College of Engineering and Computer Science - Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

Chair of the Department: Charles H. Reilly

Graduate Program Coordinator: Linda C. Malone
ENGR 307B, (407) 823-2204.
E-mail: lmalone@mail.ucf.edu

Faculty

Professors: John E. Biegel, Ph.D., P.E., Professor Emeritus; Yasser A. Hosni, Ph.D., P.E., Martin-Marietta Distinguished Professor; Dennis K. McBride, Ph.D., C.P.E.; Linda C. Malone, Ph.D.; Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D.; George F. Schrader, Ph.D., P.E., Professor Emeritus; Gary E. Whitehouse, Ph.D., P.E., Provost and Academic Vice President
Associate Professors: Robert L. Armacost, D.Sc.; Ahmad K. Elshennawy Ph.D., C.Q.E., C.R.E.; Robert L. Hoekstra, Ph.D.; Dennis Kulonda, Ph.D.; Gene C.H. Lee, Ph.D., P.E.; Pamela R. McCauley-Bell, Ph.D.; Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, Ph.D.; Michael A. Mullens, Ph.D.; Julia J.A. Pet-Edwards, Ph.D.; James M. Ragusa, D.B.A.; José A. Sepúlveda, Ph.D., P.E.; Kay M. Stanney, Ph.D.; Kent E. Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professors: Timothy G. Kotnour, Ph.D.; Michael D. Proctor, Ph.D.; William J. Thompson, Ph.D.

The department’s graduate programs have been developed to support the emergence of the Central Florida area as one of the national centers of high technology as well as supporting the diverse service industries in the region. In addition to the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, the original master’s degree offerings included the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) degree and the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with options in Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Engineering Management, and Operations Research. In 1984, the department began offering the nationally unique M.S. degree options in Simulation Systems, which are now the Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track and the Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track. These tracks were specifically developed to support the Center of Excellence in Simulation and Training established in the Central Florida region. In 1989, the department received permission to offer Florida’s first graduate degree track in Product Assurance Engineering. This track has been revised recently and is now called Quality Engineering. In 1996, the department was granted permission to offer a track in Human Engineering/Ergonomics to support the growing need for considering the role of the human in the design and operation of systems. In addition, in 2000 the area of Manufacturing was reorganized under the umbrella of Manufacturing Engineering with four areas of emphasis: Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, and High Performance Internal Combusion Engine Optimization. Graduate student enrollment includes approximately 350 master’s-level students and 80 doctoral students.

Supporting this diverse educational program is a departmental sponsored research base of well over $2.0 million, which places the department within the top ten nationally ranked industrial engineering departments in external support. The department’s emergence as one of America’s leading research units began in 1987 with a multi-year grant from the Florida High Technology and Industry Council. Funding was used to form a consortium from among the General Electric Company, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and UCF’s Industrial Engineering Department to support the development of an Intelligent Simulation Training System (ISTS) to train air traffic controllers. State funding continues to support follow-on research to produce new knowledge about generic Intelligent Simulation and Training Systems.

In 1988, the department became one of the participants in a multi-year research effort involving the University of Oregon and the Florida Solar Energy Center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to define how to achieve energy efficient, affordable industrialized housing in the 21st Century. In 1989, the department became part of a multi-year effort with NASA to improve the efficiency and productivity of space shuttle processing operations. In 1990, the department was selected to offer an M.S. in Engineering Management to selected NASA engineers at the Kennedy Space Center. The program has recently been expanded to include contractor employees at Kennedy Space Center.

In 1993, the department acquired the NASA funded Multimedia Applications Laboratory that conducts research on how knowledge based systems interfaced with multimedia software and hardware can provide intelligent information search, retrieval, and display. In the same year, a new major research effort began that involved the development of non-polluting alternative fuels that use mixtures of hydrogen and methane. Systemwide considerations include research in optimization of engine design and performance as well as development of the infrastructure to support alternative fuels.

