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BSIE Course Planning Guide spring 09
Why should you look at this?
In Industrial Engineering, advisors do not give advising numbers until the student has created and
documented a “feasible plan to graduation”. These pages are intended to help the student create those
plans. Page 3 gives more information about how to use this document.
Note: if you are on the 0809 curriculum, please follow the 0506-0708 curricula. Your advisor will have more
information for you during your advising meeting.
Contents
1 0506, 0607, 0708 Curricula ............................................................................................................................................2
1.1 0506, 0607, 0708 BSIE Curriculum Chart ............................................................................................................2
1.2 Alert of Prerequisite Change for IE 465, Effective Fall 2010 ...............................................................................2
1.3 0506, 0607, 0708 Prerequisite Flowchart Based on 0708 Catalog Descriptions ..................................................3
2 0910 Curricula ................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 0910 BSIE Curriculum Chart ...............................................................................................................................4
2.2 0910 BSIE Curriculum – Lists of Approved Courses ...........................................................................................5
2.3 0910 Prerequisite Flowchart Based on 0910 Catalog Descriptions ......................................................................6
3 Information for all Curricula ..........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 IE Objectives and Outcomes.................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Planned Course Offerings .....................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Course Planning Worksheet Dated Mar 5, 2008...................................................................................................9
3.4 Co-op Schedules (optional) ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.5 Expanded Descriptions of IE Technical Requirements ...................................................................................... 11
3.6 IE General Education and IE HSS Worksheet .................................................................................................... 13
3.7 ePortfolio and Industrial Engineering ................................................................................................................. 14
3.8 Information for ROTC Students ......................................................................................................................... 14
3.8.1 0506-0708 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 14
3.8.2 0910 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Information regarding the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam ......................................................................... 15
3.9.1 0506-0708 Curriculum ................................................................................................................................... 15
3.9.2 0910 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.9.3 Mapping Courses in the BSIE Curricula to FE topics .................................................................................... 16
3.10 Atypical Registration and Course Planning Topics ............................................................................................ 17
3.10.1 Attempting to register for closed classes.................................................................................................... 17
3.10.2 Petitions ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.10.3 Enrolling in a course and its prerequisites concurrently ............................................................................ 17
3.10.4 Course and curriculum requirements of other departments ....................................................................... 17
3.11 Creative Inquiry, IE Technical Requirement, IE 268, and Departmental Honors .............................................. 18
3.11.1 Creative Inquiry ......................................................................................................................................... 18
3.11.2 IE Technical Requirement ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.11.3 IE 268: Creative Inquiry Seminar .............................................................................................................. 19
3.11.4 Departmental Honors ................................................................................................................................. 19
3.11.5 Parting Thoughts ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.12 Grade and GPR Related Problems ...................................................................................................................... 20
3.12.1 Academic Redemption Policy (ARP) ........................................................................................................ 20
3.12.2 IE majors attempting to register for 300 and 400-level IE courses with less than a 2.0 GPR .................... 20
3.13 Graduate Coursework ......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.13.1 Enrollment in Graduate Courses ................................................................................................................ 20
3.13.2 Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Plan.......................................................................................................... 20
3.14 Minors................................................................................................................................................................. 21
3.15 Work To Be Done Elsewhere ............................................................................................................................. 21
4 Information for Non-IE and Transfer Students ............................................................................................................ 22
1 0506, 0607, 0708 Curricula
1.1 0506, 0607, 0708 BSIE Curriculum Chart
Freshman Year
16 First Semester 17 Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I 4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - ENGL 103 Composition 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 1
2 - CES 102 Engineering Disciplines and Skills 2 - ENGR 130 Engineering Fundamentals
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 - CH 102 General Chemistry II
3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 1 3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
1 - PHYS 124 Physics Laboratory I 2
Sophomore Year
16 First Semester 16 Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables 4 - IE 210 Design and Analysis of Work Systems
2 - EG 209 or EG 208 Engineering Graphics 3 - IE 280 Methods of Operational Research I
4 - IE 201 System Design I 3 - CME 210 Introd to Materials Science
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II 3 - EM 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
3 - CP SC 161 Introd to Visual Basic Programming or 3 - IE 384 Engineering Economic Analysis
3 - IE 220 Design of Information Systems in IE
Junior Year
16 First Semester 16 Second Semester
4 - IE 440 Decision Support Systems in IE 3 - IE 386 Production Planning and Control
3 - IE 360 Indus Applications of Probability and Statistics 3 - IE 381 Methods of Operational Research II
3 - IE 465 Facilities Planning and Design 3 - IE 361 Industrial Quality Control
2 - ECE 307 Basic Electrical Engineering 3 - COMM 150 Introd to Speech Communication or
1 - ECE 309 Electrical Engineering Lab I 3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
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3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 3 - Fundamentals of Engineering Requirement3
1 - IE 368 Professional Practice in IE
Senior Year
16 First Semester 15 Second Semester
4 - IE 482 Systems Modeling 3 - IE 467 Systems Design II
3 - IE 461 Quality Engineering 3 - MGT 201 Principles of Management
3 - IE Technical Requirement 4 3 - IE Technical Requirement 4
3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 1
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3 - Fundamentals of Engineering Requirement 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 1
128 total semester hours
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In addition to satisfying the requirements for the Humanities and Social Sciences for Engineering Curricula, courses must include
HIST 122 and PO SC 102. Please see Worksheet for Humanities and Social Sciences for Industrial Engrg. Curriculum for
mechanism to substitute courses for HIST 122 and PO SC 102.
