IENG 200 Introduction to Industrial Engineering
This course offers students an overview of the industrial engineering profession and its role within the broader field of engineering. Through exposure to fundamental topics such as traditional and additive manufacturing processes, types of manufacturing equipment, technical problem-solving, and conversion and measurement techniques, students gain hands-on experience applying logical and systematic methods to real-world challenges. The course also introduces core concepts in design, statics, and mechanics while emphasizing the importance of communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking. Students will develop the ability to interpret and present technical information and understand the relationship between engineering disciplines. Finally, the course will discuss anti-racist initiatives underway in the field of industrial engineering.
Prerequisites
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective December 15, 2025 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply the design process to solve open-ended engineering problems in an orderly, logical, and innovative way.
- Demonstrate knowledge of various manufacturing processes and equipment types.
- Demonstrate knowledge of dimensions, units, and conversion rules, in the solution of engineering problems.
- Solve problems utilizing free-body diagrams.
- Describe the interrelationship of statics and strength of materials in the design of structures and mechanisms.