Course Offerings

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COURSE OFFERINGS

 

OREN    104     FRESHMAN     ORIENTATION     FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS - Two hours lecture; 1 credit.

This course is designed to prepare students for the rigors of earning an engineering degree. It introduces students to the expectation and demands of higher education, to the legacy and traditions of Morgan State University, to college success strategies, and to the broad array of career opportunities in the fields of engineering. Students enrolled in this class are required to attend selected University convocations, School of Engineering programs, and other prescribed activities. They are also required to hold conferences with their faculty advisors. Students transferring 24 or more credits to the University when admitted are exempt from this requirement. (Formally OREN 104). (FALL/SPRING)

 

ENGR 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING I - Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory; 4 credits.

This course is designed to provide students with the analytical and problem solving skills needed as a foundation to enter into Calculus I (MATH 241), Introduction to Probability (MATH 120), and/or Finite Mathematics (MATH 118). Math concepts at the pre- calculus level (MATH 141) are accompanied by a contemporary engineering problem lab. ENGR 101 is considered to be the equivalent MATH 141. Prerequisite: MATH 113 or higher placement score or special permission from the program chair. Students must pass with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 204 INTRODUCTION TO IE AND COMPUTERS - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 2 credits.

This course introduces students to the basics of computer usage for engineering problem solving. Topics include: computer internal representation, computer mathematics, and Microsoft Office Applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Access). In addition, the course includes an introduction to industrial engineering (IE) as a career, an overview of the IE curriculum at Morgan State University, and an introduction to IE research. Prerequisite: Engineering Major. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 251 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS I - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course includes introduction to statistics and data analysis, importance of probability and statistics to engineers, Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, introduction to probability, probability laws, Discrete and Continuous Random variables and probability distributions, and Mathematical expectations. Prerequisite: MATH 241. Student must pass MATH 241 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 304 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING FOR IE - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course introduces students to computer-based problem solving and program development fundamentals through the use of current computer/robot programming environments. Emphasis is placed on developing applications which utilize STEM principles and completing a final project which allows students to work in teams to solve a medium-sized, STEM related problem. Prerequisite: IEGR 204 (or equivalent). Student must pass IEGR 204 (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 305 THERMODYNAMICS - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Fundamental thermodynamic concepts, zeroth law of thermodynamics and temperature measurements; work and heat; First law of thermodynamics; properties of pure substances; First Law analysis of some thermodynamic systems; and power and refrigeration systems. Prerequisites: PHYS 206 and MATH 242. Student must pass PHYS 206 and MATH 242 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 309 MATERIALS ENGINEERING - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Fundamentals of materials including the structure of metals, mechanical behavior, testing, manufacturing properties, and physical properties. Metal alloys including their structure and strengthening by heat treatment. Production, general properties, and use of steels, nonferrous metals, polymers, ceramics, graphite, diamond, and composite materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 and Junior Standing; Co-

requisite: PHYS 205. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 317 SOLID MODELING AND DESIGN - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 Credits.

Introduction to solid modeling and computer-aided design for manufacturing. Students will be exposed to the rudiments of CAD and CAE, and to their applications in the design of products. Extensive discussions on modeling and design to equip students with state-of-the-art tools for product and systems design. Prerequisite: IEGR 204. Student must pass IEGR 204 with a grade of “C” or better. Co-requisite: MATH 241. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 335   /   SEGR   335   INTRO.   TO   SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 Credits.

Introduction to systems engineering concepts. Systems structure, open-loop and closed-loop systems, positive and negative feedback. Applications to production and inventory systems, population and physical systems. Analytical foundation of systems engineering, calculus of finite differences, Fourier analysis, and use of transform techniques in linear systems analysis. Prerequisites: Math 242 and Junior Standing. Student must pass MATH 242 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 350 ENGINEERING ECONOMY - Three hours lecture; 3 credits.

