Courses
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2018-2019, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on May 1, 2018. Access the catalog of record at http://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
ENGR 101 , ENGR 102 , ENGR 103 , ENGR 110 , ENGR 121 , ENGR 294 , ENGR 296 , ENGR 298 , ENGR 311 , ENGR 421 , ENGR 465 , ENGR 496 , ENGR 499
ENGR 101 | INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the field of engineering. Students work in small teams to solve open-ended interdisciplinary design problems, including concept generation, analysis, computer aided design (CAD) modeling, construction, testing, development, and documentation. The project work is enhanced with lectures, activities, and reading on design, manufacturing, and engineering tools. Intended for majors in engineering or those exploring careers in engineering. Four hours lecture-laboratory weekly.
ENGR 102 | INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently) and (ENGR 121 or COMP 150) and PHYS 270 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the use of sensors, actuators, controllers, and computer interfaces for the use with electro-mechanical systems. Application of the engineering design process culminating in a team-based design project.
ENGR 103 | USER-CENTERED DESIGN
Core Attributes: Domestic Diversity level 1
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and MATH 150 and MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to strategies for developing designs that emphasize how users will interact with the final product. Iterative design methods to elicit user requirements, generate alternative designs, develop low-fidelity prototypes, and evaluate designs from the user’s perspective. Individual and collaborative strategies for design thinking, concept development, and functional evaluation.
ENGR 110 | THE DESIGN OF COFFEE
Core Attributes: Science/Tech Inquiry area, Lab
This course serves as an introduction to how engineers approach and solve problems, demonstrated by the process of roasting and brewing coffee. Students will be introduced to basic principles of engineering analysis and design, and guided through a series of laboratory experiments testing the effect of design choices on the sensory quality of coffee. Both qualitative and quantitative concepts will be included in the course, along with discussion on the implications of coffee production and harvesting on land use, agriculture industry, labor force, economies, and societies. This course fulfills a Scientific and Technological Inquiry core curriculum requirement for non-majors. Concurrent registration in MATH 115 or higher recommended.
ENGR 121 | ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: MATH 150 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Fundamentals of computer usage and programming in a structured, high-level language as commonly used in engineering systems development and applications; modular programming principles; use of the operating system and language constructs for program input/output; object-oriented programming. Three hours lecture weekly.
ENGR 294 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics in various areas of engineering science theory and practice, including laboratory. May be used to correct certain deficiencies in transfer work or for special projects.
ENGR 296 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem selected after consultation with faculty. Written report required. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required.
ENGR 298 | INTERNSHIP/CO-OP EXPERIENCE
Units: 1-3
Directed lower division internship or co-operative experience in an engineering or related activity. Usually involves a three-month summer work assignment with industrial firms or government agencies. Written report required. Credit not applicable to minimum engineering program graduation requirements. May be repeated for credit.
ENGR 311 | ENGINEERING MATERIALS SCIENCE
Units: 3-4 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (CHEM 151 and CHEM 151L) and MATH 151 and PHYS 271
Basic concepts of material structure and its relation to properties; atomic structure; mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties; engineering applications; introduction to semiconductor physics. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ENGR 421 | EMBEDDED SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: COMP 385
This course will focus on the application of all available processing power to implement system solutions. Parallel processing, core sequestration, processor affinity, CPU programming, DSP programming, and the integration of disparate processing elements via OpenCL will all be addressed in this course. The impact of coherent and non-coherent memory models will be addressed and the notion of data hazards in non-coherent systems will be detailed. We will also consider the application specific impacts of the relative power efficiency of alternative processing models. Every Spring.
ENGR 465 | FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Units: 3
This course deals with the interaction between the engineering and legal communities. Through case studies, students will learn about the legalities associated with being an engineer. The analysis stage of the engineering design process will be dissected and viewed as it is interpreted by the courts. Standard of care and legal standards for review of engineering design will be discussed. Duties of the engineer, the manufacturer, and the end user will be compared and contrasted. Students will perform forensic analyses of product failure cases. Legal concepts will be conveyed via case studies and Law Review articles.
ENGR 496 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 0.5-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. Written report required. Upper division standing in engineering. Prior approval by department chair or dean is required.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2018-2019, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on October 1, 2018. Access the catalog of record at http://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
ISYE 220 , ISYE 310 , ISYE 320 , ISYE 330 , ISYE 335 , ISYE 340 , ISYE 350 , ISYE 350L , ISYE 380 , ISYE 391W , ISYE 410 , ISYE 410L , ISYE 420 , ISYE 430 , ISYE 440 , ISYE 450 , ISYE 460 , ISYE 470 , ISYE 492 , ISYE 494 , ISYE 496 , ISYE 498 , ISYE 499
ISYE 220 | ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 330 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Principles of financial analysis appropriate for evaluating the economic impact of engineering projects. Three hours lecture weekly.
ISYE 310 | WORK ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Units: 4 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 330 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to the fundamental methods for analyzing and designing procedures to perform operations in the workplace. Includes time and motion study, methods improvement and workplace design. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Junior standing in engineering. Fall semester.
