Logistics Electives

IE 5322 - SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION: An in-depth study of discrete event simulation theory and practice. Optimization and search techniques used in conjunction with simulation experiments are introduced. A commercial simulation software application is used. Prerequisite: IE 5317 or equivalent.

IE 5320 - ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING METHODS: A survey of enterprise engineering methods. Topics include system development methodology, discussion of enterprise architectures, activity modeling, business modeling, activity-based performance analysis, simulation, and process improvement. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

IE 5321 - ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN: An in-depth study of techniques useful for the analysis and design of the manufacturing enterprise. This course presents an advanced process description technique that is used, with simulation and activity based costing, to facilitate analysis and design. Prerequisites: IE 5320 and IE 5322, or concurrent enrollment.

IE 5333 - LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DESIGN:The design and analysis of domestic and international transportation systems of people, processes, and technology. Topics include the role of transportation in the extended enterprise, transportation modeling and optimization techniques, value-added supply chain issues, and financial performance measures. Prerequisites: IE 5317 or equivalent, IE 5301 or concurrent, and 5329 or concurrent, or equivalent.

IE 5334 - LOGISTICS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS DESIGN: The design and analysis of distribution systems of people, processes and technology. The focus is on distribution, warehousing and material handling. Topics include the role of the warehouse in the extended enterprise, warehouse planning, process design, layout, equipment selection, workforce and workplace issues, and financial performance measures. Prerequisites: IE 5317 or equivalent, IE 5301 or concurrent, and IE 5329 or concurrent, or equivalent.

IE 5310 - PRODUCTION SYSTEMS DESIGN: Methods for the design and analysis of manufacturing and logistics systems. Emphasis is placed on reducing cycle time, increasing throughput, lowering variation, and improving both quality and customer responsiveness through modeling techniques. Prerequisites: IE 5317 or equivalent, IE 5301 or concurrent and IE 5329 or concurrent or equivalent.

Other Logistics Electives

IE 6302 - FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN: Facilities planning through layout design. Product flow, space-activity relationships, personnel requirements, and material handling are considered, as well as receiving, shipping, warehousing, and integration with manufacturing. Facilities planning models are explored. Prerequisite: IE 5317 or equivalent, IE 5301 or concurrent, and IE 5329, or concurrent or equivalent.

IE 5350 - GRADUATE DESIGN CAPSTONE: Practicum in Industrial Engineering techniques consisting of professional level experience in a relevant company, agency, or institution. This technical experience is directed by a supervising professor and requires the writing of a professional report. Prerequisite: 24 hours of graduate work in Industrial Engineering.

IE Core

IE 5301 - ADVANCED OPERATIONS RESEARCH: A survey of quantitative methods to develop modeling and decision-making skills. Topics include z-transforms and difference equations, Markov Chains, decision analysis techniques, goal programming, game theory, queuing theory and nonlinear programming. Prerequisites: Both IE 3301 and IE 3315 OR IE 5317 or equivalent.

IE 5304 - ADVANCED ENGINEERING ECONOMY: Analysis of capital investments in engineering and technical projects. Topics include decision analysis methods, cash flows, revenue requirements, activity-based analysis, multi-attribute decisions, probabilistic analysis and sensitivity/risk analysis. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

IE 5318 - APPLIED REGRESSION ANALYSIS: An in-depth study of one predictor variable followed by the matrix approach to multiple linear regression. Topics include estimation, prediction, analysis of variance, residual analysis, transformations, multicollinearity, model selection, weighted least squares, ridge regression, and robust regression. Prerequisite: IE 3301 or IE 5317 or equivalent.

IE Applications (Pick three)

IE 5303 - QUALITY SYSTEMS: Principles and practices of industrial quality control. Topics include the Deming philosophy, process improvements, statistical process control, process capability analysis and product acceptance. Prerequisite: IE 3301, or IE 5317, or equivalent.

IE 5322 - SIMULATION AND OPTIMIZATION: An in-depth study of discrete event simulation theory and practice. Optimization and search techniques used in conjunction with simulation experiments are introduced. A commercial simulation software application is used. Prerequisite: IE 5317 or equivalent.

IE 5329 - PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL SYSTEMS: The fundamentals of production and inventory control systems. The economic impacts of fluctuating demand, supply availability and production rates are examined. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

IE 5338 - HUMAN ENGINEERING: Human structural, physiological, psychological, and cognitive capacities and limitations in the workplace, and their effects on the design of work systems to enhance productivity, and maintain health and safety. Prerequisite: IE 3301 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

IE 5342 - METRICS AND MEASUREMENTS: Work measurement, methods improvements, and performance measurement. A survey of enterprise and management measurement systems is presented. Prerequisite: IE 5317 or equivalent.

IE 6302 - FACILITIES PLANNING AND DESIGN: Facilities planning through layout design. Product flow, space-activity relationships, personnel requirements, and material handling are considered, as well as receiving, shipping, warehousing, and integration with manufacturing. Facilities planning models are explored. Prerequisite: IE 5317 or equivalent, IE 5301 or concurrent, and IE 5329, or concurrent or equivalent.

Based on prior academic preparation, additional or substitute coursework may be required.