INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - ISE

ISE (TE) 110Computer-Based Modeling for Engineers3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: E 115
Coreq: MA 141
Introductory course in computer-based modeling and programming using Visual Basic for Applications. Emphasis on algorithm development and engineering problem solving. Methodical development of VBA within applications like Microsoft Excel and Access from specifications; documentation, style; control structures; classes and methods; data types and data abstraction; object-oriented programming and design; graphical user interface design. Projects: design problems from electrical, industrial, textile, and financial systems. Functional relationships will be given and programs will be designed and developed from a list of specifications.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE (GC) 210Introductory Engineering Graphics for Industrial Engineering3(2-2-0) F,S
Preq: E 115
Introduction to the graphical representation and solution of 2D and 3D spatial problems. Conventional methods using computer-based tools to graphically describe 2D and 3D objects relevant to the field of IE. Overview of the fundamentals and applications of computer graphics and computer-aided design. Includes practical IE drawing applications.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 216Manufacturing Engineering Practicum3(1-5-0) F,S
Preq: C or better in IE 110
Coreq: IE/GC 210
Hands-on experimentation for students to learn the capabilities and limitations of basic manufacturing processes. Relationships between product design, quality, manufacturing planning, computer simulation, material handling systems, time and motionstudies, and ergonomics.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 311Engineering Economic Analysis3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 141
Engineering and managerial decision making. The theory of interest and its uses. Equivalent annual costs, present worth, internal rates of return, and benefit/cost ratios. Accounting depreciation and its tax effects. Economic lot size and similar cost minimization models. Sensitivity analysis. Cost dichotomies: fixed vs. variable, and incremental vs. sunk, use of accounting data. Replacement theory and economic life. Engineering examples.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 316Manufacturing Engineering I - Processes3(2-3-0) F,S
Preq: MSE 200; IE 216; IE/GC 210
Analytical study and design of manufacturing engineering with emphasis on mfg. and processes. Addresses the interaction of design, materials, and processing. Laboratory instruction and hands-on experience in metrology, machining, process planning,economic justification, and current mfg. methodologies.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 330Furniture Product Engineering3(3-0-0)
Preq: IE 210. Open only to students pursuing BS IE, Furniture Manufacturing Option, Wood Science and Technology, and Industrial Design
Introduction to use and properties of materials and construction methods used in mass production of furniture. Examines techniques of product engineering and its role in determining product quality and manufacturability. Emphasis on principles of computer-based product development, specification, and performance evaluation.
Course Offerings: fall


