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Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) program at the University of Central Florida is a STEM-designated program that prepares students for careers in the field of industrial engineering. The program's curriculum includes coursework in engineering fundamentals, industrial engineering principles, and business management. Graduates of the program are qualified to work in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Core Requirements:
- Basic Level (2 Total Credits):
- EGS1006C - Introduction to the Engineering Profession (1 credit)
- EGN1007C - Engineering Concepts and Methods (1 credit)
- Advanced Level (60 Total Credits):
- STA3032 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3 credits)
- EIN3351 - Engineering Economic Analysis and Cost Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI3933 - Industrial Engineering Career Faculty Advising (0 credits)
- ESI4628 - Decision Support Systems for Industrial Engineers (3 credits)
- EIN4243 - Human Engineering (3 credits)
- EIN4333 - Production and Distribution Systems (3 credits)
- EIN4360 - Facilities Planning and Work Design (4 credits)
- EIN4391 - Manufacturing Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI4221 - Empirical Methods for Industrial Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI4234 - Quality Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI4312 - Deterministic Methods for Operations Research (3 credits)
- ESI4313 - Stochastic Methods for Operations Research (3 credits)
- ESI4523 - Systems Simulation (3 credits)
- EIN4517 - Systems Engineering (3 credits)
- EGS4624 - Engineering Innovation and Leadership (3 credits)
- EGN3310 - Engineering Analysis-Statics (3 credits)
- COP3223C - Introduction to Programming with C (3 credits)
- EGN3321 - Engineering Analysis-Dynamics (3 credits)
- EGN3373 - Principles of Electrical Engineering (3 credits)
- EGN3343 - Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- MAS3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4 credits)
- Restricted Electives (6 Total Credits):
- Technical electives are available to address specific student interests. Students should consult with the departmental academic advisor for a list of approved electives.
- Capstone Requirements (4 Total Credits):
- EIN4891C - Industrial Engineering Senior Design Project (4 credits)
- Grand Total Credits: 72
- Electives: None
- Foreign Language Requirements:
- Admissions: Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year of one foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation.
- Graduation: None
- Additional Requirements: None
- Required Minors: None
- Departmental Exit Requirements: None
- University Minimum Exit Requirements:
- 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
- Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 128
- Career Advising:
- The department requires all students to meet with a faculty member for advising on career.
- ESI 3933 - Industrial Engineering Career Faculty Advising (0 credits)
- The College of Engineering & Computer Science requires all engineering students to achieve a minimum 2.250 GPA in completing the core courses required for the major, together with the restricted electives and senior design courses.
- The Industrial Engineering and Management Systems department requires all students within the major to achieve a "C" (2.0) GPA or better in all courses in the Advanced Level section with a prefix of EIN, EGS, ESI, STA, MAS, and EGN 3310 and COP 3223C.
- Courses with significant programming content in C, C++ or Java may be used to satisfy the COP 3223C requirement but must be approved by the IEMS undergraduate coordinator.
- Tentative Course Schedule for Entering Freshmen:
- Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours):
- ENC 1101 - Composition I (3 credits)
- EGS 1006C - Introduction to the Engineering Profession (1 credit)
- MAC 2311C - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4 credits)
- CHS 1440 - Principles of Chemistry (4 credits) or PHY 2048C - General Physics Using Calculus I (4 credits)
- Freshman Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours):
- ENC 1102 - Composition II (3 credits)
- EGN 1007C - Engineering Concepts and Methods (1 credit)
- MAC 2312 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4 credits)
- PHY 2048C - General Physics Using Calculus I (4 credits)
- Freshman Year - Summer (9 Credit Hours):
- COP 3223C - Introduction to Programming with C (3 credits)
- Select One: ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits) or ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
- Select One: SPC 1603C - Fundamentals of Technical Presentations (3 credits) or SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Sophomore Year - Fall (14 Credit Hours):
- MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4 credits)
- STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (3 credits)
- GEP (3 credits)
- EGN 3310 - Engineering Analysis-Statics (3 credits)
- Sophomore Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours):
- MAP 2302 - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3 credits)
- EGN 3321 - Engineering Analysis-Dynamics (3 credits)
- MAS 3105 - Matrix and Linear Algebra (4 credits)
- EIN 3351 - Engineering Economic Analysis and Cost Engineering (3 credits)
- Sophomore Year - Summer (10 Credit Hours):
- GEP (6 credits)
- PHY 2049C - General Physics Using Calculus II (4 credits)
- Junior Year - Fall (13 Credit Hours):
- ESI 4312 - Deterministic Methods for Operations Research (3 credits)
- EGN 3373 - Principles of Electrical Engineering (3 credits)
- EIN 4360 - Facilities Planning and Work Design (4 credits)
- ESI 4221 - Empirical Methods for Industrial Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI 3933 - Industrial Engineering Career Faculty Advising (0 credits)
- Junior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours):
- ESI 4523 - Systems Simulation (3 credits)
- EIN 4333 - Production and Distribution Systems (3 credits)
- EIN 4243 - Human Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI 4313 - Stochastic Methods for Operations Research (3 credits)
- Junior Year - Summer (9 Credit Hours):
- GEP (3 credits)
- GEP (3 credits)
- EGN 3343 - Thermodynamics (3 credits)
- Senior Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours):
- Approved Technical Elective (3 credits)
- EIN 4391 - Manufacturing Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI 4234 - Quality Engineering (3 credits)
- ESI 4628 - Decision Support Systems for Industrial Engineers (3 credits)
- Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours):
- EIN 4891C - Industrial Engineering Senior Design Project (4 credits)
- Approved Technical Elective (3 credits)
- EGS 4624 - Engineering Innovation and Leadership (3 credits)
- EIN 4517 - Systems Engineering (3 credits)
Other:
- This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. program.
- Related Programs: Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
- Certificates: Engineering Leadership Certificate
- Related Minors: Engineering Leadership Minor
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
- Equipment Fees:
- Part-Time Student: $38 per term
- Full-Time Student: $77 per term
- Courses transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit.
- EGS 1006C and EGN 1007C are required courses for incoming freshmen only. The credits for these two courses may, with prior approval of the department academic advisor, be moved to area 5. Restricted Electives.
- Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses: None
Overview:
University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university located in Orlando, Florida. It is recognized as the most innovative university in Florida by U.S. News & World Reports. UCF is known for its commitment to research, industry partnerships, and technology-driven innovation.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Innovation:
UCF is a leader in innovation, with a focus on research and technology.Faculty Expertise:
The university boasts world-renowned faculty who are actively involved in solving global challenges.In-Demand Degrees:
UCF offers a wide range of degree programs that prepare students for successful careers in various fields.Industry Partnerships:
UCF has strong partnerships with industry leaders, providing students with valuable real-world experience.Academic Programs:
UCF offers over 220 degree programs across 13 colleges, including: *
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UCF is committed to positively impacting the world through its research and education. The university is home to a diverse student body and offers a variety of resources and support services to help students succeed.
Entry Requirements:
Students wanting to declare a major in an engineering discipline must be in good academic standing and must have a "C" (2.0) or better in each of the following courses or their equivalents: MAC 2311C, MAC 2312, PHY 2048C, and CHM 2045C or CHS 1440. Students wanting to declare a major in an engineering discipline must complete a change of major in the term of completion of the final pending prerequisite course(s) listed above.