ISYE 320 | INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 330 and ISYE 391W
Introduction to the theory and methods used to design and analyze systems. Principles of the system life-cycle including problem identification, description, modeling, solution and implementation. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 330 | ENGINEERING PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Core Attributes: Quantitative reasoning comp
Prerequisites: MATH 151 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Introduction to probability and applied statistics within an engineering context. Topics include probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, and statistical tests and confidence intervals for one and two samples. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall and Spring semesters.
ISYE 335 | STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL
Units: 4 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 310 and ISYE 330
Application of statistics to improving quality and productivity. Both traditional and modern methods are presented, including state-of-the-art techniques for statistical process monitoring and control. Introduction to Six Sigma quality methodology and the DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve, and control) problem-solving strategy for continuous quality improvement. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 340 | OPERATIONS RESEARCH I
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (MATH 310 or MATH 320)
Methods for developing and analyzing deterministic operations research models. Topics include linear programming, networks, and Integer programming. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ISYE 350 | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
Units: 3
Prerequisites: MENG 210 and ENGR 311
Corequisites: ISYE 350L
Description, classification and analysis of manufacturing processes used in the transformation of metal, polymers, and ceramics into consumer or capital goods. Topics include: analysis of variables that affect process operations, performance, quality and cost, and the design of process plans. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 350L | MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LABORATORY
Units: 1
Corequisites: ISYE 350
A laboratory course to compliment the lecture material presented in ISYE 350. One three-hour laboratory weekly. Spring Semester.
ISYE 380 | SUSTAINABILITY AND ENGINEERING
Units: 3
The course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the engineering roles and opportunities to improve the sustainability of engineering products, processes and systems. Topics include carbon footprint, life cycle assessment, design for sustainability, wastes and recycling, energy, and water.
ISYE 391W | INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Core Attributes: Advanced writing competency, Oral communication competency
Prerequisites: ISYE 310 (Can be taken Concurrently)
Development of skills and knowledge needed to successfully manage projects in ISyE. Topics include project management, teamwork, the role of ISyE in an organization, career planning, formal memo writing, oral and written reports incorporating peer review, iterative drafting techniques, and formal final multimedia presentation incorporating peer review. Three hours lecture weekly.
ISYE 410 | HUMAN FACTORS
Units: 3
Prerequisites: ISYE 330
An introduction to the field of ergonomics/human factors engineering. Principles of workplace and environmental design to conform to the physical and mental abilities and limitations of people are presented. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 410L | HUMAN FACTORS LABORATORY
Units: 1
Corequisites: ISYE 410
Laboratory for ISYE 410. Three hour laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 420 | SIMULATION OF PRODUCTION AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Units: 4 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (ENGR 121 or COMP 150) and ISYE 440
Modeling and analysis of systems using computer-based discrete event simulation. Principles of modeling, validation, and output analysis are developed using high-level simulation languages. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
ISYE 430 | DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTS
Units: 3
Prerequisites: ISYE 330 and ISYE 335
Systematic application of statistical techniques to the design and analysis of engineering experiments. Application of experimental design to the improvement of products, processes, and services. Topics will include analysis of variance, single factor experiments, factorial and fractional factorial experimental designs, robust design, and response surface methods. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ISYE 440 | OPERATIONS RESEARCH II
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 330 and ISYE 340
Methods for developing and analyzing stochastic operations research models. Topics include Poisson processes, Markov processes, queuing, and decision theory. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 450 | MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: (ENGR 121 or COMP 150) and ISYE 350
Introduction to principles of manufacturing automation and analysis of automated systems. Topics include process and machine control, control systems, programmable logic controllers, robotics, computer vision and material handling systems. Two hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Fall semester.
ISYE 460 | OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Units: 3
Prerequisites: ISYE 220 and ISYE 340
Concepts in planning, controlling, and managing the operations function of manufacturing and service firms. Topics include operations strategy, forecasting, capacity, production planning and control, and trends in operations and supply chain management. Emphasis on the development and use of mathematical models and algorithms used to analyze and improve the use of material, labor and information in various processes. Three hours lecture weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 470 | FACILITIES PLANNING
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 310 and ISYE 340
Analysis and design of production and service facilities. Analytical and computer-based techniques to assist with strategic planning, process design, material handling and flow, layout and facility location. Three hours lecture weekly. Fall semester.
ISYE 492 | INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
Units: 3 Repeatability: No
Prerequisites: ISYE 310 and ISYE 320 and ISYE 335 and ISYE 350 and ISYE 391W and ISYE 420 and ISYE 470
Capstone Senior design project. Application of principles of Industrial & Systems Engineering from throughout the curriculum to a design project. Written and oral reports, design reviews, final project report and presentation. Six hours of laboratory weekly. Spring semester.
ISYE 494 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Units: 1-4 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Special topics seminar in areas of special interest to current engineering practice in Industrial & Systems Engineering. May be repeated for credit. Upper division standing in the ISYE major.
