Program Overview

University Program Details

The university offers a range of programs in various fields, including manufacturing systems and operations. The following sections provide an overview of the program details, including course descriptions, requirements, and admission criteria.

Course Descriptions

• BA 5610 - Operations Management: This course focuses on contemporary issues in operations and quality management, including lean manufacturing practices, ERP, quality and environmental management systems/standards, Six Sigma, statistical process control, and other current topics. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0), Semesters Offered: Spring.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Data Science, Engineering Management, Applied Natural Resource Econ., Accounting, Business Administration.
• EET 5373 - Advanced Programmable Controllers: This course covers structured programming, Sequential Function Charts, networking, proportional integral differential control, data acquisition, and interfacing using Allen Bradley Contr Logix and SLC500 programmable controllers. Credits: 4.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3), Semesters Offered: Spring.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate.
  • Pre-Requisite(s): EET 3373 or EE 3373.
• ME 5656 - Advanced Production Planning: This course covers fundamental production planning topics, including capacity management, facility layout, process design and analysis, forecasting, inventory management, MRP, scheduling, and theory of constraints. It also introduces basic lean concepts, lean production, and value stream mapping. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0), Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Eng-Eng Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics.
• MET 4355 - Industrial Digital Twin Systems: This course covers the principles and architecture of Digital Twins, emphasizing their application in manufacturing and mechatronics. Students will model, simulate, and optimize systems using real-time data, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency in smart industrial environments. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2), Semesters Offered: Spring.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior.
• MET 4510 - Lean Manufacturing and Production Planning: This course provides fundamental knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies as practiced in today's competitive manufacturing and business environments. It covers the basic concepts and key techniques involved in a lean implementation through hands-on activities, reading assignments, case studies, and discussions. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2), Semesters Offered: Spring.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior.
• MET 4585 - Facilities Layout and Safety Design: This course examines the optimization concepts and safety topics necessary to design a low-risk, high-efficiency manufacturing facility layout. The focus will be on quantitative tools, flow analysis techniques, hazard recognition, and resource selection. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2), Semesters Offered: Fall.
  • Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior.
• SAT 4343 - Network Administration III: Large Scale Design: This course studies large network configuration and design, including advanced routing and switching protocols, policy-based routing, firewalls, network automation tools, and configuration and troubleshooting of network devices. Credits: 3.0, Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2), Semesters Offered: Fall (in even years), Spring (in even years).
  • Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 3343.

Program Requirements

The program requirements vary depending on the course and major. Students are advised to check the specific requirements for each course, including prerequisites, credits, and semesters offered.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the university programs include enrollment in specific levels (graduate or undergraduate) and majors. Some courses may have additional prerequisites or restrictions. Students should ensure they meet the necessary criteria before enrolling in a course.