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| IENG 122 | Energy Science Technology | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Scientific principles and technological innovations related to energy resources are covered. Students examine conventional energy sources such as oil and gas; alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and ocean energy systems; and environmental issues such as air quality, water quality and waste management. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 240 | Engineering Economics | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Economic problems relevant to the management-engineering decision-making environment, managerial costs, interest, depreciation, break-even analysis, capital budgeting, replacement decisions. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 141 or MATH 170. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 245 | Statistical Design I | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Fundamentals of engineering probability and statistical analysis as applied to industrial problems: sample spaces, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling techniques and design of statistical investigations, Bayesian decision making. Emphasis is on the application of these ideas to the decision-making process, rather than pure theory. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 161 or MATH 170. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 251 | Project Engineering | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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In this course, we discuss development and management of engineering and technology projects. Project proposal preparation, resources and cost estimating, project planning, organizing, and controlling, network diagrams and the techniques are covered. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 161 or MATH 170. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 280 | Technology and Labor Issues | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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In this course students discuss the changing nature of work and its impact on workers and labor management relations. Also covered are the history and development of the labor movement, including current issues and perspectives, the impact of social and technical factors on the evolution of business organizations, and the theory and function of workplace skills, i.e. customer focus, quality, team work, leadership, and problem solving. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 285 | Energy Technology Project | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Multi-disciplinary teams will collaborate on projects which explore practical applications of energy technologies. Students will outline project requirements, collect relevant information, explore feasibility, develop proposals, implement demonstrations, and communicate their findings. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 122 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 345 | Statistical Design II | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Principles of modern statistical experimentation and practice in basic engineering design: statistical inference and decision problems, estimation, tests of hypothesis, regression, correlation, one-way and two-way analysis of variance, application to engineering and management data, time-series analysis. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 245 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 350 | Quality Control | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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The applied techniques for determining the quality of mass-produced items by means of statistical analysis. The use of control charts for detecting changes in a process. Setting control limits and lot sizes for sampling inspection plans. Sampling by variables and attributes. Prediction of the probable percentage defective in a monitored process. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 170. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 380 | Operations Research I | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Linear programming solution; simplex method; dual problem - its solution and economical meaning; sensitivity analysis; transportation problems and solutions, analysis; transportation problems and solutions. Transshipment and assignment problems, traveling salesman problems, network optimization problems, CPM and critical path, and the use of computers for problem solutions. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 345 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 400 | Technology and Global Issues | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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In this course the relationships between technology and global concerns are explored. Topics such as sustainable development, standards, ethics, environmental concerns and public policies related to design and development, energy, transportation, air, and waterfacing in both developed and developing nations will be discussed. Prerequisite Course(s): Course is limited to juniors and seniors Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 421 | Technology & Entrepreneurship | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course focuses on technology entrepreneurs and their new ventures. It helps students to understand key aspects of entrepreneurship and the formation of new technology companies. Major topics include learning to identify and evaluate innovation opportunities, assessing an industry, conducting a market analysis, intellectual property strategies, the founding team, developing a business plan, understanding and managing risks, and financing a new venture. Students will learn how to assess the feasibility of a startup venture, as well as how to apply best practices for planning, launching, and managing new companies. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 423 | Technology Entrepreneur Seminar | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course will use technology entrepreneurship and current start-up cases to study the whole process of founding a start-up firm, including its financial planning, intellectual property, marketing, policy, operation, etc. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 425 | Systems Simulations | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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The use of simulation methods for the analysis and design of various types of systems. Queueing theory, queueing problems and stochastic systems are simulated using GPSS. Problems and stochastic systems are simulated using GPSS. Continuous and other discrete simulation languages will be discussed. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 345 and IENG 380 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 426 | Technology Entrepreneurship Internship or Practicum | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Students will part with ETIC or external technology start-up companies to practice their learnings on technology entrepreneurship. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 421 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 450 | Systems Engineering & Analysis | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of systems engineering and their applications. Topics include requirements analysis, concept definition, system synthesis, design tradeoffs, risk assessment, interface definition, engineering design, system integration, and related systems engineering activities. Special topics such as simulation, test and evaluation of models are discussed in relation to systems engineering. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: IENG 245, IENG 251 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 475 | Industrial Engineering Design I | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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A senior design course encompassing various phases of systems design including problem definition and analysis, synthesis, specification and implementation. The project, under the specification and implementation. The project, under the supervision of an advisor, may be conducted in an off-campus enterprise environment. Students will work in teams and be expected to present their work orally and in a written report. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 476 | Industrial Engineering Design II | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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A senior design course encompassing where students continue projects from IENG 475 or work individually under the same format on a design project. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: IENG 475 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 485 | Seminar Project | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Topics of current interest in Industrial Engineering / Engineering management involving special project analysis and design are covered in the course. This course is repeatable. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 510 | Energy Management | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course will examine a total management system needed for planning and control of energy resources in an organization, setting of objectives, developing policies and procedures, organizing and staffing, reporting and controlling, and dealing with top management. Students will conduct preliminary and detailed energy audits, prepare energy balances, and identify conservation opportunities. Economic evaluation methods will be covered, including ranking and analyzing capital projects (pay back, discounted cash flow, net present value methods), cost accounting systems designed to highlight energy costs, and setting up performance evaluation systems. Students in this course will also study the history of energy technology, energy efficiency in buildings, and utility regulation. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 525 | Sustainability and the Environment | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course examines the issues that encompass the new discipline of “sustainability”. The many definitions of sustainability are discussed and the goals of sustainability are defined. The course reviews the impacts of human activities on essential natural resources such as: flora and fauna, soil, water, air, land and energy sources. Fundamental factors such as carrying capacity, ecology, conservation, climate change, pollution, population, development, economics, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, policy and environmental ethics are discussed in the context of sustainability. Readings assigned will reflect on the complex relationships that make sustainability such a difficult goal and will examine various diagnostics tools and sustainability best practices. 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: |
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| IENG 590 | Energy Policy, Economics and Technology | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Analysis of past energy production and consumption patterns, and projections for the future. Overview of energy resources and utilization technologies, both conventional and alternative. Examination of energy production and pricing decisions, regulations, taxation, economic efficiency, and social welfare. Evaluation of energy policies, with special emphasis on the feasibility and desirability of available and evolving alternatives. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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