Scott E. Grasman, Department Head and Professor
(585) 475-2598, segeie@rit.edu
Program overview
Industrial engineers design, optimize, and manage the process by which products are made and distributed across the world (i.e., global supply chain), or the way services are delivered in industries such as banking, health care, energy, or entertainment. Industrial engineers ensure that high-quality products and services are delivered in a cost-effective manner.
Industrial engineering is ideal for those who enjoy both technology and working with people. Industrial engineers frequently spend as much time interacting with other engineers and product users as they do at their desks and computers. Typical work involves developing applied models and simulations of processes to evaluate overall system efficiency.
A degree in industrial engineering offers students a significant opportunity for a flexible long-term career. Employers have consistently praised the quality of RIT's industrial engineering graduates, noting that the range of their abilities includes both strong technical knowledge and communication skills. Graduates have used their technical base as a springboard to careers in management, consulting, manufacturing, sales, health care, law, and education.
Because of the flexible nature of the major, the industrial engineering student can gain breadth of knowledge in many different areas of industrial engineering, including, but not limited to, advanced manufacturing, distribution/logistics, ergonomics/human factors, modeling/simulation, and sustainable design and development. Students may choose free and professional electives for this purpose. Faculty are committed to high-quality engineering education as well as the program's educational objectives.
The industrial engineering curriculum covers the principal concepts of engineering economics and project management, facilities planning, human performance, mathematical and simulation modeling, production control, applied statistics and quality, and contemporary manufacturing production processes that are applied to solve the challenges presented by the global environment and economy of today. The curriculum stresses the application of contemporary tools and techniques in solving engineering problems.
As described by the Institute of Industrial Engineers on the organization's website:
"Industrial engineering is about choices. Other engineering disciplines apply skills to very specific areas. IE gives practitioners the opportunity to work in a variety of businesses.
Many practitioners say that an industrial engineering education offers the best of both worlds: an education in both engineering and business.
The most distinctive aspect of industrial engineering is the flexibility it offers. Whether it's shortening a roller coaster line, streamlining an operating room, distributing products worldwide, or manufacturing superior automobiles, these challenges share the common goal of saving companies money and increasing efficiencies.
As companies adopt management philosophies of continuous productivity and quality improvement to survive in the increasingly competitive world market, the need for industrial engineers is growing. Why? Industrial engineers are the only engineering professionals trained specifically to be productivity and quality improvement specialists.
Industrial engineers figure out how to do things better. They engineer processes and systems that improve quality and productivity. They work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy and other commodities. This is why many industrial engineers end up being promoted into management positions.
Many people are misled by the term industrial engineer. It's not just about manufacturing. It also encompasses service industries, with many IEs employed in entertainment industries, shipping and logistics businesses, and health care organizations."
Industrial engineers are "big-picture" thinkers, much like systems integrators. IEs spend most of their time out in the work environment, using scientific approaches to solve today's problems while they develop solutions for the future.
Educational objectives
Faculty from the department of industrial and systems engineering, in conjunction with its constituents, have established the following educational objectives for the industrial engineering major:
Systems integrators—Graduates will draw upon broad knowledge to develop integrated systems-based engineering solutions that include the consideration of realistic constraints within contemporary global, societal, and organizational contexts.
Lifelong learners—Graduates will develop engineering solutions using the skills and knowledge acquired through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.
Graduate education—Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue graduate degrees.
Engineering professionals—Graduates will work independently as well as collaboratively with others and demonstrate leadership, accountability, initiative, and ethical and social responsibility.
With rapidly changing work environments, students need a well-rounded education that will allow them to apply engineering principles to new situations.
Accreditation
The BS program in industrial engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Accelerated 4:1 BS/MBA option
An accelerated 4+1 option is available for students who wish to earn a BS in industrial engineering and a MBA. The option is offered in conjunction with Saunders College of Business and allows students to obtain both degrees in five years of study.
