INDSTENG 2130 3 credits Fundamentals of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Introduction to industrial and systems engineering and associated specialties. Basic principles including techniques in work measurement, facility design, management, and quality. Professional ethics. Techniques are demonstrated through the use of general applications packages. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: sophomore standing

INDSTENG 3130 3 credits Industrial Engineering Computer Applications

Spreadsheets, databases, Statistical Analysis Software, and computer programming. Emphasis on using the computer and computer software as a tool to solve Industrial Engineering problems and to facilitate Industrial Engineering activities. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDSTENG 2130

INDSTENG 3430 3 credits Human Factors Engineering

Application of human factors (ergonomics) principles to the design of industrial and office systems. Consideration of human capabilities and limitations, effects of the work environment, and design for the handicapped. Application of bio-mechanical and energy consumption models, the human factors design guide, and MQPro software for virtual ergonomics analyses and evaluations. Current standards and OSHA guidelines. At least 8 laboratory projects will enhance the application of human factors principles to real world problems. Safety aspects of human factors engineering will be discussed. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 2740 and BIOLOGY 2340

INDSTENG 3530 3 credits Operations Research I

Basic methodology and techniques of operations research; emphasis on application and problem solving models; linear programming, sensitivity analysis, nonlinear/classical optimization, queuing theory; Markov processes; dynamic programming. (Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 4030

INDSTENG 3630 3 credits Work Measurement and Design

Principles and techniques of work design, operation analysis and job design. Work methods and analysis; predetermined time systems; stopwatch time studies; work sampling; standards development. Weekly lab/project exercises allow hands-on practice with techniques. Safety and ergonomic considerations in work design will be emphasized. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 4030 and INDSTENG 3430

INDSTENG 3780 3 credits System Safety Engineering

Principles of safety and safety management with an emphasis on OSHA standards. Common hazard situations are presented for anticipation, identification, and evaluation. Ethical and legal responsibilities of engineers are explored. Safety management, plans, and programs are discussed with an emphasis on development and implementation. Risk assessment concepts are introduced. Emphasis on communication between the engineer and personnel at all levels with an organization. (Spring even years)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing or consent of instructor

INDSTENG 3950 4 credits Industrial Engineering Cooperative Education

Work experience in industry under the direction of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Cooperative Education and Internship Program. During co-op the student is expected to be away from his/her studies at UW-Platteville and work for an industry for a semester and summer. Credits do not fulfill graduation requirements. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 is recommended for participation. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Field Studies

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing

INDSTENG 3970 1 credit Industrial Engineering Internship

Work experience in industry under the direction of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Cooperative Education and Internship Program. NOTE: This program is separate and distinct from the cooperative education program and is principally designed to cover the summer work experience. Internship is designed to provide experiential learning experience to the student during the summer period. Credits do not fulfill graduation requirements. (Summer)

Components: Field Studies

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing

INDSTENG 4030 3 credits Production and Operations Analysis

Analysis and design of production control procedures including inventory and scheduling. Operations management techniques including forecasting and aggregate planning. Project planning using CPM/PERT. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDSTENG 3130 and INDSTENG 3530

INDSTENG 4130 3 credits System Simulation and Analysis

Applications of computer simulation of discrete systems with emphasis on model formulation; instruction in at least one simulation language. Emphasis on input data analysis, model development, model validation, statistical analysis of output, and experimental design. (Fall even years)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDSTENG 2130 and INDSTENG 3530

INDSTENG 4230 3 credits Facilities Design

Design principles and analytical procedures for facility location, development of an overall functional relationship plan, materials receipt accounting, processing and storage areas. Discussion of manufacturing and service-oriented facilities. Application of IE principles to optimization of site selection and facility design. Facilities covered include automated manufacturing systems, flexible manufacturing systems, modular design and office space design. Application of computerized layout techniques is emphasized. Weekly lab/project sessions allow application exercises to enhance theory. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: C: INDSTENG 3630

INDSTENG 4330 3 credits Material Handling and Warehousing

Procedures and techniques for analysis of material handling and warehousing problems. Principles of materials handling; systematic handling analysis; productivity analysis; unit load design; automatic identification techniques; selection/use of common and state-of-the-art equipment and techniques; design of materials handling systems; safety procedures in materials handling. Weekly lab/project sessions allow application exercises to enhance theory. (Fall odd years)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDSTENG 3530 and GENENG 2820

INDSTENG 4430 3 credits Quality Engineering

Emphasis on modern Total Quality Management philosophies, Statistical Process Control methods and tools for problem solving and ongoing process improvement. Acceptance sampling procedures and standards, experimental design including Taguchi techniques, quality audits. Economic aspects of quality decisions, basic concepts in reliability analysis. Basics of ISO 9000.

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 4030

INDSTENG 4540 3 credits Human Performance and System Design

Design of the interface between human and elements of a complex system. Concentration on perception and cognitive aspects of work including sensory perception, learning, and judgment. Characteristics of complex systems and necessary support for human operators. Error minimization. Application of human-system performance considerations in product design. (Spring odd years)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing or consent of instructor

INDSTENG 4630 3 credits Manufacturing Systems Design

Principles and procedures related to the design, implementation, documentation and control of manufacturing systems. Consideration of transfer line, numerical control systems, flexible automation, robotics, and manufacturing support activities such as cost, quality, and materials control. Introduction to CAD/CAM and CIM. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MECHNCHL 3040; C: INDSTENG 3130 and MECHNCHL 3230

INDSTENG 4730 3 credits Engineering Management

Fundamental concepts of management including management skills, functions, roles and theories; project management techniques; transition from engineer to manager; ethics in engineering; industrial safety management; and product liability. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: junior standing

INDSTENG 4750 3 credits Principles and Applications of Project Management

Systems perspective of scope definition, and management of scope, time human resources, communications, and risk, as it applies to industrial engineering projects. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: INDSTENG 4730

INDSTENG 4830 3 credits Engineering Continuous Improvement

Introduction to value engineering and lean techniques. Applications of engineering valuation. Basic principles of function analysis. Discussion of lean tools including value stream mapping. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: GENENG 2820 and INDSTENG 2130

INDSTENG 4930 3 credits Industrial Systems Design

This is the capstone design course, the culmination of the IE program; requires knowledge and application of all the IE principles to comprehensive industrial project design and development. The project will involve the application of more than one of the following methodologies to case studies or industrial projects: facilities location and design; production planning and control; materials handling; evaluation of alternatives; economic analysis; quantitative models; cost, inventory and budgeting controls, system specifications, safety considerations. (Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: C: INDSTENG 4230

INDSTENG 4980 1 - 3 credits Current Topics in Engineering

In-depth study of a current topic of interest to the engineering profession. The topic will be identified in the course title.

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: senior standing

INDSTENG 4990 1 - 3 credits Independent Study

Advanced study in the area of specialization.

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: senior standing