Undergraduate Student

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Course Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome………………..……………………………………..………………..………….3

History……..………………..………………..…………………………………..…………..4

Understanding Industrial Engineering……..……..….………..6

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The Undergraduate Degree

Course Options

Degree Requirements..…………………..…..……………………..……….13

The IOE Curriculum..………………..………………………….…....…….…..14

Non-IOE Courses..……………..………………………………..……..………….20

Minors & Concentrations..……………..…………………..………..……..21

Supplemental Programs..…………………..……………………………..22

Sample Schedule..…………………………………………………….………….24

Academic Information

Declaration Requirements..…………………..…………………………26

Grades..………………………..……………………..………………………..…………..27

Registration..…………………..…………………..……………………..…………..29

IOE 334 Information..…………………..……..………………..…….32

Study Abroad..…………………..………..……………………..……………….….31

Supplementary Academics..……………………………..……………..33

Graduating…………..…..……………………..……………………..………………..34

Tips & FAQ…………..…..……………………..……………………..………..……….35

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Beyond the Classroom

Societies and Organizations…………..……..………………….……..37

Finding a Job…………..………………..……………………..…………………….38

Jobs in Industrial Engineering…………..…………...………………39

Graduate School……..…………...……………………..……………………..…41

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Stay in Touch

Contacts……..…………..……………………..……………………..………………….43

Maps……..…………...…………………..……………………..……………………..……45

Welcome! from our LEADERS

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“As industrial and operations engineers we look at how all things are connected and therefore we can make an impact in nearly all sectors of industry and education. I believe a leader is there to help great people do great things. I hope to create an environment where everyone can excel, so as a department, we can do great things, while being inclusive of all members. I strive to create the kind of environment where people feel welcome and can bring their whole selves to the University and be accepted.”

Julie Ivy� Chair of the Department of � Industrial and Operations Engineering� jsivy@umich.edu

“We are delighted that you have chosen to pursue a career in Industrial and Operations Engineering. If you need information about our program, career goals, and experience at IOE, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. As you progress through our program, I encourage you to be an active member of our IOE community and the IOE student societies. Not only will your active participation be a valuable addition to your undergraduate experience, but we believe that each of you has a unique set of skills and perspectives to add to our program. Welcome to IOE!”

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Mariel Lavieri� Associate Chair, � Undergraduate Education lavieri@umich.edu�

History of �IOE at UM

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2000

1900

1895: BSE degrees -

Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical

1926: BSE - Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering

1928: BSE - Chemical and Industrial Engineering

1929: BSE - Electrical and Industrial Engineering

1946: BSE - Industrial and Mechanical Engineering

1952: BSE - Industrial Engineering

1973: BSE - Industrial and Operations Engineering

1956: Industrial Engineering Department established

1996-7: Expansion to add classrooms next to department offices

The department was �established in anticipation of �the increasing importance of �mathematical modeling and �computers in manufacturing.

Industrial & Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering

The Industrial Engineering department sought to retain and develop studies in manufacturing and service operations by designing a curriculum with courses in:

Industrial engineers got their name because they started in factories on the facility floor optimizing manufacturing processes. They improved every part of the system from the supply chain logistics to the production planning management to the ergonomics of a single operator’s task. Since the 1970s, there has been an increasing demand for industrial engineers to optimize systems or operations in any industry:

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Human Factors and Ergonomics�Work Measurement and Time Study�Engineering Economics�Production and Facility Planning�Quality Testing and Control�Mathematical Programming�Operation Modelling & Simulation�Data Processing and Visualization

Manufacturing Services Facility Flow and Layout Supply Chain Distribution

Banking & Insurance Economics & Consulting Business Strategy�Information Processing Transportation Logistics Health Care Operations Program Management Environmental Protection National Defense Strategy�Government Leadership & Policy Management Educational Curriculum Development

Understanding

Industrial

Engineering

Understanding Industrial Engineering

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Manufacturing Engineering & Service Systems

Logistical Operations Research

Quality Engineering

Human Systems �Integration & Ergonomics

Management Engineering �& Leadership

Industrial Engineers �use analytical problem solving skills to optimize systems and design

human-oriented solutions.

