Catalogue 2004-05

• USC Viterbi School of Engineering
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Degree Requirements
  • Courses of Instruction

Degree Requirements

Educational Program Objectives

Industrial and Systems Engineering provides an education that blends information technology, engineering and management, with a strong emphasis on people skills, problem-solving skills and communication skills. Our objective is to prepare students for successful careers by teaching students to:

(1) Describe the essential components and inter-connective relationships within complex systems.

(2) Design and execute experiments and create mathematical, numerical, heuristic and other objective models.

(3) Understand the innovations that form the building blocks of the modern technological world.

(4) Generate and validate solutions to a problem.

(5) Work with others in a collaborative environment and contribute to the success of an organization.

(6) Clearly articulate and communicate findings.

(7) Understand contemporary developments in the field.

(8) Describe the principles for managing and operating production systems within their area of emphasis.

For additional information, visit our web site at www.usc.edu/dept/ise.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The minimum requirement for the degree is 128 units. A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, including any approved substitutes for these courses taken at USC. See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

First Year, First Semester		Units
ISE 105aL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	2
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
General education*	Social Issues	4
		14

First Year, Second Semester		Units
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry, or
MASC 110L	Materials Science	4
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
ISE 105bL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	1
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
General education		4
		16

Second Year, First Semester		Units
ECON 203	Principles of Microeconomics	4
ISE 220	Probability Concepts in Engineering	3
ISE 232L	Manufacturing Processes	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
		18

Second Year, Second Semester		Units
ISE 225	Engineering Statistics	3
MATH 225	Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
General education		4
		15

Third Year, First Semester		Units
ISE 330	Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models	3
ISE 370L	Human Factors in Work Design	4
ISE 460	Engineering Economy	3
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
General education		4
		17

Third Year, Second Semester		Units
EE 326Lx	Essentials of Electrical Engineering	4
ISE 310L	Production I: Facilities and Logistics	4
ISE 331	Introduction to Operations Research: Stochastic Models	3
ISE 382	Introduction to Computer Systems, or
CSCI 485	File and Database Management	3
General education		4
		18

Fourth Year, First Semester		Units
ACCT 410x	Accounting for Non-Business Majors	4
ISE 410	Production II: Planning and Scheduling	3
ISE 426	Statistical Quality Control	3
ISE 435	Discrete Systems Simulation	3
ISE 495ax	Senior Design Project	1
Free elective		3
		17

Fourth Year, Second Semester		Units
ISE 440	Work, Technology, and Organization	3
ISE 495bx	Senior Design Project	3
Elective	Departmentally approved elective	4
Free Elective		3
		13

Total units required for the program: 128.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Information Systems Engineering)

The minimum requirement for the degree is 128 units. A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, including any approved substitutes for these courses taken at USC. Students must choose either the computer science (CS) track (CSCI 102L, CSCI 201L, 4 unit elective) or the information and operations management (IOM) track (IOM 431, IOM 433, IOM 435). See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

Computer Science Track

First year, first semester		units
ISE 105aL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	2
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
General education*	Social Issues	4
		14

first year, second semester		units
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
ISE 105bL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	1
MASC 110L	Materials Science, or
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
General education		4
		16

second year, first semester		units
CSCI 102L	Data Structures	4
ISE 220	Probability Concepts in Engineering	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
		15

second year, second semester		units
CSCI 201L	Principles of Software Development	4
ISE 225	Engineering Statistics	3
MATH 225	Linear Algebra and Linear Differential
	Equations	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
	CSCI/ITP elective***	3
		18

third year, first semester		units
ISE 330	Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models	3
ISE 460	Engineering Economy	3
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
CSCI/ITP elective***		4
Elective		4
		17

third year, second semester		units
ISE 310L	Production I: Facilities and Logistics	4
ISE 382	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
CSCI/ITP elective***		3
General education		8
		18

fourth year, first semester		units
ISE 410	Production II: Planning and Scheduling	3
ISE 435	Discrete Systems Simulation	3
ISE 495ax	Senior Design Project	1
Free elective		4
General education		4
		15

fourth year, second semester		units
ISE 440	Work, Technology, and Organization	3
ISE 470	Human/Computer Interface Design	3
ISE 495bx	Senior Design Project	3
Elective***	Departmentally approved electives	6
		15
Total units required for the program: 128

