Linear programming, duality, postoptimality analysis, decomposition principle, bounded and discrete variables, goal programming, and multiobjective programming. I emphasizing the design and implementation of solutions to actual industrial problems. Students learn to function as team members solving problems in manufacturing and service systems. One to six hours. These special topics courses are designed for the thorough study of one or more topics related to industrial engineering.
Credit is based on the amount of work undertaken.
GES 500 or equivalent. Not open to students who have earned credit in IE 253 or IE 352. Design and evaluation of man-machine systems and working environments to optimize human productivity and performance with emphasis on the industrial environment. Senior or graduate standing in the College of Engineering. Not open to students who have earned credit in IE 412 .