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 Waubonsee Community College at (630)466-7900 for more help in planning your academic career.
| Courses at Waubonsee | Equivalent courses at NIU |
IAI Codes | ||
| CHM 121 | 4 hrs | General Chemistry | CHEM 210T+212 | EGR 961 |
| ENG 101 | 3 hrs | Freshman English I | ENGL 103 | |
| ENG 102 | 3 hrs | Freshman English II | ENGL 104 | |
| EGR 240 | 3 hrs | Intro to Circuit Analysis | ELE 210 | |
| EGR 101 | 4 hrs | Engineering Graphics | MEE 270 | EGR 941 |
| EGR 220* | 3 hrs | Analytical Mechanics - Statics | MEE 210 | EGR 942 |
| EGR 230 | 3 hrs | Analytical Mechanics - Dynamics | MEE 211 | EGR 943 |
| CIS 130+230 | 6 hrs | "C++" Programming | CSCI 240+241 | |
| MTH 131* | 4 hrs | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I | MATH 229 | EGR 901 |
| MTH 132* | 4 hrs | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II | MATH 230 | EGR 902 |
| MTH 233 | 4 hrs | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III | MATH 232 | EGR 903 |
| MTH 240 | 3 hrs | Differential Equations | MATH 336 | EGR 904 |
| PHY 221* | 5 hrs | General Physics I | PHYS 250A | EGR 911 |
| PHY 222 | 5 hrs | General Physics II | PHYS 251A | EGR 912 |
| COM 100 | 3 hrs | Fund of Speech Communication | COMS 100 | |
| [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.
*Must earn a grade of "C" or better to satisfy a prerequisite for another required course at NIU | ||||
Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a B.S. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
| ECON 260 | Principles of Microeconomics |
| IENG 220 | Engineering Economy |
| IENG 310 | Work Measurement & Work Design |
| IENG 334 | Probability for Engineering |
| IENG 335 | Statistics for Engineering |
| 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 |
| MEE 230 | Materials and Manufacturing Processes |
| 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, OMIS 477, 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 courses.
General Education Courses:
Depending on classes that were taken at the community college, student maybe required to enroll in more general education courses to satisfy the university's requirements and/or ABET requirements.
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
For more information on transfer programs at Waubonsee Community College contact:
Waubonsee Community College
State Route 47 & Harter Road
Sugar Grove IL 60554
(630)466-7900
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.