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Spring 2027
Recorded this term
4545courses with offerings
4242instructors recorded
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in the overview above.
Occupational Ergonomics and Biomechanics introduces engineers to designing manufacturing and industrial operations where people play a significant role, maximizing human capabilities while minimizing physical stress and optimizing workload.
The weekly workload included one quiz, one homework assignment, and one in-class assignment, with grading handled primarily by TAs for these components.
Introduction to Optimization covers mathematical optimization from a modeling and solution perspective, focusing on formulating discrete and continuous optimization problems and equilibrium models.
Past student reviews · Michael Ferris, Laurent Lessard
Homework assignments were difficult and time-consuming, with one student noting they would ruin their social life, while another found them helpful for learning.
Linear Optimization covers problems with linear inequality constraints, emphasizing formal proofs, the simplex method's theory, duality, and theorems of the alternatives.
Past students noted that exams required deep understanding of proofs and homework, as they were not allowed note sheets or textbook access during tests.
Cooperative Education Program: Apply classroom theory and practical knowledge of engineering-related operations and functions in a professional setting through full-time workplace experience.
Introduction to industrial engineering subject matter, problem types, and design/analysis approaches with emphasis on formulation and design alternatives.
Grades were split between attendance and events, and a group final project that reportedly took about an hour to complete. There were no exams or regular homework assignments.
Introductory industrial statistics course covering probability, descriptive statistics, inference, and regression applied to engineering problems using Microsoft Excel.
Weekly homework quizzes and a substantial group project formed the core workload; assignments were worth a significant portion of the grade, making test stress lower.
Covers fundamentals of data management and analysis for industrial engineers, including database strategies, preprocessing, visualization, and modeling using MySQL and R.
Tina Xu's homework was similar to in-class problems, and the group project was relatively easy. One student found exams decently hard, while another said tests were not that hard.
Engineering Economic Analysis covers financial accounting, cost systems, and the use of accounting reports for economic decision-making, including DCF, CVP, and capital budgeting.
Homeworks were straightforward and the group project was mostly graded on completion. Exams were open note, allowing students to refer to materials during testing.
Production Planning and Control covers techniques for designing inventory, production, quality, and project-planning systems, including computer applications.
The group project was consistently described as time-consuming and intense, requiring students to start early. While the content was easy to understand, the project demanded significant sustained effort throughout the term.
Simulation Modeling Laboratory involves computer exercises in random variables, queuing system spreadsheets, and simulation software, concluding with a project.
Operations Research-Deterministic Modeling covers basic techniques for modeling and optimizing deterministic systems with emphasis on linear programming, including computer solutions and applications to production, logistics, and service.
Students reported that homework took a long time and exams included difficult true and false questions. Success required understanding how to solve homework problems independently and attending lectures.
Introduction to Human Factors Engineering Laboratory provides hands-on experience applying ISYE/PSYCH 349 concepts through a three-part design project.
Fundamentals of Industrial Data Analytics covers using data analytics for data-driven decisions, emphasizing application to industrial engineering problems via modeling strategies.
Weekly homework consisted of about four to five questions covering the lecture material. Professor Xu also offered a 3% extra credit opportunity on the overall grade.
Industrial Engineering Design II is a team-based course where students collaborate with external clients to design or redesign systems/processes using ISyE methodologies for analysis, solution development, and implementation planning.
Machine Learning in Action for Industrial Engineers covers principles, algorithms, and predictive analytics for improving decision-making in healthcare, transportation, and public sectors.
Homework and quizzes were considered fair, but project directions were vague and super open-ended, requiring students to talk to the instructor to stay on track.
Human Factors Engineering Design and Evaluation covers ergonomics, human factors, and sociotechnical systems. Students collect instrument-based and user survey data to improve human performance and complete a design project.
Production Systems Control is an intermediate to advanced course applying operations research techniques to production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.
Covers strategic quality planning, change management, problem solving, process improvement, and performance evaluation to build business and decision-making skills for quality systems.
Advanced Optimization Modeling covers translating problems into optimization models and implementing them in software, focusing on discrete decisions and uncertainty.
Stochastic Modeling Techniques covers modeling systems with uncertainty, emphasizing application over derivation, using case studies from logistics, production, and service industries.