Information and Operations Management Track

First Year, First Semester		UNITS
ISE 105aL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	2
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
General education*	Social Issues	4
		14

first year, second semester		units
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
ISE 105bL	Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering	1
MASC 110L	Materials Science, or
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
General education		4
		16

second year, first semester		units
IOM 431	Computer-Based Business Systems	4
ISE 220	Probability Concepts in Engineering	3
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
		15

second year, second semester		units
IOM 433	Business Information Systems Analysis and Design	4
ISE 225	Engineering Statistics	3
MATH 225	Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
		15

third year, first semester		units
IOM 435	Business Database Systems	4
ISE 330	Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models	3
ISE 460	Engineering Economy	3
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
Elective		4
		17

third year, second semester		units
ISE 310L	Production I: Facilities and Logistics	4
ISE 382	Introduction to Computer Systems	3
	CSCI/ITP elective***	3
General education		8
		18

fourth year, first semester		units
ISE 410	Production II: Planning and Scheduling	3
ISE 435	Discrete Systems Simulation	3
ISE 495ax	Senior Design Project	1
Free elective		4
CSCI/ITP elective***		3
General education		4
		18

fourth year, second semester		units
ISE 440	Work, Technology, and Organization	3
ISE 470	Human/Computer Interface Design	3
ISE 495bx	Senior Design Project	3
Elective***	Departmentally approved electives	6
		15
Total units required for the program: 128

CSCI/ITP Electives: CSCI 271, CSCI 303, CSCI 351, CSCI 460, CSCI 477L, CSCI 480, CSCI 485, EE 357, EE 450, EE 457Lx, ITP 109x, ITP 150x, ITP 165x, ITP 203x, ITP 211x, ITP 215x, ITP 250x, ITP 321x.

Departmentally approved electives: AME 310, AME 489, BAEP 450x, BUAD 302, BUAD 306, BUAD 307, CE 205, CE 460, CE 463L, CE 464, CE 465, CHE 350, CSCI 460, CSCI 480, ECON 203, ECON 205, EE 101, EE 102, EE 357, ENE 400, ENE 429, ENGR 395, FBE 431, IOM 427, IOM 428, MATH 445, MATH 458.

Minor in Engineering Management

This minor is designed to provide students who have a sound foundation in mathematics and the sciences with tools and skills for managerial analysis and problem solving.

Science and technology are driving significant portions of American and global economies. Individuals, companies and governments are demanding products, services and systems, which grow more complicated every day. Suppliers are forced by competition to provide goods and services efficiently and economically.

Scientists and engineers are trained in scientific and technical subjects which form an excellent base for building complex, technical products, services and systems. But more and more, scientists and engineers are managing the financial, material and human resources required to turn abstract ideas into physical and virtual reality, often without any formal management training. This minor provides that training, a complement to any science or technology degree.

Application Procedures

Applicants must be upper division students in good standing and complete the Change/ Addition of Major, Minor or Degree Objective form. The minor is not open to industrial and systems engineering majors.

Prerequisites		Units
ISE 220	Probability Concepts in Engineering (or equivalent)	3
ISE 225	Engineering Statistics I (or equivalent)	3
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 225	Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations (or equivalent)	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4

Required Courses		Units
BUAD 301	Technical Entrepreneurship	3
ISE 330	Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models	3
ISE 370L	Human Factors in Work Design	4
ISE 440	Work, Technology, and Organization	3
ISE 460	Engineering Economy	3

4+1 Program

The 4+1 Program offers qualified students the opportunity to simultaneously complete the requirements for the B.S. and M.S. degrees in five years. Students are eligible for the 4+1 Program upon completing 96 or more units toward their B.S. with a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Qualified students who are interested should see their advisor in their junior year to begin planning for the inclusion of graduate courses during their senior year. Students should apply to the graduate program in the fall of their senior year. Eligible students will be automatically accepted to the M.S. program without needing to take the GRE. All requirements for both the B.S. and M.S. degrees must be met; however, up to six units of course work will be counted toward satisfying the unit requirements of both programs. Application information may be obtained in the School of Engineering Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Students should see their departmental advisors for assistance with course selection.

Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the USC School of Engineering. This program enhances the technical capabilities of the industrial engineer. The degree requires 30 units.

The M.S. program is for students who want to become technical leaders in the field of industrial and systems engineering. Applicants to the program are expected to have a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with undergraduate course work in computing, probability and statistics, and engineering economy. Admitted students who do not meet prerequisites will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.

A total of 30 units is required for the degree, of which at least 18 units must be completed in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. Of the 30 units, 20 must be at the 500 level or above.

Required courses		Units
ISE 514	Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling	3
ISE 515	Engineering Project Management	3

ISE Electives (choose one from each Group)		Units
Systems Design
ISE 525	Design of Experiments	3
ISE 527	Quality Management for Engineers	3
ISE 541	Systems Engineering Theory and Practice	3
Production
ISE 511L	Computer Aided Manufacturing	3
ISE 513	Inventory Systems	3
ISE 517	Modern Enterprise Systems	3
Systems Performance
ISE 544	Management of Engineering Teams	3
ISE 564	Performance Analysis	3
ISE 570	Human Factors in Engineering	3
Information Systems
ISE 580	Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation	3
ISE 582	Web Technology for Industrial Engineering	3
Quantitative Methods
ISE 532	Network Flows	3
ISE 536	Linear Programming and Extensions	3
ISE 538	Elements of Stochastic Processes	3
	Advisor approved electives	9
Total units:		30

Master of Science in Product Development Engineering

See the listing under Product Development Engineering.