Accelerated dual degree options
- BS in Industrial Engineering and a ME in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and a MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and a ME in Sustainable Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and a MS in Sustainable Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and a ME in Engineering Management
Curriculum
Industrial engineering, BS degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| LAS Foundation 2: First Year Writing | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Engineering Statistics and design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall and summer) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals of Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (spring and summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-497 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| ISEE-498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design II | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 129 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Accelerated 4+1 BS/MBA option
An accelerated 4+1 option is available for students who wish to earn a BS in industrial engineering and an MBA. The option is offered in conjunction with Saunders College of Business and allows students to obtain both degrees in five years of study.
Accelerated dual degree options
The department offers several accelerated dual degree (BS/MS and BS/ME) options, where select students may complete a BS and an MS or ME in industrial engineering in five years. The following options are available:
- BS in Industrial Engineering and an ME in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and an ME in Sustainable Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and an MS in Sustainable Engineering
- BS in Industrial Engineering and an ME in Engineering Management
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Industrial and systems engineering, ME degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 12 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Industrial and systems engineering, MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-795, 796 | Graduate Seminar I, II | 0 |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 9 | |
| Thesis | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Sustainable engineering, ME degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-785 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| MECE-629 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| Social Context Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-786 | Lifecycle Assessment | 3 |
| Technology Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 156 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Sustainable engineering, MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 6 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-795, 796 | Graduate Seminar I, II | 0 |
| Technology Elective | 3 | |
| Social Context Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-785 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| MECE-629 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-786 | Lifecycle Assessment | 3 |
| ISEE-790 | Thesis | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Engineering management, ME degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-Based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| ISEE-325 | Engineering Statistics and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Materials Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-560 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-750 | Systems and Project Management | 3 |
| ACCT-794 | Cost Management in Technical Organizations | 3 |
| Engineering Management Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Applied statistics, MS degree program suspended
This Industrial engineering, BS degree/Applied statistics, MS degree program is no longer accepts new students. Currently matriculated students are not affected.
Industrial engineering, BS degree/Applied statistics, MS degree, typical course sequence
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| First Year LAS Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181, 182 | Project-based Calculus I, II | 8 |
| LAS Foundation 1, 2 (WI) | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| First Year Writing Seminar | 3 | |
| ACSC-010 | Year One: College Experience | 0 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| ISEE-345 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| EGEN-099 | Engineering Co-op Preparation | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors (WI) | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-304 | Fundamentals in Material Science | 2 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science with Applications Laboratory | 1 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| ISEE-510 | Systems Simulation | 3 |
| CQAS-721, 722 | Theory of Statistics I, II | 6 |
| CQAS-741 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| CQAS-611 | Statistical Software | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| CQAS-701 | Foundations of Experimental Design | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| CQAS-795 | Graduate Seminar | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497, 498 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 6 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Electives | 9 | |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| CQAS-792 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
Additional information
Facilities
The industrial and systems engineering department is located in the James E. Gleason Building and houses several state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Brinkman Machine Tools and Manufacturing Lab, the Metrology and Rapid Prototyping Lab, the Toyota Production Systems Lab, the Human Performance Lab, the Advanced Systems Integration Lab, the Sustainable Engineering Research Group (SERG) Lab, and the Print Research and Image Systems Modeling (PRISM) Lab. Ample computing facilities reside within each of these specialized labs, as well as a dedicated PC computer lab. These labs offer an extensive library of software to support industrial engineering course work, project work, and research, including conventional word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications (e.g., Microsoft Office), database management (e.g., Microsoft ACCESS), data acquisition (e.g., Lab View), statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab, SAS), facilities layout (e.g., AutoCad, Factory Flow, Factory Plan, LayoutIQ), manufacturing (e.g., MasterCam Cambridge Engineering Selector Software), optimization (e.g., ILOG OPL-CPLEX, LINDO, KNITRO, AMPL, Gurobi, Mathematica), systems simulation software (e.g., Solver, Arena, Promodel), biomechanics (3DSSPP), and lifecycle assessment and costing tools (e.g., SimaPro, CES Eco-Audit).
Careers
In order to optimize processes and systems, industrial engineers apply their knowledge in a wide range of areas, including systems simulation modeling, quality, logistics and supply chain management, ergonomics and human factors, facilities layout, production planning and control, manufacturing, management information systems, and project management. Upon graduation, our students work for a wide array of fields (ranging from manufacturing and distribution/logistics to health care, energy and other services) and companies (including Boeing, IBM, Toyota, Xerox, Intel, General Electric, Hershey, Walt Disney World, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Lockheed Martin, and Wegmans Food Markets, to name a few.)
