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HIST 715 - Seminar in Twentieth Century United States History
Three hours.
3 Credits
A major research paper is required on a specific theme in Twentieth Century U.S. History with discussion and analysis of the theme.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 717 - Seminar in Urban History
Three hours.
3 Credits
A major research paper is required on a specific theme in U.S. Urban History with discussion and analysis of the theme.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 722 - Seminar in Public Policy
Three hours.
3 Credits
A major research paper is required on a specific theme in U.S. Urban History with discussion and analysis of the theme.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 726 - Seminar in Caribbean History
Three hours.
3 Credits
A major research paper is required on a specific theme in Caribbean History with discussion and analysis of the theme.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 727 - Readings in Caribbean History
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will examine the works and views of the major writers and historians about the multicultural experiences of the Caribbean. Specific topics will be examined. (Repeatable)
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 788 - Supervised Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in selected topic areas. Students are required to submit research findings orally in class and to submit a final paper (repeatable)
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 789 - Supervised Research
Three hours.
3 Credits
These courses are designed to enable students to participate in research in selected topic areas. Students are required to submit research findings orally in class and to submit a final paper (repeatable)
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master’s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’s Project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Permission of Graduate Program Coordinator
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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HIST 797 - Thesis Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a master’s student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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HIST 799 - Thesis Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows master’s students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and is counted as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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HIST 801 - Advanced Readings in African American History
Three hours.
3 Credits
Through this course the doctoral student will become firmly grounded in the literature of African American history including classics” and publications on the cutting-edge of contemporary scholarship.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 802 - Advanced Readings in African Diaspora History
Three hours.
3 Credits
Through this course, the doctoral student will become firmly grounded in the literature of the African Diaspora history including classics” and publications on the cutting-edge of contemporary scholarship.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 803 - Advanced Readings in Twentieth Century United States History
Three hours.
3 Credits
Through this course, the doctoral student will become grounded in the literature-of the history of the United States in the Twentieth Century including “classics” and publications on the cuffing-edge of contemporary scholarship.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 804 - Advanced Historiography
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course equips the doctoral student with detailed knowledge and research skills necessary for developing historical interpretations and paradigms to complete the dissertation with understanding of cutting edge historiography.
Prerequisite(s) HIST 598 or its equivalent.
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL
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HIST 807 - Practicum in Archival Methods
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will concentrate on methods, skills, and the practical application of historical knowledge to archival work. It includes one or more field experiences.
Prerequisite(s) HIST 707 .
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 808 - Practicum in Oral History
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will concentrate on methods, skills, and the practical application of oral history to historical research. It includes one or more field experiences in collecting oral evidence.
Prerequisite(s) HIST 708 .
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 880 - Independent Study
Three hours.
3 Credits
Each course provides in-depth research on a topic requiring a one-on-one relationship between doctoral student and professor.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 881 - Independent Study
Three hours.
3 Credits
Each course provides in-depth research on a topic requiring a one-on-one relationship between doctoral student and professor.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 901 - Dissertation Proposal
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to research, organization, writing, and revising of the doctoral dissertation proposal.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course enables a student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered as part of the overall program credit requirement. However, this course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student registers for 3 credit hours each semester, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) HIST 901 and HIST 998 .
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
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HIST 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and may be considered as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. This course maintains the student status as a matriculated, full-time student (student is registered for 3 credit hours, but is acknowledged as having a 9 credit hour load).
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 500 - Mathematical Programming
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction to construction of deterministic mathematical models. Mathematical techniques such as linear programming, dynamic programming, integer programming, and game theory. Applications are made to production, transportation, assignment, and resource allocation problems.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 501 - Introduction to Advanced Systems Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the advanced concepts and principles of both the theory and practice of the discipline of System Engineering. In particular, students will learn the application of these principles to the design, development, and production of complex systems. The course enables the student to become familiar with System Engineering and demonstrate and understanding of inter-relationships among System Engineering artifacts.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 502 - Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction to the principles of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) applied to Software Engineering. Introduction to systems analysis and design theory by using object-oriented methodologies. The OQAD methodology in conjunction with use-case methods, and analysis, model and simulation of software applications.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 503 - Systems Engineering & Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
Systems engineering focuses on the analysis of entire systems. In this course, students will obtain a strong foundation in system analysis and design. This includes a structured problem solving approach using object-oriented and analysis techniques. Also, students will be introduced to systems methodology and management. There will be an introduction to selected techniques in systems and decision sciences, including mathematical modeling, decision analysis, risk analysis, and simulation modeling. An overview of contemporary topics will be presented such as reengineering and total quality management. Elements of systems management which includes decision styles, human information processing, organizational decision processes, and information system design for planning and decision support. The course will emphasize relating theory to practice via written analyses and oral presentations and case studies.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 505 - Industrial Engineering Principles-I
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction to principles and concepts of Industrial Engineering for non-bachelor degreed graduate students. This is a first course to learn applied statistics and quality control, engineering economics, ergonomics/human factors, process analysis, and other advanced quantitative topics at the graduate level. This course is required for graduate students without an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 506 - Industrial Engineering Principles-II
Three hours.