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Our multidisciplinary skills make us the most versatile problem solvers on any team.

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What kinds of problems inspire you? What systems make you curious?

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Information Processing �& Data Analytics

Understanding Industrial Engineering

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Management Engineering �& Leadership

• Human Systems Integration: study interaction between humans and the device (car, robot, tool, assembly line)
• Workstation Design: establish standard tool and material locations at workstations to optimize time study
• Task Ergonomics: biomechanically evaluate impact of sustained posture or prolonged action on body
• Time Study & MODAPTs: measure and evaluate individual motions to optimize assembly method for each station
• Environment, Health & Safety: design procedures and signage to mitigate risks from hazards

• Quality Engineering: use material properties and product expectations to establish quality standards
• New Product Introduction: execute initial test plan for a new design with deliverables & performance indicators
• Test Design: use hypothesis testing techniques to establish thresholds of acceptability for new products
• Sustainability Engineering: evaluate insufficient quality issues and viable design improvements for new products
• Change Control Management : establish procedure to document minor changes

• Technical Documentation: clearly and intuitively document a process so it can be safely and accurately replicated

Manufacturing Engineering & Service Systems

Quality Engineering

Information Processing �& Data Analytics

Logistical Operations Research

Human Systems �Integration & Ergonomics

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• Manufacturing Process Engineering: manage assembly line process and human interface with the controls
• Continuous Improvement: evaluate facility inefficiencies and implement major cross-departmental improvements
• Facility Layout & Flow: manage floor plan on AutoCAD and determine placement of incoming equipment
• Production & Inventory Planning: forecast production rates based on demand, materials, and workforce
• Time Study: measure and evaluate individual motions to optimize quantity of stations

• Upper Management: use interpersonal skills and interdisciplinary experience to lead a company or team (President, VP, CEO)
• Head of Operations: manage an organization’s high-level operation strategy and oversee team functions
• Head of People & Culture: evaluate team dynamics and coordinate events to establish and engage the community
• Curriculum Development: collaborate with visionary leadership to define goals and plan execution framework
• Education: complement interpersonal skills with technical background

• Project & Program Management: coordinate execution with deliverables, timeline, and performance indicators; sometimes as a consultant

Manufacturing Engineering & Service Systems

Quality Engineering

Human Systems �Integration & Ergonomics

Management Engineering �& Leadership

Information Processing �& Data Analytics

Logistical Operations Research

Understanding Industrial Engineering

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• Database Management: coordinate all data sources and establish best practices or naming conventions
• Data Analysis: aggregate data and evaluate insights (most likely using SQL, Python, R, or Excel)
• Data Visualization: design compelling and insightful visualizations from analysis (most likely using Tableau or other visualization software)
• Modeling & Optimization: use Python or R to mathematically model optimization problems based on linear programming methods

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• Supply Chain Logistics: coordinate with material planners, alternative distribution centers, and external vendors to procure materials
• Transportation Operations: manage and optimize routes, destinations, and schedule for a team or fleet of vehicles
• Facility Logistics: design intuitive paths or roads to facilitate flow of crowds (i.e. at airports, theme parks)
• Inventory Planning: use demand and material quantities to model a single facility’s inventory plan and material distribution

• Time Study and Simulation: analyze individual motion timing and assembly line rates to simulate scenarios with various demand, workforce, and experience parameters and optimize output

Manufacturing Engineering & Service Systems

Logistical Operations Research

Quality Engineering

Human Systems �Integration & Ergonomics

Management Engineering �& Leadership

Information Processing �& Data Analytics

Data and Computing

Management Engineering

Industrial Engineering is broad!

Manufacturing Systems

Operations Research

Human Integration

Quality Engineering

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The

Undergraduate

Degree

Course Options

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Degree Requirements

The Bachelors of Science in Engineering �degree requires 128 credits.