Introduces economic analysis from an engineering and personal finance perspective involving cost concepts (i.e., total revenue, optimal demand, and maximum profit); the time value of money concept with equivalence involving present, future, and uniform series cash flows; evaluation   of   single   and   mutually exclusive   alternative projects/products utilizing present worth, future worth, annual worth, internal rate of return, and payback methods; and depreciation and income tax analyses. Prerequisites: IEGR 204 (or equivalent) and MATH 241. Student must pass IEGR 204 (or equivalent) and MATH 241 with a grade of "C" or better. (FALL/SPRING)

IEGR 351 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS II - Three hours lecture; 3 Credits.

Includes Concept of Random Variables, Discrete Probability Distributions, Continuous Probability Distributions, Point Estimation, One and Two Sample Hypothesis Testing, Analysis of Variance, Completely Randomized Experiments, Randomized Complete Block Experiments, and Regression Analysis. Prerequisite: IEGR 251 and MATH 242. Student must pass IEGR 251 and MATH 242 with a grade of “C” or better. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 360 ERGONOMICS AND WORKPLACE DESIGN - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This introductory course mainly focuses on occupational aspects of ergonomics. Human motor capabilities and limitations are addressed in the context of work and workplace design. Topics of discussion include anthropometry, work physiology, biomechanics, psychophysics, work methods/standards, time and motion study, the analysis and design of work, tools/equipment, musculoskeletal disorders, and environmental stressors such as noise, vibration, illumination and heat stress. Prerequisites: PHYS 205 and IEGR 251. Student must pass PHYS 205 and IEGR 251 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR     361      INTRODUCTION      TO      LINEAR PROGRAMMING - Three hours lecture; 3 Credits.

Essentials of linear algebra including vectors and matrices manipulations & definitions; matrix operations, determinant of square matrix,   inverse   of   a   matrix;   quadratic forms, principal minor; convex and concave functions and convex sets. Solving systems of linear equations; plotting linear equations and inequalities, graphical solutions, extreme points and feasible region; Introduction to linear programming and formulation of LP models, objective functions and constraints and optimal solutions; Principles of the simplex method; standard form, simplex method in tableau form, finding feasible solutions and performing iterations; computer solutions of LP. Prerequisites: MATH 241 and IEGR 204 (or equivalent). Student must pass MATH 241 and IEGR 204 (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 363 MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Defining the role of manufacturing processes in product development and manufacturing. Review of elements of materials engineering as related to manufacturing processes. Introduction of different processes including how they are done, when they are done, what are the tools and equipment required, design considerations, safety, product applications, and future trend and research interests for each process. Processes covered include casting, rolling, forging, extrusion, and CNC machining (mill & lathe). Other discussions include heat treatment, powder metallurgy, sheet metal forming, plastic and composite processing technology and welding and joining processes. Brief introduction to nontraditional manufacturing processes including mechanical, electrical, thermal and chemical processes. Review of common aspects of manufacturing such as metrology and instrumentation, quality assurance, testing and inspection, human factors engineering, safety, and product liability. Prerequisite: IEGR 309. Student must pass IEGR 309 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR   363L      MANUFACTURING         PROCESS LABORATORY- Three hours laboratory; 0 credits.

This laboratory course is a companion of IEGR 363. Students must register in one section of this course when registering for IEGR 363. Co-requisite: IEGR 363, OR Student must pass IEGR 363, taken previously, with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR   367         PRODUCTION   AND       OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Concepts of design and control of production systems, including organization, plant layout, economic analysis, work methods and measurements, and time and motion study. Design of physical manufacturing systems; integrating material handling systems, site and plant location. Project planning, control and network analysis including PERT/CPM, Crashing and stochastic models. Prerequisites: IEGR 350; Student must pass IEGR 350 with a grade of “C” or better. Co-requisites: IEGR 360, and IEGR 361. (FALL)

 

IEGR 402 SOFTWARE AND DATABASE DESIGN - Four hours lecture and Laboratory; 3 credits.