3 Credits
ntroduction to principles and concepts of Industrial Engineering for non-bachelor degreed graduate students. This is a second course to learn fundamentals of operations research, simulation, productions systems, and other quantitative methods in industrial engineering at the graduate level. This course is required for graduate students without an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 510 - Production Sequencing and Scheduling
Three hours.
3 Credits
Analysis of sequencing and scheduling activities. Static and dynamic scheduling problems applied to single and multi machine models, heuristic models, rule-based models and simulation studies of priority dispatching rules, priority queuing models.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 511 - Advanced Engineering Economy
Three hours.
3 Credits
Topics include measuring economic worth, economic optimization under constraints, analysis of economic risk and uncertainty, foundations of utility theory, and econometric models.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 512 - Advanced Project Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This is a study of project management theory and practices, emphasizing the strategic management for engineering activities. The concept of project planning and organization project life cycle project scheduling, organizational forms and conflict resolution will be addressed. The use of cost and time value of money, schedule and technical planning and control methods such as WBS, and network models as AOA, AON, CPM/PERT will be stretched. Proposal writing and the use of project management software tools for creating a typical project plan will be explored.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 514 - Risk Assessment and Systems Reliability
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course covers risk assessment and reliability modeling/estimation when conducting system design and development. It will address the identification and quantification of the risk and its consequences, as well as reliability requirement of a system by using life cycle analysis and reliability engineering.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 515 - Engineering Optimization
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introducing and developing the practical aspects of optimization methods focusing on techniques and strategies useful in engineering design, operations and analysis. Survey of the important families of optimization methods. Topics include functions of single and several variables, constrained optimality criteria, transformation methods, constrained direct search, linearization methods for constrained problems, direction generation methods, quadratic approximation methods, structured problems, comparison of constrained optimization methods, strategies for optimization studies. Case studies include optimal design of a compressed air energy storage system, design of natural gas pipeline, and optimization of ethylene glycol-ethylene oxide process.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 516 - Applied Decision Analysis
Three hours.
3 Credits
Bayes Theorem, Bayesian estimators, utility functions, loss functions, risk analysis, minimax strategies, game theory, multiple criteria decision making. Problems in social and public decision making, values and preferences, subjectivity measurement, and Pareto optimality, group decision analysis, social decision processes and strategy of conflicts.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 520 - Distributed Intelligent Agent System
Three hours.
3 Credits
Distributed Intelligent Agent Systems are the next major advancement in network computing architectures beyond Object-Oriented technology. This course is an introduction to intelligent agent-based technology that view large complex systems as societies of independent communicating agents working together to meet the goals of the system.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 530 - Advance Simulation
Three hours.
3 Credits
An up-to-date treatment of all the important aspects of simulation study, including modeling, simulation languages, validation, and output data analysis. Topics include selecting input probability distribution, random number generators, generating random variables, output data analysis, statistical techniques for comparing alternative systems, validation of simulation models, variance reduction techniques, and experimental design and optimization.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 531 - Quality Management and Statistical Process Control
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides useful managing tools for quality in manufacturing and service industries. The course covers quality control and statistical process control (SPC) including control charts and sampling plan design, six sigma approach and process capability analysis, total quality management (TQM), introduction to ISO 9000, quality philosophies of Deming, Juran and Taguchi. Prerequisite: Engineering statistics or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 534 - Engineering Statistics & Modeling
Three hours.
