I E 5301--Ergonomics and Design
This course studies the functional anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system and their applications in work design. Additionally, this course introduces the topics of work physiology, kinesiology, and anthropometry and their applications. Consent of the instructor is prerequisite to this course.
I E 5302--Environmental Ergonomics
This course emphasizes the evaluation, measurement, and control of the physical environment. The environments that are considered include heat, cold, noise, vibration, light, radiation, and air contaminants. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5303--Work Physiology
This course studies the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and muscular responses to work, including the energy costs of work endurance, fatigue, physical work capacity, and physiological modeling. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5304--Occupational Biomechanics
This course covers the following topics in occupational biomechanics: the historical development and theoretical fundamentals of body mechanics, the body link system and kinematic and kinetic aspects of body movement, and application of biomechanics to work systems. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5305--Cognitive Engineering
This course studies the implications of human perceptual, cognitive, and psycho-motor capabilities for the design of systems for effective human use and control. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5306--Safety Engineering
This course covers the following topics: loss prevention principles, practice, and regulations; accident factors, models, costs, and analysis; systems safety; product safety; and safety and health related workplace hazards. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5307--Loss Assessment and Control
This course studies the following topics: advanced topics in worker safety and health, hazard recognition and analysis, system safety techniques and applications, and loss assessment and control. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 4363 or I E 5306 or consent of the instructor.
I E 5309--Human Factors in Engineering and Design
This course introduces human factors issues in the design of human-machine systems, including the design of workstations, controls and displays, human-computer interfaces, and the environment in industrial systems.
I E 5311--Principles of Optimization
This course emphasizes the theory and application of linear optimization models. The study includes simplex, revised simplex, dual, and primal-dual algorithms; sensitivity and parametric analysis; duality theory; decomposition; linear complementarity problems; assignment and transportation problems; and Karmarkar's algorithm. Prerequisite to this course is gaining the consent of the instructor.
I E 5312--Queuing Theory
This course studies the modeling and analysis of simple and complex service systems. It includes an emphasis on single and multiple server Markov queues, queues with general arrival processes and service times, bulk and batch queues, priority queues, and queuing networks. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5314--Multistage Decision Processes
This course covers discrete dynamic programming, including the following topics: the Knapsack problem, path problems, equipment replacement, capacity expansion, inventory, partitioning problems, sequencing problems, and an introduction to continuous dynamic programming. Additionally, the course studies Markov decision processes. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 3311 or 5311 or the consent of the instructor.
I E 5316--Simulation Models for Operations Analysis
This course considers the application of simulation techniques to the analysis of large scale operations. The course includes discussion of production-distribution models, model construction, validation of simulation models, limitations of simulation techniques, and programming with simulation languages. As such, the prerequisite to this course is knowledge of any scientific programming language.
I E 5317--Statistical Analysis for Digital Simulation
This course covers the following topics: the generation of random variants; statistical tests for randomness in random number streams; the collection and analysis of data for input parameters and distributions; the detection and removal of transients in simulation model data; the computation of the variance of simulation model output; and variance reduction techniques. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 5316 or proficiency in a current discrete event simulation language.
I E 5318--Operations Research Modeling with Spreadsheets
This course covers the following topics: development of models for linear, integer and nonlinear programming; problem formulation, solution, and analysis; Monte Carlo models, sampling methods, and accuracy; software for current spreadsheet packages.
I E 5320--Systems Theory
This course examines theoretical foundations of general systems theory applied to engineering and organizational enterprises addressing issues of systems efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, economics, innovation, quality and QWL.
I E 5321--Decision Theory and Management Science
This course emphasizes the philosophy, theory, and practice of management, as well as decision theory and social responsibility. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5322--Economics of Manufacturing Systems
This course studies the financial analysis and control techniques for manufacturing enterprises. Course discussion includes capital planning and budgeting and the financial aspects of decision making for manufacturing. The prerequisite to this course is either IE 3301 or consent of the instructor.
I E 5323--Systems Theory
This course examines theoretical foundations of general systems theory applied to engineering and organizational enterprises addressing issues of systems efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, economics, innovation, quality and QWL.
I E 5324--Advanced Economics of Manufacturing Systems
This course studies sensitivity of engineering economics factors and Monte Carlo approaches to sensitivity analysis. It also studies economic performance measures, including analysis and modeling for automated manufacturing systems. The prerequisites to this course are I E 3301 and I E 3341, or their equivalents.
I E 5325--Productivity and Performance Improvement in Organizations
This course discusses productivity and performance improvement (including efficiency, effectiveness, quality, QWL, innovation, profitability, and budgetability) theories, techniques, analysis, and applications for industrial systems.
I E 5327--Inventory Systems
This course studies deterministic and stochastic systems with static and dynamic models, including just-in-time systems. Additionally, this course studies forecasting techniques, MRP, and case studies in inventory systems management. The prerequisite to this course is I E 3341 or consent of the instructor.