Introduction to the principles of Software and Data-Base Engineering which is applied to the development of Application Software Systems. Systems analysis and design theory will be introduced using Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) methodologies. Using the OOAD methodology in conjunction with use-case methods, software applications will be analyzed, modeled and simulated. Emphasis will be placed on students understanding how to diagram system components and their complex relationships. Numerous case studies will be used. Prerequisite: IEGR 304. Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR    404    PROGRAMMING    FOR    INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS - Four hours lecture and lab; 3 credits.

This course combines advanced programming techniques using various software systems with related course projects that incorporate other relative engineering subject areas. The focus will be on (1) the usage of Microsoft Visual C++ (advanced C++ programming), robot programming (for one or more robot platforms), Microsoft Excel (advanced spreadsheet programming), Microsoft Word (advanced word processing), LP_Solve (linear programming) and advanced simulation techniques to solve various manufacturing and service related problems, and (2) the engagement of newly developed laboratory programming modules/projects with realistic industrial engineering applications. Prerequisite: IEGR 304. Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of "C" or better. Co-requisite: IEGR 361. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 406 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH - Four hours lecture; 3 credits.

Survey of procedures and practices in industrial safety including government regulations (OSHA), life safety, electrical safety, air contamination, noise, radiation, ventilation, illumination, toxicology, and safety engineering organization. Prerequisite: IEGR 360 and Junior Standing. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 408 HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SERVICES – Three hours lecture; 3 credits.

Overview of the evolution, structure and current issues in the health care system, unique features of health care as a product, and the changing relationships between patients, physicians, hospitals, insurers, employers, communities, and government, efficiency and engineering aspects of health care system in the United States, optimization methods in health care models, efficient design of health care facilities, the impact of cost containment and competition on hospitals and integrated delivery systems, long term care and disease management, and the important role of epidemiology in assessing population health needs and risks, developments in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical devices, genomics and IT industries. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 410 SIMULATION OF INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Introduction to analytic modeling and discrete event simulation of queuing systems with associated statistical concepts. Applications to industrial system modeling include production systems, inventory analysis and other aids to decision making. One simulation language is covered in detail and several others are discussed with animation demonstrated. Prerequisite: IEGR 304; Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of “C” or better. Co-requisite: IEGR 351. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 417 / SEGR 417 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 Credits.

Introduction to systems engineering concepts. Systems structure, open-loop and closed-loop systems, positive and negative feedback. Applications to production and inventory systems, population and physical systems. Analytical foundation of systems engineering, calculus of finite differences, Fourier analysis, and use of transform techniques in linear systems analysis. Prerequisites: Math 242 and Junior Standing. Student must pass MATH 242 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 420 INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Study of information systems development to include design, implementation, evaluation and management based on a standard development of life cycle methodology. Structured analysis

and design techniques are introduced. Prerequisites: IEGR 304 and Junior Standing. Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 425: ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN STEM LEARNING ENVIORNMENTS - Three hours lecture; 3 credits.

This course explores the nature of technologies we use to assist in our thinking, learning and teaching by examining the latest development in tools, techniques, and devices used in engineering education within a STEM learning environment. The course focuses on cognitive tools associated with engineering activities and how to blend them with science and mathematics using new tools, techniques and devices for managing the complexity of tasks to support inquiries into new discoveries and innovations and integrating them into PreK-16 educational processes. These tools range from representational tools, computational tools and cognitive tools for supporting group thinking and learning. The course evaluates various learning technologies relative to specific learning goals and outcomes and will design a technological tool to support thinking, learning and/or teaching about concepts in STEM. Identifying assessment methods that indicate cognitive change in learners as a measure of the effectiveness of a device/tool in context of an activity. Prerequisites: Senior standing. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR     432      INTRODUCTION      TO      QUALITY ENGINEERING - Three hours lecture; 3 credits.

