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Cognizant Faculty Member: Fixson Exam Exam work     Work
201 1 Execute present-value analysis X X X X X  
2 Compare complicated cash flows X X X X X  
3 Find cash flows given costs, expenses, revenues and depreciation X X X X X  
4 Appreciate role of uncertainty in valuing projects X X X X X  
5 Appreciate the role of ethics in operational decisions X X   X X  
6 Work in teams effectively       X X  
7 Communicate effectively       X X  
IOE Prerequisites: ENGR 100 and ENGR 101
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Epelman Exam Exam work     Work
202 1 Appreciate role of operations in a firm       X X  
2 Appreciate complexities of capacity, location, and planning X X X X X  
3 Appreciate complexities of job design, quality, or other operational characteristic X X X X X  
4 Appreciate complexities of integrating various levels of operations X X X X X  
5 Appreciate role of uncertainty in operations decisions X X X X X  
6 Appreciate the role of ethics in operational decisions       X X  
7 Work in teams effectively       X X  
8 Communicate effectively       X X  
IOE Prerequisites: ENGR 100 and ENGR 101
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Herrin Exam Exam work     Work
265 1 Appreciate the concept of variability and the importance of handling variation X X X X X X
2 Understand basic principles of data collection (random sampling, randomization, and blocking) X X X X X X
3 Know graphical and numerical techniques for summarizing and presenting data X X X X X X
4 Basic methods for drawing valid conclusions (inference) for different situations  a) confidence intervals,  b) tests of hypothesis X X X X X X
5 Introduction to statistical software for data analysis            
IOE Prerequisites: MATH 116 and ENGR 101 
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Cohn Exam Exam work     Work
310 1 Formulate mathematical optimization models of basic production, transportation & planning X X X   X  
  problems  
2 Use greedy approach on an optimization problem and learn its drawbacks X X X      
3 Interpret optimization models into a modeling language for computer solution       X X  
4 Determine marginal resource values and costs from computer solution output X X X      
5 Describe and perform each step of the simplex method for linear programming with computer  X X X      
  help      
6 Describe and interpret the dual of a linear program X X X      
7 Verify the optimality of a given linear program solution X X X      
8 Graph two-dimensional linear programs and interpret optimality and sensitivity to parameter  X X X      
  changes geometrically      
9 Describe and perform each step of the transportation simplex method X X X      
10 Recognize and formulate linear programming models that can be represented as network  X X X      
  models      
11 Formulate deterministic dynamic programming for resource allocation and finding shortest  X X X      
  chains in cyclic networks      
12 Draw Activity-on-Arc Project Networks X X X      
13 Schedule jobs in project networks by critical path method X X X      
14 Develop integer programming (IP) models for examples in IE X X X   X  
15 Describe Branch and Bound approach to solve an IP model X X X   X  
IOE Prerequisites: MATH 214, IOE 202 and ENGR 101
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Smith Exam Exam work     Work
316 1 Define the states and transition probabilities of a discrete time Markov Chain.  Understand the concept of steady state; be able to solve small systems for steady state probabilities X X X     X
2 Define the states and transition intensities of a continuous time Markov Chain.  Be able to calculate limiting probabilities using balance equations X X X     X
3 Be able to define and use a Poisson process and understand its relationship to the exponential distribution X X X     X
4 Obtain familiarity with a queue as a birth-death process and be able to calculate steady state probabilities X X X     X
5 Be able to use Little's formula for queues X X X     X
IOE Prerequisites: IOE 265 and MATH 214
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Liu Exam Exam work     Work
333 1 Identify ergonomic problems X X X X X  
2 Use ergonomic tables in ergonomic problem solving X X X X X  
3 Use basic biomechanical formulas to analyze ergonomic problems X X X X X  
4 Use basic cognitive ergonomics concepts and formulas in solving ergonomic problems X X X X X  
5 Use basic physiological concepts to analyze ergonomic problems X X X X X  
6 Use basic check lists and descriptor lists as survey techniques X X X X X  
7 Use anthropometric data in design X X X X X  
8 Prepare ergonomics analysis report       X X  
IOE Prerequisites: IOE 265            
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Chaffin Exam Exam work     Work
334 1 Reliably measure various physical characteristics after not having seen the relevant equipment (illumination meter, photometer, sound level meter, etc.) for 2 years              X    
2 Look at an ergonomic problem (e.g., reading a display, manual materials handling task) and identify the critical physical characteristics       X    
3 Write a professional engineering technical report and A3 summary       X    
4 Work effectively in a group with other engineers       X    
5 Equation application: legibility, Garg's metabolic model       X    
IOE Prerequisites: P/A IOE 333 
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Herrin Exam Exam work     Work
366 1 Appreciate the concept of variability and the importance of handling variation X X X X X  
2 Understand basic principles of data collection (random sampling, randomization, and blocking) X X X X X  
3 Know graphical and numerical techniques for summarizing and presenting data X X X X X  
4 Basic methods for drawing valid conclusions (inference) for different situations  a) confidence intervals,  b) tests of hypothesis X X X X X  
