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ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
Course Number:
ENGRG 5000
Course Name:
Engineering Communications (Online)
Course Description:
Emphasizes methods of communication in the engineering

workplace, including the development and writing of proposals,
technical manuals, design reports, and business presentations.
Effective teamwork communication strategies for virtual and colocated project teams will be addressed.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
MS in Integrated Supply Chain Management
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Effectively write as a team, asynchronously, and at a distance.

Be able to use evidence and logic to construct an argument.
Effectively prepare different types of engineering documents such as journal articles,
proposals, design reports, technical manuals, application notes, specifications, and patents.
Be able to communicate successfully through equations and symbols to a target audience.
Effectively incorporate graphics (tables, figures, photographs, etc.) into an engineering
document.
Prepare and present a Power Point presentation in order to deliver technical information.
Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Key Principles for the Writing Process
Communication Basics
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Principles for Presentations and Meetings

Inverted-Pyramid Method Principles for Web and Other Electronic Applications
Assessment Principles
Organization Principles
Writing the Draft Principles
Revising the Draft Principles
Unit 2: Key Principles Underlying All Engineering Communications
Collaboration
Effective Design Principles
Unit 3: Key Principles for Writing at Work
Writing General Business Correspondence Principles
Writing Informal Reports Principles
Writing Formal Reports Principles
Writing Instructions Principles
Writing Proposals Principles
Grading Information
Your course grade will be calculated from the work you do in two discussion activities (10%), an
individual writing assignment (15%), participation in practice quizzes and class surveys (15%), a
group project activity (10%), a final paper (25%), and a final exam (25%).
Semester letter grades are assigned on the composite scores as follows:
A = 90 to 100%
B = 80 to less than 90%
C = 70 to less than 80%
D = 60 to less than 70%
F = Less than 60%
Timely submission of tasks such as discussion homework and examinations is a must. Late
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
APPLIED STATISTICS
Course Number:
ENGRG 6050
Course Name:
Applied Statistics (Online)
Course Description:
This course is an on-line introductory course in statistics. This

foundation course is designed to prepare a student for study in the
Master of Science in Engineering program or the Master of Science in
Project Management program. This course will cover basic concepts
of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, confidence
intervals, hypothesis testing, and applications of statistics including
simple linear regression, multiple regression, basic design of
experiments and ANOVA. This course is not appropriate for students
seeking a MS or MA degree in mathematics. P: MATH 2740 with a
grade of "C" or better.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
MS in Project Management
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Learning Outcomes
The broad course outcomes for ENGRG 6050 are as follows:
Apply the methods of statistics appropriately and make data-based decisions.

Work in groups on a statistical project and report the results in writing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the processes and procedures of statistical research.
Use statistical software, Minitab, to analyze data.
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Unit 1
This first unit introduces you to some of the basic ideas and principles that provide a background
for the application of statistics. You will learn how to describe data using graphical and numerical
methods as well as the basic concepts of probability that underlie the methods we will cover in
later units. Much of this unit will be review for many, but not all, of you. If it is a review for you
do be sure that you have a firm understanding of the concepts before you move on.
Some students may find the chapter 3 material (on probability and counting methods) to be
difficult. If you do hang in there - it does get easier once this material is completed.
Unit 2
In this unit, we will learn about the two different types of random variables and how to calculate
means and variances for each. The first lesson mainly covers discrete random variables and
introduces continuous random variables. The second lesson continues with more details about
continuous random variables. These two lessons consist of background material used in the
remaining units.
Unit 3
In this unit we get to the "meat and potatoes" of statistics. You will learn how to construct
confidence intervals used to estimate each of the population parameters you have learned about.
You will also learn how to construct confidence intervals that compare parameters from different
populations.
Hypothesis tests are a method of inference used to make decisions about population parameters.
Be sure to pay attention to the commentary where the steps to doing a hypothesis test are
outlined you must include these steps in each test that you do. We will also learn about
hypothesis tests for categorical variables.
Unit 4
In this unit we are going to cover two major topics control charts and regression. Control charts
are going to be covered over lessons 7 & 8. There are lot of different types of control charts that
will be covered, so pay attention to when it is appropriate to use each one. Regression will be
covered in lesson 9. Regression is where we look at relationships that can exist between
quantitative variables and see whether we can use one or more to make predictions about a
response.
Unit 5
In this final chapter you will learn the basics of experimental design and how to analyze the
results of basic designs. You will use Minitab to carry out all of the analyses, as they are very time
consuming if done by hand.
Grading Information
Scores on weekly homework, group projects, online discussions, and the four exams will
determine the final grades.
The final grade will be divided among these as follows:
Exams: 45%
Homework: 25%
Projects: 20%
Discussions: 10%
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = Below 60%
The exams are open-book, but are to be completed individually. Group work is not allowed on
exams.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
OPTIMIZATION WITH ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Course Number:
ENGRG 7070
Course Name:
Optimization with Engineering Applications (Online)
Course Description:
Students will be able to solve a variety of optimization problems