��Non-College of Engineering: 55 credits

STEM Fundamentals: 39 credits

Intellectual Breadth: 16 credits

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College of Engineering: 64 credits

Core IOE Requirements: 33 credits

Technical Electives: 19 credits

Non-IOE Engineering: 11-12 credits (at least 11)

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Unrestricted Electives: 9-12 credits

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Outside of the College of Engineering�

STEM Fundamentals (39 credits)

Most students fulfill these fundamental requirements in their first two years to meet prerequisites for other courses.

• Math 115, 116, 214, 215
• Physics 140, 141, 240, 241
• Chemistry 130 and 125/126
• Engineering 100, 101

It is possible to receive credit for some of the above Calculus and Science courses with a sufficient AP or IB score. See https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu/ug-ed/reqs/ for details.

Humanities and beyond (16 credits)

All engineers are required to fulfill 16 credits of Intellectual Breadth courses, of which 3 credits must be humanities credits and 3 credits must be for a 300-level LAC (these can be satisfied with the same course). Between this and 128 credits, there are 9-12 credits of General Electives left to complete.

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Learn more about the options and how transfer credits can apply (relevant to AP/IB credit, and transfer or study abroad students): https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu/ug-ed/reqs/.

The IOE Curriculum

201 - Economic Decision Making�202 - Operations Engineering & Analytics�265 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers

310 - Optimization and Computational Methods�316 - Introduction to Markov Processes�333 - Human Factors & Ergonomics�366 - Engineering Data Analytics�373 - Data Analytics Tools & Techniques�380 - Technical Communication for IOEs

474 - Simulation�424/481/499 - Senior Design

Core IOE Requirements (33 credits)

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500-level courses are not required, but can be taken for elective credit if you �meet the prerequisites or are given permission by the instructor.

Senior Design Options: All students take one of the following design courses during their senior year

• IOE 424: Practicum in Production and Service Systems
• IOE 481: Practicum in Hospital Systems
• IOE 499: Senior Design Projects (by special arrangement only)

�On rare occasions, different courses can satisfy the design requirement, but the course must be approved by the associate chair and elected with the consent of the course instructor. Internships and co-op assignments cannot count toward this requirement.

Senior Design

All IOE students must complete a capstone project through a senior design course (4 cr).

Both IOE 424 and IOE 481 are consulting-based projects that are completed in teams of 4 students. The main difference between the courses is the client: IOE 424 students work with a company or non-profit while IOE 481 students work for Michigan Medicine.

Course outcomes for students:

1. Understand the design requirements and expectations to conduct an industrial engineering professional consulting project, including objectivity, professional interactions with clients and stakeholders, design methodology and its documentation, and how to be professional.
2. Demonstrate improved ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for modern engineering practice, to function on multidisciplinary teams, and to communicate effectively.

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Overview

• Students will gain experience working as a consultant with a team of peers and and a company/government/non-profit sponsor to complete a project.
• Students will gain technical communication skills through writing reports and delivering professional presentations to clients and classmates.

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Project Examples

• Create a production scheduling tool to enhance forecasting
• Develop an algorithm to select patients for chemotherapy at home
• Create a tool to assess the quality and completeness of financial securities data
• Optimize Army river crossings through Stochastic Queuing Models
• Develop a plan for storage facility organization and inventory management at Hyundai's Safety Test and Investigation Laboratory

IOE 424: Practicum in Production and Service Systems

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Senior Design

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Overview

• Students will gain experience working as a consultant with a team of peers for Michigan Medicine quality improvement of lean coordinator to help a client complete a project.
• Students will gain technical communication skills through writing reports and delivering professional presentations to clients and classmates.
• Students will generate an evidence-based presentation and to help managers improve operations, quality, and cost effectiveness.

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Project Examples

• 5S project on an inpatient stay unit and analyzing inventory and optimizing stocked medicines

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IOE 481: Practicum in Hospital Systems

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Non-IOE Engineering Courses (11-12 credits)

Choose at least one Engineering course

from 3 different groups.

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ME 211 - Solid Mechanics�CEE 211 - Statics & Dynamics

BME 231 - Intro Biomechanics�ME 240 - Dynamics & Vibrations

ChemE 230 - Material and Energy Balances�ME 235 - Thermodynamics

EECS 270 - Logic Design�EECS 314/215 - Electrical Circuits, Systems, and Applications�BME 458 - Biomedical Instrumentation and Design

MSE 220/250 - Materials and Manufacturing�ME 382 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials

NERS 211 - Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences�CEE 265 - Sustainable Engineering Principles

EECS 280 - Programming and Introductory Data Structures

Environmental Impact

Coding in C++

Electrical Design

Physics of Structures

Generalized Topic of Study

Energy Behavior

Material Properties

Transfer courses from study abroad – if students only have 10 credits total (because they took their non-IOE ENGR Courses abroad) they can make up the missing credit in ENGR technical electives. This only applies to study abroad for non IOE Engr Courses, not transfer credit from online courses taken at domestic institutions.

CS minors can only double count EECS 280 - no other classes

The IOE Curriculum

Technical Electives (19 crd; 12 crd must be IOE)

Choose at least one from 3 different groups. 12 credits must be fulfilled from classes listed below. The other 7 credits can come from any IOE TE or from the list of non-IOE technical courses on slide 20. Review prereqs here.

Maximum of 6 credits can be earned from IOE 461, 465, 466.

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Group D (Business Systems)

421 - Work Organizations�425 - Lean Manufacturing and Services�430 - Global Cultural Systems Engineering

452 - Corporate Finance�453 - Derivative Instruments

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Group A (System Modeling)

410 - Advanced Optimization and Computational Methods�413 - Optimization Modn Health eling iCare�419 - Service Operations Management�440* - Operations Analysis and Management (EGL students cannot take).�441 - Production and Inventory Control�447 - Facility Planning�449 - Material Handling Systems

Group B (Decision Modeling)�416 - Queuing Systems�460 - Decision Analysis and Bounded Rationality�461 - Quality Engineering Principles and Analysis�465 - Design of Experiments�466 - Statistical Quality Control

473 - Advanced Data Analytics

Group C (Human Integration)

430 - Global Cultural Systems Engineering

431 - Human-Centered and User Experience Design

434 - Human Error and Complex System Failures

435 - Quantifying Human Motion through Wearable Sensors�436 - Human Factors in Computer Systems�437 - Automotive Human Factors�438 - Occupational Safety Management

463 - Measurement and Design of Work

Data and Computing

Management Engineering

The Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Manufacturing Systems

Operations Research

Human Integration

Quality Engineering

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Red = System Modeling

Purple = Decision Modeling�Blue = Human Integration�Green = Business Systems

White = Required

Gray = Option (senior design)

Remaining Technical Electives

Remaining 7* technical credits may be fulfilled from the approved list of non-IOE courses. Or you can take more IOE TE’s.

*See slide 32 for details on how many credits you need. No seminars or labs can count.

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Minors and Concentrations

IOE Concentrations

Financial Engineering Concentration

• 12 credits required (IOE 452, IOE 453, and 2 more courses from this list: IOE 410, 460, 465, 473)

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Engineering Minors and Certificates�The College of Engineering offers a variety of programs to complement our undergraduate engineering degrees.

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Minors

• Climate and Space Sciences Engineering
• International Minor for Engineers
• Minor in Electrical Engineering
• Minor in Environmental Engineering
• Minor in Materials Science Engineering
• Minor in Civil Engineering
• Multidisciplinary Design Minor

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Additional Programs

• Program in Sustainable Engineering (PISE)
• Program in Socially Engaged Design (PSED)
• Program in Global Health Design (PGHD)
• Fundamentals of Public Health

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Find other approved minors at https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu/�ug-ed/other-minors/

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Get more details on �specific programs at�https://bulletin.engin.umich.edu�/ug-ed/engin-minors/

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Manufacturing Systems �Concentration (MSC)�

This program is for Undergraduate IOE students interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing. The curriculum uses a systems-approach to manufacturing and design for future requirements. Courses include:

• IOE425
• IOE449
• ME481

“Manufacturing Systems Concentration” will appear in your transcript, but not on your diploma.

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For more information: https://me.engin.umich.edu/academics/

undergrad/handbook/bachelors/#Specialization-Elective

Supplemental Programs

Honors Program�

If you are ready to be challenged beyond the scope of traditional curriculum and are looking for an enriching community, then the College of Engineering Honors Program program could be the perfect way to explore your talents. Honors student work closely with faculty and student mentors, facilitating strong intellectual bonds and personal growth. For more information visit, https://honors.engin.umich.edu.

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Engineering Global Leadership (EGL)

EGL is a 5 year honors program for students interested in integrating engineering into a global business environment. EGL prepares students to communicate across engineering and business boundaries, thereby breaking down barriers to global competitiveness. The curriculum includes operations in the corporate environment, business basics (marketing, accounting, strategy, finance), and global integration.

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Students admitted to the College of Engineering Honors Program who choose a Global Business/Operations focus are eligible to apply.

• Earn International Minor for Engineers
• 5th year for Masters degree in an engineering discipline

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For more information, visit https://honors.engin.umich.edu/egl/.

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Sequential Undergraduate Graduate Studies (SUGS)�

Outstanding students have the opportunity to earn their MSE in addition to their BSE degree in 5 years.

• Second term junior
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5
• Students who do not meet �the GPA requirement may �petition for provisional admission
• Must enroll in Rackham for at least two full terms

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The 5 year timeline is accomplished by “double counting” six credit hours of graduate level courses that satisfy all requirements for both degrees. Double counted courses appear as transfer credit on the student’s Rackham transcript and are selected from graduate level general electives or non-IOE technical electives.

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For more information, contact �IOE Graduate Student Advisor Matt Irelan at 1753 IOE

Sample Schedule

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The following schedule…

• …completes graduation in 8 terms
• …doesn’t factor in any outside credits
• …builds in study abroad (term 6)
• …fulfills PISE certificate requirements

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This is one sample so students can fit in study abroad.

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Each student’s plan should be discussed with an advisor.

The

Undergraduate

Degree

Academic Information

Declaring IOE

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Students in the college of engineering can declare their major if they have completed the following:

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Requirements

• One full term of courses at UM Ann Arbor campus
• Overall UM GPA of 2.0 or better
• Good standing (not on probation)
• One course in each of these categories
• Calculus (grade of C or better)
• Math 115
• Math 116
• Math 156
• Calc-based Physics or Chemistry (grade of C or better)
• Physics 140 & 141
• Chemistry 130 & 125/126
• Required engineering courses
• Engineering 100
• Engineering 101 or 151

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Grades

Grade Translations� A = Excellent� B = Good� C = Satisfactory� D = Credit� E = Not Passed

An E grade for a course required by an Engineering program must be repeated as soon as possible

By default, grades are given on a letter scale, but Pass/Fail can be elected for Intellectual Breadth or General Elective credits. Maximum of 14 credits may be elected pass/fail (max 14 credits). No more than two courses may be elected as pass/fail per term, or one in spring and summer terms. Meet with your advisor to begin the process and modify your courses on Wolverine Access.

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P = Passed� F = Not Passed

W = Approved Drop� ED = Unofficial Drop

Grade for any course dropped without permission

I = Incomplete

I is received when a student has not completed work for a class

Minimum Grade Requirements:

To declare, a grade of C- or better is required in any Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering courses. �To graduate, an overall GPA of 2.00 is required. In addition, no lower than a C- is acceptable in the following courses:

• Math 115, 116, 2154, 215
• Physics 140, 141, 240, 241
• Engineering 100, 101
• IOE 201, 202, 265, 310, 316, 333, 366, 373, 474, 424, 481, TC380

Mat Lab Requirement

(ENGR 190-002)

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The Mat Lab Course is required for students:

• That come in with AP CS (EECS 180) credit

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Registration Details

You can browse through classes at https://atlas.ai.umich.edu or https://www.lsa.umich.edu/cg/ and make a backpack with possible courses on Wolverine Access. Class registration opens about one month before the end of the previous term. You will be assigned a unique appointment time that you can check on Wolverine Access (timing is determined by the total number of credits you have completed or in progress).

After classes begin, you can change your schedule through your backpack on Wolverine Access. Dropping or adding a class should be done as soon as possible for the maximum benefit and minimum inconvenience. Contact Leonora Lucaj (lucajl@umich.edu) if you have questions.

If you need to drop a course after the deadline, you can submit the add/drop form with a Petition for Request for Late Drop/Add. For more information about the requirements and information about the process, https://ecas.engin.umich.edu/ssc/petitions/late-adds-withdrawals/.

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There are two ways to �disenroll from all classes or to go below full time:

• Visit a Student Services at the �Office of the Registrar
• Central: 2200 SAB 515 E. Jefferson St.
• North: 2202 Pierpont Commons
• Email engineering-ro@umich.edu with your Name, UMID, and term from which to disenroll

Class Override Procedure

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For courses that require permissions or overrides:� 1. Add yourself to the class waitlist: use the Wolverine Access � backpacking process to add yourself to the waitlist� 2. Receive permissions email: If permissions are given, you will � receive an automated email an expiration date and instructions. � 3. Register for class before the expiration date: All permissions will � have an expiration date. If the permission expires unused, you � will have to rejoin the waitlist.

Note that receiving a permissions email does not register you for the course. You must complete the registration process through Wolverine Access.

During the Fall and Winter terms, please check your email daily for possible overrides. In the Spring and Summer terms, you may have less than a week to use the override to register.

Study Abroad

You can study or work abroad without delaying your degree, as long as you plan early! As soon as you realize you’re interested, start the conversation with your advisor to evaluate the options with your schedule.

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To learn more about individual programs, visit the International Programs in Engineering (IPE) Office at [office] or their website: ipe.engin.umich.edu

• Submit the Transfer Credit Approval Form: https://tcaf.engin.umich.edu
• Find courses that align with your requirements: https://apps.engin.umich.edu/equivalencies/

Note that course evaluation requests must be submitted no later than 8 weeks before the end of the semester prior to when you are going abroad. All courses must be approved before you travel. Upon receiving the study abroad course evaluation report, students must confer with the IOE advisor regarding the applicability off specific courses toward the IOE degree requirements. Failure to obtain approval before going abroad may result in denial of transfer credit when you return.

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Academic Tips�

Some international schools have courses that fulfill IOE requirements, but there are other types of courses that are good to consider taking abroad:

• Core engineering requirements: Math, Physics, Chemistry
• Non-IOE Engineering courses
• ME 211
• MSE 220/250
• CEE 260/265
• Non-IOE Technical Electives
• Humanities, Intellectual Breadth, and general electives
• Local culture or philosophy classes can be particularly impactful

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Programs that do have IOE courses include:

• Universidad de Pontificia Comillas
• University of Manchester
• University of New South Wales
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Royal Institute of Technology
• Northeastern University (China)
• Universidad de Navarra

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• Sichuan University
• Al Akhawayn University
• Universita Bologna
• Technical University of Denmark
• University of Waterloo
• University of Melbourne
• University of Sheffield

IOE 334 Logistics

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No, I haven’t.

You need 7 credits of remaining technical elective credit.

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Yes, I already did.

You need 6 credits of remaining technical elective credit.

Did you take IOE 334?

Supplementary Academics

If you are considering taking classes over the summer that are not through the University of Michigan, you can still get credit that counts toward your degree here. You can look up if your course has already been approved at https://transfercredit.ugadmiss.umich.edu or use the Transfer Credit Approval Form: https://tcaf.engin.umich.edu.

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There are multiple free tutoring opportunities through �university offices and student honor societies:

• Engineering Center for Academic Success (ECAS): 273 Chrysler Center
• For freshmen and sophomore classes
• Math Lab: B860 East Hall
• Science Learning Center (SLC): 1720 Chemistry Building
• For Chemistry, Physics, and Biology classes
• Tau Beta Pi
• For Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, ENGR 100 & 101
• Alpha Pi Mu (IOE honor society)
• For 200- and 300- level IOE courses

Office hours are also required for professors and GSIs as additional time for help.

Tutoring

Summer Courses

Graduating

To formally apply for a degree and receive your diploma, go online:

• Wolverine Access
• Student Business
• Apply for Graduation
• Self-report any honors/awards that you expect to receive and would like listed in the commencement program

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The College of Engineering holds a commencement ceremony twice annually at the end of each semester; in April or May, and in December.

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Tips & FAQ

• IOE 265 can be taken concurrently with IOE 333.
• Linear Algebra (Math 214) is required.
• Only Intellectual Breadth and General Elective courses can be taken pass/fail
• Popular non-IOE technical electives are ACC 471 (Accounting Principles), FIN 302 (Making Financial Decisions), and MKT 302 (Marketing Management).
• Choose Intellectual Breadth courses strategically if they are prerequisites for technical electives that you may want to take.
• Always plan ahead because many 400-level IOE courses are only offered one semester each year.

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Can I get credit for my summer internship work?�No. Internships are a great opportunity for undergraduate IOE students and will likely do more for a student’s career than any individual course. However, no credit will be given for a summer internship.

Are there any scholarships available?�Yes, there are 9 IOE-specific scholarships. Applications and information are sent early in the winter term. Please contact the IOE advisor if you have questions about specific scholarships.

Can I get more than an IOE degree?�Yes, you can earn the following degrees in addition to your IOE BSE. For more information about the options and declaration process, reach out to your advisor.

1. Dual engineering degree
2. Combined degree with an LSA major
3. LSA minor degree

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Beyond

the Classroom

Societies and Organizations

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The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers is a national professional society committed to making its 40,000 members aware of new technology and furthering the development of the industrial engineering profession. Members who pay yearly dues receive a yearly subscription to IIE magazine

and are eligible for

scholarships sponsored

by the national IIE

Organization. www.iise.org/Home/

INFORMS serves the scientific and professional needs of OR/MS students, educators, investigators, scientists, and practitioners. INFORMS serves as a focal point for OR/MS professionals, helping us to communicate with each other.

INFORMS can get you involved in national and local meetings, job interviews, and resume listings, and student advice sessions. https://informs.engin.umich.edu

The University of �Michigan’s Human �Factors & Ergonomics �Society (HFES) futhers �student knowledge of

human-centered design of

systems and devices through

hosting speakers from the industry, organizing field trips to facilities applying human factors principles, and sponsoring events that encourage interaction among students, faculty, and staff interested in this field. https://www.hfes.org

Alpha Pi Mu is a national Industrial Engineering honor society whose objectives are to recognize exceptional students, advance industrial engineering education, and help present the needs and ideals of the student body to the faculty. Undergraduates who rank academically in the upper one-third of the senior class and upper one-fifth of the junior class, and who combine qualities of leadership and character with breadth of interest, are eligible for membership in Alpha Pi Mu. http://apm.engin.umich.edu

At Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety, we envision a healthcare system which delivers the highest quality care in a patient-centric way and ensures economic viability for individuals and institutions. cheps.engin.umich.edu

Finding a Job

Where to Start�

Write your Resume

• Use strong action verbs to describe experiences
• Recommended no more than 1 page
• For examples and advice about form and content, visit the ECRC at 230 Chrysler Center or use this link: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/resume-resources

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Sign up for Engineering Careers

• If you are a first time user, you will need to create a PIN for future access to your new account

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Match with Job Postings

• The system will match your qualifications and interests with job postings that are currently available.
• Search for jobs by type or major
• Send your resume to any organizations that interest you

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Engineering Career Guide: https://career.engin.umich.edu � /wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2021/06/careerguide.pdf

Student Career Center: https://careercenter.umich.edu

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The Engineering Career Resource

Center (ECRC) provides a variety of

services for students looking for a

job. They sponsor career fair every

semester, in addition to programs

on resume writing, interviewing,

and improving other professional development skills. The ECRC also manages a job-searching tool which lists job listings for summer internships, co-op positions, and full time permanent employment. You can visit the ECRC at 230 Chrysler and you can access Engineering Careers by Symplicity at https://engineering-umich-csm.symplicity.com.

Learn more!

• Visit the ECRC in person at�230 Chrysler Center
• Engineering Careers �by Symplicity: https://engineer ing-umich-csm.symplicity.com

Industrial Engineering

Job Opportunities

Companies across industries hire Michigan IOEs, including:

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IOEs have diverse paths, illustrated in a recent survey of one thousand IOE alumni:

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• 26% described themselves as non-engineering related managers or executives
• 16% were in other non-engineering positions
• 11% described their current position as “Consultant”
• 7% described their current position as “Industrial Engineer”
• 1.8% become Lawyers
• 0.4% become doctors

Operations: https://www.online-casinos.com/guide/operational-research/

Data: https://www.comptia.org, https://aisnet.org/

Quality: https://asq.org/quality-resources

Ergo: https://www.hfes.org, https://www.osha.gov, https://iea.cc

Manufacturing: https://www.nam.org, https://www.sme.org

A.T. Kearny

Abbott Laboratories

Accenture

Amazon

American Express

American Management System

Andersen Consulting LLP

AON Consulting

Applied Materials

Applied Safety and Ergonomics

Arthur Andersen LLP

Arthur D. Little

Bain & Company

Barclays Capital

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Humantech

Intel

KLA - Tencor

The Martec Group

McKinsey & Company

Microsoft

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Procter & Gamble

Qualcomm

Raytheon

Results Systems

Rockwell Automation

Sumitonio

Sun Microsystems

Target

Tesla

Tyco International

Unisys

University of Chicago Hospital

University of Washington

Washington Freedom

ZS Associates

The Boston Consulting Group

Cap Gemini Ernst Young

Clarkston Group

Dell Computer

Delphi Automotive Systems

Disney Corporation

Eaton Corporation

Exelon Nuclear

FCI

Ford

General Motors

Goldman Sachs

Google

Haworth

Henrob Corporation

Data and Computing

Management Engineering

(some) Titles �Industrial Engineers have…

Manufacturing Systems

Operations Research

Human Integration

Quality Engineering

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Graduate School

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If you’re thinking about applying to graduate school, below are some resources to consider. �Many schools have websites with more information such as deadlines, admission requirements, and where to get an application.

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If you’re considering applying graduate school �here at UM’s IOE department, you should talk to the current �Graduate Student Advisor, �Matt Irelan (office: IOE 1791)

He can discuss UM requirements, course offerings, �application procedures, and more with you.

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Web Pages

UM’s program: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/graduate/masters-program/

Peterson’s Guide (request info from any school): https://www.petersons.com/graduate-schools.aspx

Graduate Record Examination (sample questions and GRE registration): https://www.ets.org/gre/

US News and World Reports (national rankings): https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools?int=top_nav_Grad_Schools

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Stay in Touch!

Contacts

Undergraduate Student Advisor

Leonora Lucaj • lucajl@umich.edu • IOE 1729

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Intern & Undergraduate Student Advisor

Maddie Denny • dennym@umich.edu

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Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Kennedy - kenned@umich.edu & Parker - parkerpt@umich.edu

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IOE Student Ambassadors

ioe.ambassadors@umich.edu

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Other Faculty

Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies

Mariel Lavieri • lavieri@umich.edu

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Academic and Career Advising

Luis Garcia-Guzman • lgguzman@umich.edu

Debra Levantrosser • levantro@umich.edu

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ioe.engin.umich.edu

(734) 764-3297

Who should I meet with?

Make a �virtual walk-in appointment

Schedule an in-person

meeting

Websites

Campus Contacts

UM Registrar’s Office: https://ro.umich.edu

Student Employment Office: https://studentemployment.umich.edu

Consultation, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering (CARE): https://care.engin.umich.edu

CAEN Help Desk: https://caen.engin.umich.edu/contact/

DPS Safety Tips: https://www.dpss.umich.edu/content/prevention-education/safety-tips/

Alumni Resources: https://www.engin.umich.edu/alumni-friends/alumni-awards/

*for permissions outside of the IOE department, contact the respective department office.

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Maps

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Visit our offices at:�1205 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109