ISE 331Furniture Manufacturing Processes I3(3-1-0)
Preq: IE 330.Open only to students pursuing BS IE, Furniture Manufacturing Option, Wood Science and Technology, and Industrial Design
Furniture manufacturing technology emphasizing mass production equipment capabilities and capacities. Relationship of product characteristics to machine selection and process planning activities. Introduction to computer-controlled machining and integrated manufacturing systems.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 352Work Analysis and Design3(2-2-0) F,S
Preq: C- or better in ST 371; C or better in IE 110
Work methods and production processes to improve operator effectiveness and reduce production costs. Techniques studied include operation analysis, motion study, value engineering, predetermined time systems, time study and line balancing.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 361Deterministic Models in Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 303 or MA 341 or MA 405. C or better in IE 110
Introduction to mathematical modeling, analysis techniques, and solution procedures applicable to decision-making problems in a deterministic environment. Linear programming models and algorithms and associated computer codes are emphasized.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 401Stochastic Models in Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 303 or MA 341 or MA 405; C- or better in ST 371; C or better in IE 110
Introduction to mathematical modeling, analysis, and solution procedures applicable to uncertain (stochastic) production systems. Methodologies covered include probability theory and stochastic processes. Applications relate to design and analysisof problems, capacity planning, inventory control, waiting lines, and system reliability and maintainability.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 408Control of Production and Service Systems3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: IE 361; C- or better in ST 371
Planning and control of production and service systems. Production organization flow and inventory control methods: Systems approach.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 416Manufacturing Engineering II - Automation3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: IE 316
Integration of design and mfg. through computer aided/automated process planning, concurrent engineering, and rapid prototyping. Fixed and programmable automation in mfg. and service. Autonomous mfg. systems such as computer numerical control (CNC), industrial robotics, automated inspection, electronics manufacturing and assembly.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 417Manufacturing Engineering III - Computer Integrated Manufacturing3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: IE 316 or IE 331; C or better in IE 110
Principles, economic justification, implementation, and performance evaluation of Computer Integrated Mfg. (CIM) systems. Fundamentals of group technology and cellular mfg. systems. Automation of information flow supporting the manufacturing operations using transaction processing via database technology. Real-time control of CIM systems including data acquisition, process control, and programmable logic controllers.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 430Furniture Manufacturing Processes II3(3-1-0)
Preq: IE 331; C or better in IE 110
Coreq: IE 352
A survey of furniture manufacturing technology. Emphasis is on operations, production rates, and the integration of many types of equipment into a manufacturing system.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE 431Furniture Manufacturing Facilities Design3(3-1-0)
Preq: IE 430
A survey of furniture manufacturing technology. Emphasis is on operations, production rates, and the integration of many types of equipment into a manufacturing system.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 441Introduction to Simulation3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 242, ST 372, C or better in IE 110
Discrete-event stochastic simulation for the modeling and analysis of systems. Programming of simulation models in a simulation language. Input data analysis, variance reduction techniques, validation and verification, and analysis of simulation output. Random number generators and random variate generation.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 443Quality Design and Control3(2-2-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2
Preq: ST 372
Statistical methods in quality control. Control charts for variables and attributes. Process capability assessment. Role of experimentation in designing for quality. Total Quality Management. Tools for continuous quality improvement. Quality Function Deployment.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 452Ergonomics3(2-2-0) F,S
Preq: CE 214
Coreq: IE 352
Worker - machine environment systems, design and evaluation; applications to consumer products tools, equipment and the workplace. Consideration of anatomical, physiological and psychological capabilities and limitations as related to systems design and human performance. Use of anthropometric data in design of display and control systems. Effects of environmental stress upon work performance, safety, and health.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 453Production System Design3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: IE 401
Principles and practice in design of facilities and logistics networks. Integration of supply chain design, capacity planning, facility layout, material handling, and storage and warehousing issues into overall production system design. Emphasis on economic justification of alternative designs and use of computer software to aid design process. Group projects.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 495Project Work in Industrial Engineering1-6 F,S
Preq: Junior standing
Special investigations, study or research related to the field of industrial engineering. In a given semester several students and/or student groups may be working in widely divergent areas under the direction of several members of the faculty.


ISE 498Senior Design Project3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: IE 311, IE 408, IE 441, IE 453
Individual or group design projects requiring problem definition and analysis, synthesis, specification and presentation of a designed solution. Students work under faculty supervision either on actual industrial engineering problems posed by local industrial, service and governmental organization or on emerging research issues.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


ISE (MA) (OR) 505Linear Programming3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 405
Mathematical methods applied to problems of planning. Linear programming covered in detail. For those who desire an in-depth and detailed study. Provision for rigorous and complete development of theoretical and computational aspects of this technique as well as a discussion of a number of applications.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ISE 510Applied Engineering Economy3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Undergrad. courses in engineering economics and ST
Engineering economy analysis of alternative projects including tax and inflation aspects, sensitivity analysis, risk assessment, decision criteria. Emphasis on applications.


ISE 514Manufacturing Product Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing in Engineering or Senior standing in Industrial Engineering
Parametric feature-based CAD, introduction to manufacturing processes, design for manuifacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA), tolerancing, and rapid prototyping.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE 518Manufacturing Operations Management3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: MA 242; ST(EC) 350 or ST 372
Concepts, problems and procedures for the management of manufacturing operations. Emphasis on forecasting, capacity planning, material requirements planning, scheduling, inventory control and related computer-based control systems. Not for IE majors


ISE 530Advanced Furniture Manufacturing System Design3(3-1-0) F, Alt yrs(even)
Preq: IE 331; IE 441
Analysis and design of furniture manufacturing systems. Emphasis on relating product and distribution requirements to appropriate production methods, capacities and operational policies. Models for integrating process and information technology into an efficient, responsive manufacturing system. Applications of concepts such as cellular manufacturing and flexible automation.


ISE 531Advanced Furniture Facilities Design3(3-1-0) S, Alt yrs(odd)
Preq: IE 530
Engineering design of an integrated furniture manufacturing facility. Computer graphics-based layout of the building, machinery, materials handling and storage systems and plant support systems. Equipment specification, activity relationships, space utilization techniques, layout construction, and plant logistics. Environmental and commmunication/control systems.


