Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering degree program is designed to provide a synergetic foundation in the discipline of Industrial Engineering through broad educational experience gained through science and engineering courses, our hallmark design sequence with project-based learning activities, and applied research opportunities. Students will gain knowledge in a breadth of technical disciplines including design, manufacturing, and information systems, and hone their professional skills in engineering and project management. The industrial engineering program curriculum delivers a strong foundation in principles and practices that can contribute to innovative solutions for complex systems through the integration of people, money, machines, materials, time, and resources for a wide range of real-world applications.

Professional Core (8 credits)

• EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines (Credits: 1)
• IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship (Credits: 0)
• IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of Mathematics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science (Credits: 1)
• COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)

General Education (39)

Communication (6 credits)

• ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing (Credits: 3)
• ENC 2210 - Technical Writing (Credits: 3)

Arts & Humanities (3-6 credits)

Choose at least one course (3 credits) from the following state-required list:

• ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature (Credits: 3)
• MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities (Credits: 3)

Optional additional course electives:

• HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities (Credits: 3)
• IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology (Credits: 3)

Social Sciences (3-6 credits)

Choose at least one course (3 credits) from the following state-required list:

• AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 (Credits: 3)
• POS 2041 - American Government (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Credits: 3)
• PSY 2012 - General Psychology (Credits: 3)

Optional additional course electives:

• HIS 2930 - Special Topics (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)
• AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 (Credits: 3)

Mathematics (11 credits)

• MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Credits: 4)
• MAP 2302 - Differential Equations (Credits: 3)

Natural Sciences (8 credits)

• PHY 2048 - Physics 1 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 (Credits: 3)
• CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)

Advanced Math & Science (10 credits)

• PHY 2049 - Physics 2 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• MAS 3114 - Computational Linear Algebra (Credits: 3)
• STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics (Credits: 3)

Program Core (50 credits)

• EGN 3311 - Statics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3331 - Strength of Materials (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3448 - Operations Research (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3365 - Structure and Properties of Materials (Credits: 3)
• Introduction to Stochastic Models in Manufacturing and Service (Credits: 3)
• EGN 4611 - Engineering Economics (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3110 - Principles of Electrical Engineering (Credits: 3)
• EIN 3390 - Manufacturing Processes (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3466 - Discrete Event Simulation (Credits: 3)
• Financial and Managerial Accounting (Credits: 3)
• Productivity Analysis Production, Planning, and Control (Credits: 3)
• Engineering Project Management (Credits: 3)
• Design of Experiments (Credits: 3)

Electives & Other Requirements (6 credits)

• Data Science or Computer Science Elective (Credits: 3)
• General Engineering Elective (Credits: 3)

Design Sequence Capstone (6 credits)

• Industrial Engineering Design Capstone 1 (Credits: 3)
• Industrial Engineering Design Capstone 2 (Credits: 3)

Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid academic foundation and professional skills that are essential in today’s workforce with the diversity and ever-evolving role of industrial engineers. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation.

1. Apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics, science, technology, and mechanical engineering to solve real-life problems of societal, global, environmental, and economic consequences.
2. Achieve professional success by cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities, and leadership skills.
3. Demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursuing opportunities in continuing professional education ranging from industry-related training to advanced degrees, with entrepreneurial spirit and, an ethical responsibility to self and society.

Upon completion of the industrial engineering degree program, students will attain the following outcomes to be ready to enter the professional practice of engineering.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. An ability to 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
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informal judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

With a focus on system integration and efficient use of resources, industrial engineering graduates analyze and design facilities, information systems, manufacturing and production systems, quality control processes, and more. Grounded in data-driven decision-making processes, they play a critical role in a wide variety of industries managing, scheduling, and establishing efficient processes for quality assurance, personal assignment, logistics, materials handling, and resource allocation. Industrial engineers are often well prepared to be the decision-makers and leaders in their field operations.

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