Balance, as well as specialization, has allowed our graduates to pursue varied paths. Examples of the diversity, along with the roles in which an industrial engineer might function, are reflected in the following list of sample industrial engineering co-op assignments.
In manufacturing industries:
- Perform product life studies
- Lay out and improve work areas
- Design production processes to improve productivity
- Investigate and analyze the cost of purchasing new vs. repairing existing equipment
- Investigate delivery service, including scheduling, route modification, and material handling
- Create computer programs to track pricing policies and truck scheduling
- Perform downtime studies of various operations using time study and work sampling
- Develop and computerize a forecasting model
- Perform ergonomic studies and evaluations of workstations and product designs
- Participate in the design process of products and processes to ensure ease of manufacture, maintenance, and remanufacture or recycling
In service industries:
- Design information systems
- Monitor safety and health programs
- Manage hazardous and toxic materials storage and disposal programs
- Manage a facility's projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget
- Conduct cost analysis of procedures to support decision making
- Schedule operations and manage information flow
- Design supply-ordering systems
- Improve processes in a hospital
- Evaluate waiting time and space utilization in an amusement park
Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT converted its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
The industrial engineering faculty, in conjunction with its constituents, has established the following educational objectives for the industrial engineering program:
Systems integrators—Graduates will draw upon broad knowledge to develop integrated systems-based engineering solutions that include the consideration of realistic constraints within contemporary global, societal, and organizational contexts.
Lifelong learners—Graduates will develop engineering solutions using the skills and knowledge acquired through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional development.
Graduate education—Graduates will successfully pursue graduate degrees.
Engineering professionals—Graduates will work independently as well as collaboratively with others and demonstrate leadership, accountability, initiative, and ethical and social responsibility.
With rapidly changing work environments, students need a well-rounded education that will allow them to apply engineering principles to new situations.
Industrial engineers design, optimize, and manage the process by which products are made and distributed across the world (i.e., global supply chain), or the way services are delivered in industries such as banking, health care, or entertainment. Industrial engineers ensure that high-quality products and services are delivered in a cost-effective manner.
Industrial engineering is ideal for those who enjoy both technology and working with people. Industrial engineers frequently spend as much time interacting with other engineers and product users as they do at their desks and computers. Typical work involves developing applied models and simulations of processes to evaluate overall system efficiency.
A degree in industrial engineering offers students a significant opportunity for a flexible long-term career. Employers have consistently praised the quality of RIT's industrial engineering graduates, noting that the range of their abilities includes both strong technical knowledge and communication skills. Graduates have used their technical base as a springboard to careers in management, consulting, manufacturing, sales, healthcare, law, and education.
Because of the flexible nature of the program, the industrial engineering student can gain breadth of knowledge in many different areas of industrial engineering, including, but not limited to lean manufacturing, distribution/logistics, ergonomics/human factors, modeling/simulation, and sustainable design and development. Students may choose free and professional electives for this purpose. The program's faculty is committed to high-quality engineering education as well as the program's educational objectives.
The industrial engineering curriculum covers the principal concepts of engineering economics and project management, facilities planning, human performance, mathematical and simulation modeling, production control, applied statistics and quality, and contemporary production processes that are applied to solve the challenges presented by the global environment and economy of today. The curriculum stresses the application of contemporary tools and techniques in solving engineering problems.
As described by the Institute of Industrial Engineers on the organization's website:
"Industrial engineering is about choices. Other engineering disciplines apply skills to very specific areas. IE gives practitioners the opportunity to work in a variety of businesses.
Many practitioners say that an industrial engineering education offers the best of both worlds: an education in both engineering and business.
The most distinctive aspect of industrial engineering is the flexibility it offers. Whether it's shortening a rollercoaster line, streamlining an operating room, distributing products worldwide, or manufacturing superior automobiles, these challenges share the common goal of saving companies money and increasing efficiencies.
As companies adopt management philosophies of continuous productivity and quality improvement to survive in the increasingly competitive world market, the need for industrial engineers is growing. Why? Industrial engineers are the only engineering professionals trained specifically to be productivity and quality improvement specialists.