Engineering and Robust Design. Description: Off-line quality control. Build high quality into products in the design and development stages. Design high-quality products at low production cost by using quality loss function, experimental design, fractional factorial design as well as response surface methods. The objective is to design a product that is robust or less sensitive to manufacturing variations, environmental conditions and deterioration over time. Prerequisite: IEGR 351. Student must pass IEGR 351with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 435 / SEGR 435 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course provides quantitative modeling and analysis techniques, as well as the application to decision making in systems engineering. Topics include introduction to operations management, matrix algebra, formulation of optimization models, probabilistic methods and decision analysis, quality assurance and reliability, introduction to stochastic models, system simulation, network analysis and logistics management and computer-based solution by software. Prerequisites: IEGR 351 and IEGR 417. Student must pass IEGR 351 and IEGR 417 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 439 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ISSUES - Three hours lecture; 3 credits. Introduction to major environmental problems in industry.

Discussions in environmental ethics/ecology, development of environmental concerns, public policy and the environment, responses to environmental      problems      including      strategies      for business/society. Environmental impact in energy conversion/utilization. Case studies include hazardous waste disposal, air and water pollution. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 441 STOCHASTIC MODELS OF OPERATIONS RESEARCH - Three hours lecture; 3 credits.

Basic concepts and techniques of stochastic operations research modeling. Topics include Markov chains, queuing theory, inventory systems, reliability, forecasting, decision analysis and introduction to simulation. Applications to engineering problems including the use of computer codes are also covered. Prerequisites: IEGR 351 and IEGR 361. Student must pass IEGR 351 and IEGR 361 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 444 HONORS RESEARCH - 3 credits.

Specially designed for honors students, independent inquiry into an industrial engineering related topic under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Prerequisites: Honors standing, Research Advisor’s Consent and Department Chair’s Approval. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR    446     INTRODUCTION     TO     SOFTWAREmENGINEERING - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course introduces software engineering principles, which includes the body of knowledge, software design, user interface issues, software requirements analysis, software construction, code reuse, software development life cycle, team-based software development, assessing design quality, design reviews and code inspections, software testing, and basic support tools. Prerequisites: IEGR 304 and junior standing. Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 451 DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS AND INTRO. TO QUALITY CONTROL - Three hours lecture; 3 Credits.

Includes Single Factor Experimental Design, Introduction to Factorial Experiments, Blocks and Latin Squares and related Designs, Introduction to Quality Control, Control Charts for Variables and Attributes, The DMAIC Process, Process and Measurement System Capability Analysis, and Different Statistical Process Monitoring and Control Techniques. Prerequisite: IEGR 351. Student must pass IEGR 351 with a grade of “C” or better. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 452 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

The concept of project planning and organization, project life cycle, project scheduling, organizational forms and conflict resolution will be addressed. The use of schedule and technical planning and control methods such as WBS and network models as AOA, AON, and CPM/PERT will be stretched. Proposal writing and the use of project management software tools for creating a typical project plan will be explored. Prerequisite: IEGR

1. Student must pass IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

IEGR 454 THEME PARK DESIGN & FACILITIES PLANNING - Three hours lecture and lab; 3 credits.

Introduces the concept of planning traditional facilities and theme park-based facilities, as well as the expansion/revision of these types of existing facilities using quantitative methods involving mathematical algorithms with computer programming, linear programming, computer simulation, material handling systems analysis, and engineering economic analysis. Special emphasis will be placed on Theme Park Engineering where detailed theme park planning, design, and operations are examined. In addition, rollercoaster design, as well as the design of other rides/ride systems will be examined. Prerequisites: IEGR 304 and IEGR 317. Student must pass IEGR 304 and IEGR 317 with a grade of "C" or better. Co-requisites: IEGR 361 and IEGR 367 (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 455: MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

The materials covered include: Delivery technologies, multimedia platforms, hardware devices, networking, planning, design, content provisions, and production media management, compression data standards (sound, video, image, text), data capture (text, sound, etc.), data administration, software development, authoring tools, pedagogical issues, intellectual property rights, copyright, licensing production, World Wide Web, Web authoring tools, presentation tools, learning styles, teaching methodologies, effective communication, multimedia-based learning, image/sound/video capturing and manipulation, graphic, audio, and video editing, movie making, story boards, 3-D software, creating multimedia projects, social media and communication. Prerequisites: IEGR 304, junior standing, and permission of instructor. Student must pass IEGR 304 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 459 INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

