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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
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Professors R.M. Soland, R.C. Waters, E.L. Murphree, Jr., H. Eisner, J.R. Harrald, S. Sarkani, G. Frieder, T.A. Mazzuchi (Chair), J.P. Deason, M.A. Stankosky
Associate Professors M.R. Duffey, H. Abeledo, J.A. Barbera, J.R. van Dorp, G.L. Shaw
Assistant Professors T. Jefferson, J.J. Ryan, M.P. Hamner, A. Bada, E. Campos-Nanez, F. Fiedrich
Adjunct Professors R.R. Romano, G.M. Gerson
Professorial Lecturers W.A. Goetz, F. Allario, C.R. Cothern, D.J. Ryan, C.H. Voas, J.E. Collins, M.G. Goode, D.R. Skeen, F.A. Calabrese, J.F. Starns, R.C. West, R.E. McCreight
Associate Professorial Lecturers B.L. Lewis, J.E. Beach, S.S. Gambhir, R.B. Garrity
Assistant Professorial Lecturers C.H. Bixler, T.H. Holzer, J.R. McCumber, D.R. Gallay, G.D. Haddow, J.W. Harris, Jr., C.L. Miller, T.J. Eveleigh, W.H. Jarvis, J.S. Wasek
See the School of Engineering and Applied Science for the programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science with a major in systems engineering and Bachelor of Arts with a major in applied science and technology.
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Introduction to Systems Analysis (1) |
Mazzuchi, Soland |
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A survey of several aspects of systems analysis, including methodologies such as linear programming, network models, probability, and queuing theory, with applications to resource allocation, decision making, and statistical analysis. Spreadsheet and laboratory exercises and projects. (Fall) |
| 101 |
Quantitative Models in Abeledo, Campos-Nanez and Staff Systems Engineering (3) |
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Quantitative modeling techniques and their application to decision making in operations management and other areas of business and government. Linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models. Stochastic models: inventory control, queuing systems, and regression analysis. Elements of Monte Carlo and discrete event system simulation. Prerequisite: ApSc 115. (Fall) |
| 102 |
Operations Research Methods (3) |
Abeledo, Campos-Nanez and Staff |
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Deterministic and stochastic methods. Optimization algorithms: Simplex method, Branch and Bound, combinatorial algorithms, heuristic methods. Optimization theory: convexity, duality, sensitivity analysis. Stochastic optimization: marginal analysis, Markov chains, Markov decision processes. Prerequisite: ApSc 115 and EMSE 109, or permission of instructor. (Spring) |
| 109 |
Mathematics in Operations Research (3) |
Abeledo and Staff |
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Mathematical foundations of optimization theory; linear algebra, advanced calculus, convexity theory. Geometrical interpretations and use of software. Prerequisite: Math 33. (Spring) |
| 135 |
Systems Thinking and Policy Modeling I (3) |
Campos-Nanez and Staff |
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Stock-flow analysis of feedback systems presented for policy analysis and management. System dynamics; principles of systems employed to structure the problem-solving process. Problems and case studies solved using microcomputers. (Fall) |
| 154 |
Applied Optimization Modeling (3) |
Abeledo and Staff |
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Analysis of linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models of decision problems that arise in industry, business, and government. Modeling techniques and applications; use of optimization software to solve models. Prerequisite: EMSE 101 or permission of instructor. (Fall) |
| 160 |
Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics (3) |
Duffey and Staff |
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Survey of material relevant to financial decision-making for engineering activity. Includes traditional engineering economy topics; fundamentals of accounting; and financial planning, budgeting, and estimating applicable to the management of technical organizations. (Fall, spring, and summer) |
| 171 |
Data Analysis for Engineers and Scientists (3) |
Mazzuchi, van Dorp |
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Design of experiments and data collection. Regression, correlation, and prediction. Multivariate analysis, data pooling, and data compression. Model validation. Prerequisite: ApSc 115. (Fall) |
| 173 |
Discrete Systems Simulation (3) |
van Dorp and Staff |
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Simulation of discrete stochastic models. Simulation languages. Random-number/random-variate generation. Statistical design and analysis of experiments, terminating/nonterminating simulations; comparison of system designs. Input distributions, variance reduction, validation of models. Prerequisite: ApSc 115; CSci 49, 50, or 53; or permission of instructor. Same as Stat 173. (Spring) |
| 182 |
Quality Control and Acceptance Sampling (3) |
Mazzuchi and Staff |
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Statistical approaches to quality assurance. Single and multivariate control charts, acceptance sampling by attributes and variables, process capability and design of experiments. Prerequisite: ApSc 115 or permission of instructor. (Spring) |
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Systems Engineering Senior Project (3) |
Soland and Staff |
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Field experience in systems engineering on a team basis. Each small group confronts an actual problem and formulates a solution using systems engineering methods and models. Oral and written reports. Prerequisite or corequisite: EMSE 154, 171, 173, 182. (Spring) |
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Research |
Staff |
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Applied research and experimentation projects, as arranged. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. (Fall and spring) |
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