Schedule of Classes

Analysis of economic aspects of engineering decisions. Effect of interest and other cost factors on evaluation of engineering alternatives. Roles of mathematical models and other techniques in economical design and test of products. Introduction to value engineering.

Projects may be of an experimental, analytical, or creative nature. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit.

Introduction to the theory and practice of machining processes using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) technology; NC programming operations for CNC mills and lathes; transfer of parts descriptions into detailed process plans, tool selection, and NC machine codes with Design for Machining (DFM) concept verified through laboratory work; Computer-assisted CAD/CAM NC programming is emphasized. Laboratory work includes CNC machine setup, tooling setup, manual and computer assisted NC programming verification and operation.

Knowledge-based systems design and implementation; expert system shells and programming environments; validation and implementation of expert systems; case studies/laboratories. Cross listed as IME 568 and CIS 588.

Comparative study of philosophies of using quality as a business management tool, with special reference to Deming's Theory of control charts and a study of their strengths and weaknesses. Special control charts such as CUSUM chart, median chart, moving average chart, and their application. The latest published articles used to keep up-to-date in quality technology.

Knowledge-based systems design and implementation; expert system shells and programming environments; validation and implementation of expert systems; case studies/laboratories. Cross listed as CIS 588.

Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 hrs. Combined credit for IE 590 and IME 570 may not exceed six hours.

Research project or professional problem to be selected by student and advisor. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours credit. Beyond initial enrollment the student must register for 0 hours.