A study on the discipline and philosophy of logistics and supply chain management with the high level strategy design and concepts utilizing the analytical and mathematical tools to solve simultaneous cost reduction and service enhancement problems. Within the strategic framework of supply chain and logistics management, topics like inventory, transportation information and facility oriented philosophies and techniques will be explored as knowledge integration of logistics and supply chain methodologies. Prerequisite: IEGR 367. Student must pass IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 460 ERGONOMICS AND HUMAN FACTORS - Four hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course focuses on human sensory, control, decision and motor systems in the context of auditory, visual, cognitive, and manual task design. Issues with noise, illumination, climate, motion, eye- hand coordination and human control of systems are presented. The principles applied to system, computer display, workplace and vehicle design are discussed. Prerequisite: IEGR 360. Student must pass IEGR 360 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

IEGR   461         OPEARTIONS    RESEARCH: DETERMINISTIC MODELS - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Review of simplex method; sensitivity analysis, duality theory and applications in LP; parametric programming, integer programming, goal programming; transportation and assignment problems, network models; Prerequisite: IEGR 361. Student must pass IEGR 361 with a grade of “C” or better. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 462 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES - Four hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Foundational principles that drive complex real-world problems applications and practice implementing some of the web search, speech recognition, face recognition, machine translation, autonomous driving, and automatic scheduling systems. The goal of Artificial intelligence (AI) is to tackle these with rigorous mathematical tools. Specific topics include machine learning, search, game playing, Markov decision processes, constraint satisfaction, graphical models, and logic. Prerequisites: IEGR 304 and IEGR 461. Student must pass IEGR 304 and IEGR 461 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR     467      PRODUCTION      ANALYSIS      AND MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - Four hours lecture and laboratory; 4 credits.

Principles and concepts of the design, planning and control of production and manufacturing systems, including Process Technology Design, Manufacturing Lead Time (MLT) Analysis, Process Planning and Design, Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP), Group Technology (GT) Analysis, Assembly Line balancing Techniques, Lean Production and Synchronous Manufacturing, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) & Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) concepts, Flow Manufacturing & Just-in- Time (JIT) Concepts, and introduction to Material Handling Systems (MHS) and Facilities Planning. Prerequisites: IEGR 367; Student must pass IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. Co-requisite: IEGR 461. (SPRING)

 

IEGR 468   ADVANCED   MATERIAL   HANDLING SYSTEMS - Three hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Provide the basic understanding of design and control issues involving material handling systems (MHS). Develop a keen awareness for identifying potential cost saving opportunities in material handling applications. Addressing material handling systems design requirements for automated manufacturing and warehouse systems including: Facility Location problems, Unit Load Analysis, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Analysis, Robotic Applications, Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) Analysis, Conveyer Analysis, Automated Identification System, and Process Control using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Prerequisites: IEGR 304, IEGR 363, and IEGR 367. Student must pass IEGR 304, IEGR 363, and IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 470 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Principal concepts are the organization and operation of microcomputer-controlled manipulators. Experiments include kinematics, manipulation, dynamics, and trajectory planning and programming language for robots. Applications of computer- controlled robots in manufacturing and programmable automation. Prerequisites: IEGR 304, IEGR 363 and IEGR. Student must pass IEGR 304, IEGR 363 and IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 477 / SEGR 477 SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

This course is designed for the engineering students who choose systems engineering as their concentration of study. The course covers the application of systems engineering in spacecraft development cycle. Topics will address systems engineering approaches in conceptual and technology development, preliminary design, final design and fabrication, integration and test, launch and operations management, risk management and life cycle analysis. Prerequisites: IEGR 417. Student must pass IEGR 417 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 478 COMPUTER AIDED MANUFACTURING - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Introduction to the use of CAM systems, including integration of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in part-design specification and intermediate analysis, Concurrent Engineering (CE), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Process Engineering, Fixed Automation, Group Technology (GT), Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) / Computer Managed Process Planning (CMPP), NC Programming, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and introduction to electronics manufacturing. Prerequisites: IEGR 317 and IEGR 363. Student must pass IEGR 317 and IEGR 363 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 479 ASSEMBLY DESIGN AND PLANNING - Four hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