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PHYS 223 may be substituted
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Complete at least 6 units from the following courses: ME 203, ME 302 (be careful with prerequisites), ME 310, ME 308 (be careful
with prerequisites), EM 202 (irregularly offered at Clemson), CE 208 (2 units), CE 341 (4 units), MTH SC 208 (4 units)
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Select from IE 400-level elective courses. With preapproval, certain Creative Inquiry and certain IE graduate courses may also be
used.
1.2 Alert of Prerequisite Change for IE 465, Effective Fall 2010
Effective Fall 2010, the prerequisites for IE 465 will be IE 210, IE 280 and IE 381. Please note that this change of
prerequisite is reflected in the 0910 BSIE curriculum and the 0910 Prerequisite Flow Chart.
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1.3 0506, 0607, 0708 Prerequisite Flowchart Based on 0708 Catalog Descriptions
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2 0910 Curricula
2.1 0910 BSIE Curriculum Chart
Freshman Year Updated March 9, 2009
16 First Semester 17 Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I 4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II
3 - ENGL 103 Composition 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement
2 - CES 102 Engineering Disciplines and Skills 3 - ENGR 141
4 - CH 101 General Chemistry I 4 - Lab Science Requirement 1
3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I
Sophomore Year
16 First Semester 17 Second Semester
4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables 3 - IE 210 Design and Analysis of Work Systems
4 - IE 201 System Design I 2 - EG 208 or EG 209 Engineering Graphics
3 - IE 280 Methods of Operational Research I 3 - CME 210 Introd to Materials Science
3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II 3 - EM 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics2
1 - PHYS 223 Physics Laboratory II 3 3 - IE 384 Engineering Economic Analysis
1 - IE 200 Sophomore Seminar in IE 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement
Junior Year
15 First Semester 15 Second Semester
3 - IE 440 Decision Support Systems in IE 3 - IE 386 Production Planning and Control
3 - IE 360 Indus Applications of Probability and Statistics 3 - IE 381 Methods of Operational Research II
3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement 3 - IE 361 Industrial Quality Control
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2 - CE 208 3 - COMM 150 Introd to Speech Communication or
1 - IE 368 Professional Practice in IE 3 - COMM 250 Public Speaking
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3 - Math / Science Requirement 2 - ECE 307 Basic Electrical Engineering
1 - ECE 309 Electrical Engineering Lab I
Senior Year
16 First Semester 12 Second Semester
4 - IE 482 Systems Modeling 3 - IE 467 Systems Design II
3 - IE 461 Quality Engineering 3 - Management Requirement5
3 - IE Technical Requirement 6 3 - IE Technical Requirement 6
3 - IE 465 Facilities Planning and Design 3 - Humanities/Social Science Requirement
3 - Engineering Requirement 7
124 total semester hours
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Select from department-approved list for Lab Science Requirement
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ME 201 may be substituted for EM 201 and CE 208; EM 202 may be substituted for CE 208
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PHYS 124 may be substituted
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Select from department-approved list for Math/Science Requirement
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Select from department-approved list for Management Requirement
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Select from department-approved list for IE Technical Requirement
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Select from department-approved list for Engineering Requirement
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2.2 0910 BSIE Curriculum – Lists of Approved Courses
Lab Science Requirement: 4 units required
BIOL 103/105
BIOL 110
CH 102
GEOL 101/103
Management Requirement: 3 units required
MGT 201
MGT 307
MGT 411
E L E 400
ML 301
AS 309
IE Technical Requirement: 6 units required
Any non-required 400-level IE course
Only 3 units for IE 403 may be used towards this category
Engineering Requirement: 3 units required
ME 203
ME 302
ME 310
CE 341 (4) [Introduction to Fluid Mechanics]
All courses in the IE Technical Requirement list except IE 400/402/403
Math / Science Requirement: 3 units required
BIOSC 203 (environment, energy and society) MTHSC 208 (4)
BIOSC 315 (functional human anatomy) MTHSC 311
CH 102 MTHSC 360
CH 223 (o-chem pre-med course) MTHSC 400
EN SP 200 MTHSC 405
GEOL 270 (Experiences in sustainable MTHSC 410
development) MTHSC 431
GEOL 300 (environmental geology) MTHSC 434
MICRO 205 (introductory microbiology) MTHSC 435
PHYS 222 MTHSC 453
PHYS 321 MTHSC 463
PHYS 417
PHYS 432
Notes:
1. Lists based on 0809 catalog descriptions and subject to change
2. Changes will be reflected in the BSIE Course Planning Guide
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2.3 0910 Prerequisite Flowchart Based on 0910 Catalog Descriptions
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3 Information for all Curricula
3.1 IE Objectives and Outcomes
Educational Objectives:
The Industrial Engineering program prepares graduates to:
design, develop, implement, and improve integrated systems that include people,
materials, information, equipment, and energy using appropriate analytical,
computational and experimental practices
apply information technologies to the practice of industrial engineering
conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner
work and communicate effectively with colleagues at every level in the organization
Approved by the Faculty of the Department of Industrial Engineering on September 22, 2006.
