INE307 / Deterministic OR models [3-0, 3 cr.]

Introduction to deterministic OR modeling. Optimization modeling: decision variables, objective functions, and constraints. Models include linear programs, integer programs, transportation and assignment problems, simple network problems. Methods include simplex method, transportation simplex, shortest path, minimum cost flow, and maximum flow problems.

Pre-requisites: GNE333 Engineering Analysis I,COE 212 Engineering Programming.

INE308 / Stochastic OR models [3-0, 3 cr.]

Introduction to discrete Markov chains and continuous Markov Processes, including transient and limiting behavior.  The Poisson/ Exponential process. Conditional probabilities and conditional expectations. Applications to reliability, maintenance, inventory, production, simple queues and other engineering problems.  Introduction to decision theory, risk, utility and decision trees.

Pre-requisites: GNE331 / Probability and Statistics.

INE320 / Engineering Economy I [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers equivalence and interest formulas, real-world transactions, present worth analysis, annual equivalent worth, rate of return analysis, depreciation, inflation, and cost/benefit ratio.

Pre-requisite: Third year standing.

INE346 / Production Systems I [3-0, 3 cr.]  

Course is an introduction to subjects that span the industrial engineering curriculum and that are covered in greater detail in more advanced courses. Subjects covered are Forecasting, EOQ, safety stock, Process design, Aggregate Planning, facilities planning and logistics, quality control, human factors, ergonomics and work design, principles of Industrial Management and Project management.

Pre-requisites: GNE331 / Probability and Statistics, INE307 / Deterministic OR models.

INE350 / Simulation [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers random number generation, random variety generation, components of discrete event simulation, learning simulation software, and the simulation of simple systems: queuing, inventory, manufacturing, QC, transportation, layout.

Pre-requisites: GNE331 / Probability and Statistics, and COE211 / Computer Programming.

INE351 / Simulation Lab [0-2, 1 cr.]  

Lab course complements the course INE350 simulation. This lab provides students with hands-on experience in the use of state of the art simulation tools and programs such as ARENA.

Co-requisite: INE350 / Simulation.

INE362 / Manufacturing Processes [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course offers a balanced quantitative and qualitative coverage of manufacturing processes: Casting, Material Removal, Deformation, Welding and Assembly. Course presents an overview of engineering materials, primary-manufacturing processes and includes projects tailored towards using manufacturing processes for obtaining functional products.

Pre-requisite: MEE321 / Material Properties and Processes.

INE363 / Manufacturing Lab [0-3, 1 cr.]

Lab provides students with hands on experience in the use of traditional mechanical workshop equipment and software for manufacturing drawings generation. Students are also introduced to CNC Programming.

Concurrent with INE362 / Manufacturing Processes.

INE402 / Optimization [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers queuing theory and models, linear programming, integer programming, transportation/allocation, assignment, inventory, annealing, networks, dynamic programming, forecasting, and simulation techniques.

Pre-requisite: GNE333 / Engineering Analysis I.

INE407 / Network Flow [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers networks, shortest/longest path, decision trees, and network flow.

Pre-requisite: INE307 / Deterministic OR models or Consent of instructor.

INE416 / Ergonomics [4- 0, 4 cr.]

Course covers the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system; anthropometry; manual work design; lifting; motion study; workstation, tools, and tasks design; displays & controls design; machine user interfaces; environmental stress assessment (noise, heat, illumination); toxicology; cognitive work design; operations analysis; worker and machine relationships; productivity measures; time standards; allowances; work sampling; predetermined time systems; learning curves; wage payment; safety and risk factor identification; worker motivation; job evaluation; job compensation. 

Pre-requisites: Fourth year standing.

INE417 / Ergonomics Lab [0 -3, 1 cr.]

Lab provides students with hands on experience in the use of the state of the art ergonomics equipment and software for virtual human modeling.

Concurrent with INE416 / Ergonomics

INE428 / Project Management [3-0, 3 cr.]  

Course covers topics on organization structures, project manager-line manager interface, manager’s role as planning agent, skill requirements for project manager, management functions, team building as an ongoing process, concurrent engineering as a PM approach, TQM as a PM approach, effective team communication and communication traps, project communication, effective time management, managing conflicts and conflict resolution, ethics obligation matrix and ethics for project managers, project planning, project time management, activity planning, CPM scheduling, and resource allocation.  Course includes a team project to plan and schedule the implementation of a selected project.

Co-requisite: GNE305 / Professional Ethics.

INE436 / Materials Handling [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers materials handling equipment, the selection and design of material handling systems, simulation, and interface with facilities layout.

Pre-requisites: INE446 / Production Systems II or Consent of Instructor.

INE438 / Facilities Planning & Logistics [3-0, 3 cr.]  

Course covers topics in flow measurements and analysis, flow planning, activity planning and relationships, layout planning, single facility location models minimax and minisum facility location, multiple facility location, process capacity analysis, materials handling capacity analysis, facilities planning in the context of supply chain design and supply chain excellence.

Pre-requisites: INE446 / Production Systems II.

INE440 / Advanced Statistics [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers single factor experiments, randomized blocks, Latin squares, introduction to factorial designs, 2k factorial blocking and confounding, and forecasting.