using optimization software or the optimization routines available in
spreadsheets (e.g. Excel or Quattro). Linear, non-linear, and discrete
problems will be solved. Students will learn the theory of improving
search methods, which are the basis for all optimization algorithms.
An emphasis will be placed on the need for the modeler to examine
the practicality of program results. Also, students will perform a Life
Cycle Analysis, which is an optimization procedure that minimizes
the impacts on the environment.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to
Define the vocabulary associated with optimization methods and applications.
Design and solve linear and nonlinear optimization models with a spreadsheet optimizer.
Explain the differences between the various types of optimization tools, techniques, and
algorithms.
Assess whether optimization techniques used in engineering applications are used effectively.
Complete a life cycle assessment.
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Unit 1 Overview: Basics of Optimization

In this unit we will learn the basics of optimization including vocabulary and some basic linear
and nonlinear optimization techniques. We will also learn to use the Solver in Microsoft Excel to
model and solve these basic optimization problems. These concepts form a foundation for what
we will learn in the remaining units of the course.
Unit 2 Overview: Optimization Algorithms, Tools, and Techniques
This unit begins with lessons explaining some basic optimization algorithms. The unit continues
by covering sensitivity analysis. This allows us to view the effect on the objective function value
by modifying one decision variable at a time. The unit concludes by presenting a few
optimization techniques used to solve large and complex optimization problems where an exact
solution cannot be found using the methods we've covered so far. Throughout Unit 2, you will
work on a project in which you will apply the optimization techniques that you learned in Unit 1.
Unit 3 Overview: Additional Optimization Modeling Techniques and Methods
This unit focuses on additional types of optimization models regularly used to model and solve
engineering and business problems. Specifically these types of models include blending,
transportation, assignment, and network models. This unit has a group project in which current
engineering literature is reviewed for usage of optimization techniques being used.
Unit 4: Life Cycle Assessment Overview
In this unit, we will learn about the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method in which we compare
two alternative materials or processes to determine which has a smaller impact on the
environment. LCA is used by many small and large corporations to help them realize where their
products are causing the most pollution. LCA allows companies to optimize their processes to
minimize environmental impact.
Grading Information
Grading Criteria
Homework 15%
Discussion 15%
Project 1 10%
Project 2 15%
Project 3 20%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%
The group projects account for 45 percent of your grade, homework for 15 percent, discussions
for 15 percent, and the final exam for the remaining 25 percent.
For each assignment, you will receive a grade in the Grades section of Desire2Learn. Grades will
correspond to a numerical value from 1-100%. In general, you must score greater than 90% for an
A, 80% for a B, 70% for a C, and 60% for a D. A grade of F will be assigned if you fail to
demonstrate any understanding of the principles of optimization.
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY
Course Number:
ENGRG 7520
Course Name:
Design for Manufacturability (Online)
Course Description:
A major portion of the costs and in turn the profitability of

manufacturing organizations are affected by the quality of the
design of their products. Building quality into the design will call
upon engineers to systematically design a product and/or process so
that it can be produced with lowest costs, rapid response time, and
meet customers expectations. This will require the integration of
design, manufacturing, management, and economic principles. The
course will address this overall integration and focus on the design
for manufacturing aspects so as to provide faster time to market,
productive utilization of equipment, faster delivery, improved
quality, reduced cost, and effective continuous improvement.
Students will be able to systematically design a product and/or
process so that it can be produced with lowest costs, rapid response
time, and meet customers expectations. In doing so, they will be
able to identify opportunity for design, address technical
considerations of design & manufacturing, and make a business
decision on feasibility of design.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
Course Rationale
This is a graduate level course in design for manufacturability. The course deals with all aspects
of the product and process development process. There is no prerequisite for this course although
it is helpful to have taken ENGRG 7550 Product Design and Development. It is also useful to have
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a basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as castings, forgings, sheet-metal forming,