Program Outcomes:
Students in the Industrial Engineering program attain:
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability and sustainability
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
an ability to design, develop, implement and improve integrated systems that include
people, materials, information, equipment and energy using appropriate analytical,
computational and experimental practices
an ability to apply information technologies to the practice of industrial engineering
the requisite background for graduate education in industrial engineering and allied
disciplines
Approved by the Faculty of the Department of Industrial Engineering on September 22, 2006.
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3.2 Planned Course Offerings
Projected offerings of IE courses over next few years; in particular, note that the majority of
courses are only offered once a year.
revised 2/23/09
Fall, 2008 Spring, 2009 Summer*, 2009
IE 201 IE 200 IE 360 (Summer I, online)
IE 268 IE 201 (atypical Spr offering)
IE 360 IE 210 IE 384 (11 week, online)
IE 440 IE 268/H IE 456 (11 week, online)
IE 461 IE 280 IE 457 (11 week, online)
IE 465 IE 361 IE 487 (11 week, online)
IE 467 (atypical fall offering) IE 368
IE 482 IE 381 IE 462 (Summer II, online)
IE 384 IE 488 (Summer II, online)
IE 386
IE 467
IE 456, IE 489 IE 460, IE 487
Fall, 2009 Spring, 2010 Summer*, 2010
IE 200 IE 210 IE 384
IE 201 IE 268 and H268
IE 268 and H268 IE 280 (last Spr offering) At least 1 tech. reqt. course
IE 280 IE 361
IE 360 IE 368
IE 440 IE 381
IE 461 IE 384
IE 465 IE 386
IE 482 IE 467
IE 456 At least 2 tech. reqt. courses
IE 491 – 1 (Human Factors
in Healthcare)
IE 491 – 2 (Quality & Lean)
Fall, 2010 - Spring, 2010-20?? Summer*, 2011
IE 200 IE 210 IE 384
IE 201 IE 268 and H268
IE 268 and H268 IE 361 At least 1 tech. reqt .course
IE 280 IE 368
IE 360 IE 381
IE 440 IE 384
IE 461 IE 386
IE 465 IE 467
IE 482
At least 2 tech. reqt. courses At least 2 tech. reqt. courses
Fall, 2009 Spring, 2010 Summer*, 2010
*
summer offerings are contingent upon sufficient enrollment
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3.3 Course Planning Worksheet Dated Mar 5, 2008
Each student graduating December 2008 or later must document their plan of study on this form. Your advisor
expects to see this. Download it from www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ie/undergraduate_program/index.html
Name _______________________________ Curriculum Year ________
CU ID _______________________________ Planned Graduation ________
*
Fall, 20 Spring, 20 Summer , 20 Advisor Review
In Fall for Spring
Date
Initial
In Spring for Fall
Date
Initial
Fall, 20 Spring, 20 Summer*, 20 Advisor Review
In Fall for Spring
Date
Initial
In Spring for Fall
Date
Initial
Fall, 20 Spring, 20 Summer*, 20 Advisor Review
In Fall for Spring
Date
Initial
In Spring for Fall
Date
Initial
Fall, 20 Spring, 20 Summer*, 20 Advisor Review
In Fall for Spring
Date
Initial
In Spring for Fall
Date
Initial
* IE summer offerings are contingent upon sufficient enrollment last updated 3/5/2008
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3.4 Co-op Schedules (optional)
Standard Curriculum
Fall spring
soph yr. courses (fa, soph) soph yr. courses (sp, soph)
junior yr. courses (fa, jr) junior yr. courses (sp, jr)
senior yr. courses (fa, sr) senior yr. courses (sp, sr)
Co-op Option #1 Co-op Option #2
begin summer, prior to sophomore year begin fall, sophomore year
fall spring summer fall spring summer
co-op MTHSC 206*
fa, soph co-op co-op sp, soph co-op
co-op sp, soph fa, soph co-op
fa, jr sp, jr fa, jr sp, jr
fa, sr sp, sr fa, sr sp, sr
Co-op Option #3 Co-op Option #4
begin spring, sophomore year begin summer, after sophomore year
Fall spring summer fall spring summer
fa, soph co-op fa, soph sp, soph co-op
co-op sp, soph co-op fa, jr co-op
fa, jr sp, jr co-op sp, jr
fa, sr sp, sr fa, sr sp, sr
*MTHSC 206 is a prerequisite for EM 201; an alternative would be to take MTHSC 206 in the upcoming
spring semester instead of EM 201 and postpone EM 201 until the subsequent fall semester.