3 Credits
Sampling distributions, estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, confidence intervals, regression, goodness of fit, correlation, tests of hypotheses, nonparametric statistics, introduction to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and design of experiments.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 535 - Engineering Experimental Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
Analysis and application of standard experimental design, including factorials, randomized block, latin square, confounding and fractional replication multiple comparisons. Fractional factorials, analysis of unbalanced data, and covariance models. Introduction to response surface methodology.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 539 - Robust Design by Quality Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
System design, parameter design, and tolerance design. Quality loss function, orthogonal arrays. Quality improvement by design. Making products insensitive to manufacturing variations, environmental variations and deterioration overtime. Introduction to TQM, QFD, JIT.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 550 - Human Performance Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
Engineering acceptable performance, human limits and differences, sensing, cognitive processing and performance, perception, problem solving and decision-making, memory, motivation. Basic design and human factors, human-machine interface, human-human interface, human-computer interfaces. Supporting human performance and evaluating performances and preferences.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 555 - Artificial Intelligence Programming
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction to Lisp programming, early Al programs that use rule-based pattern matching techniques advance Al programs. Topics include building software tools, symbolic mathematics, logic programming, object-oriented programming, knowledge representation and reasoning, expert systems and natural languages.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 560 - Assembly Automation & Product Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
Analysis of the product design for ease of automatic assembly, automatic assembly transfer systems, automatic feeding and orienting-vibratory feeders, automatic feeding and orienting-mechanical feeders, feed tracks, escapements, parts-placement mechanisms, performance and economics of assembly systems, design for manual assembly, product design for high-speed automatic assembly and robot assembly, printed circuit board assembly, and feasibility study for assembly.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 562 - Rapid Prototyping
Three hours.
3 Credits
Fundamental concepts in the development of computational algorithms for the design of machine components and assemblies, and other engineering systems. Methodologies of idea generation and refinement; Computer-assisted Rapid Sketching methods; general purpose computer programs for engineering analysis and design; Solid modeling techniques and parametric modeling for manufacturing; Analysis of trajectory from idea-generation to prototype production; representation of the design process as a network of decision tables and logical flags; introduction to stereo-lithography.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 563 - Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an assessment of the state of the art in the design tools and techniques in the area of non-traditional manufacturing. The students will be exposed to practical applications of non-traditional manufacturing, including use of wire electro-discharge machining and computer-assisted numerical control programming.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 570 - Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
Three hours.
3 Credits
Pressure and sensors; laser holography; laser doppler velocimetry; anemometry signal conditioning, use of amplifiers with shielding and grounding techniques; digital techniques; signal multiplexing, use of microcomputers; sampling techniques, error analysis and data handling; data acquisition methods; hardware and software review.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 571 - Advanced Internal Combustion Engine
Three hours.
3 Credits
Main phases of Otto cycle, Spark-ignition internal-combustion engine, Combustion and detonation; Carburetion and fuel injection, application of reciprocating piston engine, optimal design of triangular rotor (or rotary piston), optimal arrangement of intake, exhaust, and ignition mechanisms, exhaust emissions, fuel economy, and reliability.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 572 - Design & Analysis of Energy Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
Elements in design analysis of energy systems, system designs involving heat reservoirs and work reservoirs, selection of fluid flow equipment, heat exchanges designs options, availability analysis, system flowsheeting, economic evaluation/cost estimation, optimal design techniques, and energy systems simulation.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 573 - Applied Thermodynamics & Combustion
Three hours.
3 Credits
In-depth analysis of power and refrigeration cycles. Flow through nozzles and blade passages. Impulse and reaction turbines. Blade diagrams and efficiency. Production of thermal energy. Chemical reactions and reactive mixtures. Combustion process and analysis of the products for the fossil-fuel systems.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 574 - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning (HVAC), & Energy Conservation System
Three hours.
3 Credits
Air conditioning and environmental control, heat transmission in building structure, space heat load and cooling load, room and building air distribution, Principal of psychometrics, mass transfer and measurement of humidity, direct contact heat/mass transfer, refrigeration, renewable/inexhaustible energy sources, energy conservation/legislation, cogeneration/heat reclamation, Design, installation and operation computer controlled Energy Management Systems Automation.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 575 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Three hours.