Simulation-related research continues to be a major effort. The simulation research is very broad ranging from development of models for time/space interactions to validation of man-in-the-loop simulations. Research supported by the U.S. Army involves the effectiveness of training simulations and the evaluation of distributed interactive simulation. Human engineering and ergonomics research activities include several studies of human computer interaction, particularly with respect to virtual reality applications as well as studies of cumulative trauma disorders. Several recent studies have addressed the problem of resource constrained project scheduling and have focused on algorithmic improvements, identification of optimality in stochastic networks, and risk in project scheduling. Research funding from the U.S. Coast Guard supported a risk analysis of the International Ice Patrol and Department of Transportation mandates led to industry supported risk analyses of highway transportation of hazardous fuels.

The department has been recognized for its outstanding performance. In 1993, it was named the 1993 Public Organization of the Year for “world class leadership qualities and professional contributions to engineering education and research” by the Central Florida Joint Council of Engineering Societies. The department also received the Davis Productivity Award presented by the Florida Council of 100, Inc. and Florida Tax Watch, Inc. for its leading edge application of Total Quality Management approach to the continuous improvement of student learning. The department recently has been designated as one of the seven schools where U.S. Army officers are sent to receive advanced civil schooling at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels in Operations Research and Simulation.

All faculty have terminal degrees in a broad range of disciplines supporting Industrial Engineering, including Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Statistics, and Business Administration. All faculty are student-oriented and heavily involved in teaching and research.

UCF IEMS graduate degrees provide great value. Our graduates have obtained positions at Lockheed Martin, Cirent Technologies (AT&T), Walt Disney World, Sabre Decision Technologies, NASA, Rockwell, Oracle, Harris, Deloite Touche, Arthur Andersen, and many other companies. Ph.D. graduates are on faculties at Old Dominion, East Carolina, Oklahoma, and Arizona State Universities among others, as well as in research and management positions in industry and government.

Degree Programs

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems offers a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with tracks in Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems, and Simulation Modeling and Analysis; and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Industrial Engineering.

Master’s Program Admission Requirements

Students must satisfy the following criteria: Minimum score of 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (only applicants whose native language is not English, except for those completing a Bachelor’s degree where the course of study was presented in English); and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate studies or a minimum GRE score of 1000 combined verbal-quantitative portion along with a minimum GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate studies. All students must complete the GRE regardless of GPA. Students who have previous GMAT scores may use them in place of the GRE. The minimum acceptable GMAT score is 550. Students who have submitted all admission materials but do not have a 3.0 GPA or 1000 GRE or 220 TOEFL (if applicable) may be admitted on a conditional basis and be required to demonstrate acceptable performance (minimum GPA of 3.25) in a 9-hour trial program of graduate courses.

Master’s Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree requires an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. It is offered as a 30 semester hour program that includes a thesis. The Master of Science tracks require an undergraduate degree in engineering (or a closely related discipline) and are available with thesis (30 semester hours) or without thesis (36 semester hours).

A program of study, satisfying the requirements of a departmental discipline, must be developed with a faculty adviser and meet with departmental approval. Required courses vary from 15 to 24 semester hours depending on the program and are supplemented by electives that may include courses offered by other departments. A student with an undergraduate degree outside of the selected departmental discipline may be required to satisfy an articulation program. Many of the graduate courses offered by the IEMS Department or required in the MSIE/MS programs (except for those with laboratories) are offered on the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS) providing videotape versions available at the remote campuses, KSC, and other industrial/academic sites. Thesis students conduct an oral defense of their theses. Non-thesis students must pass an oral comprehensive examination at the end of their program of study. Most students working full time and many on assistantships take nine hours per semester to satisfy the university’s requirement for full-time status. At that rate, the program can be completed in six semesters (five with thesis option). However, students with more time available and an early start on a thesis can finish the program in one year (three semesters).

