2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Industrial and Systems Engineering, BSISE

General ISE Concentration

Humans & Systems ISE Concentration

Applied Systems ISE Concentration

The Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering offers an undergraduate program in industrial and systems engineering leading to the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering. The Bachelor of Science program in Industrial and Systems Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Industrial and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Systems and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

This program emphasizes the evaluation, design, and improvement of complex systems. The program recognizes the central role of people in such systems, as both operators and beneficiaries, and provides the breadth of knowledge necessary to design systems from a user centered perspective. The curriculum provides a broad basis in mathematics, science, and engineering including core courses in industrial engineering, operations research, manufacturing, and the human aspects of system design. Students are trained through a collection of traditional engineering courses as well as industrial and systems engineering topics. Core industrial and systems engineering topics include probability and statistics, ergonomics, system design, optimization, simulation, production systems, engineering economics, human factors, and usability engineering.

Three separate curricula are available: The general track includes more traditional engineering fundamental courses; the humans and systems and applied systems tracks are an interdisciplinary approach to ISE that prepares students to use systems principles and engineering concepts, and include relevant business courses. All ISE curricula are ABET accredited and prepare students for a successful career.

Admission Requirements

Industrial and Systems Engineering students must meet the following requirements for full admission into the BSISE program:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college level work
2.25 cumulative GPA at WSU and in all academic work
C or higher in ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course)
C or higher PHY 2400/2400L or PHY 1110/1110L
C or higher in MTH 2300

Program Learning Outcomes (ABET)

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The BSISE Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are for graduates to attain within a few years of graduation. Our Industrial and Systems Engineering graduates:

1. Have worked successfully in an engineering or related field, leading to advancement and opportunities for greater responsibility or increased level of skill.

2. Have expanded their knowledge and capabilities by adapting to evolving technology and workforce needs through sustained learning applicable to the discipline through self-study, professional training programs, and graduate education.

3. Have created engineering solutions and put engineering principles into practice, while successfully leading, managing, or working in diverse and cross-functional teams.

4. Have demonstrated ongoing consideration of engineering work ethics and professionalism consistent with societal and environmental needs.

5. Inspire and serve as mentors for the next generation of engineer

The Industrial and Systems Engineering program emphasizes a broad background in user-centered design within an industrial and systems engineering framework. In the capstone course sequence, students work in teams with a client from industry to identify and solve a real real-world design problem.

Graduates of the program pursue careers in a wide range of settings including: manufacturing, health care delivery, supply chain systems, information systems, aerospace, consulting, and telecommunications. In addition, students may choose to continue their education in graduate school.

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Program Requirements: General IE Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 48 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 hours

Social Science: 7 hours

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4 + 3 hours other Social Science course

III. CECS Courses: 10 hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
ME 1040 - Engineering Design and Solid Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 2120 - Statics Credit Hour(s): 3
ME 2210 - Dynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
CS 3840 - Applied Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
If ISE 3540, counted under Department Courses, not taken
If MTH 2570, counted under Other Courses, not taken
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4

IV. Other: 7 Hours

MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
If CS 2200, listed under CECS Courses, not taken

V. Electives: 9 Hours

Department Approved Technical Elective or General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3

For a current list of department approved technical electives, please visit:

Current list of dept approved technical electives

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and your placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Program Requirements: Humans & Systems IE Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 48 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Science: 7 Hours

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
+ 3 Hours other Social Science course

Natural Science: 9 Hours

ISE 1110 - Introduction to Engineering Science Applications for All Credit Hour(s): 4
ISE 1110L - Introduction to Engineering Science Applications for All Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
OR
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 13 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
OR
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2100L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1060 - Global Ecology and Diversity Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1060L - Global Ecology and Diversity Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1120R - Cells and Genes Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

II. Department Courses: 46 Hours

ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4150 - Advanced Probability and Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4300 - Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4310 - Ergonomics Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4320 - Human-System Interaction and Design Thinking Principles Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4400 - Engineering Economy Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4510 - Computer Applications in ISE Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4711 - Optimization Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4712 - Simulation and Stochastic Models Credit Hour(s): 4
ISE 4810 - Production and Service Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4820 - Supply Chain Analysis and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4850 - Six Sigma for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 3540 - Introduction to Machine Learning in Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
Or CS 3840, listed under CECS Courses

Senior Design: 6 Hours

ISE 4910 - Industrial and Systems Engineering Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4920 - Industrial Systems Design Engineering Design II Credit Hour(s): 3

III. CECS Courses: 7 Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
ME 1040 - Engineering Design and Solid Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
If MTH 2570, counted under Other Courses, not taken
CS 3840 - Applied Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
If ISE 3540, counted under Department Courses, not taken

IV. Other: 10 Hours

MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
MIS 3000 - Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4
If CS 2200, listed under CECS Courses, not taken

V. Electives: 9 Hours

Department Approved Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3
For a current list of department approved technical electives, please visit:
Current list of dept approved technical electives

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Industrial and Systems Engineering, BSISE (GPS)

Program Requirements: Applied Systems IE Concentration

I. Wright State Core: 48 Hours

Communication: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Science: 7 Hours

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
3 Hours other Social Science core course

Natural Science: 9 Hours

ISE 1110 - Introduction to Engineering Science Applications for All Credit Hour(s): 4
ISE 1110L - Introduction to Engineering Science Applications for All Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 13 Hours

PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
Select two of the following science courses and the corresponding labs/recitations:
ANT 2100 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 2100L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1060 - Global Ecology and Diversity Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1060L - Global Ecology and Diversity Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1120R - Cells and Genes Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

II. Department Courses: 46 Hours

ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4150 - Advanced Probability and Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4300 - Fundamentals of Human Factors Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4310 - Ergonomics Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4320 - Human-System Interaction and Design Thinking Principles Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4400 - Engineering Economy Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4510 - Computer Applications in ISE Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4711 - Optimization Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4712 - Simulation and Stochastic Models Credit Hour(s): 4
ISE 4810 - Production and Service Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4820 - Supply Chain Analysis and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4850 - Six Sigma for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3
Or CS 3840, listed under CECS Courses
ISE 3540 - Introduction to Machine Learning in Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 3

Senior Design: 6 Hours

ISE 4910 - Industrial and Systems Engineering Design I Credit Hour(s): 3
ISE 4920 - Industrial Systems Design Engineering Design II Credit Hour(s): 3

III. CECS Courses: 7 Hours

CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4
ME 1040 - Engineering Design and Solid Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
If MTH 2570, counted under Other Courses, not taken
CS 3840 - Applied Machine Learning Credit Hour(s): 3
If ISE 3540, counted under Department Courses, not taken

IV. Other Courses: 10 Hours

MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
MIS 3000 - Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 2530 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credit Hour(s): 3
If CS 2200, listed under CECS Courses, not taken
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4

V. Electives: 9 Hours

Department Approved Technical Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Department Approved Technical Elective or General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3

For a current list of department approved technical electives, please visit:

Current list of dept approved technical electives

Graduation Planning Strategy

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Industrial and Systems Engineering, BSISE (GPS)