3 Credits
Overview of the functions, processes, and disciplines of computer-integrated manufacturing. Topic include automation and computer integrated manufacturing, computer aided process planning, group technologies, hierarchical computer control, information systems and processing, computer communications systems and software, computer networks, design, assembly, machining and control nodes. Current issues, emerging technologies, and future developments in computer integrated manufacturing.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 576 - Principles of Manufacturing Information System
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction to the theory and concepts of information for manufacturing organization and management of information within a manufacturing enterprise, database systems, information-based planning and management tools, electronic data interchanges. Design of manufacturing systems such as MRP, SERS, CAD/CAM, etc. Concerns of integration machine interface in manufacturing systems.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 577 - Computational Heat and Fluid Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
Engineering applications of computational heat and fluid engineering, computational methodology for the closed/open systems, heat balance and loss in circular pipes, variation of atmospheric by in-viscid flows are outlined and the relevant numerical methods are introduced.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 585 - Occupational Safety Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
Design and modification of machinery and products to eliminate or control hazards arising out of mechanical, electrical, thermal, chemical, and motion energy sources. Application of retrospective and prospective hazard analysis, systems safety performance and measurement, accident prevention philosophies, expert systems and accident reconstruction methodologies. Case studies include industrial machinery and trucks, construction and agriculture equipment, and auto-mated manufacturing systems and processes.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 590 - Advanced Topics in Industrial Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
Advanced topics in industrial engineering areas will be selected and taught including manufacturing & production systems, reliability & quality engineering and ergonomics & human factors engineering, energy systems and information engineering.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 595 - Engineering for Profit
Three hours.
3 Credits
This is an interdisciplinary course in the development and application of tools, methods, and resources to provide engineering students with an entrepreneurial look at the business side of the engineering profession.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 603 - SPLY CHN AND LGSTCS MNGMT
Three hours.
3 Credits
In-depth study on the discipline and philosophy of logistics and supply chain management with the high-level strategy design and concepts utilizing the analytical and mathematical tools to solve simultaneous cost reduction and service enhancement problems. Within the strategic framework of supply chain and logistics management, topics like inventory, transportation information and facilities oriented philosophies and techniques will be explored as knowledge integration of logistics and supply chain methodologies.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 605 - Integer Programming and Network Models
Three hours.
3 Credits
Network flow models and applications. Algorithms for the shortest path, minimum cost flow and maximum flow problems. Integer programming models and formulation. Computational complexity of integer programming problems. Lagrangian duality theory, branch and bound techniques, cutting planes and hybrid algorithms. Application of these methods to facility location and traveling salesman problems. Study of special techniques for selected topics such as vehicle routing, set covering and network design problems.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 606 - STRUCT & INFO SECURITY
Three hours.
3 Credits
This is a course suitable for students that need an understanding of information security and it’s critical role in business - technical and non-technical alike. Those students that might be contemplating a career in information security will find this course to be well worth their while. Topics to be covered include: Developing and implementing an information security education program, Developing and implementing information security policies and Developing procedures for assessing and controlling risk, Factors that drive the need for information security, Identifying and assessing risks, Legislative/legal aspects of information security, Risk management and Technical and administrative controls.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 610 - Advanced Sequence & Scheduling
Three hours.
3 Credits
Optimization techniques in sequencing and scheduling problems including linear, nonlinear and integer programming models; discussions on combinational nature of the problem and NP-hard type of problems; Advanced simulation techniques for real world sequencing and scheduling problems, case studies.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 615 - Advanced Engineering Optimization
Three hours.
3 Credits
Techniques and strategies useful in engineering design, operation, and analysis. This course introduces and develops the practical aspects of optimization methods at a level suitable for engineers.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 617 - Topics in Computer Aided Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
A study of advanced topics in Computer Aided Design (CAD) theory that are applied to translate and interoperate the design, manufacturing and production intents as constraints, design-history and parameterization. Advanced theories and practices of geometrical modeling will be addressed. The application and theories of tolerancing in designing, manufacturing, and inspection will be approached including ANSI Y14.5M standards on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Developments in the standards of interpretability between CAD systems including ISO 10303+, STEP, ENGEN as extensions of PART 42 of ISO standards will be explored.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 620 - Nonlinear Programming
Three hours.
