Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering program prepares you for success in your immediate and long-term professional career, as well as for pursuing graduate and professional studies. Students will generally complete University General Education and College of Engineering requirements in the first two years of study, and satisfy major requirements in years three and four.
Degree requirements are subject to change; therefore, students are encouraged to meet with the ISE advisor as early as possible to develop a plan of study.
Typical Degree Path
The following list of courses by semester, outlines a typical student’s degree path. This list is superceded by the BSIE Student Handbook, where the most recent information can be found.
Freshman Year
| First Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 2010 - Calculus I | 4 |
| CHMS 1225 - Chemical Structure, Bonding and Reactivity (PS) | 3 |
| CHM 1230 - Chemical Principles in the Laboratory | 1 |
| ENG 1020 - Introductory College Writing (BC) | 4 |
| BE 1200 - Basic Engineering I: Design in Engineering (CL) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 2020 - Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 2175 – General Physics (PS) | 4 |
| BE 1300 - Basic Engineering II: Science of Engineering Materials I | 3 |
| BE 1310 - Basic Engineering II: Science of Engineering Materials Lab | 1 |
| American Institutions general education requirement - (AI) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Sophomore Year
| First Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 2030 – Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY 2185 – General Physics | 4 |
| BE 2100 – Basic Engineering III: Probability and Statistics in Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering Breadth Option (See note 1) | -- |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| MAT 2150 – Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra | 4 |
| BE 2550 - Basic Engineering IV: Computer Applications in Engineering | 3 |
| Social Sciences general education requirement - (SS) | 3 |
| Life Sciences general education requirement - (LS) (See note 2) | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts General Requirement - (VP) | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Exam | 0 |
| Total | 16 |
Junior Year
| First Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| IE 4850 – Engineering Economy | 3 |
| IE 3120 – Work Design | 3 |
| ENG 3050 – Technical Communication I: Report Writing (IC) | 3 |
| Historical Studies Elective - (HS) | 3 |
| PHI 1120- Professional Ethics (PL/EI) | -- |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| IE 4420 - Systems Simulation | 3 |
| IE 4250 - Engineering Data Analysis | 3 |
| ENG 3060 – (OC) Technical Communication II: Writing & Speaking | 3 |
| Engineering Breadth Option (See note 1) | 4 |
|
Foreign Culture general education requirement - (FC) (See note 3) |
3 |
| Total | 16 |
Senior Year
| First Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| IE 4800 - Engineering Design Project I | 2 |
| IE 4560 - Operations Research | 3 |
| IE 4260 - Principles of Quality Control | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering Technical Elective | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering Technical Elective | 3 |
| Directed Elective | -- |
| Total | 17 |
| Second Semester: | Credits |
|---|---|
| IE 4880 – Engineering Design Project II (ST) | 2 |
| IE 4310 – Production Control (WI) | 3 |
| IE 4330 - Facilities Design | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering Technical Elective | 4 |
| Industrial Engineering Technical Elective | -- |
| Total | 15 |
Note 1: See Academic Advisor for current list of Engineering Breadth options.
Note 2: Currently acceptable LS courses include BIO1510 and PSY1010.
Note 3: Students are advised to take ANT 3150 to meet FC and CD general education requirements simultaneously. If a course other than ANT 3150 is selected for FC credit, another course may be required for CD credit. See Advisor.
General Note: This information is provided to give students guidance for general planning purposes. Course schedules and degree requirements are subject to change, therefore students are STRONGLY encouraged to develop a plan and regularly consult with the program’s Academic Advisor or the UG Program Chair.
Competency Examination
You will need to pass the Critical Thinking Exam.