Ie Handbook

The State University of New Jersey

Undergraduate Handbook: Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Academic Year 2013-2014

The State University of New Jersey Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)

Welcome to ISE! In  today’s  complex  and  competitive   world,  industrial   engineers  are   in  great  demand  to  design,  improve,   and operate integrated systems of people, materials, equipment, and energy. The industrial and systems engineering discipline applies fundamentals from the mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences to efficiently design and analyze large systems that serve industry and government both in manufacturing and service sectors. The undergraduate industrial and systems engineering program at Rutgers provides students with a broad engineering education along with specialization in the industrial engineering and manufacturing fields. We believe that a broad education is necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context. Academic strength in mathematics, physics, and basic engineering science is required. Specialization is offered in mathematical modeling, quality engineering and statistical techniques, computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, simulation, manufacturing processes, engineering economics, production planning and control, design of engineering systems and information technology. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities where hands-on instruction is emphasized in robotics, machine vision, manufacturing, automated material handling, quality engineering, electronic and sensor devices, simulation, and computer information systems. The undergraduate program focuses on classroom instruction fostered by learning in multi-disciplinary project-teams. These teams frequently formulate and find engineering solutions to real-world industry problems. The ability to communicate effectively is emphasized by having students provide both oral and...