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Information and Systems Engineering

B.S. in Information and Systems Engineering

Information and systems engineering (I&SE) is a bachelor of science degree program that produces graduates who understand the complex facets of modern information systems, and the integration of these systems in industrial, service and financial organization. The degree program, offered through the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, constitutes a broad based curriculum focusing on three core areas: (1) Information Economics, (2) Quantitative Systems Analysis, and (3) Information Technology. The core areas are coupled with general engineering and business background courses. Information economics studies the formulation, structure, and operational dynamics of information-centric systems in the context of industrial organizations, service sector economics, and financial institutions. Topic areas range from fundamental theory and methodologies in systems science and engineering, to issues in complex supply networks, e-Business, electronic marketplaces, and financial engineering. Quantitative systems analysis studies operations research and computational tools for analyzing complex systems and their information components. Topic areas include mathematical programming, optimization, decision analysis, large-scale modeling and simulation, decentralized decision processes, stochastic processes, sequencing and scheduling, parallel and distributed algorithms, and algorithm design. Information technology and applications studies computer and communication technologies needed to design and implement information system applications. Topic areas include the applications of information technology in manufacturing and business environments, including electronic commerce, supply chain and enterprise information systems, manufacturing information systems, and intelligent manufacturing control. The ISE department website contains a list of optional tracks and course suggestions for I&SE majors interested in specific fields ( http://www.lehigh.edu/ise ). The I&SE degree requires 128 credit hours.

Program Educational Objectives

Information and Systems Engineering graduates will:

1. recognize and analyze problems, design innovative solutions, and lead their implementation

2. excel as information and systems engineering professionals who are able to operate effectively in a global, culturally diverse society

3. communicate effectively using written, oral, and electronic media

4. pursue life-long learning and professional growth as ethical and responsible members of society

5. form, lead, and participate on multi-disciplinary teams that solve problems in engineering and business

I & SE Major Requirements

See freshman year requirements, section III. An HSS course is assumed to be taken in the freshman year in the following semester course plans.

sophomore year, first semester (18 credit hours)

sophomore year, second semester (15-16 credit hours)

junior year, first semester (16 credit hours)

junior year, second semester (18 credit hours)

summer

senior year, first semester (12-14 or 15-17 credit hours)

senior year, second semester (15 or 18 credit hours)

Notes:

*HSS elective credit totals must satisfy the college HSS program

**Technical Electives from approved list

*** The Operations Research requirement is to take either IE 316 or IE 339. The course not taken to meet this requirement may be taken as a Technical Elective.

**** The Engineering Requirement may be satisfied by choosing from the following list: MECH 2 (or 3, but not both), ME 104, MAT 33, ECE 83 (or 81, but not both), CEE 170, or CHE 44

Special Opportunities for I&SE students

The following special opportunities are available to majors in information systems and engineering:

Nontechnical Minor. Students may choose to pursue a nontechnical minor in an area of the humanities, social sciences, business, or entrepreneurship. Students in the business minor can satisfy the ACCT 108 requirement by completing BUS 127. The minors program section of this catalog should be consulted for details.

Technical Minor. Technical minors such as engineering leadership, materials science, environmental engineering, and computer science are available through departments in the P. C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Consult the specific department for more details.

Graduate Courses. Seniors in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering can petition to take up to two graduate IE courses (400-level) to satisfy two of their five 300-level elective IE course requirements. The petitioning senior must have a good scholastic record (generally above a 3.0 GPA).

Senior Thesis Option. Students interested in continuing on to graduate school or performing research are encouraged to take the senior thesis option. In this option a student takes IE 155 as an engineering or free elective. After IE 155, IE 156 is taken as the thesis is written. The sequence of these 2 courses can replace IE 154.

5th Year Master of Management Science and Engineering Option

Students enrolled in the ISE curricula can pursue a fifth-year Master of Management Science and Engineering program. Students in the management science and engineering program take a mixture of engineering and business courses. Admission is not guaranteed. For details see the management science and engineering section of the catalog or contact the ISE department.

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