Industrial and Systems Engineering

Industrial and systems engineering prepares students for industrial practice in process design, efficiency planning with technical operation research component, data analytics for Industry 4.0, human and systems analysis, production and quality control and economic analysis of operational systems.

Students are prepared to use engineering principles to solve problems that require a quantitative basis for decision making and the application of operations research, statistics, economics, mathematics and engineering analysis, with dependence on the computer. The curriculum also provides the preparation necessary for graduate study.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to the undergraduate program are an overall 2.5 grade point average and a 2.5 grade point average in the designated pre-engineering technical courses. Students who have not met these requirements at 60 credits may be admitted on probation with successful petition.

Department Requirements

Students must complete each required course with a minimum grade of C in at most three attempts. Grades of H, I, N, U, and W are considered attempts. Registration cancelled for non-payment is also considered an attempt.

The discipline-specific courses offered by the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department fall into two distinct categories:

1. ISE Core
2. Restricted Electives

The courses in the ISE Core cover the fundamentals of Industrial and Systems Engineering and introduce students to different sub-disciplines within the profession. These courses provide the essential knowledge necessary for every graduating engineer in ISE and therefore are required for all students.

In addition, the ISE core lays the foundation for different focus areas within the field represented by restricted electives. These courses prepare students to make an informed decision when selecting a specific ISE area (within the restricted electives) in which they would like to focus.

Restricted Electives

In order to facilitate an in-depth study of specific areas within the ISE discipline, the department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers restricted electives in:

1. Operations Research and Data Analytics
2. Human Systems Engineering
3. Production and Logistics

Grouping of courses into these areas (sets of restricted electives) enable a layered approach, where a specific area is explored by several courses in a thorough and progressive fashion. This allows for not only exploration of topics at a deeper level but also employment of application-focused teaching techniques.

Students must select one of the restricted elective areas listed above. The deadline to make the selection is one week before the start of advance registration preceding the student’s final semester. Students are always encouraged to discuss their decisions with their advisors.

There are two graduation requirements associated with respect to restricted electives:

Depth Requirement

Students must take at least three (3) courses in their selected area. Since some of the courses may have pre-requisites from the same area, course planning must be done carefully to ensure timely graduation.

Breadth Requirement

Students must take at least one (1) course from each of the other two areas. Since most restricted elective courses are offered once a year, course planning must be done carefully to optimize scheduling.

Educational Objectives

The objective of the industrial and systems engineering program is to produce graduates who:

• will be successful professionals in industrial and systems engineering or other disciplines
• can acquire advanced knowledge through continuing education or advanced degree programs
• can become active leaders in their profession and/or community

Mission

The mission of the undergraduate program is to provide a top quality, state-of-the-art education and student research training in industrial and systems engineering and to foster leading-edge instruction and cutting edge research. The program seeks national recognition by peer institutions and key employers of industrial and systems engineering graduates.

Industrial and systems engineering prepares students for industrial practice in process design, efficiency planning with technical operation research component, data analytics for Industry 4.0, human systems analysis, production and quality control, quality control, and economic analysis of operational systems. Students will be prepared to use engineering principles to solve problems that require a quantitative basis for decision making and the application of data analytics, production and logistics, and human systems for economics, operations research, statistics, mathematics and engineering analysis, with significant digital impact.

Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

ABET EAC Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Enrollment and Graduation Numbers can be found on the college website.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
• Pass assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
• Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.

Critical Thinking

1. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

Communication

1. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Instructor's outcome scorecards
• Senior design project evaluations
• Additional assessments include:
  • Exit interviews
  • Co-op/internship evaluations
  • Alumni survey

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

• Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
• Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

• Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
• Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

• A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
• A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
• Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

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