SIE251

043942

Students will explore the core focus areas of Industrial Engineering (IE), including design and manufacturing, operations research, engineering economic analysis, control of production systems and logistics, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering management. We will learn how IEs address complex challenges in both manufacturing and service industries by examining real-world examples, problem-solving exercises, and systems thinking case studies. This course functions as a primer for the IE program at the University of Arizona, highlighting how future courses will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to specialize in areas like design and manufacturing, operations research, engineering economic analysis, control of production systems and logistics, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering management. By understanding the connections between our coursework, you should gain a clear vision of how the IE curriculum can prepare you to achieve your personal and professional goals. By the end of the course, students should understand how the principles of Industrial Engineering move individuals, systems, and organizations of all sizes towards a more efficient state by combining the technical, economic and social sciences. Students should also be able to identify the advantages of IEs being domain agnostic, and how that expands their future prospects significantly if applied correctly.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

019800