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3.5 Expanded Descriptions of IE Technical Requirements
Descriptions of IE technical requirements in greater detail than that found in CU Undergraduate
Announcements and IE Courses of Instruction.
Human Factors
IE 487. Industrial Safety.
IE 487 is a survey of issues, methods and practice of safety in the work environment. There is a
very good text and reference for the course and the material may be of interest to other engineers
as well as industrial. It is a lecture course, but may have some small projects outside of class.
IE 488. Human Factors.
This course focuses on design of human machine systems which takes into account both human
and engineering capabilities and limitations. Human characteristics include both physical and
cognitive factors such as body size, ability to see and hear, physical strength, memory and so
forth. Such factors must be considered in designing the human-machine interface. Attention to
human factors is important, for example, in 1) workplace design including office environment, 2)
design of consumer products such as telephones, kitchen appliances, seat belts, etc., 3) design of
computer interfaces that are easy to understand and use, and 4) design of environments that are
safe and comfortable, for example, automobile and airplanes.
IE489. Industrial Automation and Ergonomics.
IE 489 has its primary focus on the physical aspects of work as they affect people in physical
work environments. It goes beyond similar material in IE210. The course is a lecture-lab, and
the lab will include commonly used ergonomics instruments and design methods.
Fall 2009 only
IE 491 -1: Introduction to Healthcare Systems Engineering
In recent years, the need for a transformation in the US healthcare system has been brought to the
attention of the general public. With the current healthcare system in crisis, the need for
industrial and systems engineers to apply the tools of their disciplines to improve the quality and
efficiency of healthcare delivery has never been greater. This course will focus on learning
about the U.S. healthcare system and how industrial engineers can partner with healthcare
professionals to transform healthcare delivery. A substantial part of the course will be focused
on learning about the current healthcare system, how healthcare is different from other traditional
IE sectors, and the experiences of individuals working or doing research in the healthcare sector
(both engineering and non-engineering disciplines).
Operations Research and Logistics
IE 456. Supply Chain Design and Control.
Supply chain management (SCM) is the latest production control strategy being implemented in
industry. It is an inclusive strategy that is implemented across a large segment of the value
chain; hence, implementation requires an interdisciplinary approach and industrial engineering
has a significant role. In this course, we utilize concepts and tools from IE 280, 381, 384, and
386 to define important contributions that the industrial engineer must make for a company to
properly define and implement SCM.
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IE 457. Transportation and Logistics Engineering.
The topics of transportation and logistics are introduced in several industrial engineering courses
(e.g, IE 280, IE 386, IE 456, IE 482), however there is no one course that provides an in-depth
treatment of these topics. In Transportation and Logistics Engineering (IE 457), the student will
be introduced to the typical modes of transportation (air, highway, rail), as well as the modeling
issues that an analyst would face when trying to evaluate a mode’s performance. Then, the
student will be exposed to transportation and logistics issues within two key industry application
areas: supply chain systems and healthcare systems. The student will learn the fundamentals for
using analytical techniques to solve problems in these areas.
Quality and Reliability
IE 452. Reliability Engineering.
Reliability is associated with dependability, with successful operation, and with the absence of
breakdowns or failures of a product or system. The consequences of unreliability include
increased cost, wasted time, customer dissatisfaction, decreased safety, and compromised
national security. To permit engineering analysis, reliability is defined quantitatively as the
probability that a system will perform its intended function for a specified period of time under a
given set of conditions. IE 452 introduces probabilistic and statistical approaches for the
assessment of component, product, and system reliability. Through the development and
application of these approaches, students taking this course will gain experience in assessing the
reliability of a variety of engineered products and systems.
IE 460. Quality Improvement Methods.
In recent years, total quality management (TQM) has become a standard part of doing business
in production and service organizations. In IE 460, we study the concepts, methodologies, and
tools of TQM. First, we survey the conceptual foundations of quality improvement (e.g., the
quality theories of Deming and Juran and the ISO 9000:2000 international quality standard).
Then we study methodologies for assuring quality through product, process, and service design
(e.g., strategic quality planning, listening to the voice of the customer, benchmarking, quality
function deployment, service transaction design, and supplier quality management). Throughout
the course, we devote time to learning and applying a number of generally useful quality
improvement tools (“the seven basic tools of quality” and “the seven new tools for
improvement”). The course concludes with a look at approaches for continuously improving an
organization’s quality management system (organizational learning, training program
development, and quality audits).
IE 462. Six Sigma Quality.