Pre-requisite: GNE331 / Probability and Statistics.

INE442 / Quality Control [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the modeling process quality, inferences about process quality, statistical process control, types of control charts, acceptance sampling, and process capability analysis.

Pre-requisites: INE346 / Production Systems I.

INE446 / Production Systems II [3-0, 3 cr.]  

Course covers topics on Inventory analysis, Forecasting, Machine Scheduling, sequencing, cycle time, material control, Manufacturing systems, e.g., cellular, group technology, flexible, lean, JIT, MRP, and ERP. Concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing.

Pre-requisites: INE346 / Production Systems I.

INE491 / Seminar on Contemporary issues in INE [2-0, 2 cr.]

This is a seminar course covering contemporary issues in Industrial Engineering. Students are asked to research contemporary subjects in the field and present findings to the class.

Pre-requisites: Fourth year standing.

INE498 / Professional Experience [0-6, 6 cr.]

This course covers professional experience, through training in the execution of real-life engineering projects.

Pre-requisites: Fifth-year standing and the consent of the instructor.

INE506 / Decision Analysis [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers decision analysis, game theory, Bayesian decision theory, and the utility theory.
Pre-requisite: GNE331 / Probability and Statistics, and consent of instructor.

INE521 / Engineering Economy II [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course deals with the uncertainty, breakeven analysis, sensitivity analysis, probabilistic risk analysis, and accounting principles.

Pre-requisites: INE320 / Engineering Economy I.

INE523 / Financial Engineering [3cr.]

Introduction to financial models: mean-variance analysis, portfolio selection, separation theorems, capital asset pricing, arbitrage pricing, derivative security pricing, bond management. Modeling, analysis, and computation of derivative securities. Applications of stochastic calculus and stochastic differential equations. Numerical techniques: finite-difference, binomial method, and Monte Carlo simulation.

Prerequisites: INE308 Stochastic Processes and consent of instructor.

INE527 / Project Scheduling [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the basic critical path planning and scheduling, with arrow and precedence networks, introduction to resource leveling, and least cost scheduling, including time-cost trade-off analysis, and schedule control.

Pre-requisites: consent of instructor or Fourth-year standing.

INE529 / Project Contracting [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers construction contracting for contractors, owners, and engineers. (1) Industry structure, (2) Types of contracts and delivery systems of construction, (3) Planning, estimating, quantity takeoff and pricing, labor and equipment estimate, (4) Proposal preparation, and students use of contract documents to prepare detailed estimates.

Pre-requisites: Consent of Instructor or Fourth- year standing.

INE541 / Quality Management Systems [3-0, 3 cr.]  

Course covers Total Quality Management theories and application, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) and six sigma approaches, DMAIC, Auditing, ISO standards and ISO certification.

Pre-requisites: Consent of Instructor and fourth year standing.

INE542 / Supply Chain Management [3-0, 3 cr.]

Special topics of current interest; Treatment of new developments in various areas of industrial engineering as warranted; Network Design in a Supply Chain; Demand Forecasting and Aggregate Planning; Transportation Networks; Sourcing.

Pre-requisites: Consent of Instructor and Fourth year standing.

INE544 / Inventory Analysis [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers continuous/periodic/ deterministic/stochastic inventory models, materials requirements planning (MRP), just-in time production systems, assembly systems, and flexible manufacturing distribution systems.

Pre-requisites: INE446 / Production Systems II or Consent of Instructor.

INE548 / Machine Scheduling [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers basic single machine problem (BSMP), flow shop scheduling with setup cost (TSP), and vehicle routing.

Pre-requisites: INE446 / Production Systems II or Consent of instructor.

INE563 / CAD/CAM [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to the use of product lifecycle management (PLM) software packages for sketching, drafting, modeling, assembly and prototyping. Course includes projects tailored towards using software to the design and manufacturing of a physical product.

Pre-requisite: INE362 / Manufacturing Processes

INE591 / Project I [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers selected engineering project, using acquired technical knowledge, formal report, and presentation.

Pre-requisites: Fifth year standing and INE362 / Manufacturing Processes, INE350 / Simulation,INE446 / Production Systems II, INE438 / Facilities Planning and Layout, INE428 / Project Management, GNE305 / Professional Ethics.
Co-requisite: INE593 / Capstone Engineering Design and INE428 / Project Management

INE592 / Project II [3-0, 3 cr.]

This course covers advanced engineering project, using acquired technical knowledge, formal report, and presentation.

Pre-requisites: Fifth year standing and INE591 / Project I

INE593 / Capstone Engineering Design [1-0, 1 cr.]

The course will reinforce and integrates topics covered in other courses in the curriculum and used in engineering design.  Topics covered include need identification and problem definition, managing the design process, team behavior and group dynamics, design research and information gathering, concept generation and evaluation, risk, reliability, and safety, legal and ethical issues in design, communicating the design.

Co-requisites: Project I

INE599 / Topics in Industrial Engineering [1-3, 3 cr.]

This course covers the treatment of new development, in various areas of industrial engineering. 

Pre-requisites: consent of the Instructor and Fourth year standing.