3 Credits
Theoretical development of solution methods in nonlinear programming including manifold suboptimization, convex simplex, reduced gradient, gradient projection, feasible direction, cutting plane, and penalty function methods. Investigation of convergence of algorithms. Methods of solution for integer programming problems including cutting plane methods, enumerative techniques, and dynamic programming methods.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 625 - Stochastic Processes
Three hours.
3 Credits
A survey course of stochastic processes with an emphasis on applications in engineering, management science, and physical sciences. Topics covered include random walk, Markov and Poisson processes, renewal theory, and stationary processes, illustrated with examples in queuing theory, inventory control, time series and random noise.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 635 - Advanced Robust Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will provide useful techniques for product and manufacturing process design. It has three basic steps: system design, parameter design, and tolerance design. Quality can be built into product into products through design. The methodology is based upon quality loss function, experimental design and orthogonal arrays, etc.
Prerequisite(s) IEGR 535 or equivalent.
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 636 - Time Series Analysis and Forecasting Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
Time and frequency domain aspects of time series are developed in a mutually reinforcing fashion. Behavior patterns of time series are examined with a view toward model identification and forecasting. The statistical procedures for model estimation are presented and employed. Multiple time series concepts and problems are introduced. The Box Jenkins approach is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 640 - Reliability
Three hours.
3 Credits
Probabilistic models underlying reliability and life testing analysis. Structural and reliability properties of coherent systems, exact system reliability and approximation, parametric families of life distribution and their characterizing models, homogeneous and non-homogeneous Poisson processes, mixtures of distributions, competing risk and multiple failure mode models, accelerated life testing models, regression and partial likelihood models, types of censoring, multiple failure mode analysis. Inference procedures, including graphical analysis for various parametric models and for complete and censored samples. Applications in engineering, biometry, and actuarial science.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 655 - Quantitative Methods in Systems Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
Development and use of efficient quantitative methods in Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis and Operations Research. Providing an understanding of the systems view of a product, service, or process to include a generic representation of its elements and dynamics
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IEGR 659 - Work Physiology
Three hours.
3 Credits
The study of cardiovascular, pulmonary and muscular responses to industrial work including aspects of endurance, strength, fatigue, recovery and energy cost of work. Utilization of physical work capacity and job demand for task design, personnel assignment and assessment of work-rest scheduling.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 660 - Occupational Biomechanics
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduction of the mechanical behavior of the musculoskeletal system as related to physical work activities in industry. Fundamentals of human body mechanics, physical fatigue and musculoskeletal injury mechanism with application to design of physical work activities.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 662 - Rapid Prototyping II
Three hours.
3 Credits
Students, individually or in groups, develop a small-scale rapid prototyping team to address the need for a rapid prototype of a component or set of components relevant to an engineering subject. Students are given a fixed budget and a target time for completion of prototype. Problem identification, ideation and refinement; problem analysis; decision processes; advanced sketching and computer-aided design; applications of advanced solid-modeling, using a robust parametric modeler; introduction to graphical file transfer protocols for sharing design information arnung4eam members; advanced prototype production methods; production of prototypes using as stereo lithography system.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 663 - Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes
Three hours.
3 Credits
Analysis of the processes, sensors, machine tools, and control systems in nontraditional manufacturing processes. Processes include abrasive jet machining, water jet machining, abrasive water jet machining, abrasive flow machining, ultrasonic machining, ultrasonic welding, high energy rate forming, electrochemical machining, electrochemical grinding, electrochemical discharge machining, electrostream drilling, shaped-tube electrolytic machining, chemical machining, electrical discharge machining, electrical discharge wire cutting, electrical discharge grinding, electron beam welding, electron beam machining, laser processing, plasma arc cutting, and thermal energy (deburring) method.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 670 - Advanced Production & Operations Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
An advanced study of production management techniques applied to control the operation of production and manufacturing systems. Advanced theories and practices of forecasting and inventory control including definitive, statistical and mixed behavior. The planning process will be approached at the aggregation of a master production schedule will be intensively explored including the unique approach of MRP. Methods of Operation sequencing and scheduling techniques under resource constraints including BHR&S. The future of production analysis and control with the use of recent developments in FMS, ASIRS, AGVS theories and applications.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 678 - Engineering Design Process
Three hours.
