Undergraduate Catalog, Academic Year 2011 - Sirindhorn ...

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Catalog 2011
Emphases are placed on first-order ordinary differential
equations; linear ordinary differential equations of
higher order; power series representation and gamma
functions; Laplace and inverse transform methods;
mathematical modeling, computers, and error analysis;
fundamentals of unconstrained and constrained
optimizations such as golden-section search, quadratic
interpolation, gradient methods, and linear
programming; least-squares regression; interpolation.
Some heuristic algorithms such as Simulated Annealing,
Particle Swarm Optimization, etc., will also be
introduced. The implementation of these techniques
using mathematical software packages, e.g., MATLAB
and/or LINGO, for Industrial Engineering applications will
also be covered.
IES 301 Manufacturing Tools and 3(2-3-4)
Operations
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes fundamentals of engineering and
measurement, particularly the correct and safe use of
machine tools. Students are provided with hands-on
experience in fitting, welding, foundry, and fabrication.
IES 302 Engineering Statistics 3(3-1-5)
Prerequisite: MAS 117 or GTS 117 or
consent of Head of School
This course discusses fundamentals of probability,
discrete and continuous probability distributions,
conditional probability, moment generating functions,
discrete and continuous random variables, sampling
distributions, hypothesis testings of the means,
variances, and proportions. Regression analysis will also
be introduced.
IES 303 Engineering Management and 3(3-0-6)
Cost Analysis
(For non-industrial engineering students)
Prerequisite: None
The course presents a broad and fundamental view of
management systems (in both classical and modern
aspects), including structures and functions of
interrelated departments. Philosophy and quantitative
aspects of inventory management, quality assurance,
project management, etc. are emphasized. Students are
also introduced to basic concepts and applications of an
economic evaluation of engineering projects. Topics
covered include interest formulas, time value of money,
economic decision making involving several alternatives,
etc. This course is not intended for industrial engineering
students.
IES 304 Industrial Engineering Training 0(0-0-0)
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Students are provided with on-the-job training at
selected modern industrial or service facilities. The
purpose of the course is to allow the students
opportunities to observe how industrial engineers
function, to learn how to collaborate with co-workers,
and to develop self-responsibility. The training period
must not be less than 240 hours. Students must submit a
report at the end of the training period. Satisfactory (S)
or unsatisfactory (U) grade will be given based on
student’s performance, quality of the report, and
supervisor’s comments.
IES 305 Senior Project I 1(0-3-0)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or
consent of Head of School
The first course in the senior project course series. A
student team will be given a real world problem which
they must determine appropriate approaches and actions
to obtain feasible solutions. This involves establishment
of initial contacts, project proposal development,
preliminary data collection, data analysis, verification of
the results, and practical implementation. A
presentation of the progress and a submission of the
status report are due at the end of the semester.
IES 307 Independent Studies in Industrial 3(0-9-0)
Engineering
Prerequisite: None
This course is specifically intended for qualified students
who aim to pursue a graduate degree in industrial
engineering or related fields. Students will learn to
develop research skills by participating in on-going
research projects conducted by faculty members. They
will be involved in the literature search, design of an
experiment, data collection and analysis, and the
preparation of a technical report, through close
supervision from responsible faculty.
IES 308 Engineering Tools and Operations 2(1-3-2)
(For non-industrial and non-mechanical
engineering students)
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes safe uses of engineering tools
and fundamentals of machining, fitting, and welding
operation. Students are provided with experience in
benchworking, welding, etc.
IES 311 Ergonomics 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
The course emphasizes human-machine-environment
systems, workplace layout, tool design, occupational
fatigue, environmental effects on human performance
which include the effects of noise, vibration, and
atmospheric factors. Participation in supervised
experiments or a completion of a semester project under
instructor’s supervision is mandatory.
IES 312 Methods Analysis and Work 3(3-0-6)
Measurement
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the measurement and evaluation
of work methods and how improvement can be
introduced. Topics include visual and micromotion study
techniques, motion economy, time study, and work
sampling. The development and use of standard time
data and computerized techniques will be covered.
IES 313 Industrial Plant Design 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
Modern methods applied to facility layout and location
design are discussed. Logistics of motion of people and
materials, flow analysis, plant layout, and material
handling techniques are covered. Students will study the
mathematical approaches and computer packages
applicable for solving facility layout and location
problems.
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