A study of various topics related to design, planning and fabrication of mechanical assemblies. This includes design for assembly (DFA) principles, joining processes, design of weldments and mechanical fasteners, design for assembly jigs and fixtures, part feeding principles, assembly sequencing and process planning, and planning and control of manual and automated assembly systems. Various format of standard data exchange between assembly phase and total life cycle data and the assembly design principles will be explored. Prerequisites: IEGR 317 and IEGR 367. Student must pass IEGR 317 and IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 480 PRODUCT DESIGN - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Dynamics of converting ideas to marketable products. The use of programming skills and numerical tools to support design/redesign of products, in a 3 - D solid modeling computer workstation environment. Course covers the trajectory from product idea to design and prototype development and production. Course involves several design experiments, and requires the team design and rapid production of prototypes. Prerequisites: IEGR 317 and IEGR 363. Student must pass IEGR 317 and IEGR 363 with a grade of “C” or better. (FALL)

 

IEGR 485 ADVANCED MULTIMEDIA INSTR. DESIGN - Five hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

All tools and techniques introduced in the course are geared toward developing multimedia instructional design projects. The materials covered include: advanced Web authoring tools, dynamic HTML, PHP, Javascript, CGI and PERL programming, advance audio, and video editing techniques, using e-learning tools and software, incorporating social media into multimedia projects. The course uses multi-faceted professional software and hardware to integrate them into a learning environment. The course requires a project to be completed, implemented and assessed during the semester. Prerequisites: IEGR 455 and senior standing and/or permission of instructor. Student must pass IEGR 455 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 488 FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - Four hours lecture and laboratory; 3 credits.

Introduction of Flexible Manufacturing systems (FMS), including manufacturing cells, physical planning, human resources, Just- In–Time (JIT) manufacturing, processing and quality assurance equipment and systems, system support equipment, FMS computer hardware, software, and communication network and FMS installation and implementation aspects. Prerequisites: IEGR 317, IEGR 363, and IEGR 367. Student must pass IEGR 317, IEGR 363, and IEGR 367 with a grade of “C” or better. (OFFERED AS NEEDED)

 

IEGR 496 SENIOR DESIGN I - 1 credit.

A capstone design course emphasizing analysis and design in a specific industrial engineering problem area under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students are expected to devote at least six unscheduled hours for each scheduled credit hour for this course. During this phase the student or student team is to identify the problem and analyze optional solutions and submit a written proposal describing how the project is to be executed during the follow-on course IEGR 498. Prerequisites: IEGR 361, MATH 340 and Department Chair’s Approval. Student must pass IEGR 361 and MATH 340 with a grade of "C" or better. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 497: HONORS SENIOR DESIGN - 3 credits.

Specially designed for honors students. A capstone design course emphasizing analysis and design in a specific industrial engineering problem area under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students are expected to devote at least six unscheduled hours for each scheduled credit hour for this course. This course combines the two-semester sequence IEGR 496 and IEGR 498 into a single semester course for honors students. A final written report and oral presentation of the project and its results are also required. Students are also required to pass an IE comprehensive examination. Prerequisites: Honors Standing, Project Advisor’s Consent and Department Chair’s Approval. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 498 SENIOR DESIGN II - 2 credits.

This course is a follow-on execution of the project proposed in course IEGR 496. Students are expected to devote at least six unscheduled hours for each scheduled credit hour for this course. A final written report is required of the students. If a team of students executed the project, each student is required to submit a report describing the special aspects of the project executed by the student. An oral presentation of the project and its results is also required. The report should contain a summary of data and analysis that led to the design recommendation. Students are also required to pass an IE comprehensive examination. Prerequisites: IEGR 496 and Department Chair’s Approval. (FALL/SPRING)

 

IEGR 499 SPECIAL TOPICS - 3 credits. In-depth study of recent advances in specific areas of student/faculty interest. Prerequisite: Advisor’s Consent and Department Chair’s Approval. (FALL/SPRING)