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IENG 2005   Engineering Economics

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of engineering economics. Engineers must function as managers in the real world of decision making
where the criteria include not only technological excellence, but cost. Time value of money, project screening, and a variety of discounting analysis techniques are presented.
Make versus buy decisions and repair versus replace decisions are discussed. The tax effects on project cash flow and viability are also presented. This course is designed to
introduce students to these fundamentals, and apply them through the use of software and projects.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2

IENG 2201   Modelling and Optimization for Engineers

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will introduce students to operations research models and methodologies to optimize the design, development and operation of engineered systems. The focus
of this course will be on formulating, building and solving optimization models primarily using Microsoft Excel. Topics to be covered include linear programming, assignment
models, transportation and network models, project management, decision analysis & risk, queueing models, and nonlinear optimization.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 1081.03, ENGM 2032.03
EXCLUSIONS: ENGN 2201.03

IENG 3302   Processes & Systems

CREDIT HOURS: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to process analysis and systems engineering. Process analysis will include the process charting, value stream mapping,
work measurement, and process improvement techniques. Systems engineering topics include an introduction to the general concepts of systems, classical linear systems
theory, and how industrial engineering design can be viewed as a control system problem.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3301, IENG 3348

IENG 3303   Ergonomics and Work Design

CREDIT HOURS: 3
Ergonomics is the science of applying knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of humans into the design of products, work spaces and systems we use every day. Topics
in this course include the musculoskeletal system, anthropometry, manual material handling, work physiology, the effect of work environment on performance,
human/machine interaction, cognition and information processing. Design principles based on this knowledge will be presented. This course will include labs and final
design project.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
CROSS-LISTING: KINE 3476.03
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3313.03, IENG 3347.03

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IENG 3304   Data Management & Analytics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
In this course you will learn methods of data exploration, visualization, manipulation, and analysis with the goal of using this work to inform the strategy and operations of a
particular organization. Specific visualization tools available in R Studio will be taught as well as supervised and unsupervised statistical techniques such as classification,
cross-validation, and clustering. The course includes a final project in which students will be given data sets from industry or government and expected to find patterns and
form conclusions in order to help the client better understand their operations and inform their policies. As stated, students will be using the software package R Studio.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3301, IENG 3348

IENG 3305   Computational Methods and Algorithms for IE

CREDIT HOURS: 3
An overview of advanced programming methods is presented with an introduction to algorithms used in industrial engineering applications. Topics covered include sorting
searching, data structures, shortest paths, random number generation, simulated annealing, matrix operations, curve fitting and geometric algorithms. Theta notation (used
for measuring the efficiency of algorithms is introduced, as well as analytical and empirical measurement techniques. Techniques for writing and debugging large program,
and controlling numerical errors are taught. The VBA programming language will be used for implementation.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 1081.03

IENG 3316   Design of Information Management Systems

CREDIT HOURS: 3
Techniques used in the design of information management systems to support decision making are taught. This includes the principles of systems analysis, software
engineering and requirements analysis. The design of relational database systems, user interfaces and documentation are covered. Current technologies for computer
hardware, software, networking and communications are reviewed. Students are taught how to program database applications in a fourth generation environment. Software
development projects will be assigned.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 1081.03

IENG 3320   Analysis and Design of Production Systems

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides the student with an introduction to issues in planning and control of production systems and scheduling techniques used in production environments.
Topics include line balancing models, performance measurement, materials requirements planning, production lot-sizing, just-in-time (JIT) models and other pull control
systems, and job shop/flow shop scheduling and sequencing. Programs currently practiced in industry, such as Lean Manufacturing and Six-Sigma, will also be introduced.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 1081.03, ENGM 2022.03, ENGM 2032.03, IENG 2005.03, IENG 3345.03 (may be taken concurrently)

IENG 3334   Industrial Statistics

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course covers hypothesis testing, chi-square tests and nonparamatric techniques, analysis of variance and experimental design, as well as simple and multiple linear
regression. Numerical examples are solved by straightforward calculation as well as by computer software, and various applications are presented.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 2032.03

IENG 3337   Business Operations & Entrepreneurship

CREDIT HOURS: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the management and operation of small and large businesses. Topics include the business environment in Canada,
entrepreneurship, small business startup and financing, organizational theory, management cycle, human resources, industrial relations, managerial accounting, and
marketing & sales. A team project centered on the creation of a business plan is an integral part of this course.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

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LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 4547

IENG 3344   Operations Research: Linear Models

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is an introduction to linear programming and its applications to industrial engineering design. The simplex method and duality theory are covered in detail.
Formulation, solution algorithms, and applications of several problem classes are presented including network models and integer programs. Through a class project,
students are introduced to the process of developing an optimization model, including the ideas of database, matrix generators, and report writers.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 2101.03, ENGM 1041.03, ENGM 1081.03