Industrial engineers figure out how to do things better. They engineer processes and systems that improve quality and productivity. They work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy and other commodities. This is why many industrial engineers end up being promoted into management positions.
Many people are misled by the term industrial engineer. It's not just about manufacturing. It also encompasses service industries, with many IEs employed in entertainment industries, shipping and logistics businesses, and health care organizations."
Industrial engineers are "big-picture" thinkers, much like systems integrators. IEs spend most of their time out in the work environment, using scientific approaches to solve today's problems while they develop solutions for the future.
Accreditation
The BS program in industrial engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Curriculum
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their academic advisers with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Industrial engineering, BS degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools for Increased Productivity | 2 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281, 282, 283 | Calculus I, II, III | 12 |
| 1017-311, 312 | University Physics I, II | 10 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| 0303-051 | Discovery Industrial Engineering | 1 |
| 1720-052 | Pathways‡ | 1 |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0303-401 | Introduction to Operations Research | 4 |
| 0307-361, 362 | Probability and Statistics I, II | 8 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Systems and Facilities Planning | 4 |
| Cooperative Education§ | Co-op | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-510 | Applied Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Applied Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Systems Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 4 |
| Professional Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Cooperative Education§ | Co-op | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-630 | Advanced Systems Integration | 4 |
| 0303-560, 561 | Multidisciplinary Senior Design I, II | 8 |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| Cooperative Education§ | Co-op | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 198 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
‡ Students are required to complete one Pathways course. Students may choose from Innovation/Creativity (1720-052), Leadership (1720-053), or Service (1720-054). These courses may be completed in the winter or spring quarter.
§ Students are required to complete five quarters of cooperative education.
Industrial engineering, BS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | Design and Analysis of Production Systems | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 129 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
Accelerated dual degree options
The department offers accelerated dual degree (BS/MS and BS/ME) options, where select students may complete a BS and an MS or ME in industrial engineering in five years. An arrangement with the E. Philip Saunders College of Business allows for an accelerated BS/MBA option. For more information, contact the department or visit its website.
Industrial engineering, BS/ME degree, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery, Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Advanced System Integration | 4 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-890 | Thesis | 1 |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| 0303-561 | Senior Design II | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Professional Elective | 4 |
| Graduate Electives | 20 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| 0303-890 | Thesis | 8 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 227 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
Industrial engineering, BS/ME degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 15 | |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 153 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/ME, Sustainable engineering, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery/Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| Professional Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| 0303-561 | Senior Design II | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Advanced Systems Integration | 4 |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| 0303-786 | Engineering of Systems I | 4 |
| 0303-790 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 4 |
| 0304-729 | Renewable Energy Systems | 4 |
| 0303-758 | Design of Experiments | 4 |
| 0303-791 | Lifecycle Assessment/Costing | 4 |
| 0303-792 | Design for the Environment | 4 |
| Technology Elective | 4 | |
| Social Context Elective | 4 | |
| 0303-779 | Engineering Capstone | 4 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 234 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/ME, Sustainable engineering, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-795 | Graduate Seminar I | 0 |
| ISEE-xxx | Engineering Elective | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-796 | Graduate Seminar II | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-785 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| MECE-729 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| Social Context Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-786 | Lifecycle Assessment | 3 |
| ISEE-787 | Design of the Environment | 3 |
| Technology Elective | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 156 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/ME, Engineering management, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery/Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Adv. System Integration | 4 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| 0303-561 | Senior Design II | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Adv. Systems Integration | 4 |
