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]. Students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact Moraine Valley Community College, Academic Advising Center at (708) 974-5721for more help in planning your academic career.
| Courses at Moraine |
Equivalent courses at NIU |
IAI Codes |
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| CHM 131 | Chemistry (University Oriented) I | CHEM 210T+212 | EGR 961 |
| COM 101 | Composition I | ENGL 103 | |
| COM 102 | Composition II | ENGL 104 | |
| COM 103 or COM 112 |
Speech Fundamentals | COMS 100 | |
| Technical Communications II | COMS 100 | ||
| EGN 150 | Engineering Graphics | MEE 270 | EGR 941 |
| EGN 201 | Engineering Statics | MEE 210 | EGR 942 |
| EGN 202 | Engineering Dynamics | MEE 211 | EGR 943 |
| MIS 160 or CSC 140 |
C++ Programming I | CSCI 240 | |
| Intro Computer Science | CSCI 240 | ||
| MTH 150 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | MATH 229 | EGR 901 |
| MTH 151 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | MATH 230 | EGR 902 |
| MTH 152 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | MATH 232 | EGR 903 |
| MTH 201 | Differential Equations | MATH 336 | EGR 904 |
| PHY 203 | Mechanics | PHYS 250A | EGR 911 |
| PHY 204 | Heat, Electricity and Magnetism | PHYS 251A | EGR 912 |
| Humanities and Arts Social Sciences |
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| [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. | |||
General Education Requirements
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 Oakton College 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.
| ECON 260 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| ELE 210 | Engineering Circuit Analysis I |
| IENG 220 | Engineering Economy |
| IENG 310 | Work Measurement & Work Design |
| IENG 334 | Probability for Engineering |
| IENG 335 | Statistics for Engineering |
| IENG 350 | Principles of Manufacturing Processes |
| IENG 370 | Operations Research: Deterministic Models |
| IENG 371 | Operations Research: Probabilistic Models |
| IENG 410 | Human Factors Engineering |
| IENG 430T | Quality Control |
| IENG 440 | Production Planning & Control |
| IENG 450 | Integrated Manufacturing Systems |
| IENG 460 | Facilities Planning & Design |
| IENG 480 | Simulation Modeling & Analysis |
| IENG 495 | Senior Design Project |
| PSYC 102 | Introduction to Psychology |
| UEET 101 | Introduction to Engineering |
15 semester credit hours of Technical Electives
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, ELE 215, 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 at: http://www.ceet.niu.edu. 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
Apply on-line at: http://www.admissions.niu.edu/admissions/
For more information on transfer programs at Moraine Valley Community College contact:
Moraine Valley Community College
Academic Advising Center
10900 S 88th Ave
Palos Hills, IL 60465-9988
(708) 974-5721
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 Undergraduate Catalog. Information in this brochure is valid through August 2007.