Six Sigma is a statistics-based, process-focused, and data-oriented multidisciplinary
methodology for improving processes and reducing process variability. With the aim of reducing
product or service defect rates to roughly 3.4 defects per million opportunities, Six Sigma project
success stories exist from organizations, including manufacturing, service, government, and
healthcare. This course covers the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control)
phases of Six Sigma by focusing on problem solving techniques and methodologies. By the end
of this semester, students will gain enough proficiency to apply these techniques and
methodologies to real-world situations and will have the equivalent knowledge of a Six Sigma
Green Belt.
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3.6 IE General Education and IE HSS Worksheet
0506 to 0910 Industrial Engineering curricula include a minimum of 15 credits of
humanities/social science courses selected so as to satisfy the University's General Education
Humanities and Social Science Requirements, as well as specific program objectives.
The 0506 to 0708 Industrial Engineering curriculum has more specific requirements: HIST 122
and PO SC 102 must be taken to satisfy the Social Sciences Requirement. These two courses will
simultaneously satisfy the Science and Technology in Society and Cross-Cultural Awareness
Requirements. However, beginning in Spring 2009, students may take other courses to satisfy the
Social Science Requirements.
Courses listed in the GenEd categories V and VI are included in these 15 units; additional
courses apply as well and are documented at
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/students/humanities_policy.html.
VII VIII
Category Course CCA STS
V: Arts & Humanities: Literature
V: Arts & Humanities: non-literature
VI: Social Sci.
VI: Social Sci. (diff. field than above)
COES HSS course
If no courses above satisfy CCA, CCA:
If no courses above satisfy STS, STS:
Notes
1. The 0506 to 0708 IE curricula require PO SC 102 and HIST 122, which satisfy the
category VI, VII (CCA) and VIII (STS) requirements. Please contact your advisor
regarding the possibility of taking other courses in lieu of either of these courses.
Last updated March 5, 2009.
All students graduating in December 2009 or later should have this form in their folder.
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3.7 ePortfolio and Industrial Engineering
All students entering Clemson in Fall 2006 or later and graduating in Fall 2009 or later must
develop an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio). At a minimum, your ePortfolio must document your
competence in meeting each of the 22 Clemson University General Education Competencies
(75% if you are a transfer or AP student). In addition, it can document your competence in
meeting the Industrial Engineering department’s Educational Outcomes (see section 3.1) and
highlight your extracurricular activities.
The syllabi for each general education course you take at Clemson should indicate the
competencies that are related to that course and ideally, provide examples of artifacts
(assignments) that will be created through the course of the semester that you can use to
document your ability in those Competencies.
Some Industrial Engineering courses may be able to help you document your competence in
some General Education competencies; these syllabi will include that information.
For much more information, the Clemson University website for ePortfolio is
http://www.clemson.edu/ugs/eportfolio/index.html.
3.8 Information for ROTC Students
ROTC students are required to satisfy the curriculum in which they are enrolled.
3.8.1 0506-0708 Curriculum
Many ROTC students are under the impression that they do not need to complete COMM
150/250 or ENGL 314 since they are in the ROTC program. This is not true entirely. While the
IE department allows the ROTC Oral Communication cluster courses to be substituted for
COMM 150/250, ENGL 314 is still required for all students in the 0506 to 0708 BSIE curricula.
3.8.2 0910 Curriculum
Many ROTC students are under the impression that they do not need to complete COMM
150/250 since they are in the ROTC program. This is not true entirely. The IE department
allows the ROTC Oral Communication cluster courses to be substituted for COMM 150/250.
Moreover, ML 301 and AS 309 are courses which can be used for the Management Requirement.
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3.9 Information regarding the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
The BSIE curriculum at Clemson University is designed to offer students the opportunity to
prepare for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam is the first step in pursuing a professional
engineering license. The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
manages the process and documents it at their website www.ncees.org/exams/fundamentals.
This page includes the topics on the FE exam.
3.9.1 0506-0708 Curriculum
The 0506-0708 BSIE curriculum includes the following required courses outside of Industrial
Engineering in part to support instruction in the topics on the FE:
CME 210 Introduction to Materials Science
ECE 307/309 Basic Electrical Engineering
EM 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
In addition, the 0506-0708 BSIE curriculum includes 6 credits to satisfy the Fundamentals of
Engineering Requirement. This requirement can be satisfied by taking courses totaling at least 6
credits from the following list - most of these courses carry 3 credits, but the exceptions are
noted.
ME 203
ME 302
ME 310
ME 308
EM 202
CE 208 (2 units)
CE 341 (4units)
MTHSC 208 (4 units)
Note that these courses may have prerequisites that must be satisfied before taking these courses.
MGT 201 is required to support the IE FE exam topics in Industrial Management.
3.9.2 0910 Curriculum
The 0910 BSIE curriculum includes the following required courses outside of Industrial
Engineering in part to support instruction in the topics on the FE:
CME 210 Introduction to Materials Science
ECE 307/309 Basic Electrical Engineering
EM 201 Engineering Mechanics: Statics
CE 208 Dynamics (2 units)
In addition, the 0910 BSIE curriculum includes 3 credits to satisfy the Engineering Requirement;
the courses that relate to the FE are noted below. Most of these courses carry 3 credits, but the
exceptions are noted.