| Graduate Electives | 28 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| 0303-779 | Capstone | 4 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 230 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/ME, Engineering management, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1 | 3 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 2 | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3 | 3 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 4 | 3 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-750 | Systems and Project Management | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| ACCT-703 | Accounting for Decision Makers | |
| ACCT-706 | Cost Management | |
| Engineering Management Electives | 9 | |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-792 | Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 153 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Industrial and systems engineering, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery/Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Adv. System Integration | 4 |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-890 | Thesis | 1 |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| 0303-561 | Senior Design II | 4 |
| Professional Elective | 4 | |
| Graduate Electives | 20 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| 0303-890 | Thesis | 8 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 227 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Industrial and systems engineering, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| Professional Electives | 9 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-795 | Graduate Seminar I | 0 |
| ISEE-760 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-796 | Graduate Seminar II | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 9 | |
| Thesis | 6 | |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Sustainable engineering, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery/Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| Professional Elective | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| Senior Design II | 4 | |
| 0303-630 | Adv. Systems Integration | 4 |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Free Electives | 8 | |
| 0303-786 | Engineering of Systems I | 4 |
| 0303-790 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 4 |
| 0304-729 | Renewable Energy Systems | 4 |
| 0303-758 | Design of Experiments | 4 |
| 0303-792 | Design for the Environment | 4 |
| 0303-791 | Lifecycle Assessment/Costing | 4 |
| 0303-890 | Thesis | 9 |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 231 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Sustainable engineering, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of Industrial Engineering | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-Based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-Based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Systems/Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-305 | Materials Science and Apps | 3 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| ISEE-xxx | Professional Electives | 6 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| ISEE-795 | Graduate Seminar I | 0 |
| Technology Elective | 3 | |
| Social Context Elective | 3 | |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| ISEE-796 | Graduate Seminar II | 0 |
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-497 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-561 | Linear Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISEE-771 | Engineering of Systems I | 3 |
| ISEE-785 | Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| MECE-729 | Renewable Energy Systems | 3 |
| ISEE-498 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| ISEE-786 | Lifecycle Assessment | 3 |
| ISEE-787 | Design of the Environment | 3 |
| ISEE-790 | Thesis | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 153 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Applied statistics, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| 0303-051, 052 | Discovery/Pathways | 2 |
| 0303-201 | Fundamentals of IE | 4 |
| 0303-204 | Computer Tools | 2 |
| 0303-343 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| 1011-208 | College Chemistry | 4 |
| 1016-281 | Calculus I | 4 |
| 1016-282 | Calculus II | 4 |
| 1016-283 | Calculus III | 4 |
| 1017-311 | University Physics I | 5 |
| 1017-312 | University Physics II | 5 |
| Liberal Arts* | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 0303-302 | Computing for Engineers | 4 |
| 0304-331 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| 0304-332 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| 0304-344 | Materials Science | 4 |
| 1004-212 | Human Biology | 3 |
| 1016-305 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| 1016-306 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| 1016-331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| 1017-313 | University Physics III | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 12 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Wellness Education† | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 0303-401 | Operations Research | 4 |
| 0303-415 | Ergonomics | 4 |
| 0303-481 | Engineering Management | 4 |
| 0303-422 | Facilities Planning | 4 |
| 0303-520 | Engineering Economy | 4 |
| 0307-361 | Probability and Statistics I | 4 |
| 0307-362 | Probability and Statistics II | 4 |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 0303-402 | Production Control | 4 |
| 0303-503 | Simulation | 4 |
| 0303-510 | Statistical Quality Control | 4 |
| 0303-511 | Linear Regression Analysis | 4 |
| 0303-516 | Human Factors | 4 |
| 0303-526 | D/A of Production Systems | 4 |
| 0303-630 | Adv. System Integration | 4 |
| Professional Electives | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts* | 4 | |
| 0303-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| 0303-560 | Senior Design I | 4 |
| 0303-561 | Senior Design II | 4 |
| 0307-801 | Design of Experiments I | 3 |
| 0307-802 | Design of Experiments II | 3 |
| 0307-821 | Theory of Statistics I | 3 |
| 0307-822 | Theory of Statistics II | 3 |
| 0307-742 | Statistical Computing | 3 |
| 0307-842 | Regression Analysis II | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 12 | |
| Professional Elective | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 4 | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hourse | 228 | |
* Please see Liberal Arts General Education Requirements for more information.
† Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
BS, Industrial engineering/MS, Applied statistics, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| LAS Foundation 1: First-Year Seminar | 3 | |
| ISEE-120 | Fundamentals of IE | 3 |
| CHMG-131 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-181 | Project-based Calculus I | 4 |
| LAS Foundation 1, 2 (WI) | 6 | |
| ISEE-140 | Materials Processing | 3 |
| MATH-182 | Project-based Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS-211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| ENGL-150 | LAS Foundation 2: Writing Seminar | 3 |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ISEE-200 | Computing for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH-221 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS-212 | University Physics II | 4 |
| CQAS-251 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers I | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| MECE-200 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 4 |
| MATH-233 | Linear Systems and Differential Equations | 4 |
| CQAS-252 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers II | 3 |
| ISEE-250 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Third Year | ||
| ISEE-499 | Cooperative Education (fall) | Co-op |
| ISEE-301 | Operations Research | 4 |
| ISEE-350 | Engineering Management | 3 |
| ISEE-330 | Ergonomics and Human Factors | 4 |
| ISEE-323 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| MECE-306 | Materials Science | 3 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| ISEE-420 | Production Control | 3 |
| ISEE-421 | D/A Production Systems | 3 |
| ISEE-410 | Simulation | 3 |
| CQAS-721 | Theory I | 3 |
| CQAS-741 | Regression Analysis | 3 |
| CQAS-611 | Statistical Software | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| CQAS-722 | Theory II | 3 |
| CQAS-701 | Foundations of Experimental Design | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1, 2 | 6 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| ISEE-590 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| ISEE-460 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
| Professional Elective | 3 | |
| Graduate Electives | 9 | |
| ISEE-591 | Senior Design II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| CQAS-794 | Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information.
Additional information
Facilities
The industrial and systems engineering department is located in the James E. Gleason Building and houses several state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Brinkman Machine Tools and Manufacturing Lab, the Metrology and Rapid Prototyping Lab, the Toyota Production Systems Lab, the Human Performance Lab, the Advanced Systems Integration Lab, the Sustainable Engineering Research Group (SERG) Lab, and the Print Research and Image Systems Modeling (PRISM) Lab. Ample computing facilities reside within each of these specialized labs, as well as a dedicated PC computer lab. These labs offer an extensive library of software to support industrial engineering course work, project work, and research, including conventional word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications (e.g., Microsoft Office), database management (e.g., Microsoft ACCESS), data acquisition (e.g., Lab View), statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab, SAS), facilities layout (e.g., AutoCad, Factory Flow, Factory Plan, LayoutIQ), manufacturing (e.g., MasterCam Cambridge Engineering Selector Software), optimization (e.g., ILOG OPL-CPLEX, LINDO, KNITRO, AMPL, Gurobi, Mathematica), systems simulation software (e.g., Solver, Arena, Promodel), and lifecycle assessment and costing tools (e.g., SimaPro, CES Eco-Audit).
Careers
In order to optimize processes and systems, industrial engineers apply their knowledge in a wide range of areas, including systems simulation modeling, quality, logistics and supply chain management, ergonomics and human factors, facilities layout, production planning and control, manufacturing, management information systems, and project management. Upon graduation, our students work for a wide array of fields, ranging from manufacturing, to distribution/logistics, to healthcare, energy and other services, and companies, including Boeing, IBM, Toyota, Xerox, Intel, General Electric, Hershey, Walt Disney World, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Lockheed Martin, and Wegmans, to name a few.
Balance, as well as specialization, has allowed our graduates to pursue varied paths. Examples of the diversity, along with the roles in which an industrial engineer might function, are reflected in the following list of sample industrial engineering co-op assignments.
In manufacturing industries:
- Perform product life studies
- Lay out and improve work areas
- Design production processes to improve productivity
- Investigate and analyze the cost of purchasing new vs. repairing existing equipment
- Investigate delivery service, including scheduling, route modification, and material handling
- Create computer programs to track pricing policies and truck scheduling
- Perform downtime studies of various operations using time study and work sampling
- Develop and computerize a forecasting model
- Perform ergonomic studies and evaluations of workstations and product designs
- Participate in the design process of products and processes to ensure ease of manufacture, maintenance, and remanufacture or recycling
In service industries:
- Design information systems
- Monitor safety and health programs
- Manage hazardous and toxic materials storage and disposal programs
- Manage a facility's projects to ensure they are completed on time and on budget
- Conduct cost analysis of procedures to support decision making
- Schedule operations and manage information flow
- Design supply-ordering systems
- Improve processes in a hospital
- Evaluate waiting time and space utilization in an amusement park