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)

Industrial Engineering focuses on a total systems approach to optimize operations in manufacturing and service industries. Industrial engineers use many different analytical approaches to improve productivity and quality of working life while reducing operating costs. UCF awards the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree. This degree requires a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering as a prerequisite. The MSIE curriculum builds on the undergraduate IE degree to develop a stronger systems focus and analytical capability.

For a student with a B.S.I.E., there are two options:

Generalist Option
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis OR ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)
Three 6000-level electives and three other electives OR one 6000-level elective, thesis, and one additional elective
Specialist Option
Any M.S. track

For students with any other engineering B.S. degree, the following courses are required:

Prerequisites
Any higher level computer language
EIN 3314 Work Measurement and Design (3 hours)
EIN 4333 Industrial Control Systems (3 hours)
EIN 4391 Manufacturing Engineering (3 hours)

Program of Study
EIN 4364 Industrial Facilities Planning and Design (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)
Two 6000-level electives

Master of Science

Engineering Management Track

Engineering Management focuses on effective decision making in engineering and technological organizations. Addressing the needs of engineers and scientists moving into management positions, Engineering Management complements their technical backgrounds with the human aspects, organizational and financial issues, project considerations, resource allocation, and extended analytical tools required for effective decision making and program management. This program is designed for technically qualified individuals who plan to assume a management role in project or program-oriented environments in industry or government. It provides the analytical, organizational, and managerial skills to bridge the gap between a technical specialty and technical management.

Prerequisites
Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
High level computer language and microcomputer familiarity

Required Courses—24 Semester Hours
EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6322 Engineering Management (3 hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Thesis Option—6 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)

Non-Thesis Option—12 Semester Hours
Electives (12 hours), including two 6000-level courses

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track

As technology has become more sophisticated, the need for designing for the human user has become more difficult and even more important. Human Engineering and Ergonomics assists in ensuring that as technology advances, the abilities, limitations, and needs of humans are considered in the system design. This not only supports the needs of the user, it also optimizes the efficiency and usability of the system designed. Traditionally, ergonomics has been associated with biomechanical issues and work measurement and performance issues in physical system design, as well as occupational and industrial safety. The broader focus of human engineering encompasses those issues as well as incorporating the reaction and effectiveness of human interaction with systems, both physical systems and virtual systems such as computer based models. This option is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge in Human Engineering and Ergonomics to effectively design tasks, industrial systems and work environments which maximize human performance, safety, and overall productivity.

Prerequisites
Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
Work Measurement and Design (EIN 3314C)
Human Engineering (EIN 4243C or equivalent)*

* Undergraduate course may be included in program of study as an elective

Required Courses—18 Semester Hours
EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 hours)
EIN 6249C Biomechanics (3 hours)
EIN 6258 Human-Computer Interaction (3 hours)
EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

Human Performance/Perception Restricted Elective—3 Semester Hours
Select one of the following courses:
EXP 5208 Sensation and Perception (3 hours)
EXP 5256 Human Factors I (3 hours)
EXP 6255 Human Performance (3 hours)
EXP 6506 Human Cognition and Learning (3 hours)

Thesis Option—6 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)

Non-Thesis Option—9 Semester Hours
Electives (9 hours)

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track

The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems track focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of significant topics relative to systems, requirements, design, development and use of such systems for knowledge transfer in the technical environment. Additionally, the Interactive Simulation and Training Systems track addresses the evolving and multiple discipline application of interactive simulation by providing a wealth of electives to support development of individual student interests and talents. In conjunction with industrial organizations involved in simulation in the Central Florida region, military organizations, UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training and other governmental organizations, the program provides exposure to both military and commercial interactive simulations and training systems.

The track emphasis is on the application and development of interactive simulation and training systems to meet various requirements to include but are not limited to simulators, skill trainers, organizational learning systems, computer and web-based interactive simulation systems and other novel interactive simulation efforts. The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, education, psychology, mathematics or other related disciplines for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on the interactive simulation and training systems industries.