ME 203
ME 302
ME 310
CE 341 (4) [Introduction to Fluid Mechanics]
Note that these courses may have prerequisites that must be satisfied before taking these courses.
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The courses allowed to satisfy the Management Requirement are selected to support the IE FE
exam topics in Industrial Management.
3.9.3 Mapping Courses in the BSIE Curricula to FE topics
The following tables illustrate which courses in the BSIE (0506 to 0910) curricula map to topics
on the FE exam. Some of these courses are options in the 0506 to 0708 curricula, while others
are only options in the 0910 curricula. Please see the curriculum in question for further details.
MORNING Session (120 questions in 12 topic areas)
Topic Area Approx. % of Supporting Required Supporting Elective
Test Content Courses Courses
Mathematics 15 MTHSC 106, 108, 206 MTHSC xxx (e.g., 208)
Engg. Probability & Statistics 7 IE 360, 361, 461 IE 452, 462
Chemistry 9 CH 101 CH 102
Computers 7 ENGR 141, EG 208, 209,
IE 440, 482
Ethics and Business Practices 7 IE 467
Engineering Economics 8 IE 384
Engineering Mechanics 10 EM 201, CE 208 ME 302
Strength of Materials 7 ME 302
Material Properties 7 CME 210
Fluid Mechanics 7 ME 203, CE 341
Electricity and Magnetism 9 ECE 307, 309
Thermodynamics 7 ME 203, 310
Afternoon Session in INDUSTRIAL Engineering (60 questions in 8 topic areas)
Topic Area Approx. % of Supporting Required Supporting
Test Content Courses Elective Courses
Engineering Economics 15 IE 384
Probability & Statistics 15 IE 360, 361, 461 IE 452, 462,
MTHSC 400
Modeling and Computation 12 IE 280, 381, 440, 482
Industrial Management 10 Mgmt Rqmt
Manufacturing and Production Systems 13 IE 386
Facilities and Logistics 12 IE 465 IE 456, 457
Human Factors, Productivity, 12 IE 210 IE 487, 488, 489
Ergonomics, and Work Design
Quality 11 IE 361, IE 461 IE 460, 462
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3.10 Atypical Registration and Course Planning Topics
3.10.1 Attempting to register for closed classes
In the event that an IE class is closed, add your name to the request log. There is no need to
contact anyone, as these logs are monitored by the Department. We will attempt to find an
accommodation; you will be contacted if we are unable to do so.
3.10.2 Petitions
Students have the prerogative to petition for exceptions to Departmental registration policies and
curriculum requirements. The merits of the petition should first be discussed with your advisor.
If you elect to pursue a petition, the documentation is then routed to the Undergraduate Program
Committee through your advisor for review. The Committee then makes a recommendation to
the Chair, who renders a decision based on your documentation and the recommendation of the
Committee.
The majority of petitions are requests to enroll in a course and one or more of its prerequisites
concurrently. In these cases, the Committee seeks to find a way to satisfy the prerequisite content
for this course through other means – usually, by completing courses similar to the prerequisites
in other departments (e.g., mathematics or management). Thus, these petitions must be submitted
far enough in advance to allow time for these courses to be completed.
3.10.3 Enrolling in a course and its prerequisites concurrently
Students must petition to enroll in a course and its prerequisites concurrently. At the present
time, there are only a few established mechanisms for this curriculum exception:
IE 280 may be taken concurrently with IE 381 provided that either MTHSC 210 or MTHSC
311 has been completed,
IE 280 may be taken concurrently with IE 386 provided that MTHSC 440 has been
completed,
IE 386 may be taken concurrently with IE 467 provided that both MGT 390 and MGT 402
have been completed, and
IE 361 may be taken concurrently with IE 467 provided that both MGT 390 and MGT 404
have been completed.
Internet courses offered by other institutions may also be a viable option to satisfy prerequisite
content. However, it is the responsibility of the petitioner to identify any candidate course and to
assemble documentation for review by the Undergraduate Committee.
3.10.4 Course and curriculum requirements of other departments
There are certain course and curriculum requirements of other departments that do not currently
apply to IE majors. One example is the requirement of mechanical engineering that “a student is
allowed to enroll in any M E course only when all prerequisites, as defined by current official
listings for that course, have been passed with a grade of C or higher”. It is of course within the
discretion of the other departments to apply this requirement and similar ones more broadly in
the future.
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3.11 Creative Inquiry, IE Technical Requirement, IE 268, and Departmental Honors
(and how all this stuff is related)
3.11.1 Creative Inquiry
Creative Inquiry (CI) is a discovery-oriented approach to learning that promotes an
understanding of the methods of scientific research (while at the same time supporting the
overall mission of general education§§). CI provides opportunities in the form of open-ended
problems that extend beyond the classroom.