5 Introduction to statistical software for data analysis             
IOE Prerequisites: IOE 265 and MATH 214  
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Sharma Exam Exam work     Work
373 1 Describe the application development process as an instance of the engineering process X   X      
2 Develop user-oriented requirements, develop specifications, and design and application     X   X  
3 Describe characteristics of information system quality such as user-friendliness, robustness, X   X      
  and maintainability        
4 Understand a current application development environment which supports (a) rapid  X   X   X X
  prototyping of graphical-user interfaces (b) event-driven model (c) object-oriented paradigm    
  and (d) exception handing    
5 Program, debug, and test a small application     X     X
6 Understand and implement sequential file, random-access file, and rational database      X     X
  (including SQL) access as examples of data-based applications        
7 Deliver a small, documented application     X   X  
8 Describe general characteristics of differing types of information systems (e.g. real-time)     X      
IOE Prerequisites: ENGR 101       
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Pollock Exam Exam work     Work
416 1 Describe common stochastic service systems in terms of: X X X   X  
     a) service and arrival distributions  
     b) queue disciplines  
     c) critical measures of performance  
2 Compute common steady state performance measures for: X X X      
     a) M/M/1      
     b) M/M/c/k      
     c) M/G/1      
     d) M/M/c  with finite calling population; state-dependent service      
     e) GI/M/1      
     f) GI/G/1      
3 Structure systems that have X X X      
     a) balking and reneging      
     b) bulk arrivals      
     c) priorities for arrivals       
     d) bulk service       
4 Compute transient solutions for M/M/1 X X X      
5 Model a simple queueing system and compute relevant performance measures         X  
IOE Prerequisites: IOE 316 
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421 Cognizant Faculty Member: Liker Exam Exam work     Work
1 Analyze organization-environment fit X X X X X  
2 Analyze organization-technical system fit X X X X X  
3 Understand strengths and weaknesses of alternative organization structures X X X X X  
4 Analyze organizational culture X X X X X  
5 Understand power relations as they effect organizational functioning X X X X X  
6 Define organizational effectiveness X X X X X  
7 Understand the role of teams in organization design X X X X X  
8 Become aware of contemporary views of best practice in organizations X X X X X  
9 Experience in working as a team to analyze and redesign an organization         X  
10 Experience writing papers based on open-ended assignments         X  
IOE Prerequisites: IOE 201, IOE 202 and Senior Standing
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422 Cognizant Faculty Member: Liker Exam Exam work     Work
1 Help students make an informed decision prior to embarking on an entrepreneurial career and provide them the confidence and tools to continue with a real business venture  [1,3,4]     X      
2 Demonstrate the skills that are required of entrepreneurs and people who practice innovation. This will allow students to build the requisite skills prior to starting a business [1,3,4]     X   X  
3 Teach the basic skills of working as part of a group, group development, sales, negotiation, and dealing with risk and uncertainty [2,5]     X X X  
4 Students able to adapt to changes made as opportunities present themselves much like the way that "real world" businesses react to changes in their environment [1,5]     X X X  
5 Give the student experience in writing a business plan and presenting it to a bank or venture      X X X  
  capitalist
IOE Prerequisites: Senior Standing 
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424 Cognizant Faculty Member: Saigal Exam Exam work     Work
1 Integrate IOE skills to design and develop a new product, process or plan for the benefit of an organization       X X  
2 Prepare and deliver an effective presentation on the design project       X X  
3 Prepare a written report describing the design project       X X  
4 Develop skills in defining problems and identifying appropriate solution methodologies       X X  
5 Develop skills in interacting with clients, obtaining needed information, and jointly developing             
  solutions            
6 Develop teamwork skills            
IOE Prerequisites: Senior Standing 
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Liker Exam Exam work     Work
425 1 Will understand X X X      
    a) the difference and relevance of the transitions from craft to mass to lean production
    b) the basic flow of production using automobile production as an example
    c) the roots of mass production from Ford’s production system (Functional Concepts)
    d) the roots of lean manufacturing from the Toyota Production System
    e) the concepts, outline, and specific elements of lean manufacturing
2 Can walk through a plant and:       X    
    a) understand and analyze the production flow
    b) observe and ask questions leading to a quick assessment of the plant’s throughput and quality
    c) identify elements of lean manufacturing and their potential, if implemented
    d) identify major sources of waste
    e) offer valid recommendations for potential improvement
3 Will have experience working with a team of peers to document a lean analysis     X X    
IOE Prerequisites: Senior Standing   
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Cognizant Faculty Member: Chaffin Exam Exam work     Work
432 1 Measure EMG signals, understand small level signal measurement       X    
2 Build and demonstrate the operation of circuit functions       X    
3 Measure electrical safety of devices, understand shock hazard       X    
4 Measure electric and magnetic exposure fields       X