ISE (PSY) 540Human Factors In Systems Design3(3-0-0)
Preq: IE 452 or PSY 340
Coreq: ST 507 or 515
Basic concepts of ergonomics and their application to design of human-machine systems and products. Consideration of human behavioral and biological capabilities and limitations in design for human efficiency, safety and comfort. Systems developmentcycle; human-machine function allocation; task and skill analysis; systems evaluation; anthropometry. Design of control and display systems, instrument panels, workplaces, seating and tools.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 541Occupational Safety Engineering3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs.
Preq: IE 452, PSY 340 or IE(PSY) 740; ST 372, 507 or 511
Occupational accident-injury study; morbidity, mortality; investigation and analysis. Hazard control; energy countermeasure strategies; control technology. Impact biomechanics, trauma and survivability. Risk assessment; systems safety analysis. Product design, manufacturing defects, system failures and human error as causative factors. Safety program development. Near-accident reporting. OSHA compliance; standards. Accident, trauma and forensic case studies from manufacturing, motor carrier andconstruction industries.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE 543Musculoskeletal Mechanics3(2-2-0)
Preq: BIO 125 or BAE(BIO) 235 or Graduate standing
Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of musculoskeletal system including muscle bone, tendon, ligament, cartilage, nerve. Modeling of tissue and joints with special emphasis on spine and upper extremity. Physical, mathematical, optimization and finite element modeling techniques as applied in biomechanics research. Credit for both IE 443 and IE 543 is not allowed


ISE 544Occupational Biomechanics3(2-2-0)
Preq: Graduate standing
Anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical bases of physical ergonomics. Strength of biomaterials, human motor capabilities, body mechanics, kinematics and anthropometry. Use of bioinstrumentation, active and passive industrial surveillance techniques and the NIOSH lifting guide. Acute injury and cumulative trauma disorders. Static and dynamic biomechanical modeling. Emphasis on low back, shoulder and hand/wrist biomechanics.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE (CSC) 546Management Decision and Control Systems3(2-2-0) F
Preq: CSC 423 or BUS 541
Planning, design, and development and implementation of comprehensive computer-based information systems to support management decisions. Formal information systems principles; information requirements analysis; knowledge acquisition techniques; information modeling. Information resource management for quality operational control and decision support; system evaluation, process improvement and cost effectiveness.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE (CSC) 556Voice Input/Output Communication Systems3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 307 or CSC 312
Introduction to physical, linguistic and computational principles underlying speech synthesis and speech recognition. Human factors of speech I/O. Advantages and disadvantages of implementing voice applications. Hands-on use of voice I/O equipment through class projects. Case studies of current applications of speech I/O technology.


ISE 589Special Topics In Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Special developments in some phase of industrial engineering using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE 601Seminar1(1-0-0) F,S
Seminar discussion of industrial engineering problems for graduate students. Case analyses and reports.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ISE 610Special Topics in Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Special developments in some phase of industrial engineering using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.


ISE 637Directed Study in Industrial EngineeringCredits Arranged F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Independent study providing opportunity for individual students to explore topics of special interest under direction of a member of faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 639Advanced Directed Study in Industrial Engineering1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Independent study providing an opportunity for individual graduate students to explore advanced topics of special interest under the direction of a member of the faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 646Research Practicum in Occupational Biomechanics3(1-4-0) S
Preq: IE 764
Coreq: IE 765
Biomechanics research topic development, literature evaluation, experimental design, use of bioinstrumentation, data collection, basic data interpretation, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation.


ISE 677Industrial Engineering Projects1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: MIE candidates
Investigation and written report on assigned problems germane to industrial engineering. Maximum of six credits to be earned for MIE degree.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.
Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 693Master's Supervised Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Thesis research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 696Summer Thesis Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1


ISE 699Master's Thesis Preparation1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For student who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 706Design of Flexible Manufacturing Systems3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 307, IE 351
Coreq: IE 716
Operational characteristics, information requirements, control structures and application of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Integration of technologies including computer numerical control (CNC) machining, robotics, intelligent sensors, automated material handling, and real-time computer control. Methodologies for design and evaluation of physical systems and associated control systems.