ISYE 496 | UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Units: 1-3 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Faculty-directed undergraduate research in engineering. Problem proposal must be submitted and approved prior to enrollment. Written report required. Upper division standing in the ISYE major. Prior approval by the department chair is required.
ISYE 498 | INTERNSHIP/CO-OP EXPERIENCE
Units: 1-3
Directed upper division level internship/ co-operative experience in engineering research, design, development, manufacturing, or the engineering activity. Written report required. Credit not applicable to minimum program graduation requirement. Placement contingent upon approval of participating organization. May be repeated for credit.
Students entering the University of San Diego and/or declaring a major during 2018-2019, should follow information contained in the printed course catalog (also known as the "catalog of record") published on October 1, 2018. Access the catalog of record at http://catalogs.sandiego.edu.
The ISYE Major
Preparation for the Major
Preparation for the major requirements are the completion of the following courses with a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Science | ||
| MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 310 | Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
| Math Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics and Mechanics Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism and Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| Total Mathematics and Science Units | 26-27 | |
| Engineering Core: | ||
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 102 | Introduction to Electromechanical System Design | 3 |
| ENGR 103 | User-Centered Design | 3 |
| ENGR 121 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| MENG 210 | Statics | 3 |
| Engineering Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Total Engineering Core Units | 18-19 | |
| Engineering Professional Practice Requirements | ||
| ISYE 391W | Industrial and Systems Engineering Professional Practice | 3 |
| PHIL 342 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| Total Preparation for Major Units | 51 | |
| 1 | MATH 250, MATH 320 or other mathematics class approved by ISyE chair. |
| 2 | ELEC 201, MENG 260 or other engineering course approved by ISyE chair. |
Industrial & Systems Engineering Requirements
These courses include units in ISyE science and design. These classes are required by the major:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 311 | Engineering Materials Science | 3 |
| ISYE 220 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ISYE 310 | Work Analysis and Design | 4 |
| ISYE 320 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ISYE 335 | Statistical Process Control | 4 |
| ISYE 340 | Operations Research I | 3 |
| ISYE 350 & 350L | Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Processes Laboratory | 4 |
| ISYE 420 | Simulation of Production and Service Systems | 4 |
| ISYE 430 | Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 440 | Operations Research II | 3 |
| ISYE 460 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ISYE 470 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| ISYE 492 | Industrial and Systems Engineering Design Project | 3 |
| ISYE 330 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE Electives 3 | 15 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
| 3 | Students must select 15 units of ISyE program electives. Nine units of these electives must be upper division within the school of engineering. Three of the remaining six units must be upper division. The current approved engineering upper division electives include ISYE 380, ISYE 410, ISYE 450, and most ISYE 494 special topics courses. Consult with the ISyE chair for other approved electives. |
Students must select 15 units of ISyE program electives. Nine units of these electives must be upper division within the school of engineering. Three of the remaining six units must be upper division. The current approved engineering upper division electives include ISYE 380, ISYE 410, ISYE 450, and most ISYE 494 special topics courses. Consult with the ISyE chair for other approved electives.
Core Curriculum Requirements:
All ISyE majors must satisfy the core curriculum specified by the university.
Note: Most engineering, and many mathematics and science courses, required by the engineering program are offered only in the fall or spring semester, but not both. Consult individual course sections for semester offering pattern, or see an engineering advisor.
Recommended Program of Study: Industrial & Systems Engineering
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | Units | |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Or | ||
| ENGR 121 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| CC Electives | 6 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| ENGR 103 or 102 | User-Centered Design Introduction to Electromechanical System Design | 3 |
| ENGR 121 | Engineering Programming | 3 |
| Or | ||
| CHEM 151 & 151L | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 270 & 270L | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
| CC Elective | 3 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| ENGR 103 or 102 | User-Centered Design Introduction to Electromechanical System Design | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I | 3 |
| PHYS 271 & 271L | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| CC Electives | 6 | |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| ISYE 330 | Engineering Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MENG 210 | Statics | 3 |
| Math Elective | 3-4 | |
| Engineering Elective | 3-4 | |
| CC Elective | 3 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| ENGR 311 | Engineering Materials Science | 3 |
| ISYE 220 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| ISYE 310 | Work Analysis and Design | 4 |
| ISYE 340 | Operations Research I | 3 |
| ISYE 391W | Industrial and Systems Engineering Professional Practice | 3 |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| ISYE 320 | Introduction to Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ISYE 335 | Statistical Process Control | 4 |
| ISYE 350 & 350L | Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| ISYE 440 | Operations Research II | 3 |
| ISyE Program Elective I | 3 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| ISYE 420 | Simulation of Production and Service Systems | 4 |
| ISYE 430 | Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 470 | Facilities Planning | 3 |
| ISyE Program Elective II | 3 | |
| PHIL 342 | Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| Semester II | Hours | |
| ISYE 460 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| ISYE 492 | Industrial and Systems Engineering Design Project | 3 |
| ISyE Program Elective III | 3 | |
| ISyE Program Elective IV | 3 | |
| CC electives | 3 | |
| Senior Year 2 | ||
| Semester I | Hours | |
| CC electives | 15 | |
| ISyE Program Elective V | 3 | |