Industrial and systems engineering is a system oriented discipline concerned with the design, installation, management, operation and improvement of systems that produce goods and services. The industrial and systems engineering discipline follows an integrated approach throughout the entire life cycle of a product or service, from design through production, to delivery, to consumer purchase and feedback.
The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to become successful practitioners. It focuses on principles of mathematics; physical sciences and behavioral sciences; engineering design; and humanities and social sciences. To help prepare students for careers as industrial and systems engineers, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering provides access to a variety of courses and facilities, a diverse faculty with years of industrial experience, and a program emphasizing practical applications as well as theoretical developments in industrial and systems engineering. There are four major focuses of industrial and systems engineering:
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering welcomes transfer students from Illinois community colleges. Students find it easy to continue their studies at NIU if they plan well. Therefore, following the guidelines in this brochure while completing an Associate's Degree is highly recommended [1]. The classes listed below should assist you in obtaining an Associate in Engineering Science from the College of Lake County. However, students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Division of Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences at the College of Lake County for more help in planning your academic career.
| Courses at CLC | Equivalent courses at NIU | |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | ENGL 103 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | ENGL 104 |
| MTH 145 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | MATH 229 |
| MTH 146 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | MATH 230 |
| MTH 246 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | MATH 232 |
| MTH 227 | Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 336 |
| CHM 121 | General Chemistry I | CHEM 210T+212 |
| PHY 123 | Physics for Science and Engineering I | PHYS 253 |
| PHY 124 | Physics for Science and Engineering II | PHYS 273 |
| CIT 141 + 241 | C++ Language Programming | CSCI 240 |
| EGR 121 | Engineering Graphics | MEE 270 |
| EGR 221 | Statics and Dynamics | MEE 210 + 211 |
| EGR 260 | Introduction to Circuit Analysis | ELE 210 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences | as required | |
| [1]. Northern Illinois University permits students to transfer up to a maximum of 66 semester hours of community college credit. Only A.A. and A.S. degrees satisfy NIU's general education requirements. | ||
It is recommended that two or three courses in Humanities/Social Sciences be taken at CLC and the rest at NIU. NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology no longer requires sequences in Social Sciences and Humanities. Therefore, students only need to satisfy NIU's general education requirements.
When choosing general education/core competency courses please consult with your CLC advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.
Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
| COMS 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
| ECON 260* | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ISYE 210 | Integrated Systems for Industry |
| ISYE 310 | Work Measurement & Work Design |
| ISYE 334 | Probability for Engineering |
| ISYE 335 | Statistics for Engineering |
| ISYE 350 | Principles of Manufacturing Processes |
| ISYE 370 | Operations Research: Deterministic Models |
| ISYE 371 | Operations Research: Probabilistic Models |
| ISYE 410 | Human Factors Engineering |
| ISYE 430 | Quality Control |
| ISYE 440 | Production Planning & Control |
| ISYE 450 | Integrated Manufacturing Systems |
| ISYE 460 | Facilities Planning & Design |
| ISYE 480 | Simulation Modeling & Analysis |
| ISYE 495 | Senior Design Project |
| PSYC 102* | Introduction to Psychology |
| UEET 101 | Introduction to Engineering |
| * Satisfies social science general education requirement for NIU. | |
Choose five of the following with at least 9 semester hours of industrial and systems engineering course work: ACCY 206, ACCY 207, ACCY 288, BIOS 311, MATH 240, MATH 339, MATH 360, MATH 380, MATH 434, MATH 435, MGMT 333, OMIS 351, OMIS 442, PSYC 345, STAT 470, STAT 473, STAT 473A, STAT 474, STAT 478, Any 300 or 400 level course in electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering or mechanical engineering except MEE 300 and MEE 331, and required industrial and systems engineering courses.
For more information on the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering write or call:
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
CEET EB 230
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
(815)753-1269
Visit our Home Page. This site provides information on course descriptions, course syllabi, lab tours, faculty profiles, student organizations, suggested 4-year degree plan, other useful links, etc.
For undergraduate application materials contact:
Office of Admissions
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
(800)892-3050 (toll-fee in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446
For more information about the Engineering Transfer Program at College of Lake County contact:
Division Office
Grayslake, T102 Technology Bldg
Phone: (847) 543-2044
Fax: (847) 223-2982
cmcilnay@clcillinois.edu
Disclaimer: Although NIU attempts to accommodate the course requests of all students, some course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations, or may otherwise be unavailable. Nothing in this brochure may be construed to promise or guarantee registration in any course or course of study (whether required or elective), nor may anything be construed to promise or guarantee the completion of an academic program within a specific length of time. All degree requirements are subject to the provisions and notices in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog. Information in this brochure is valid through August 2008.