2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Graduate Programs
• All audience members at the oral defenses of
theses or independent research project papers
are asked to comment in writing on the students’
skills and knowledge as evidenced in their
performance, and their responses are tabulated
cumulatively.
The graduate faculty meets regularly to discuss the
results of these measures, student progress and
challenges in general, and any needed changes in
policies and procedures.
INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING (MS)
Industrial and systems engineering deals with the
design and analysis of complex, human/machine
systems. Industrial and systems engineers use a “big
picture” or systems-oriented viewpoint to serve as
management and operations analysts, focusing on the
people, materials, equipment and procedures needed
for the most efficient and effective systems performance.
Industrial and systems engineers analyze and
evaluate systems against specified performance
criteria, including efficiency, quality and safety, before
new systems are created or old ones are modified.
Industrial and systems engineering techniques can be
applied in manufacturing and service industries, health
care systems, governmental agencies and non-profit
organizations.
MSISE Degree Requirement Components
The MSISE program consists of three components.
These requirements are the Core Component (15
credit hours), the Track Component (9 credit hours),
and the Elective Component (12 credit hours).
Components of a Program of Study
Component
Credit Hours
Core Component......................................................15
Track Component.......................................................9
Elective Component .................................................12
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Total Credit Hours 36
When considered as a cohesive whole, these three
components constitute the student’s program of study,
totaling at least 36 credit hours. Any course that is
applied to one of these three components is said to
count towards graduation.
The Core Component
The Core Component consists of 15 credit hours in
five fundamental industrial engineering topics. These
core courses include content that is necessary for
success as an industrial engineer working in industry
or continuing in graduate study. The Core Component
topic areas are Simulation, Operations Research,
Facility Design, Operations Planning, and a seminar
on conducting academic research as a graduate
student.
Courses Titles Credits
EN 520 Simulation Experiments ................ 4
EN 571 Operations Research .................... 3
EN 575 Facilities Planning and Design...... 3
EN 577 Operations Planning & Control...... 3
EN 593 Graduate Seminar......................... 2
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Total Credit Hours 15
The Track Component
The Track Component consists of 9 credit hours of
coursework selected by the student and his or her
advisor to advance the professional and/or educational
goals of the student. Currently available tracks include
the Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
tracks.
Alternately, any student may pursue an Individualized
Track tailored to the needs of the student. An Individualized
Track must consist of 9 credit hours of graduate
coursework, subject to the approval of the advisor and
department.
In order to count towards graduation, any Special
Projects, Special Topics, Graduate Projects or
Independent Study course must consist of content
appropriate for the track selected. The determination of
a appropriate topic is at the discretion of the advisor
and department.
The Industrial Engineering Track
Select at least 9 hours from:
Courses Titles Credits
EN 503 Ergonomics ................................... 3
EN 504 Scheduling and Sequencing ......... 3
EN 530 Project Planning and Control ........ 3
EN 540 Advanced Engineering Economics .3
EN 588 Graduate Projects ......................... 3
EN 590 Special Projects .................1-3 VAR
EN 591 Special Topics....................1-3 VAR
EN 595 Independent Study.............1-3 VAR
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