IENG 3345   Operations Research: Stochastic and Non-Linear Models

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course consists of an analysis of important probabilistic and nonlinear models in operational research. These include dynamic programming, queuing models and
metaheuristics. Aspects of Markov processes and nonlinear programming are introduced. Application of these methods is reinforced through a term project.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 2032.03, ENGM 1081.03

IENG 4432   Simulation of Industrial Systems

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course covers discrete event systems simulation. Model development includes validation and verification methods, the generation of pseudo-random numbers from
continuous and discrete distributions, selection of probability distributions and variance reduction techniques. Statistical output analysis and inference are studied for
effective interpretation of results. Applications in areas such as manufacturing, service operations, project management and system design are reviewed. Simulation
software is used throughout the course.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3334.03, IENG 3345.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG 3301.03, IENG
3303.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG 4548.03
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3432.03

IENG 4443   Quality Control and Reliability

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course evaluates aspects of production to ensure that products meet specifications. Statistical quality control, which is used to determine process capability and to
detect process changes, involves the design and use of different types of control charts. Sampling inspection, which is used to separate good lots from poor lots, covers the
design of sampling plans. Reliability is concerned with the design of products and reliability testing.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3334.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG 3301.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG
3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG 4548.03
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3443.03

IENG 4445   Facilities Design

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course deals with the principles, concepts and methods of plant layout and materials handling for the optimum design of a facility. The topics include information
requirements for facility design, conventional and newer quantitative techniques for analyzing material flow, facilities location, space determination, computerized plant
layout techniques, the unit load concept, materials handling equipment selection and automatic storage and retrieval systems. A project involves facilities design for the
manufacture and assembly of a mechanical device.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG 3301.03, IENG
3303.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG 4548.03
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum of 30 credit hours
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 3445.03

IENG 4454   Design of Inventory Systems

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course introduces a number of quantitative methods for the analysis and of inventory systems. These include deterministic and probabilistic economic order quantity
(EOQ) models and variants, single and multiple period inventory models, exchange curves, and other advanced inventory models. Forecasting algorithms applicable to
inventory systems are also covered.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

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LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3320.03, IENG 3334.03, IENG 3345.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG
3301.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG
4548.03

IENG 4458   Project and Management Control

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course identifies the common aspects and peculiarities of projects and then illustrates the application of analytical approaches to meet the challenges of acheiving
effective project management. The following topics are covered: feasibility studies, project planning, cost estimation, bidding, use of professional engineering and other
types of consultants, organization and control, resource allocation and project life cycle concepts. The role of the professional engineer in society and the impact that
engineering in all its forms makes on the environmental, social, economic and cultural aspirations of society are discussed.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Tutorial

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3344.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG 3301.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG
3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG 4548.03
EXCLUSIONS: IENG 4558

IENG 4480   Industrial Engineering Design

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This is a project-based course designed to prepare students for their senior capstone design project. Students will receive instruction in areas such as expectations of project
deliverables, common pitfalls, data collection, design reviews, time management, effective presentation & writing skills, and professionalism. The focus of this course will be
a major team project for an actual industry client.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 2

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
PREREQUISITES: IENG 3302.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG 3304.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3320.03, IENG 3334.03, IENG 3337.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3345.03
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum of 30 credit hours

IENG 4500   Operations Research Methods for Systems Engineering

CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will introduce non-industrial engineering students to operations research models and methodologies to optimize the design, development and operation of
engineered systems. The objectives of this course will be to provide students with the skills to solve a variety of linear and non-linear models and the ability to recognize how
such models can be applied in a wide variety of engineering disciplines. Topics to be covered include linear programming, integer programming, network models, decision
analysis, dynamic programming, queuing models, and non-linear optimization. Applications will focus on diverse areas of engineering including mining, transportation, and
environmental management.
PREREQUISITES: ENGM 2032.03

IENG 4529   Industrial and Organizational Psychology

CREDIT HOURS: 3
Individual behaviour and group processes are reviewed, particularly as they relate to activities in organizations. Perception, learning, motivation and attitudes are covered.
The implications of different personality types at work are taught. Organizational issues such as group dynamics, communication, power and conflict are studied.
Applications include job analysis, team effectiveness, personnel selection and training, job enrichment, leadership and career management.
FORMAT:
Lecture
Lab

LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES: For students entering Upper Division in 2017/18: IENG 3302.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03, IENG 3304.03, IENG 3320.03,
IENG 3334.03, IENG 3337.03, IENG 3345.03 For students entering Upper Division prior to 2017/18: IENG 3301.03, IENG 3303.03, IENG 3305.03, IENG 3316.03, IENG 3344.03,
IENG 3320.03, IENG 3321.03, IENG 3334.03 or STAT 2080.03, IENG 3345.03, IENG 3348.03 or IENG 4548.03
RESTRICTIONS: Minimum of 30 credit hours

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