ISE 707Real-Time Control of Automated Manufacturing3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: IE 716
Concepts and application of real-time control of automated manufacturing systems. Development of prototype manufacturing control applications involving introductions to following topics: computer architecture; real-time, multi-tasking operating systems; data modeling; multi-processing systems; local area networks; inter-task communication; and development of multi-tasking control systems. Design development of control system.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE (MA) (OR) 708Integer Programming3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: MA 405, OR (MA,IE) 505, Some familiarity with computers (e.g., CSC 112)
General integer programming problems and principal methods of solving them. Emphasis on intuitive presentation of ideas underlying various algorithms rather than detailed description of computer codes. Students have some "hands on" computing experience that should enable them to adapt ideas presented in course to integer programming problems they may encounter.


ISE (OR) 709Dynamic Programming3(3-0-0) S
Preq: MA 405, ST 421
Introduction to theory and computational aspects of dynamic programming and its application to sequential decision problems.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 711Capital Investment Economic Analysis3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 311, ST 371
Analysis of economic merits of alternatives including interest and income tax considerations. Risk and sensitivity exploration techniques. Introduction to analytical techniques for multiple objectives or criteria. Use of mathematical programming andcomputers for capital budgeting.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE 712Bayesian Decision Analysis For Engineers and Managers3(3-0-0) S
Preq: ST 371 or ST 421
The Bayesian approach to decision making, with numerous applications in engineering and business. Expected value maximization, decision trees, Bayes' theorem, value of information, sequential procedures and optimal strategies. Axiomatic utility theory and controversies, utility of money, theoretical and empirical determination of utility functions and relationship to mean-variance analysis. Brief introduction to multi-attribute problems, time streams and group decisions.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 715Manufacturing Process Engineering3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 514
Manufacturing process engineering, primary,secondary, finishing and assembly processes. concurrent engineering, process planning, group technology, manufacturing analyses and application of economic analyses.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 716Automated Systems Engineering3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 514
General principles of operation and programming of automated systems. Automated assembly, automated manufacturing, and inspection systems. Control of automated manufacturing. Industrial logic systems and programmable logic controllers. Computer numerical control, industrial robotics, and computer integrated manufacturing.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE 717Computerized Process Planning3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 716
In-depth study of automated and Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP). Analysis of process planning task and its various functions and stages; need for automation; approaches to CAPP system development; interrelationship of process planning with design and manufacturing, and their integration. Applications of CAPP and discussion of significant CAPP systems methodologies.


ISE 719CIM System Design3(2-3-0) F
Preq: IE 716
Tools and methods for design of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems in context of CIM development life-cycle. Emphasis on automation of information flow supporting process and assembly operations. Process flow techniques, hierarchical decomposition techniques, information structure analysis techniques; and methods to apply them to produce an integrated system.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 721Advanced Problems in Management Systems Engineering1-4 F
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Coverage of advanced techniques, current research and contemporary problems in analysis, design and operation of management systems. Varied topics cover aspects of economic decision analysis, cost effectiveness, information flow, system performance evaluation and modern organization concepts.


ISE 723Production Planning, Scheduling and Inventory Control3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: OR 501 and ST 511
An analysis of Production-Inventory systems. Discussion of commonly used planning and scheduling techniques. Introduction to use of math modeling for solution of planning and scheduling problems. Interface with quality control and information systems.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 725Organizational Planning and Control3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Three hrs. in operations management (such as IE 408)
Organization theory and systems approaches to administrative functions. Human and social influences of management systems for planning and control of activity. Policy, structure and procedure related to industrial engineering activities. Effects of automation.


ISE (OR) 726Theory of Activity Networks3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: OR 501, OR(IE,MA) 505
Introduction to graph theory and network theory. In-depth discussion of theory underlying (1) deterministic activity networks (CPM): optimal time-cost trade offs; the problem of scarce resources; (2) probabilistic activity networks (PERT): critical evaluation of underlying assumptions; (3) generalized activity networks (GERT, GAN): applications of signal flow graphs and semi-Markov process to probabilistic branching; relation to the theory of scheduling.


ISE 731Multi-Attribute Decision Analysis3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 711 or IE 712; OR 501 or OR 505
Specification of attributes/criteria/objectives for complex decisions. Determination of alternatives, attribute weights and decision-making process. Graphical and weighted evaluation techniques. Multi-attribute utility, multi-objective/goal programming and analytic hierarchy process methodologies. Computer applications and case studies.


ISE 736Computer Integration Of Manufacturing Systems3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 716
In-depth study of computer integration of manufacturing systems. CIM elements (CAD, CAPP, CNC, industrial robotics), manufacturing control, communication and networking, interfacing, database design, material handling and computer hardware requirements in automated manufacturing systems. Emphasis on integration of components involved in computerized manufacturing environments.