Prerequisites
Computer programming capability
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)

Required Courses—15 Semester Hours
EIN 5255C Interactive Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 5317 Training Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real Time Processes (3 hours)
EIN 6647 Interactive Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 6649C Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Restricted Elective—3 Semester Hours
Select one of the following:
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6546 Process Simulation (3 hours)

Thesis Option—9 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)
Electives (3 hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Semester Hours
Electives (15 hours)

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Manufacturing Engineering Track

The design and operation of manufacturing systems requires a broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems, an understanding of the information base required for effective system operation, and the integration of information with those processes and systems to improve productivity. The Manufacturing Engineering graduate program provides that basic knowledge and supports education in new manufacturing concepts such as concurrent design and manufacturing, the virtual factory, and agile manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineering curriculum builds on an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or an allied field to develop a strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, manufacturing systems, and the tools required to design, improve, and manage those systems.

The Manufacturing Engineering track has four areas of specialization: manufacturing management, manufacturing processes and systems, computer-integrated manufacturing, and high performance internal combustion engine optimization. Required courses and elective sequences vary for each specialization. Up to nine hours of transfer credit may be used in the program of study.

Prerequisites
BS in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or allied field
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Manufacturing Engineering*
Engineering Economic Analysis**

* May be satisfied by graduate electives or by an undergraduate course taken as a graduate elective
** May be satisfied by graduate electives

Degree Requirements All students seeking an MS degree with specialization area in manufacturing engineering must complete advanced course work in each of the following areas:

Manufacturing processes: understanding behavior and properties of materials processing
Process and product engineering: understanding design of products and processes and their associated variables or equipment and tooling necessary for products manufacture
Understanding the management of manufacturing enterprises through topics such as project management, cost, quality, human resources,safety, environmental issues, and product life cycle
Manufacturing integration methods and systems design: understanding the design, development, and operation of manufacturing systems through techniques including simulation, modeling, control, and information systems

To satisfy the above knowledge and to receive the degree of Master of Science with emphasis on Manufacturing Engineering, there are two options:

Option I—Students must complete 36 semester hours beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Option II—Students must complete 30 semester hours and a research paper (3 semester hours). See “Research Paper Requirements” below under each specialization.

Manufacturing Management Focus

Students selecting to pursue the MS in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Manufacturing Management must take the following course work.

Required Courses
EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics* (3 hours)
ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

* May be substituted with an elective at the discretion of adviser or graduate program coordinator

The remainder of the course work will consist of:

Any other courses (A, B, C, D) below
Any courses from an approved course list
Courses approved by the adviser or the graduate program coordinator

Research Paper Requirements
Applies only to Option II above.
For the Research Paper option, the student will prepare and submit a scholarly report in the form of a journal paper. The paper must follow the format requirements of a manufacturing journal (as chosen by the student). The topic and content of the paper will be developed as part of the student’s degree requirements. The student will register for EIN 6918 (1 semester hour) to meet this requirement. The student’s adviser and an “outside reviewer” will review the paper. This outside reviewer can be an industry or academic person familiar with the research topic.

Manufacturing Processes and Systems Focus

Students selecting to pursue the MS in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus in Manufacturing Processes and Systems must take the following course work.

Required Courses
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)*
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)

* May be substituted with an elective at the discretion of adviser or graduate program coordinator

At least one course from each of the following groups must be completed.

A. Manufacturing Processes and Technologies
EIN 4391 Manufacturing Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis (3 hours)
EIN 6418C Electronics Manufacturing (3 hours)
EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (3 hours)

B. Process and Product Engineering
EIN 4411 Computer-Aided Manufacturing (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3 hours)
EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 hours)
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 hours)

C. Manufacturing Productivity and Quality
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
EGN 5855C Metrology (3 hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

D. Manufacturing Integration Methods for Systems Design
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 hours)
EIN 6425 Scheduling and Sequencing (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 hours)
EIN 6330 Quality Systems Automation (3 hours)

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Focus

Students selecting to pursue the MS in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Computer-Integrated Manufacturing must take the following course work.

