(P).
580 Ergonomics. 3 cr. U/G.
Broad study of ergonomics principles and stresses in design and analysis of workplaces and physical environment; 2 hrs lec & 2 hrs lab/week. Prereq: jr st.
583 Facility Layout and Material Handling. 3 cr. U/G.
Basics in facility planning; design and integration of plant layout, material handling, and warehousing; quantitative models for facility location problems. Prereq: sr st, Ind Eng 370(P), Ind Eng 455(P)
585 Design of Production Systems. 3 cr. U/G.
Projects involving design of production system for a specified product or service using industrial and manufacturing engineering techniques. Presentations, progress reports and final report. Prereq: sr st; Ind Eng 370(C), 450(C), 455(C), 465(C), 470(C).
587 Lean Production Systems. 3 cr. U/G.
An integrated approach to efficient manufacturing of products with high quality, low cost, and timely delivery including one-piece flow, pull system, and visual factory. Prereq: sr st; Ind Eng 465(P).
590 Topics in Industrial and Systems Engineering: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U/G.
Selected topics of current interest in an area of systems design. May be repeated with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: sr st.
671 Quality Control and Design of Experiments II. 3 cr. U/G.
Statistical methods in quality control and design. Control charts of WEMA, Cusum, and bi-variates. Sequential, 3-level, and inner/outer designs. Response surface methodology. Prereq: sr st & Ind Eng 571(P); or grad st.
699 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. U/G.
- Limited to max of 6 cr applied toward undergraduate degree. Prereq: jr st; cons instr.
This course information produced at 01:01 on 11/10/2009.
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