ISE (PSY) 740Engineering Psychology of Human-computer Interaction3(3-0-0) F, Alt. yrs. odd
Preq: IE(PSY) 540 or CSC 554
Exploration of usability of computer technology. Theory and practice of user-centered design for HCI applications. Course focuses on current usability paradigms and principles, psychology of users, iterative and participatory design processes, system requirements specification, prototyping, user support systems, usability evaluation and engineering, interface design guidelines and standards. Application domains include, universal design, virtual reality, and scientific data visualization.


ISE 741Systems Safety Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 541
Systems safety engineering. Course familiarizes students with techniques for identifying and recognizing potential safety hazards and the concept of risk assessment. Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, System and Subsystem Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Process Safety Management (29CFR1910.119) are explored together with applications to hazard analysis and control. Industrial situations and case studies are employed to illustrate usefulness of various system safety techniques.
Course Offerings: fall


ISE 742Environmental Stress, Physiology and Performance3(3-0-0) S. Alt. yrs.
Preq: IE(PSY) 740; IE(PSY) 745 or PSY 744
Human skilled performance as affected by environmental stressors, including noise, vibration, heat, cold, accelerator, pressure altitude, toxic agents and illumination. Physiological effects of stressors and their relationship to health, performanceand, ultimately, to safety. Impact biomechanics and crash survival. Human survival in adverse environments. Combined stressor effects, physiological arousal, fatigue and performance decrement.


ISE (PSY) 743Ergonomic Performance Assessment3(3-0-0) F
Preq: PSY 200, ST 507 and 508
Fundamentals of ergonomic performance measurement used to assess the effects of environment and system design on human performance. Treatment of topics such as workload measurement, measurement of complex performance, simulator studies, measurement of change, task taxonomies, criterion task sets and statistical methods of task analysis. Problems of laboratory and field research, measurement of change and generalizability of findings.


ISE (PSY) 744Human Information Processing3(3-0-0) S. Alt. yrs.
Preq: PSY 200, ST 507 and 508
Fundamentals of human information processing basic to skilled operator performance and the design of displays, controls and complex systems. Treatment of topics such as channel capacity, working memory, long-term memory, decision making, attention and process monitoring. Problems of display and control design and evaluation, evaluation of textual material, and human-computer interaction.


ISE (PSY) 745Human Performance Modeling3(3-0-0) F, (ALTYREVEN)
Preq: ST 507 or 515 or equivalent; IE (PSY) 540, CSC 554 or IE (PSY) 744
Advanced aspects of human performance research. Qualitative models of human information processing. Characteristics and role of memory in decision making and response execution. Sensory channel parameters, attention allocation, time-sharing of tasks. Situation awareness and workload responses in complext tasks. Limitations of human factors experimentation. Factors in human multiple task performance. Cognitive task analysis and computational cognitave modeling/simulation of user behavior in specific applications.


ISE 747Reliability Engineering3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs
Preq: ST 511
Introduction to basic concepts of reliability engineering. Application of probability and statistics to estimate reliability of industrial systems; development of reliability measures; analysis of static and dynamic reliability models; development and analysis of fault trees; analysis of Markovian and non-Markovian models; and optimization of reliability models.


ISE 748Quality Engineering3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: OR 501, ST 511
Introduction to basic concepts of quality engineering. Statistical process control (SPC) methods, acceptance sampling techniques, concept of parameter design and statistical as well as analytical techniques for its implementation, tolerance analysisand design, components of cost of poor quality and an introduction to quality management.


ISE 749Tolerances in Design and Manufacturing3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: IE 716, ST 372
Tolerancing of discrete parts and assemblies. Limit tolerancing and geometric tolerancing techniques. American National Standard and its applications. Methods of tolerance analysis and synthesis including computer implementation. Tolerance representation in CAD systems. Relationship between tolerances and cost. Functional tolerancing.


ISE 750Concurrent Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 716
Approaches to concurrent engineering, concurrent engineering of printed wiring boards, design for testability, design for assembly, process selection, interface to feature-based computer-aided design systems, concurrent engineering of metal parts, concurrent engineering performance measurement, concurrent engineering and computer-integrated manufacturing.


