IME-INDUSTRIAL and MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING -- 2001-03 Catalog
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Department

IME 101 Introduction to Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering (1)

Development of the industrial economy and the professions of industrial and manufacturing engineering. Survey of engineering techniques and areas of application in manufacturing and service systems. Career opportunities review. 1 laboratory.

IME 121 Industrial Systems Analysis (2)

Systems, subsystems, and relationships (interfaces) of industrial systems. Productivity concepts and measurements. Trends in techniques for data gathering, analysis, including spread sheet analysis, and presentation for management decisions. 1 lecture, l laboratory.

IME 122 Manufacturing Survey (1)

Overview of manufacturing processes relating to metals and plastics. Study of materials, including composites. Survey of net shape, materials joining, and material removal processes. Open to all majors. 1 lecture.

IME 130 Technical Foundations (2) (CR/NC)

Introduction to visualization, sketching, and drafting. Basic hand-tools, shop practices, and materials. Clearances and fits, threads and fasteners. Safety. Open to all majors. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.

IME 140 CAD and Modeling (2)

CAD/CAM on UNIX workstations using parameter-driven, surface-bounded solid modeling with total bi-directional associativity between design, drafting, and manufacturing tools. Introduction to Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) as driven by the CAD solid model. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 130 or high school drafting.

IME 141 Manufacturing Processes: Net Shape (1)

Metal casting as a net shape process in manufacturing. Properties of molding materials and methods of casting. Introduction to rapid prototyping. Pattern and casting design principles. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory.

IME 142 Manufacturing Processes: Materials Joining (2)

Theory and application of metal cutting and welding processes. Includes shielded metal arc, flux cored arc, submerged arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, brazing, resistance, and oxy-acetylene processes. Bonding theory, joint design, codes and testing. Introduction to adhesive bonding. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. Open to all majors. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.

IME 143 Manufacturing Processes: Material Removal (2)

Uses, capabilities, and theoretical and operational characteristics of lathe and milling machine tools, including conventional, automatic and numerical control. Cutting tool characteristics, machining parameters, quality control, and production methods. Design considerations for manufacturing. Introduction to robotics and automation. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. Open to all majors. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory.

IME 144 Introduction to Design and Manufacturing (4)

CAD/CAM on Unix workstations using parameter-driven, surface-bounded solid modeling with integration between design, drafting, and manufacturing tools. Introduction to conventional machining processes on lathes and mills, computer numerical control, cutting tool design, machining parameters, quality control, production methods, and design for manufacturing. Open to all majors. Miscellaneous course fee may be required--see Class Schedule. (Updated 1/18/02.) 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 130 or high school drafting.

IME 145 Manufacturing Processes: Machining (1)

Relationship between engineering design and production fabrication. Hole forming by drilling, boring, broaching, punching, piercing and nontraditional methods. Forming and assembly of gauge metal components. Engineering and economic significance of various production techniques. Miscellaneous course fee no longer required–see Class Schedule. (Updated 1/18/02.) Open to all majors. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 143 or IME 144 or consent of instructor.

IME 155 Industrial Welding (1)

Application of various electric welding processes to joining of steel sheet and plate. Includes short circuiting arc, flux cored electrode, gas metal arc, and shielded metal arc processes. Gas welding of steel pipe and hard surfacing. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 142.

IME 157 Electronic Manufacturing (3)

Design, documentation and fabrication of electronic units with emphasis on CAD/CAM. Prototyping techniques, project planning, and production methods. Student completes working prototype from start to finish in 60 hours of project-oriented laboratory. Miscellaneous course fee required–see Class Schedule. Open to all majors. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories.

IME 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

IME 201 Production Costs Estimating (3)

Estimating costs of manufactured products and services based on detailed estimates of labor, materials, overhead and general and administrative expenses. Break even points, price breaks, industrial learning, network cost analysis, multiple regression derived formulas, labor efficiency and cost indices. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit not allowed for Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering majors.

IME 214 Production Control (2)

Coordination of production facilities to meet objectives of customer service, minimum inventory investment, and maximum manufacturing efficiency. Forecasting, statistical determination of order requirements, group technology concepts, input-scheduling and machine loading control techniques. Production systems computer modeling. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Credit not allowed for Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering majors.

