Health Systems Engineering
ISYE 417 Health Systems Engineering applies industrial engineering methods to analyze and improve healthcare delivery, focusing on decision making, control, and unique social, regulatory, and economic factors.
Summary
Historical reviews of Justin Boutilier: Justin Boutilier’s class was considered relatively easy for students with prior ISYE background, though one review noted it required engagement rather than just doing the bare minimum.
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Prerequisites
Course mapI SY E 320 and 349, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students, or declared in Clinical and Community Outcomes Capstone Certificate
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- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
- declared in Clinical and Community Outcomes Capstone Certificate
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- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
- declared in Clinical and Community Outcomes Capstone Certificate
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Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Justin Boutilier: Justin Boutilier is highly praised for making lectures engaging and relevant to real-world issues, with organized materials and strong responsiveness on Slack. Reviewers highlight his encouragement of open discussion and his ability to inspire students, though one notes the class is relatively easy only for those with prior ISYE background.
JUSTIN BOUTILIER is recorded teaching in Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
OGUZHAN ALAGOZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
PATRICIA FLATLEY BRENNAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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the class
Historical reviews of Justin Boutilier: Justin Boutilier is highly praised for making lectures engaging and relevant to real-world issues, with students finding the class interesting and easy. His responsiveness and clear materials are frequently noted.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.83 GPA, 91.5% A/AB (n=59 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.43 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.48 GPA, 72.4% A/AB (n=29 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Justin Boutilier: Justin Boutilier’s class was considered relatively easy for students with prior ISYE background, though one review noted it required engagement rather than just doing the bare minimum.
Historical reviews of Justin Boutilier: Students appreciated Boutilier’s open discussions, real-life applications, and responsiveness on Slack. His organized slides and engaging style were highlighted as key strengths.
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