Department of Industrial Engineering

The Department of Industrial Engineering currently offers one PEC permitted undergraduate program, BS in Industrial Engineering. Two graduate programs, MS in Industrial Engineering, MS in Engineering Management are also offered by the department.

Program Education Objectives(PEOs)

PEO 1: To produce Industrial Engineering graduates having capabilities to assume challenging roles in Manufacturing and Service sectors in global environment;

PEO 2: To provide employers with graduates who are technically competent and possess decision making and problem-solving abilities to enhance effectiveness;

PEO 3: To produce professionals who recognize that engineering is a global service profession that must be practiced ethically.

Program Learning Outcomes(PLOs)

PLO 1: Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.

PLO 2: Problem Analysis:An ability to identify, formulate, search literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PLO 3: Design/Development of Solutions:An ability to design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet
specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations.

PLO 4: Investigation:An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis andinterpretation of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid
conclusions.

PLO 5: Modern Tool Usage:An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to
complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO 6: The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution
to complex engineering problems.

PLO 7: Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development.

PLO 8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.

PLO 9: Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a
team, on multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings.

PLO 10: Communication:An ability to communicate effectively, orally as well as in writing, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PLO 11: Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply
engineering principles to one's own work as a member and/or leader in a team and to
manage projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

PLO 12: Lifelong Learning:Ability to recognize the importance of and pursue lifelong learning in the broader context of innovation and technological developments.