machining, welding, heat treat and plastics processing. You will need to know how to write a
formal report for the term project. Having taken ENGRG 5000 Engineering Communications will
be helpful for the formal report.
The course objective is to learn the product development process in stage-gate format. The
stage-gate process is used by many companies in order to encourage rapid product development
and to cull out the least promising projects before large sums of money are committed.
Opportunities to use the principles taught in the course arise in all phases of engineering and
scientific work, including technology development, new product design and development, process
development, and manufacturing process improvement. Applications from various fields of
engineering including chemical, mechanical, electrical, materials science, industrial, and more
will be illustrated throughout the course.
Product development encompasses much more than conceiving and designing a product. It
involves the preliminary assessment of the market for the product, the alignment of the product
with the existing product lines of the company, and an estimate of the projected sales, cost of
development, and profits. This course emphasizes the importance of the process of designing a
product in hopes that students can apply the design for manufacturability practices and principles
to their current and future job opportunities.
Course Outcomes
After successfully completing the course, you should have the capability to systematically design
products and/or processes to get the lowest cost, quickest response time, and best-achieved
customer expectations.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Identify opportunities for design.

Address technical considerations of design and manufacturing.
Make business decisions concerning the feasibility of a design.
Utilize DFM and Concurrent Engineering Principles on a "real life" project.
Unit Descriptions
No units for this course
Lesson Descriptions
Lesson descriptions blended with Lesson Commentaries
(Below is general overview provided in the course)
As you progress through the lessons, you will be able to identify certain characteristics of this
course:
The commentary for each lesson contains a general overview and pertinent comments by your
professor about that lesson. After reading the commentary, you should proceed to the
Presentation link for that lesson. All units and lessons are listed in the Content area of the
course.
Much of the presentation in each lesson is somewhat detailed and closely follows your
textbook. This does not mean you won't have to read the textbook, since there is still
significant material that you have to get directly from it.
Each lesson contains key figures, important charts, or graphics from the textbook.
The Engineering Design textbook has a large selection of resources via its references. Details
for the references indexed in the Presentations for the various lessons are available in the
Resources links for each lesson.
The Engineering Design textbook readings, commentary, presentations, and references form
the core resources you will need for understanding the principles, goals, and the tools of
design for manufacturability (DFM). These core resources will serve as the central base for
comprehending applications in the vast field of design, manufacturing, and DFM. This field will
become more familiar to you as you work through the homework, examinations, and projects
of the course.
For your future benefit as well as grading in this course, assessments will measure how well
you have learned DFM principles, goals, and tools. Assessment is conducted through homework
(made up of quizzes, and unit/lesson related tasks), a final examination, and a major project.
Some of these tasks, including the major project, will provide opportunities to apply the
learned principles and tools to practical situations. Look periodically in the Course
Calendar/Upcoming Events and/or the Announcements section of the course to keep abreast
of scheduled tasks.
Each lesson includes both an assignment and a quiz to test you on key points of the lesson.
There is one examination in this course and one course project.
Exams:13 quizzes 1 final exam
Activities and Assignments:13 homework assignments & Term Project (broken into 6 subset
tasks)
Group Assignments: 1
This project spans the length of the course and is intended to be a group effort. Groups will be
assigned at the beginning of the semester. Each of the term project assignments leads to the final
report. All dates are given in the course calendar. The term project has six parts, that
encompasses each of the 13 lessons. This will encourage you to make thoughtful choices, get rid
of poor topics, and avoid procrastination.
The term project will have valuable outcomes. First, it will be instructive for you to tie all of the
lecture material to a practical exercise. Second, you will benefit from practicing the application
of DFM to designs and from documenting the results in a written report.
Term project topics should be complex enough to allow for opportunities to apply DFM principles
to parts fabrication and product assembly. They should include opportunities for using both offthe-shelf parts and designed parts. If you redesign an existing product, comparisons can be made
between new and old. This is especially true if the existing product can be analyzed physically, or
at least has been documented in the literature. Working engineers are encouraged to design or
redesign a company product, existing or hypothetical.
I would like objective, specific goals for doing your DFM project. Dont use terms like "reduce
total number of fasteners." Use terms like "reduced fasteners from 300 hex bolt lengths and types
to 50." Make the goal realistic and achievable.
A group discussion forum for this project will be available for discussing your progress and sharing
feedback with others in the group.
The steps in the term project can be a useful guide in industry, too, especially after college
experience under professorial guidance.
The final report should be one cohesive document. It must be a complete and thorough
description of the design process that culminated in the presented design artifact. The final
report must include adequate explanation, justification, and supporting information for all
decisions that affected the outcome of the final design and the methods of producing it.
PARTICIPATION: Each interim project report and the final report must contain a statement on
the cover page signed (electronically) by all team members warranting that every member of the
team did his/her fair share to the satisfaction of the signatory, and a task assignment sheet (in
the appendix) indicating which member was responsible for each report section.
Grading Information
The breakdown of points is as follows:
The final grade for the course is calculated from grades in homework (29.7%), quizzes (24.7%)
final exam (22.8%), and a term project (22.8%).
Grading Scale
A
A-
B+
B-
92 to 100 %
90 to 92 %
88 to 90 %
82 to 88 %
80 to 82%
C+
C-
D+
78 to 80%
72 to 78%
70 to 72%
68 to 70%
62 to 68%
0 to 62%
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Course Number:
ENGRG 7540
Course Name:
Advanced Finite Element Method (Online)
Course Description:
Introduces the finite element method. Emphasizes beam and frame