ISE 751Modeling Imprecision in Design and Manufacturing3(3-0-0) F,S
Computational tools using fuzzy logic and interval mathematics as applied to engineering applications exploring modeling imprecision in design and manufacturing. An understanding of imprecision in engineering, issues making modeling imprecision difficult, current methods to successfully model imprecision and areas of active research.


ISE 753Material Handling Systems3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 453
Analysis, design, evaluation and implementation of material handling systems. Principles, functions, equipment, concepts and traditional approaches of material handling. Impact of facilities design on material handling and application of quantitative techniques to material handling systems design. Description of factors and approaches to material handling management and the criticality of properly designed and operated material flow systems.


ISE 754Logistics Engineering3(3-0-0) S
Preq: IE 453 and IE 723
Elements of logistics networks. Supply chain design: facility location and allocation; great-circle distances; geocoding. Multi-echelon production and inventory systems; sourcing decision systems. Vehicle routing: exact, approximation, and heuristic procedures; traveling salesman problem; basic vehicle routing problem and extensions; backhauling; mixed-mode transportation system design.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 755The Just-In-Time Production System3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE 723; OR 501
Concepts, requirements, limitations, examples and implementation procedures of the Just-In-Time Production System (JIT). Relationship between JIT and total quality assurance, total employee involvement and computer-integrated manufacturing systems. Organizational changes under JIT. Mathematical programming models, simulation-animation models and object-oriented knowledge systems supporting the design of JIT.


ISE (CSC) 756Advances In Voice Input/Output Communications Systems3(2-3-0) S
Preq: IE(CSC) 556
Selected topics from current literature in voice input/output research, technology and applications. Execution of a significant experiment or project by each student.


ISE 759Constraint Modeling Of Manufacturing Systems3(3-0-0) S. Alt. yrs.
Preq: IE 750
The formal basis for constraint-based modeling applied to manufacturing systems. Representing constraints, constraint propagation and detecting constraint violations. Applicability to modeling manufacturing problem solving.


ISE (OR) 760Applied Stochastic Models in Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F
Preq: MA 303, ST 371
Formulation and analysis of stochastic models with particular emphasis on applications in industrial engineering; univariate, multivariate and conditional probability distributions; unconditional and conditional expectations; elements of stochastic processes; moment-generating functions; concepts of stochastic convergence; limit theorems; homogeneous, nonhomogeneous and compound Poisson processes; basic renewal theory; transient and steady-state properties of Markov processes in discrete and continuous time.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


ISE (OR) 761Queues and Stochastic Service Systems3(3-0-0) S, F
Preq: MA 421
Introduction of general concepts of stochastic processes. Poisson processes, Markov processes and renewal theory. Usage of these in analysis of queues, from with a completely memoryless queue to one with general parameters. Applications to many engineering problems.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE (CSC) (OR) 762Computer Simulation Techniques3(3-0-0) F
Preq: ST 512 and a scientific programming language
Basic discrete event simulation methodology: random number generators, simulation designs, validation, analysis of simulation output. Applications to various areas of scientific modeling. Simulation language such as SLAM and GPSS. Computer assignments and projects.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


ISE (MA) (OR) 766Network Flows3(2-2-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: OR(IE,MA) 505
Study of problems of flows in networks. These problems include the determination of shortest chain, maximal flow and minimal cost flow in networks. Relationship between network flows and linear programming developed as well as problems with nonlinear cost functions, multi-commodity flows and problem of network synthesis.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE 767Upper Extremity Biomechanics3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs(odd)
Preq: IE 765, IE 764
Gross and functional anatomy of upper extremity; properties of tendons and synovial fluid; epidemiology; disorders of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hands, fingers; biomechanical modeling; personal factors affecting cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) risk, diagnosis and treatment of upper extremity CTDs; wrist splints; workplace ergonomics to alleviate upper extremity CTDs.


ISE 768Spine Biomechanics3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs(even)
Preq: IE 764, IE 765
Gross and fine anatomy of spine, mechanism of pain, epidemiology, in vitro testing, psychophysical studies, spine stability models, bioinstrumentation: intradiscal pressure, intra-abdominal pressure and electromyography. Biomechanics of lifting and twisting, effects of vibration, effects of posture/lifting style, lifting belts, physical models, optimization models, mathematical models, muscle models, finite element models, current trends in medical management and rehabilitation, chiropractic.