The IE curriculum offers both universal CI experiences, and the potential for an individualized
experience. The sequence of design courses, Systems Design I and II, afford everyone an
opportunity for a CI experience, and thus is universal. The individualized experiences are
research oriented (almost exclusively). Research is a process that seeks better solutions to
existing problems though novel approaches, or uncovers solutions where none exist. These
research experiences are guided by one or more faculty mentors, and will typically involve other
undergraduate and graduate students.
Unlike the universal experiences, though, research opportunities are limited both by the number
of faculty participating and the number of slots available in the groups of the participating
faculty. In order to be considered as a member of a research group, you must first apply. The
application process varies across the faculty, from very informal to formal. It may include an
interview and/or a written statement of purpose (a brief essay about one's research goals,
including motivation), for example; GPR may also be a criterion. Additional information about
the respective application processes, the research activities of the participating faculty and CI in
general may be found at
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ie/undergraduate_program/creative_inquiry/index.html
3.11.2 IE Technical Requirement
The IE curriculum has a 6-hour technical requirement. This requirement is usually satisfied by
taking two 3-hour, 400-level IE courses on the applicable approved list (see BSIE Curriculum
Chart and Expanded Descriptions of IE Technical Requirement Courses). Alternatively, this
requirement may be either partially or completely satisfied through CI experiences. Credit for CI
experiences is received via IE 402 for the majority of students, and IE H400 for students in the
Departmental Honors program. The latter are variable-hour courses, and as such, offer more
flexibility than the fixed 3-hour, 400-level classes. In order to assure that credit for the CI
experiences are documented as satisfying the IE Technical Requirement, you must file a Form to
Request Substitution for a Required Course with the assistance of your advisor. Once this form
is processed, you will most certainly find that your IE Technical Requirement appears to be
unsatisfied on you Degree Progress Report, but a note such as that below will appear just above
the Requirement section of the DPR.
IE 402(6HR) MAY BE USED FOR IE TECH
(6HR). APPROVED E COLLINS.
§§
“Undergraduate students must be broadly educated and technically skilled to be informed and productive citizens. As
citizens, they need to be able to think critically about significant issues. … The mission requires a high level of knowledge
about and competence in the following areas: communication, computer use, mathematics, problem solving, natural
sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts” (CU Undergraduate Announcements2007-08).
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3.11.3 IE 268: Creative Inquiry Seminar
IE 268/H268 is our introductory CI course; it is a one-hour seminar that is graded on a Pass/Fail
basis. The objectives of this seminar are to introduce the research process and to make known
research opportunities in the Department. It is one way to dip your toe into the water before
diving in, so to speak. While it is not a degree requirement, IE H268 is required of all students
seeking Departmental Honors. Individual faculty mentors may require IE 268 of other students
at their discretion. Finally, IE 268/H268 does not necessarily have to be taken prior to beginning
the IE 402/H400 sequence; in instances where it is required, individual mentors may permit it to
be taken concurrently.
3.11.4 Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors, unlike General Honors, is thesis-based, rather than course-based. The IE
courses honors students must complete: IE H268 and IE H400, mainly serve as a mechanism to
get academic credit for the thesis and to maintain standing as an honors student (thru enrollment
in honors courses each semester). While the word ‘thesis’ may be somewhat intimidating, it
basically documents the research process and outcomes. Moreover, it differs from a master’s
thesis in several respects; in particular, with regard to working in groups. In a team setting, while
each student must make a distinct contribution, team members may*** be able to submit a
common document as his or her thesis. Honors students may satisfy the 6-hour IE technical
requirement by completing their 6-hour thesis requirement (via IE H400). While honors
research is fundamentally a CI experience, honors students are subject to additional
requirements, such as completing IE H268, for example; for additional information about these
requirements in particular, and the Honors Program in general, see
http://www.clemson.edu/ces/departments/ie/undergraduate_program/creative_inquiry/researchex
perience/honors/index.html
3.11.5 Parting Thoughts
Research isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and there’s certainly a lot to be learned from taking the IE
technical requirement courses, which do support specialized interest areas (that is, human
factors, operations research and logistics, and quality and reliability). Moreover, everyone will
have a CI experience by virtue of taking the design courses, which are a degree requirement. As
for honors students, your diploma, permanent transcript and commencement program will
indicate your General Honors achievement, even if you decide to forgo Departmental Honors.
Nevertheless, CI is an option that you may wish to consider. IE 268/H268 represents a relatively
low-cost way to preview CI without making a commitment; you never know – you might like
it.
***
There are no hard-and-fast rules; these situations are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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3.12 Grade and GPR Related Problems
3.12.1 Academic Redemption Policy (ARP)
The ARP allows an undergraduate student to retake up to nine semester hours in which a grade
of D or F was previously earned and use only the new grade in computing the cumulative grade
point-ratio (GPR), if certain conditions are met. For additional information see
http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/html/ARP.htm.