3 Credits
Definition of design, the design process and its considerations, managing design projects, modeling and simulation, design analysis for material selection, economic analysis in design, optimization in design, statistical decisions, design for reliability, safety and environmental protection, engineering ethics characterization.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 680 - Advanced Product Design
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will provide determination of feasibility of design idea, and decision processes for choosing better design alternatives. Case studies will include the planning and creation of successfully engineered designs.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 686 - Industrial Engineering Applications in Health Systems
Three hours.
3 Credits
Description of the health care system and its resource components, accessibility, availability, distribution, and cost. Health system inputs, processes, and outputs. Applications of industrial engineering to health care management problem. Hospital management, forecasting, managerial control, facility planning, resource allocation and information systems.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 690 - Enterprise Resource Planning
Three hours.
3 Credits
The various topics include MRP (Material Requirements Planning), MRP II (Manufacturing Resources Planning), and Flow Manufacturing, Time as a competitive weapon (TCW) Theory, Just-In-Time Principles, Inventory Management and Theory of Constrains (TOC) philosophy.
Prerequisite(s) IEGR 512 and EEGR 505 or consent of instructor.
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 780 - MSU/JHU Engineering Education Study
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course will facilitate educational exchange between students at Morgan State University and Johns Hopkins University.
Prerequisite(s) Approval from advisor and Graduate coordinator
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 788 - Seminar I
One hours.
1 Credits
The Course is designed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the integration of engineering disciplines and technologies. The primary objective is to demonstrate to the students how important it is, in the professional world, to work together as a team in terms of solving practical engineering problems. The students will be exposed to practical applications that focus on their academic interests but tempered by ideas coming from other disciplines. This will be accomplished by having guest speakers, special assignments, project-oriented discussions, and self-study activities.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 789 - Seminar II
One hours.
1 Credits
The course is designed to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the integration of engineering disciplines and technologies. The primary objective is to demonstrate to the students how important it is, in the professional world, to work together as a team in terms of solving practical engineering problems. The students will be exposed to practical applications that focus on their academic interests but tempered by ideas coming from other disciplines. This will be accomplished by having guest speakers, special assignments, project-oriented discussions, and self-study activities.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 790 - Research in Design and Manufacturing
Three hours.
3 Credits
Introduce the graduate students to the research topics in the important design and manufacturing area. Through this course, the students can conduct timely and topic engineering research, perform industrial design and analysis.
Prerequisite(s) Approval of Instructor
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 791 - Independent Study in Industrial Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
A program of research consisting of directed reading and for laboratory work under the direction of a graduate faculty member. In accordance with an agreed upon plan and culminate in a report paper.
Prerequisite(s) Approval of Instructor
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 792 - Directed Research in Industrial Engineering
Three hours.
3 Credits
A research topic conducted by the guidance of a graduate faculty member. In accordance with an agreed upon plan and culminate in a report paper.
Prerequisite(s) Approval of Instructor
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 793 - Master’s Pre-Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a master’s graduate student engaged in study prior to the achievement of master’s candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or for a thesis proposal defense enroll in this course. Additionally, students needing additional time to complete a Master’s Project enroll in this course after initial enrollment in the appropriate Master’s Project course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) Approval of advisor
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 795 - Project Report
Three hours.
3 Credits
Project report allows the students learn how to prepare a real project. This course emphasizes the analysis and the design of a specific industrial engineering problem under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Each student completing IEGR 795 is expected to have published or submitted (at least) a paper on the research project to a professional journal or a refereed conference proceeding.
Prerequisite(s) Approval of advisor
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL OR SPRING
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IEGR 797 - Thesis Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a master’s student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s thesis chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the thesis. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 799 - Thesis Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows master’s students the opportunity to defend their thesis for approval by the student’s thesis chairperson and committee after the thesis has been completed. After gaining approval of the thesis chairperson and committee, the thesis is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and is counted as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 993 - Pre-doctoral Candidacy
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course conveys full-time status to a doctoral student as a full-time student engaged in study prior to the achievement of doctoral candidacy. Students preparing for comprehensive examinations or preparing for a proposal defense enroll in this course. This course is a non-curricular course and cannot be used as a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 997 - Dissertation Guidance
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course enables a doctoral student to develop and execute an approved scholarly research agenda in consultation with the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee. Students register for this course continuously to maintain enrollment until the student has completed the dissertation. This course is a non-curricular course and is not considered a program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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IEGR 998 - Dissertation Defense
Three hours.