Required Courses
EGN 5858C Introduction to Rapid Prototyping (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5368 Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)*
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)

* May be substituted with an elective at the discretion of adviser or graduate program coordinator

Four additional electives of course work will consist of:

Any other courses (A, B, C, D) above
Any courses from an approved course list
Courses approved by the adviser or the graduate program coordinator

High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization Focus

Students selecting to pursue the MS in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on High Performance Internal Combustion Engine Optimization must take the following course work.

Required Courses
EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization (3 hours)
EGN 6721 Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine (3 hours)
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6417 Precision Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6918 Directed Research Project (3 hours)
EIN 6946 Internship/Practicum (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)*
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

* May be substituted with an elective at the discretion of adviser or graduate program coordinator

Three additional electives of course work will consist of:

Any other courses (A, B, C, D) above
Any courses from an approved course list
Courses approved by the adviser or the graduate program coordinator

Operations Research Track

Operations Research uses mathematics and computer-based systems to model operational processes and decisions in order to develop and evaluate alternatives that will lead to gains in efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on probability, statistics, simulation, optimization, and stochastic processes, Operations Research provides many of the analytic tools used by industrial engineers as well as by other analysts to improve processes, decision making, and management by individuals and organizations. This track is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science. The Operations Research curriculum builds on an undergraduate engineering, mathematics, or science degree to develop a strong modeling and analytical capability to improve processes and decision making.

Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Operations Research (ESI 4312)
Higher level computer programming and microcomputer familiarity

Required Courses—21 Semester Hours
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 hours)
ESI 6437 Nonlinear Programming and Dynamic Programming (3 hours) OR
ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer Programming (3 hours)
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours) OR
STA 6236 Regression Analysis (3 hours)
STA 5825 Stochastic Processes and Applied Probability Theory (3 hours) OR
ESI 6336 Queueing Systems (3 hours)

Thesis Option—9 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)
Electives (3 hours)

Non-Thesis Option—15 Semester Hours
Electives (15 hours)

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Quality Engineering Track

Quality Engineering focuses on improving product and process quality in manufacturing and service industries. Quality Engineering provides both the quantitative tools for measuring quality and the managerial focus and organizational insight required to implement effective continuous improvement programs and incorporate the voice of the customer. The Quality Engineering curriculum builds on an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline to provide the necessary knowledge to plan, control, and improve the product assurance function in government, military, service, or manufacturing organizations. Up to nine hours of transfer credit may be used in the program of study.

Prerequisites
BS in engineering, science, mathematics, or allied field
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)

Required Courses—24 Semester Hours
EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

Thesis Option—12 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)
Two electives (6 hours) approved by the adviser

Non-Thesis Option—12 Semester Hours
Three restricted electives (12 hours) selected from the list below
Three additional electives (12 hours) including one elective at the 6000-level

Restricted Electives
EGN 5855C Metrology (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Manufacturing Information Systems I (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
EIN 5392 Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3 hours)
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 hours)

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track

Simulation Modeling and Analysis focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation in manufacturing and service industries. The track is based on a systems modeling paradigm and provides coding and development capability in the context of a broader systems framework. Significant exposure to design and analysis aspects is a core element of the track. The Simulation Modeling and Analysis curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on using simulation as an analysis and design tool for the manufacturing and service industries.

Prerequisites
Computer programming capability in FORTRAN, C, or C++
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Operations Research (ESI 4312)*

* This requirement may be met by taking ESI 5316 as part of the program of study.