3.12.2 IE majors attempting to register for 300 and 400-level IE courses with less than a
2.0 GPR
IE students with less than a 2.0 will be required to submit a petition in order to be enrolled in 300
and 400-level IE courses. This petition must include a viable course plan. In addition, it must
include the GPRs necessary, for both the remaining coursework in ENGR and the curriculum
overall, to achieve terminal GPRs of at least 2.0. If an agreement cannot be reached, then the
student always has the option of achieving an overall 2.0 GPR prior to attempting to enroll again,
at which point a petition would no longer be necessary.
3.13 Graduate Coursework
3.13.1 Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Graduate courses may be taken for undergraduate or graduate credit. For additional information
see
http://www.grad.clemson.edu/admission/CourseEnrollment.html.
3.13.2 Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Plan
Under this plan, students may reduce the time necessary to earn both degrees by applying
graduate credits to both undergraduate and graduate program requirements. For University
guidelines, see Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s Plan under Academic Regulations in the
Undergraduate Announcements:
http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/publicat/catalog/2006_PDF/acadreg.pdf.
In particular, the Department of Industrial Engineering allows students to count up to 12 hours of
graduate credit (approved 600- and 800-level courses) toward both the bachelor's and master's
degrees. Students participating in this program must have a minimum grade-point ratio of 3.4
and be admitted to the Graduate School prior to registering for graduate courses.
To learn about using graduate courses to meet undergraduate curriculum requirements, see your
advisor. To learn how these same courses will satisfy this Department’s master’s degree
requirements, see the Graduate Program Coordinator.
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3.14 Minors
A minor consists of at least 15 semester credits, with no fewer than 9 credits at the 300 level or
higher. A student cannot major and minor in the same field or acquire a minor that is not allowed
by the degree program. In programs that require a minor, courses may not be used to fulfill both
major and minor requirements. Courses used to fulfill general education requirements may be
counted toward the minor.
The Undergraduate Announcements contains specific requirements for each minor available for
students majoring in various curricula.
http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/publicat/catalog/2006_PDF/minors.pdf
Students are encouraged to contact the department offering the minor for advising. In most cases,
the student's advisor can record the minor using the UMIN command in CRSMweb or on the
mainframe.
A student may specify one completed minor on the graduation application to be posted on his/her
transcript.
3.15 Work To Be Done Elsewhere
The student should obtain approval of each course prior to scheduling the class. By obtaining
advance approval, the student is assured of receiving proper credit at Clemson upon satisfactory
completion of the course. Information and forms relative to this approval may be obtained in the
Enrolled Student Services Office, 104 Sikes Hall†††. The Transfer Credit Equivalency List,
which is a database containing the Clemson University course equivalencies for approximately
1200 accredited colleges and universities nationwide, may be found at
http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/tcel/;
please reference this list before seeking approval from your advisor or another faculty member.
When considering taking courses elsewhere, keep in mind that to qualify for an undergraduate
degree, a student must complete through instruction from Clemson a minimum of 37 of the last
43 credits presented for the degree. However, a waiver may be obtained for approved study
abroad experiences through the Undergraduate Academic Services Office, E-103 Martin Hall.
†††
These forms may also be in the literature rack in the inner hallway just beyond the clock as you enter the
building and at http://www.registrar.clemson.edu/portal/ > S > Student Forms > Approval of Work to be Taken
Elsewhere).
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4 Information for Non-IE and Transfer Students
Registration Requirements
General Engineering students are permitted to enroll in industrial engineering courses, but only
those at the 200-level. Other qualified students are also permitted to enroll in IE courses,
although a cumulative GPR of 2.0 or higher is required for registration in courses numbered 300
or higher. Nevertheless, priority for registration in these courses is given to those majors for
whom the course is a degree requirement
Admission into Industrial Engineering Degree Program
To transfer into the IE program, a student must have a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade-point
ratio on courses taken at Clemson and must have completed the freshman engineering
curriculum with a C or better in each course except the Humanities/Social Science Requirements.
Students transferring into IE from General Engineering will follow the curriculum under which
they entered General Engineering, while students transferring from other departments should
consult with the Undergraduate Coordinator.
Credit for Coursework in IE Curriculum
Creating a 'What If' IE DPR (on either the mainframe or the Web),
http://tigerweb.clemson.edu
together with the table below, will indicate how your courses will map to the IE curriculum.
Course in IE curriculum Equivalent
CME 210 ME 301, Ch E 319
ECE 307 & 309 ECE 202 & 211
ME 310 ME 203, Ch E 220
EM 201 plus 2 units FE ME 201
Although course substitutions are required for the courses listed above, this is essentially a
formality provided that the courses are required by your curriculum. To receive credit for a
course that does not appear here or in your DPR, it must be deemed equivalent to a course in the
IE curriculum. In this case, you would have to submit a specific request for a course substitution
(e.g., ECE xxx for IE yyy), along with the syllabus of the course that you believe to be
equivalent.
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