2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

Industrial Engineering393IE 461 Systems Simulation. (2-3) Three hours.Prerequisites: GES 132 and IE 203.Corequisite: GES 257.Simulation methodology, emphasizing discrete, computer-sim u la tion modeling. Writingprofi ciency is required for a passing grade in this course. (ES2, ED2)IE 462 Material Handling and Distribution in Discrete Manufacturing. (3-0) Threehours.Prerequisites: IE 364 and IE 321.An investigation of material fl ow and physical distribution systems in discrete partsmanufacturing. Topics include principles and techniques for the analysis and design ofmaterial handling systems, unit load design, equipment selection and justifi cation, andwarehousing and distribution logistics. (ES1, ED2)IE 463 Systems De sign I. (2-3) Three hours.Prerequisites: IE 253, IE 363, and IE 460.Corequisites: IE 351, IE 364, IE 461, and IE 425.Application of the morphology and iterative process of systems design, with emphasison designing and implementing solutions to actual industrial problems. Students functionindependently in manufacturing and service systems. Writing pro fi cien cy is required fora passing grade in this course. (ED3)IE 464 Information Systems Design. (2-3) Three hours.Prerequisite: IE 321.An overview of management information systems (MIS) focusing on the practical aspects,ap pli ca tions, and methodology of MIS, particularly from the industrial engineer’sper spec tive. Information systems design methodology is covered in detail. (ED2)IE 466 Manufacturing Systems Design. (3-0) Three hours.Prerequisites: IE 321 and IE 364.Investigation of design issues and approaches for the analysis and design of man u fac -tur ing systems. (ES1, ED2)IE 467 Production Planning and Control. (3-0) Three hours.Prerequisites: GES 255 or GES 500, and IE 363 or GES 501.Forecasting and estimation; aggregate planning; charts and network models; resourceallocation; inventory control; sequencing and scheduling; dispatching; fl ow control; billsof materials; and re quire ments planning. (ES1.5, ED1.5)IE 468 Inventory Systems. (3-0) Three hours.Prerequisite: IE 467.Introduction to the planning and operation of inventory systems, including independentdemand models, hierarchical systems, in-process planning, just-in-time, and aggregateinventory con sid er ations. (ES1, ED2)IE 478 Advanced Linear Programming. (3-0) Three hours.Prerequisite: IE 363 or GES 501.Linear programming, duality, postoptimality analysis, decomposition principle, boundedand discrete variables, goal programming, and multi-objective programming. (ES3)IE 485 Systems Design II. (1-6) Three hours.Prerequisite: IE 463.Corequisite: IE 467, IE 364, or IE 461.Continuation of IE 463 Systems Design I, with emphasis on designing and implementingsolutions to actual industrial problems. Students learn to function as team members tosolve problems in manufacturing and service systems. (ED3)IE 491:492 Special Problems (Area). One to six hours.Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.Special topics courses designed to study in depth one or more topics related to industrialengineering. Credit awarded is based on the amount of work undertaken.IE 502 Work Design and Human Performance. (2-2) Three hours.Corequisite: GES 500 or equivalent. Not open to students who have earned credit forIE 253 or IE 351.Design and evaluation of human-machine systems and working environments to op ti mizehuman productivity and per for mance, with emphasis on the industrial environment.(ES1, ED2)