Required Courses—15 Semester Hours
Simulation Language Foundation—6 hours
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation (3 hours)
Simulation Modeling Foundation—3 hours
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms (3 hours)
Evaluation Foundation—9 hours
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

Thesis Option—12 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis (6 hours)
Electives (6 hours)

Non-Thesis Option—18 Semester Hours
Electives (18 hours) including three hours at the 6000-level

Total Hours Required for M.S.—30-36 Semester Hours

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering

The Ph.D. is primarily intended for a student with a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is intended to allow a student to study in depth, with emphasis on some aspect of industrial engineering, such as manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation modeling, interactive simulation, quality, or human engineering/ergonomics.

Admission

Students must satisfy regular university admissions criteria specified for Master’s program admissions. In addition, the student must have a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution and have demonstrated above average performance at the Master’s level. In addition, selected outstanding applicants who have a GPA of at least 3.4 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of their undergraduate degrees and have at least combined Verbal and Quantitative GRE scores of 1200 will be considered for direct entrance as Pre-Doctoral students from their Bachelor’s degrees. Students meeting these criteria and the approval of the Doctoral Committee will be admitted as Pre-Doctoral students. Students must complete any needed articulation course work and pass a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in order to be admitted as a regular Doctoral Student. This examination is normally taken within the first year after all articulation work is completed. Final admissions decisions based in part on Qualifying Examination results are made by the Departmental Doctoral Committee.

Degree Requirements

The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 81 semester hours of graduate course work, 24 of which will be dissertation hours. Graduate course work includes 5000 or higher level courses, with a maximum of 12 hours of independent study or directed research. A total of 30 to 33 semester hours are specified in required Industrial Engineering subjects. Additional course work is usually taken in the student’s research area. Up to 6 hours of 4000 level work are acceptable if transferred from a Master’s degree program. At least 6 hours must be taken outside of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems while at UCF. There is a residency requirement of two continuous semesters in full-time graduate student status (minimum of 6 semester hours) after acceptance into the Doctoral Program at UCF. As a Pre-Doctoral student at the beginning of the Ph.D. program, a preliminary program of study must be developed with the graduate program coordinator and meet with departmental approval. At this time transfer credit will be evaluated on a course by course basis. After completion of the Qualifying Examination and admission as a Doctoral Student, the official program of study is developed with an adviser and must meet with departmental approval. The final program of study is approved by the student’s Dissertation Committee after passing the Candidacy Examination. The degree must be completed within seven years from the date of admission as a Pre-Doctoral student and within four years of passing the Candidacy Examination.

Transfer Credits

A maximum of 36 semester hours, including up to 6 thesis hours, may be transferred from a Master’s degree and other graduate course work toward these requirements. Limitations: a maximum of 6 hours of 4000-level courses from a Master’s degree; no 3000-level courses; and no courses with grades less than “B”.

Examinations

In addition to the Qualifying Examination, the student must pass a Candidacy Examination, a Dissertation Proposal Examination, and a Dissertation Defense Examination. The Candidacy Examination is normally taken near the end of the course work and typically consists of a written and oral presentation of a research area to the Dissertation Committee followed by a written examination to determine if the student has the breadth and depth of knowledge required to conduct research in the proposed area. The Dissertation Proposal Examination consists of a written and oral presentation of a detailed dissertation proposal. The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation.

Prerequisites/Corequisites
Students must have background in the following areas:
A high level structured programming language
Calculus through Differential Equations
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391)
Quality Engineering (ESI 4234)
Work Measurement (EIN 3314)
Industrial Facilities Planning (EIN 4364)
Human Engineering (EIN 4243C)

Required Courses—21 Semester Hours
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

Required Specialization Core—9-12 Semester Hours
Select one of the following areas of specialization.

