BS 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 I&SE degree requires 132 credit hours.

Information and Systems Engineering Major Requirements

Please select from below based on your year of entry into the College of Engineering:

          I&SE Major Requirements, 2007-2008     (I&SE Prerequisite Map, 2007-2008)

          I&SE Major Requirements, 2006-2007     (I&SE Prerequisite Map, 2006-2007)

          I&SE Major Requirements, 2005-2006

          I&SE Major Requirements, 2004-2005

          I&SE Major Requirements, 2003-2004

 

Program Educational Objectives

Information and Systems Engineering graduates should:

1. have a broad knowledge of mathematics, science and general engineering. Furthermore, this knowledge can be applied to Systems Engineering related problems

2. have a fundamental grounding in the fields of statistics, operations research, information technology, production analysis and control, and operations management that reflect current needs and trends

3. have the detailed and relevant knowledge and ability to perform design and solve problems related to integrated systems that include people, materials, information, equipment, and energy

4. have the ability to design, conduct, and analyze experiments in laboratories, companies, and on systems models

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

6. have an awareness of global, societal, and discipline specific issues necessary to identify, formulate and solve problems

7. be aware of the NSPE professional code of ethics and have an appreciation of social and legal concerns

8. have the ability to seek out, understand and apply new information and procedures to their professional development, thus giving them an appreciation for life-long learnin

9. communicate effectively through oral and written presentations using appropriate technologies