Systems Architecture and Engineering

See the listing under Master of Science in Systems Architecture and Engineering.

Dual Degree Program (M.S./M.B.A.)

The USC Marshall School of Business in conjunction with the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering.

This alternative requires 66 units for graduates of industrial and systems engineering undergraduate curricula and leads to both a Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering and the Master of Business Administration. The dual degree provides an education of great depth.

The total number of units required for the M.B.A. program is 48.

Required GSBA courses include: all courses required in an M.B.A. core program -- although GSBA 524 Applied Managerial Statistics or GSBA 506ab Applied Managerial Statistics and GSBA 504 Operations Management or GSBA 534 Operations Management may be substituted by electives in the Marshall School of Business on the basis of successful completion of ISE 220, ISE 225 and CSCI 455x with grades of B or better and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.

School of Engineering

Required courses		(minimum 18 units)
ISE 514	Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling	3
ISE 515	Engineering Project Management	3
ISE 561	Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects	3
ISE 564	Performance Analysis	3
ISE 580	Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation	3
Elective	Chosen with advisor approval	3
		18

Engineer in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Requirements for the Engineer in Industrial and Systems Engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering

The degree Doctor of Philosophy in industrial and systems engineering is also offered. See general requirements for graduate degrees.

Engineering Management Program

Ethel Percy Andrus
Gerontology Center 240
(213) 740-4893

Program Director: F. Stan Settles, Ph.D.

This program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for graduate engineers whose career objectives lead to increasing technical management responsibilities. Students interested in the engineering management objectives may also want to consider the M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering/M.B.A. dual degree program.

Master of Science in Engineering Management

A total of 30 units is required for the degree. A minimum of 18 units must be taken in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department. A total of 18 units must be at the 500 level or above.

Applicants to the program are expected to have a degree in engineering or the equivalent with undergraduate course work in engineering economy. Admitted students who do not meet the course work requirements will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.

At least one course from each of the seven areas listed below is required:

Accounting (3 units):

GSBA 510	Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting
GSBA 518	Accounting Control Systems

Projects and Teams (3 units):

ISE 515	Engineering Project Management
ISE 544	Management of Engineering Teams

Technology (3 units):

ISE 545	Technology Development and Implementation
ISE 555	Invention and Technology Development
ISE 585	Strategic Management of Technology

Information Systems (3 units):

IOM 535	Database Management
ISE 582	Web Technology for Industrial Engineering
ISE 583	Enterprise Wide Information Systems

Engineering Economy (3 units):

ISE 561	Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects
ISE 562	Value and Decision Theory

Enterprises (3 units):

ISE 517	Modern Enterprise Systems
ISE 527	Quality Management for Engineers
ISE 550	Engineering Management of Government-Funded Programs
ISE 564	Performance Analysis

Quantitative Methods (3 units):

ISE 513	Inventory Systems
ISE 514	Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling
ISE 525	Design of Experiments
ISE 530	Introduction to Operations Research
ISE 580	Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation

Electives (9 units):

Three courses or 9 units of electives are chosen from specialization tracks with consent of the advisor, including:

• Construction Project Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Information Systems
• Manufacturing
• Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering

Master of Science in Operations Research Engineering

Ethel Percy Andrus
Gerontology Center 240
(213) 740-4891
FAX: (213) 740-1120
isedept@usc.edu

Program Coordinator: Maged Dessouky, Ph.D.

The Master of Science in Operations Research Engineering is conferred upon candidates who hold bachelor's degrees in engineering, mathematics, science or related fields who successfully complete an integrated program (with departmental approval in advance) of not less than 30 units. The program must include not less than 21 units of industrial and systems engineering courses related to operations research and 9 units of approved electives. Students will be required to make up deficiencies in mathematics and statistics. Additional courses or examinations may be required at the discretion of the department before full admission to the program. The General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required. Additional information is available from the department.

Required courses		Units
ISE 532	Network Flows	3
ISE 536	Linear Programming and Extensions	3
ISE 538	Elements of Stochastic Processes	3
ISE 580	Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation	3
ISE 582	Web Technology for Industrial Engineering	3
Select at least two of the following six courses:
ISE 513	Inventory Systems (3)
ISE 514	Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling (3)
ISE 520	Optimization: Theory and Algorithms (3)
ISE 525	Design of Experiments (3)
ISE 541	Systems Engineering Theory and Practice (3)
ISE 562	Value and Decision Theory (3)	6
400- or 500-level computer science course, approved by faculty advisor		3
Two electives, approved by faculty advisor		6
		30

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