Industrial Engineering
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Analysis and Control (3 hours)
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 hours)

Interactive Simulation
EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 5317 Training Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real Time Processes (3 hours)
EIN 6649 Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 hours)

Simulation Modeling and Analysis
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms (3 hours)
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6532 Object Oriented Simulation (3 hours)

Operations Research
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems (or STA 5825 Stochastic Processes) (3 hours)
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions (3 hours)
STA 6236 Regression Analysis (3 hours)

Quality
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)

Human Engineering/Ergonomics
EIN 5248 Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 6249 Biomechanics (3 hours)
EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 hours)

Manufacturing
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering (3 hours)

Management Systems
EIN 5108 Environment of Technical Organizations (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6322 Engineering Management (3 hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 hours)

Two courses at UCF outside of IEMS—6 Semester Hours

Electives—21-24 Semester Hours

Dissertation—24 Semester Hours

IEMS Graduate Courses by Areas of Study

Engineering Management

EIN 5108 Environment of Technical Organizations (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5356 Cost Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5381 Engineering Logistics (3 hours)
EIN 6322 Engineering Management (3 hours)
EIN 6339 Operations Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours)
EIN 6933 Systems Acquisition (3 hours)
ESI 5451 Network-based Project Planning Scheduling and Control (3 hours)

Ergonomics

EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 5251 Human Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation (3 hours)
EIN 6215 Systems Safety Engineering and Management (3 hours)
EIN 6249C Biomechanics (3 hours)
EIN 6252 Human-Virtual Environment Interaction (3 hours)
EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 hours)
EIN 6264C Industrial Hygiene (3 hours)
EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 hours)
EIN 6935 Advanced Ergonomics Topics (3 hours)

Expert Systems

EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6603 Readings in Expert Systems/AI in Industrial Engineering (3 hours)

Manufacturing/Operations Management

EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization (3 hours)
EGN 5855C Metrology (3 hours)
EGN 6721C Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine Manufacturing (3 hours)
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems (3 hours)
EIN 5388 Forecasting (3 hours)
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis (3 hours)
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems (3 hours)
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control (3 hours)
EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes (3 hours)
EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6417 Precision Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6418C Electronics Manufacturing (3 hours)
EIN 6425 Scheduling and Sequencing (3 hours)
EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3 hours)
EIN 6936 Seminar in Advanced Industrial Engineering (3 hours)

Operations Research

ESI 5315 Research Foundations for IE and OR Modeling (3 hours)
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 5359 Risk Assessment and Management (3 hours)
ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (3 hours)
ESI 6336 Queuing Systems (3 hours)
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 hours)
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extension (3 hours)
ESI 6437 Nonlinear Programming and Dynamic Programming (3 hours)
ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer Programming (3 hours)
ESI 6551C Systems Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 6921 Seminar in Advanced Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 6941 Operations Research Practicum (6 hours)

Simulation

EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 5317 Training Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms (3 hours)
EIN 6529 Simulation Design and Analysis (3 hours)
EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real-time Processes (3 hours)
EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulations (3 hours)
EIN 6649 Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6529 Advanced Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6532 Object Oriented Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6546 Process Simulation (3 hours)

Statistics and Quality Control

EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation (3 hours)
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 6224 Quality Management (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Other

EIN 5936 Seminar in Industrial Engineering Doctoral Research (1 hour)

Graduate Certificates in Industrial Engineering and Management Systems

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems offers the following seven certificate programs: Project Management Applied Operations Research, Quality Assurance, Training Simulation, Design for Usability, Industrial Ergonomics and Safety, and Systems Simulation for Engineers. Certificate programs offer graduate course work in a more flexible format for working professionals to enhance knowledge and professional credentials.

Each certificate program can be completed in one calendar year or less from the time a student is first enrolled. The required courses are the same courses that students in the graduate degree programs take. Certificate program students can usually transfer their courses to a degree program in IEMS. The prerequisites for each program are simply the prerequisites for the courses which make up the certificate program.

