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 of Science in Engineering (A.E.S.) degree from Oakton Community College. However, students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Student Services Center at Oakton Community College for more help in planning your academic career.
| Courses at OCC | Equivalent courses at NIU | |
| CHM 121 (4) | General College Chemistry I | CHEM 210T+212 |
| CIS 220 | Intro to C Programming | CSCI 240 |
| EGL 101 (3) | Composition I | ENGL 103 |
| EGL 102 (3) | Composition II | ENGL 104 |
| ENG 120 (3) | Engineering Graphics | MEE 270 |
| ENG 211 (2) | Analytical Mechanics (Statics) | MEE 210 |
| ENG 212 (3) | Analytical Mechanics (Dynamics) | MEE 211 |
| ENG 220 (3) | Engineering Circuit Analysis | ELE 210 |
| MAT 250 (5) | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | MATH 229 |
| MAT 251 (4) | Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | MATH 230 |
| MAT 252 (4) | Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | MATH 232 |
| MAT 262 (3) | Ordinary Differential Equations | MATH 336 |
| PHY 221 (5) | General Physics I | PHYS 250A |
| PHY 222 (5) | General Physics II | PHYS 251A |
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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.
| COMS 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
| ECON 260* | Microeconomics |
| 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 |
| *Satisfies social science general education requirement for NIU. | |
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 Oakton Community College contact:
Student Service Center
Des Plaines Campus, Room 1130
(847)635-1741
or
Ray Hartstein Campus, Room A105
(847)635-1417
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 2007.