IME 222 Engineering Analysis (3)

Mathematical and statistical methods of evaluating and control of variability of engineering design parameters, predicting deviations from expected averages, grouping data for computations. Computer applications. Quality control concepts and applications. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: MATH 131. Credit not allowed for Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering majors.

IME 223 Work Design and Measurement (4)

Principles of work simplification and motion analysis. Recording of work flow and methods. Work measurement and standards, time study, synthetic data, predetermined time systems and work sampling. Allowances and performance rating, productivity measures. Work design improvement. Military standards. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 141. Recommended: IME 101.

IME 233 Computer Aided Manufacturing (2)

Introduction to CAM. Manual and computer part programming. Basic concepts of part design, process planning, manufacturing operations. Tool path definition/verification to production phase. Use of commercially available software. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 144, CSC 234 or CSC 231 or equivalent.

IME 234 Robotic Assembly (2)

Product design and planning for robotic assembly. Robot characteristics required for product assembly. Off-line programming environment for robots. Selection of sensors, end-of-arm tooling and control arrangements for robotic assembly. Practical applications using a robot programming language for assembly. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Computer literacy course

IME 239 Industrial Costs and Controls (3)

Estimation of manufacturing costs for production planning, cost analysis, and cost control. Planning, budgeting and control processes. Costs, accounting data and analysis of variances for managerial control, inventory valuation and decision making. Techniques of forecasting, pricing, cost estimating and cost reduction. 3 lectures.

IME 240 Additional Engineering Laboratory (1–2)

Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 or 2 laboratories.

IME 241 Manufacturing Process Design I (4)

Economic and engineering analysis of manufacturing processes. Cost estimation for production planning, analysis, and control. Analysis of machining process inputs and mechanisms as an example process. Test report writing, documentation, and inspection methods. Field trips to manufacturing centers. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 143 or IME 144, PHYS 131.

IME 251 Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering Analysis (4)

State of the art methods and processes in mechanical and electronic manufacturing. Selection of materials for manufacturing. Product design and manufacturability. Specifications and metrology in manufacturing. Continuous improvement strategies, including automation, group technology, value analysis, and flexible system design. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 143 or IME 144, PHYS 131, CHEM 124.

IME 301 Operations Research I (4)

Introduction to operations research, matrix theory, linear programming formulation and solution. Simplex method, sensitivity analysis, transportation and assignment algorithms. Introduction to linear networks and goal programming. Existing computer programs utilized. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242.

IME 303 Project Organization and Management (4)

Design, analysis and implementation of a major industrial/business systems problem. Emphasis on situations requiring resolutions and management decisions by groups representing various elements of an enterprise. Resource leveling and management under constraints. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing, IME 239 or equivalent.

IME 304 Operations Research (3)

Introduction to operations research. Matrix theory, linear programming formulations and solution. Simplex method, sensitivity analysis, transportation and assignment algorithms. Introduction to goal programming. Existing computer programs and algorithms utilized. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242.

IME 305 Operations Research II (4)

Queuing models, dynamic programming and inventory models, Markovian processes, simulation modeling, computer programming in solution of problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 301 or IME 304, STAT 312 or STAT 321.

IME 312 Data Management and System Design (4)

Design and management of industrial databases and reporting systems. Relationships of financial accounting databases and production systems. Efficient data entry and reports, queries, macro function, and Internet based database applications. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 314, CSC 111 or CSC 234.

IME 314 Engineering Economics (3)

Economic analysis of engineering decisions. Determining rates of return on investments. Effects of inflation, depreciation and income taxes. Sensitivity, uncertainty, and risk analysis. Application of basic principles and tools of analysis using case studies. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 241.

IME 319 Human Factors Engineering (3)

Analysis of factors influencing the efficiency of human work. Data on the physical and mental capacities of persons, the physical environment, work organization, and the problem of aging. Human reactions and capabilities related to specific tasks and systems. Design of machines, operations, human computer interface and work environment to match human capacities and limitations, including the handicapped. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202 and junior standing.

IME 320 Human Factors and Technology (4) GE Area F

Analysis of cognitive, sensory and physical limitations and capabilities of operators and users of technology, both hardware and software, in working and living environments. Analysis of pertinent databases for a proactive approach to designing user-centered industrial products/systems, consumer products, and work environment. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of GE Area B requirements.

IME 334 CAD/CAM (3)

Identification and study of the individual techniques of CAD/CAM as being practiced in modern industry. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 144, IME 251.

IME 335 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I (4)

Wire-frame, surface, and solid model generation. Benefits, limitations, and selection of CAD and CAM systems. CAD as an input to CAM. Manual, language-based, and graphics-based NC programming. Configuration of CAD/CAM software; post-processor generation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 241 or IME 251, CSC 234.

IME 336 Computer-Aided Manufacturing II (4)

Automated production of parts: computerized part programming, post-processor generation and use, and CNC machining center operation. Introduction to flexible manufacturing systems and robotics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 335.

IME 341 Tool Engineering (4)

Design and engineering of jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies; material selection. Field trips to manufacturing centers. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 241, CE 204, MATH 242, PHYS 133, MATE 210.

IME 342 Manufacturing Systems Integration (3)

Survey of facilities layout, human factors, simulation, and production control to provide manufacturing engineering majors with background and aid in selection of technical electives. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 223, MATH 241. Recommended: STAT 312 or STAT 321.

IME 351 Manufacturing Process Design II (4)

Advanced turning and milling processes; grinding and non-traditional processes. Thread and gear manufacturing, producibility, machinability, part and tool materials, cutting fluids, and tool life testing. Finishes and measurement of surface roughness. Process design projects. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 241, MATE 210/215, CE 204.

IME 352 Manufacturing Process Design III (4)

Engineering analysis of sheet metal fabrication, coating and finishing, powder metallurgy and ceramics, plastics and composites, deformation, and material joining processes. Process design projects. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 141, IME 142, IME 241, MATE 210/215, CE 204.

IME 356 Manufacturing Automation (4)

Computers in the factory automation environment. Basic control theory including feedback and process synchronization. Programming and use of intelligent controllers, robotic arms, and industrial control systems. Interfacing of electro-mechanical systems; encoders and servo systems; programmable controllers. Computer process control. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 334 or IME 335, EE 321, ME 211.

IME 357 Advanced Electronic Manufacturing (4)

Electronic manufacturing overview with emphasis on new technologies, planning, producibility, product assurance, packaging and testing. Advanced fabrication techniques and advanced use of electronic CAD/CAM. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 157 or IME 251, EE 321.

IME 361 Advanced Welding Processes (4)

Modern material joining processes, with emphasis on high energy density. Laser beam, electron beam, and plasma arc welding processes. Welding fixtures positioners, and power sources. Welding automation and control. Robotic arc welding. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 142, PHYS 133.

IME 362 Welding Quality Control (4)

Weldability of engineering materials. Thermal effects of welding, including residual stresses and distortion. Weld defects, their examination and correction. Mechanical properties and testing of weldments. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 361, MATE 210, MATE 215, ME 313.

IME 363 Design for Welding (4)

Welding design, concepts and practices; connection design, and weld sizing. Welding codes and procedure qualification. Cost analysis of welding. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 362.

IME 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limit to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

IME 401 Sales Engineering (2)

Concepts and principles of engineering in sales. Role of the professional engineer in the analysis, design, development, production, and final application of a product or system required by the buyer. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering, or consent of instructor.

IME 404 Engineering Economic Decision Management (3)

Quantitative approaches to engineering and management problems. Time value concepts, breakeven and replacement analysis, optimization techniques for scheduling. Project cost estimation, resource management and risk analysis. Use of computer software packages. For non-majors only. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

IME 407 Operations Research III (4)

Advanced linear programming as applied to problems in industrial systems. Integer and goal programming. Application of nonlinear, quadratic, dynamic programming concepts. Case studies of current topics in industrial engineering. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 301, IME 305.

IME 408 Systems Engineering (3)

Systems, subsystems, static, dynamic, closed and open systems. Systems design requirements. Performance measures. Process control modeling and analysis, transform methods, linear systems analysis, digital, adaptive and steady state optimal control. Optimal search strategies. Manufacturing, maintenance, replacement and engineering applications. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 305, IME 426, CSC 234 or CSC 231.

IME 409 Economic Decision Systems (3)

Economic evaluation of information for complex decisions. Analysis of risks and uncertainties. Bayes theory and models. Decision theory, sequential decisions, and value of information applied to financial evaluation and control. Major project justification procedures. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 239, IME 305, IME 314.

IME 410 Inventory Control Systems (4)

Inventory planning and control systems. Implementation of manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) including demand forecasting, production planning, master scheduling, bill-of-material, and inventory master file. Capacity requirements planning and shop floor control. JIT approach to inventory control through pull production system. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 305 or IME 342, IME 312.

IME 411 Production Systems Analysis (3)

Systems analysis for production control. Design of computer integrated planning and control systems for scheduling manufacturing orders, monitoring operating costs and control system performance evaluation. Development of computer-aided decision making framework. Interactive decision making using simulation modeling. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 410, or equivalent.

IME 413 Flexible Manufacturing Systems (3)

Structure of flexible manufacturing systems. Planning and control for FMS. Tool management and operations control. Application of techniques related to production scheduling decisions. Cellular manufacturing and production flow analysis. Case studies of flexible manufacturing systems. Computer applications. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 301. Recommended: STAT 312 or STAT 321.

IME 416 Automation of Industrial Systems (3)

Automation in manufacturing and warehousing. Economic selection of automation systems. Projects in automation. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 356, IME 335 or equivalent.

IME 418 Product-Process Design (4)

Strategic engineering management of product design and manufacturing competitiveness; concurrent engineering. Study of manufacturability constraints in terms of prototyping, designing, testing, pre-production support, processing, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction. Industrial design projects. Field trip to manufacturing centers. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 314, IME 341, IME 356. Recommended: IME 342 or equivalent.

IME 420 Simulation and Expert Systems (4)

Design and analysis of manufacturing and service systems by simulation. Functions of random variables. Random number and function generators, programming, and characteristics of simulation languages. Introduction to rule-based expert systems. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 305, IME 312.

IME 421 Manufacturing Organizations (3)

Theory and principles for manufacturing organizations. Competitive advantage. Strategic planning and operations management for organizations and teams in a rapidly changing environment. Engineering management concepts and practices. Team-based projects and cases. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 314, PSY 201/PSY 202.

IME 422 Manufacturability Engineering (4)

Manufacturability constraints in terms of issues related to prototyping, designing, testing, preproduction support, processing, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction. Hands-on projects to discuss the experimental results in dealing with the process of casting, machining, plastic modeling, and electronic board manufacturing. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 341, IME 426. Recommended: IME 342.

IME 426 Engineering Test Design and Analysis (4)

Data gathering and statistical testing applied to industrial engineering and manufacturing fields. Experimental methods for evaluation and comparisons; interpretation of interference, fatigue, and field data. Engineering experimental design, linear and nonlinear regression, ANOVA, and multifactor ANOVA. Utilization of existing computer software. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: STAT 312 or STAT 321.

IME 427 Process Optimization through Designed Experiments (4)

Experiments for optimization of industrial processes: process variables, response, measurements, analysis and interpretations. Statistical principles in design. Design approaches: conventional methods, response surface methodology, and Taguchi methods. Type of experiments: factorial, fractional factorial, mixture, and orthogonal arrays. Design projects using real world problems. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 426 and IME 241 or IME 251 or consent of instructor.

IME 428 Engineering Metrology (4)

Measurement of attributes and variables; standards, accuracy and precision; mechanical, electronic and optical/laser measurement systems. Contact and non-contact measurement; straightness, flatness and squareness; GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing); CMM (Coordinate Measurement Machines); surface roughness; metrology for electronic products. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 334 or IME 335.

IME 429 Ergonomics Laboratory (1)

Investigation of various physiological, sensory, and cognitive capabilities and limitations of people in work and living environments through laboratory data collection, design of experiments and statistical analysis. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 319, IME 426.

IME 430 Quality Engineering (4)

Quality control, reliability, maintainability, and integrated logistic support. Statistical theory of process control and sampling inspection. Risks associated with decisions based on operating characteristics of control charts and sampling plans. Reliability and life testing methods. Economics of statistical QC. Specifications and standards. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 426 or equivalent.

IME 431 Supplier Quality Engineering (4)

Customer-supplier partnership. Functions of Supplier Quality Engineering. Supplier selection, development, process qualification, concurrent engineering, value engineering. Process characterization, repeatability, consistency, process control. Quality system standards. Supplier survey, audit, rating, measurement of quality, delivery performance and certification. Customer service, corrective action approaches. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 430.

IME 433 Advanced Work Measurement (3)

Predetermined time systems. Time formulas. Standard data systems. Use of statistical methods. Standard data systems applied to clerical, manufacturing, and micro assembly. Developing and maintaining computerized systems. Course will be administered with project orientation. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 223, IME 426 or equivalent.

IME 435 Reliability Engineering I (3)

Reliability concepts and mathematical models, mechanical device reliability, electrical device reliability, systems reliability and maintainability, reliability data, assurance program elements. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: IME 426.

IME 437 Advanced Human Factors Engineering (3)

Team-based approach to human factors assessment of consumer and industrial products. systems, and information technology. Team building principles and techniques; performance measurements and monitoring. Usability analysis and ergonomics auditing through experimental methods. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 319, IME 426 or equivalent.

IME 440 Quality Process Management (3)

Quantitative approaches to engineering and management of quality. Statistical process control, quality assurance concepts. Variability loss and off-line QC. Tolerance design and experimental design. Human factors and managerial dimensions influencing quality. For non-majors only. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

IME 441, 442 Engineering Supervision I, II (1,1)

Theory and principles of supervision. Application of fundamental concepts and techniques of supervision provided by assignment in engineering laboratories. 1 laboratory each. Prerequisite: IME 141, IME 251, IME 334 or IME 335, and senior standing. Recommended: concurrent enrollment in IME 421.

IME 443 Facilities Planning and Design (4)

Design concepts and input requirements in planning and design of new or renovation of existing manufacturing systems. Product, process, and flow and activity analysis techniques. Flow lines and buffering techniques. Computer-aided layout design and evaluation. Design of handling systems. Math models of location problems. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 144, IME 223, IME 305 or IME 342, IME 314, or equivalent. Recommended: IME 319, IME 420.

IME 455, 456 Manufacturing Design and Implementation I, II (3) (2)

A mix of industry and in-house structured group projects, using process, tool, computer control, quality knowledge, and societal considerations. Projects will progress through a complete manufacturing cycle from design through implementation. Field trips to manufacturing centers. 455: 3 laboratories, 456: 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 418. Recommended co-requisite: IME 430.

IME 461, 462 Senior Project (2) (3)

Faculty supervised projects typical of problems which graduates encounter in their professions and which involve costs, planning, scheduling and research. Formal written report, suitable for reference library, discussing methods, results and conclusions. Minimum 150 hours total time. 461: 2 laboratories. 462: 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Senior standing (within 3 quarters of graduation), IME 314, IME 443, or IME 418.

IME 463 Undergraduate Seminar (2)

Preparation, oral presentation, and discussion by students of technical papers on recent engineering developments and/or subject matter pertinent to industrial and manufacturing engineering. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Senior standing (within 3 quarters of graduation).

IME 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

IME 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

IME 481 Senior Project Design Laboratory I (2)

Selection and completion of a project by individuals or team which is typical of problems which IE or MfgE graduates must solve in their fields of employment, which is representative of those encountered in professional practice. Project typically involves system design, modeling, analysis and testing. Project method includes costs, planning, scheduling, and appropriate research methodology. Formulation of project outline, literature review, project activity scheduling and regular progress reviews by instructor are required. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 314, IME 418 or IME 443.

IME 482 Senior Project Design Laboratory II (3)

Continuation of IME 481. Involves research methodology: problem statement, method, results, analysis, synthesis, project design, construction (when feasible), and evaluation/conclusions. Project results are presented in formal written reports suitable for reference library and formal oral reports. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: IME 481.

IME 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)

Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and/or other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

IME 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

IME 500 Individual Study (1–3)

Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of a member of the department faculty. Open only to students who have demonstrated ability to do independent work. Enrollment by petition. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair, graduate adviser and supervising faculty member.

IME 501 Graduate Survey I (4)

Survey of traditional industrial engineering applications in industrial systems, work method, measurements and analysis. Facilities design, automation and logistics of industrial operations. Human factors and cost estimation of industrial applications. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

IME 502 Graduate Survey II (4)

Survey of current issues in data analysis and mathematical modeling of industrial systems, Queuing theory, Markov Chains quality control and supply chain issues. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing with approval of instructor.

IME 503 Applied Statistical Methods in Industrial Engineering (4)

Application of hypothesis testing, regression models, and ANOVA models to forecasting, process optimization, cost estimation, work measurement, inventory control, scheduling, and ergonomics. Probability distributions of process outputs in industries and service systems such as Normal, exponential, Uniform, Hypergeometric, Binomial, and Poisson. Applications in queuing, reliability, Markov chains. Expectations of random variables. Measures of central tendency and variation. Population and a random sample. Central limit theorem and its application in simulation of processes. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: STAT 312 or STAT 321 or equivalent.

IME 516 Mechatronics Systems Analysis (4)

Overview of smart products and intelligent manufacturing systems. Tools and technologies utilized in the design, manufacturing, and operations of such products and systems. Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Fuzzy Logic. Design of smart products and intelligent systems. Case studies. Team projects and formal presentations. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 416 or ME 405 or equivalent.

IME 526 Advanced Topics in Manufacturing System Design (4)

Modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems. Advanced topics in manufacturing system design to support development of complex systems: Virtual Reality, discrete event simulation, system architectures, systems integration, scheduling and control of manufacturing systems. Total credit limited to 12 units. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 410 or equivalent.

IME 541 Advanced Operations Research (4)

Operations Research approach to model building. Linear programming and sensitivity analysis. Network flow models. Integer programming, large scale linear programming. Goal programming and multi-attribute decision making. Dynamic programming. Nonlinear programming and search methods. Applications in model building and computer solutions in planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and other industrial and service operations. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

IME 542 Reliability Engineering II (4)

Reliability engineering terminology and definitions. Reliability mathematics; probability plotting; load-strength interference and safety margin. Failure distributions and failure rate models. Weibull analysis; bath tub curve; reliability of parts. Reliability of systems; redundancy; reliability allocation. Maintainability and availability. Failure modes and effects analysis. Fault tree analysis. Failure data analysis; reliability testing; reliability growth testing. Electronic system, mechanical and software reliability. Safety and human reliability; reliability management. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 503.

IME 543 Advanced Human Factors (4)

Theory and application of man-machine relations and system design. Concepts of mathematical models, human information input channels, decision making based on capability of human operator. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 319 or equivalent, IME 426 or equivalent and graduate standing.

IME 544 Advanced Topics in Engineering Economy (4)

Review of interest calculations and comparison of economic alternatives. Replacement analysis. Capital planning and budgeting. Mathematical programming and capital budgeting. Utility theory. Decision making under risk and uncertainty. Application of simulation in risk modeling. Benefit-cost analysis. Multi-attribute decision making. Analytic hierarchy process. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in engineering economy.

IME 545 Advanced Topics in Simulation (4)

Validation of simulation models. Statistical techniques for variance reduction. Experimental design and optimization. Comparison of attributes of simulation languages. Review of current manufacturing and service industry applications. Case studies. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 420 and graduate standing.

IME 548 Engineering Decision Making (4)

Principles, concepts, models, and case studies of decision making, both quantitative and nonquantitative. Emphasizes commonly used techniques when quantitative models do not exist, do not cover all key factors, or when sufficient data are not available. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 301, IME 314, STAT 321 or equivalent and graduate standing.

IME 555 Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (4)

CIM and concurrent engineering concepts. Systems analysis methodologies and functional specifications. Technological and managerial strategies for system integration. Analysis of contemporary CIM frameworks. Information networks and protocols for integrated manufacturing systems. Implementation strategies for CIM and concurrent engineering. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: IME 335, IME 411 or equivalent, graduate standing.

IME 556 Technological Project Management (4)

Projects in industrial organizations and enterprises. Emerging technologies and project management. Relationship to strategic plans and managing change in organizations. Formulating, selecting, structuring, and planning projects. Project organization and control. Overcoming barriers. Role of computers. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 421 or equivalent, graduate standing and experience using computers.

IME 557 Technological Assessment and Planning (4)

Assessing likely future technological environments, speed of change in competitive environments, relationship to business, strategic, and technology plans of firms. Past, present and technological evolution and operational changes. Technological and competitive impact assessment and business/technology strategy development. Use of case studies and company experiences. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 503 or equivalent, and graduate standing.

IME 558 Executive Seminars (4)

Culminating overview of major issues facing organizations as they meet the challenge to sustain a competitive advantage in a business environment characterized by rapid and pervasive change. Topics include project management, virtual organizations, the service sector, manufacturing futures, and information technology. Total credit limited to 8 units. 2 seminars, 2 supervision. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate program status or consent of instructor.

IME 559 Engineering Research and Development (4)

Principles, approaches and practices for effective engineering innovation, design, research and development (R&D) in business and industry. Relationship of R&D with corporate strategy and technology base. R&D objectives through implementation. Integration of creativity, evaluation, design, and ongoing operations. Case studies. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 314 or equivalent and graduate standing.

IME 560 Quality Engineering II (4)

Integrated total quality system engineering for manufacturing and service firms. Classical and modern quality philosophies and quality assurance and improvement methods. Statistical methods. Designing for quality, continuous quality improvement, and total quality system integration. Case studies. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 421, IME 430, or equivalent.

IME 570 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to graduate students and selected seniors. Topic lists will be provided with class schedule outlines. 1–4 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and/or consent of instructor.

IME 575 Critical Technologies (4)

Scientific, engineering and strategic overview of numerous critical emerging technologies. Topics include: technologies critical for different engineering disciplines, critical to numerous industries, and/or critical to the national interest. Focus on each technology to include: understanding key scientific fundamentals, evaluating commercialization potential to industry, and identifying conditions and outlook for future technological breakthroughs. 3 seminars, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Engineering graduate student or consent of instructor.

IME 580 Manufacturing Systems (4)

Modern approaches in production and inventory planning and control to support large-scale manufacturing systems, material requirements planning (MRP I), manufacturing resource planning (MRP II), and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing systems. Information requirements, operational issues, and policy matters. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: IME 410 or equivalent.

IME 585 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)

Advanced study analysis and part-time work experience in student's career field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

IME 591, 592 Integrated Product Development I, II (4) (4)

Team taught course addressing: product opportunity identification, customer needs analysis, concept definition, requirements definition, product-process analysis, product specification, design/process description, prototyping, project management, packaging, product promotion/introduction, and manufacturing ramp-up. Team projects in partnership with industry sponsors, field-trips and formal presentations.
3 seminars, 1 laboratory for each. Prerequisite: second year MS/MBA.

IME 595 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Advanced study analysis and full-time work experience in student's career field; current innovations, practices, and problems in administration, supervision, and organization of business, industry, and government. Must have demonstrated ability to do independent work and research in career field. Total credit limited to 9 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

IME 596 Team Project/Internship (4) (6)

Integrative learning experience through internship and team project with industrial organization. Requires advanced study and focuses on industrial unstructured problem or opportunity requiring integration across disciplines. Team project involves student, faculty, and sponsoring firm representative(s) in a collaborative learning environment, and culminates in comprehensive written report. Total credit limited to 10 units. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing, completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, engineering courses in specialization, and consent of participating faculty.

IME 599 Design Project (Thesis) (1-9)

Each individual or group will be assigned a project for solution under faculty supervision as a requirement for the master's degree, culminating in a written report/thesis. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.