Certificate in Applied Operations Research

Operations research (OR) models and solution techniques provide a powerful arsenal for solving complex resource allocation and management problems. For instance, OR has been used to solve many of the scheduling, distribution, staffing, and design problems in industry. As more powerful desktop computers and software become available, the potential to apply OR models and methods to such problems will grow. This certificate program gives students a good overview of OR tools, develops competence in modeling programs, and provides students practice and hands-on experience with OR tools.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
ESI 5316 Operations Research (3 hours)
ESI 5419C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization (3 hours)
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Certificate in Design for Usability

Too often we hear about products, services, or systems that are supposedly designed with the user in mind, only to discover that the design is ineffective or unfriendly to users. This certificate program educates students in the methods of user-centered design and usability engineering that can be used to assess and assure usability throughout a product, service, or system development cycle. Students will learn how to design products that are both ergonomically sound and “user-friendly,” as well as how to plan and conduct usability tests, analyze related data, and use the results to improve the design of a product, service, or system.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 5251 Human-Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation (3 hours)
EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction (3 hours)
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods (3 hours)

Certificate in Industrial Ergonomics and Safety

Because of increasing costs due to injuries, on-the-job accidents, and rehabilitation, interest in injury and accident prevention has increased dramatically. Designing workplaces to accommodate human workers is a key to improving worker safety and occupational health. Success with such designs can only be achieved if the designer understands how humans are affected by their workplaces and their work environment. This certificate program prepares students in the design and implementation of an effective human engineering/ergonomics effort within an occupational setting. The course work covers how humans are affected by the conditions under which they work and the principles for designing safe and productive work environments.

Required Courses—15 Semester Hours
EIN 5248C Ergonomics (3 hours)
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management (3 hours)
EIN 6249C Biomechanics (3 hours)
EIN 6264C Industrial Hygiene (3 hours)
EIN 6270C Work Physiology (3 hours)

Certificate in Project Engineering

Engineers increasingly are found in leadership positions. They must have certain skills in order to be effective in such a role. This certificate program addresses the needs of engineers moving into management and other leadership roles by complementing their technical backgrounds with the human aspects, organizational and financial issues, project considerations, and analytical tools for effective decision making.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical Organizations (3 hours)
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems I (3 hours)
EIN 5140 Project Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3 hours) OR
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis (3 hours)

Certificate in Quality Assurance

Much of the resurgence of U.S. products in the global marketplace has been due to an increased emphasis on quality. Today’s consumers are offered many alternatives to meet their needs, and they have consequently become very discriminating in their purchases. There is strong interest by goods and services providers to continually improve the products they offer. In addition, companies seek to be known as a quality organization, not merely the producer of quality products. This certificate program provides students with the knowledge that they will need to improve the quality and reliability of the goods and services they produce and to institute steps to make their organizations more competitive through an overall commitment to quality.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
ESI 5227 Total Quality Improvement (3 hours)
ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering (3 hours)
ESI 6225 Quality Design and Control (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Certificate in Systems Simulation for Engineers

Discrete event simulation provides very powerful modeling capabilities to engineers. Simulation is particularly valuable because models of complex systems can be constructed and probabilistic or random forces can be represented in those models. This certificate program provides students with the necessary background in probability and statistics, fundamental simulation modeling skills, essentials for designing and analyzing simulation experiments, and an introduction to an area of advanced simulation modeling.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulation (3 hours) OR
ESI 6532 Object-oriented Simulation (3 hours)
ESI 5XXX Engineering Statistics (3 hours)

Certificate in Training Simulation

Because of the tremendous growth in military and commercial simulation, there will be many people entering this industry without all of the education they will need, as well as people transitioning to this field. This certificate program provides a fundamental understanding of significant topics relative to systems, requirements, design, development, and use of training simulations.

Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
EIN 5255 Interactive Simulation (3 hours)
EIN 5317 Training Systems Engineering (3 hours)
EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real-Time Processes (3 hours)
EIN 6649 Intelligent Tutoring Training System Design (3 hours)

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