9 Credits
This course allows doctoral students the opportunity to defend their doctoral dissertation for approval by the student’s dissertation chairperson and committee after the dissertation has been completed. After gaining approval of the dissertation chairperson and committee, the dissertation is submitted to the School of Graduate Studies for final processing and approval. This course is a curricular course and is counted as 3 credit hours of the overall program credit requirement. The student registers for 3 credit hours and the registration reports the full-time status of 9 graduate credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
Offered FALL/SPRING
Contact Hours Three
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INSS 540 - Fundamentals of Quantitative and Statistical Skills for Managers
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course provides an understanding of analytical and managerial tools and concepts that are used to help manage important operations functions. It provides a foundation for understanding the operations of a business or manufacturing facility. Students will learn how a company’s technology, facility configuration, processes, trading relation-ships and management practices enable it to effectively and efficiently serve its markets. The course covers such topics as production and inventory control, scheduling, and quality control. Students will be able to implement various techniques used in operations management based on knowledge of college algebra, statistics and Excel spreadsheet.
Prerequisite(s) None
Co-Requisite(s) None
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INSS 586 - Operations Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course highlights the essential skills in mathematics and statistics that are required of the manager. These skills underlie the manager’s ability to make sound decisions and solve complex problems.
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INSS 587 - Fundamentals of Information Technology for Managers
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course highlights the importance of the world of information technology in organizations. The focus is providing a base for understanding the fundamental concepts of architecture, information systems, the internet and other technological innovations to the effective structure of supply chains, enterprise management and customer response. The course is centered on the practical understanding and use of the concepts and terminology of technology. This course uses productivity software applications to solve business cases.
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INSS 630 - Supply Chain Management and Strategic Sourcing
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to tools, techniques and strategies for effective sourcing and for managing supply chains. Students learn to use software tools for managing supply chain resources. This course uses case studies and articles to enhance student learning.
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INSS 632 - Logistics Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to analytical tools and frameworks related to logistics and distribution channels management. Students learn to use software tools in designing and managing a logistics network. This course uses case studies to augment student learning.
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INSS 634 - Information Systems for Supply Chain Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course introduces students to managerial and technical issues related to adoption and strategic use of information systems for effectively managing supply chains. Students learn to use software tools and techniques to manage enterprise resources. This course uses case studies to augment student learning.
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INSS 636 - Current Issues in Supply Chain Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This capstone course introduces students to current issues in supply chain management. Students discuss case studies and review latest academic & practitioner articles. Students work on a project where they deal with a real company’s supply chain management issues.
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INSS 687 - Information Technology & Supply Chain
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course highlights the role of technology as an integrative component in the strategic success of an organization. The course focuses on the key role of Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) in all components of the effective organization’s value chain and in its decision-making capability. The role of the Internet and wireless technologies are fundamental elements. The course examines the role IT plays as a competitive tool than can differentiate a company’s products, services, and processes.
Prerequisite(s) Department HOLD for non-Business Masters students. Seek override from Graves School Masters Office (at GBSM 435; 443-885-3396; gravesmasters@morgan.edu) for non-Business Masters Students.
Co-Requisite(s) None
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INSS 691 - Project Management
Three hours.
3 Credits
This course focuses on Project Management (PM) concepts, techniques, and methodologies. For any organization to develop and maintain a competitive edge, it must be able to flawlessly transform ideas into profitable products and services in a cost effective and timely manner. The most efficient vehicle for transforming ideas into successful products and services in a cost effective and timely manner is structures project management. The course provides skills necessary for creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as well as going through other necessary steps to compute project’s estimated duration, cost and resources requirements. The course is based on widely accepted PM standards set forth by PMI.
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INSS 692 - Knowledge-Based and Collaborative Systems in the Organization
Three hours.
3 Credits
Knowledge management is a key element in many organizations. Explicit knowledge exists throughout an organization and has to be organized with knowledge systems to provide support for decisions and problem-solving and planning. Implicit know-ledge is another element in the successful organization that defies ordinary means of organizing. Both are explored. Knowledge-based organizations and ideas like intellectual capital (to compare with financial capital) are hand in hand with the increased collaboration in modern organization. The class explores the richness of these concepts through cases and projects.
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