I E 5328--Activity Scheduling
This course covers deterministic sequencing of single machines, parallel machines, flow shops, and job shops. It includes discussion of complexity theory, as well as optimization and heuristic algorithms for combinatorial sequence generation. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 3371 or consent of the instructor.
I E 5329--Project Management
This course covers technical, organizational, and personnel project management examination including planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, resources management, control. It also includes risk analysis and management using software for project performance evaluation.
I E 5331--Theoretical Studies in Advanced Industrial Engineering Topics
This course provides students with the opportunity for individual theoretical study of advanced topics selected on the basis of departmental recommendation. It may be repeated for credit. Prior to enrollment, students must gain the consent of the instructor and the department.
I E 5332--Experimental Investigation in Advanced Industrial Engineering Topics
This course provides students with the opportunity for individual experimental study of advanced topics selected on the basis of departmental recommendation. It may be repeated for credit. Prior to enrollment, students must gain the consent of the instructor and the department.
I E 5340--Robust Design and Optimization for Systems
This course considers experimental, analytical, and optimization approaches to the design and operation of integrated systems, emphasizing quality and resource allocation concepts, strategies, and tools. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5342--Design of Experiments
This course covers the following topics: single factor, factorial, blocked, and spit plot designs; means comparisons, contrasts, and estimates of variation; and confounding and fractional factorials. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 3341 or I E 5381 or the equivalent.
I E 5344--Statistical Data Analysis
This course considers the following topics: exploratory data analysis and graphical displays and analysis; linear and nonlinear regression and response surfaces; and selected mainframe and microcomputer packages. The prerequisite to this course is either IE 3341 or I E 5381 or the equivalent.
I E 5345--Reliability Theory
This course covers system level reliability, redundancy, maintainability, and availability analysis and modeling. Additionally, the course covers life testing, acceleration, parametric, and nonparametric models. The prerequisite to this course is either I E 3341 or I E 5381 or the equivalent.
I E 5346--Total Quality Systems
This course considers all aspects of total quality systems, including the total quality philosophy, customer definition and demands, quality strategies, planning and integration, benchmarking, team structures and interaction, supplier qualification, and quality audits. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5351--Advanced Manufacturing Processes
This course considers advanced topics in manufacturing materials and processes, including metallurgical considerations, nonmetallic materials, deformation processes, metal removal theory, and process economics. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5352--Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
This course considers advanced topics in manufacturing engineering, including manufacturing systems, production integration, cellular manufacturing, group technology, intelligent manufacturing, concurrent engineering, and life-cycle product design engineering. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5353--Lean Tools for Manufacturing
This course considers lean philosophy principles; tools for identification of waste (time and/or resources); value stream mapping, Kanban, Kaizen, Six Sigma; concepts applied to an industrial project.
I E 5354--Computer Control in Manufacturing
This course covers the theory and applications of computer control machines and the processes used in manufacturing systems, as well as the relevant issues in the analysis, design, and implementation of computer controlled systems. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 5355--Computer-Aided Manufacturing
This course covers the following topics: computer usage in manufacturing systems, CAD/CAM, numerical control, CNC, DNC, computer-aided process planning, manufacturing engineering database systems, industrial robot applications, flexible manufacturing systems, and the integration of CAD and CAM. The prerequisite to this course is the consent of the instructor.
I E 6000--Master's Thesis
I E 6323--Systems Management Global Environment
This course explores the critical quantitative as well as qualitative issues shaping the practice and research of systems-technical management. The prerequisite for this course is admissions to the doctoral program.
I E 6329--Systems Management Seminar
This doctoral seminar explores the latest trends in systems engineering and technical management research. The prerequisite to this course is the admissions to the doctoral program.
I E 6331--Advanced Industrial Engineering Topics
This course covers the advanced theoretical and/or empirical studies in industrial engineering, ergonomics-human factors, quality or manufacturing engineering, or OR-engineering systems management. The prerequisite for this course are doctoral degree status and departmental approval.
I E 6399--Research Methods in Science and Technology
This course examines the research process and differing methodological approaches to research in laboratory, industrial, field work, and case study settings. The prerequisites for this course are a doctoral degree status and design of experiments or equivalent.
I E 7000 - Research
I E 8000 - Doctor's Dissertation
MSE 5101--Graduate Seminar of Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Engineering
Advancement to enrollment status of the M.S. in Manufacturing Systems and Engineering program. Discussion of advanced manufacturing systems and engineerings.
MSE 5333--Manufacturing Systems and Engineering Internship
Internship carried out under the supervision of the program graduate advisor, the student's major advisor, and/or project manager of the internship provided by industrial companies. The internship must take place at the approved major industrial companies within the state of Texas with careful planning in advance.