ISE 772Stochastic Simulation Design and Analysis3(3-0-0) S
Advanced topics in stochastic system simulation, including random variate generation, output estimation for stationary and nonstationary models, performance optimization techniques, variance reduction approaches. Student application of these techniques to actual simulations. A current topic research paper required.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


ISE 789Advanced Special Topics In Industrial Engineering3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Advanced topics in some phase of industrial engineering using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE (MA) (OR) 790Advanced Special Topics System Optimization1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of system optimization using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequistes for each section from term to term.


ISE 791Advanced Special Topics in Manufacturing1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of manufacturing systems using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequistes for each section from term to term.
Course Offerings: sprg


ISE 793Advanced Special Topics in Production1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of production systems using traditional course format. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.


ISE 794Advanced Problems in Ergonomics3(3-0-0) F
Preq: IE(PSY) 740, ST 511
Exploration in depth of a problem area of contemporary interest involving man-machine-environment interface. Class discussion and analysis of research and theory, with special focus on human factors aspects of systems design and operation.
Course Offerings: fall


ISE 796Research Practicum in Occupational Biomechanics3(1-4-0) S
Preq: IE 764
Coreq: IE 765
Biomechanics research topic development, literature evaluation, experimental design, use of bioinstrumentation, data collection, basic data interpretation, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation.


ISE 801Seminar1(1-0-0) F,S
Seminar discussion of industrial engineering problems for graduate students. Case analyses and reports.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


ISE 802Area Seminar In Ergonomics1(1-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status
Introduction to ergonomics as an area of study; historical aspects; contemporary issues; ethical questions; overview of campus research, facilities and courses in the area; consideration of information sources, financial support for research proposals and employment opportunities.


ISE 803Seminar In Product Safety and Liability1(1-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: Graduate standing
Consumer product safety, laws and standards. Products liability, negligence, due care, strict liability and foreseeability. Product defects, design flaws and liabilities, hazard control, ergonomics design, warnings and labels. Product safety programs for manufacturers; management guidelines. Litigation process, forensic investigation and expert witnessing. Accident case studies.


ISE 804Seminar In Applied Ergonomics1(1-0-0) On demand
Preq: IE(PSY) 740; ST 511
Discussion of contemporary issues involving ergonomic approaches to design of work, products and systems. Survey of current ergonomics research and methodologies and their application to areas of faculty and student interest, such as: industrial ergonomics, occupational safety, manufacturing, transportation, computer systems and process control.


ISE (MA) (OR) 812Special Topics In Mathematical Programming1-3 S, Alt yrs
Preq: IE(MA,OR) 505
Study of special advanced topics in area of mathematical programming. Discussion of new techniques and current research in this area. The faculty responsible for this course select areas to be covered during semester according to their preference and interest. This course not necessarily taught by an individual faculty member but can, on occasion, be joint effort of several faculty members from this university as well as visiting faculty from other institutions.


ISE 815Advanced Special Topics in Industrial Engineering1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of industrial engineering. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.


ISE (MA) (OR) 816Advanced Special Topics System Optimization1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of system optimization. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisite for each section from term to term.


ISE 817Advanced Special Topics Manufacturing1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of manufacturing systems. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.


ISE 818Advanced Special Topics Production1-3 F,S
Advanced topics in some phase of production systems. Identification of various specific topics and prerequisites for each section from term to term.


ISE 837Directed Study in Industrial Engineering1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Independent study providing opportunity for individual students to explore topics of special interest under direction of a member of faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 839Advanced Directed Study in Industrial Engineering1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Independent study providing an opportunity for individual graduate students to explore advanced topics of special interest under the direction of a member of the faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 861The Design of Production Systems3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs
Preq: IE 723, OR 501
The structure and operation of production planning, scheduling and control systems; emphasis on system structure, capacity planning, master production scheduling, shop loading and supply chain; investigation of current trends.
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ISE (OR) 862Advanced Scheduling and Routing3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: IE 723, OR 501, OR(MA) 504
In-depth study of analytical models of problems arising in the scheduling of single and parallel processors, flow shops and job shops and in routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles. Emphasis on analysis, solution methodologies and underlying theory. Discussion of recent trends and outstanding problems from both theoretical and applied points of view.


ISE 877Industrial Engineering Projects1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: MIE candidates
Investigation and written report on assigned problems germane to industrial engineering. Maximum of six credits to be earned for MIE degree.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.
Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 893Doctoral Supervised Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Dissertation Research
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


ISE 896Summer Dissertation Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1


ISE 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg