DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Undergraduate Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
FAMU-FSU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Website
Chair: Zeng; Professors: Awoniyi, Dickens, Liang, Vanli, Wang, Zeng, M. Zhang; Associate Professors: Downes, Li, Sun, Yu; Assistant Professors: Cai, Gnanasambandam, White, X. Zhang; Research Faculty: Park; Teaching Faculty: Garcia, Georgiadis, Gross, Taylor, Tibi; Adjunct Faculty: Armbrister, DeGraff
The mission of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering is to provide for students a solid industrial engineering curriculum coupled with a strong research program driven by the economic and technological development needs of society.
The Industrial Engineering degree provides a broad technical background with special emphasis on manufacturing systems, computer modeling, costs, quality, management, and human factors. Industrial engineering draws upon specialized knowledge and skills in the mathematical, physical, and social sciences, together with the principles and methods of engineering design and analysis, to specify, predict, and evaluate industrial systems.
The program of study includes engineering analysis for the optimization of industrial systems, design of man-machine systems, and the scientific management of activities. Specialized training is available in the use of modern engineering tools and techniques such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM), and ergonomic (human factors) engineering.
Industrial engineers pursue careers in manufacturing, service industries, and government. In addition, many industrial engineers are now being employed in nontraditional fields such as hospitals, banks, insurance, and information processing. The present and future demand for IE's appears to be very high. Industrial engineers are increasingly being called upon to act as productivity catalysts in manufacturing and service organizations in order to meet regional, national, and international demand and competition.
Program Educational Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD, 21202-4012, phone (410) 347-7700. The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) curriculum is designed to comply with the ABET criteria for accrediting engineering programs. The educational objectives are that, within the first few years following their graduation, graduates should have:
Been employed in industrial, service, or governmental organizations applying the industrial engineering skills in developing, designing, analyzing, implementing, or improving integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy
Completed or enrolled in a graduate program
Participated in a multicultural and diverse workplace
Utilized teamwork, communication, and engineering management skills.
To achieve these objectives, all industrial engineering students must demonstrate or exhibit specific program outcomes. Students are instructed to contact their academic advisor or visit the Accreditation & Assessment Overview webpage of the department website to obtain the current list of industrial engineering program outcomes.
Digital Literacy Requirement
Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:
Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically
Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement. Undergraduate majors in industrial engineering satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in COP 3014 (preferred) or CGS 3406.
State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Industrial Engineering
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting the Florida Postsecondary Academic Library Network page.
FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Industrial Engineering. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit the Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering General Requirements page of the Common Prerequisites Manual.
Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.
Engineering Core Courses
COP 3014 Programming I (3)
EGN 2123 Computer Graphics for Engineers (2)
EGN 3613 Principles of Engineering Economy (2)
EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics (4)
EML 3100 Thermodynamics (2)
MAS 3105 Applied Linear Algebra I (4)
Requirements for a Major in Industrial Engineering
It is the policy of the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering that a student must receive satisfactory (“C–” or better) grades in all prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in an industrial engineering course. Concurrent registration in a course and its prerequisites is not allowed. All prerequisites to prerequisites must be completed. Failure to abide by this policy will result in the cancellation of enrollment in the course at any time during the semester and with no refund of fees. Corequisite courses must be taken concurrently or satisfactorily completed prior to enrolling in the course.
A candidate for the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in industrial engineering is required to successfully complete the following courses, in addition to the other College of Engineering core requirements:
EGN 2123 Computer Graphics for Engineers (2)
EGN 3443 Statistical Topics in Industrial Engineering (3)
EGN 3613 Principles of Engineering Economy (2)
EIN 3104 Introduction to Engineering Management (3)
EIN 3010 Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Tools (3)
EIN 3390C Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes I (3)
EIN 4394C Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes II (3)
EIN 4243 Ergonomics (3)
EIN 4333 Design of Integrated Production Systems and Facilities Layout (3)
EIN 4621 Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3)
EIN 4890 Industrial Engineering Senior Design Project I (3) - First of two semester sequence
EIN 4892 Industrial Engineering Senior Design Project II (3) - Second of two semester sequence
ESI 3312 Operations Research I: Deterministic (3)
ESI 3608 Introduction to Data Engineering (3)
ESI 3610 Essentials of Data Analytics for Industrial Engineering (3)
ESI 3628 Computing Topics in Industrial Engineering (3)
ESI 4234 Quality Control and Reliability Engineering (3)
ESI 4313 Operation Research II: Nondeterministic (3)
ESI 4523 Simulation of Industrial Engineering Systems (3)
XXX XXXX Department Electives (3)
Industrial engineering majors are required to consult with their IE undergraduate advisor before enrolling for the next academic term. Students must obtain current IE degree requirements and course offering schedules from the IE department.
Honors in the Major
The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering offers an Honors in the Major program in Industrial Engineering to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the “University Honors Office and Honor Societies” chapter of this General Bulletin, or visit the Honors in the Major website.
Grade Requirements
In addition to University and college requirements regarding grades and grade point average (GPA), the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering requires that the IE major achieve a grade within the “C” range or higher for all required IE courses. In accordance with College of Engineering policy, a student may request that one course completed with a grade of “D+”, “D”, or “D–” be counted toward the BSIE degree. Recommendation by the IME undergraduate advisor(s) and approval by the department chairperson are required for the course to be counted toward graduation credit.
Definition of Prefixes
EEL—Engineering: Electrical
EGN—Engineering: General
EIN—Industrial Engineering
EMA—Materials Engineering
EOC—Ocean Engineering
ESI—Industrial/Systems Engineering
PRO—Prosthetics/Orthotics