analysis, plane strain, axisymmetric, and three-dimensional stress
analysis. Includes dynamic analysis and field problems, such as heat
transfer. Utilizes readily available finite element computer programs
to solve stress analysis, heat transfer, thermal stresses, etc. P: BS in
Engineering or related field.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of computational methods in the finite element method

that allow for the solution of stress analysis and heat-transfer problems.
Select which element(s) to use and what model to construct for a specific problem in stress
analysis and heat transfer.
Assess practical situations where the finite element method is applicable.
Develop skills that enable you to define and solve open-ended engineering design problems
with the aid of a finite element computer program.
Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Preliminary and Basic Concepts
The finite element method involves the effective use of matrix algebra and the setup and solution
of simultaneous linear algebraic equations. To better understand the discussions, derivations,
notations, and formulations of equations to follow in later units, it is imperative that you
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understand matrix algebra and solution procedures for simultaneous linear algebraic equations.
Along with background material, Unit 1 presents a brief history of the finite element method, as
well as some significant references for those wanting to examine the development of this
method. Unit 1 outlines the general steps in a finite element formulation. It shows numerous
applications of the finite element method. Finally, it introduces basic concepts on which the
primary method, called the direct stiffness method, is based.
Unit 2: Line Elements - Bar (Truss), Beam (Frame) - and Flowchart of Computer Program for
Truss Analysis
Line elements form the basis for the stress analysis of real structures. Such structures as two- and
three-dimensional trusses, statically indeterminate beams, and two- and three-dimensional
frames can be analyzed quite easily with the line elements introduced in this unit. Unit 2 then
develops the stiffness matrices for bar, truss, beam, and frame elements. This unit also
introduces concepts of transformation matrices, inclined or skewed supports, use of symmetry,
distributed loading, and beam element with nodal hinge. Finally, Unit 2 describes a flowchart
that is a basis for a computer program for the analysis of trusses.
Unit 3: Two-Dimensional Elements for Plane Stress/Strain and Axisymmetric Problems and
Computer Program Analysis
Two-dimensional or plane elements are used for plane stress/strain analysis where the loading is
applied in the plane of each element. These elements are used to analyze plates with holes,
fillets, or other changes in geometry for stress concentration problems. An example would be a
hydraulic cylinder rod end used in a piece of heavy equipment such as a backhoe tractor.
Axisymmetric elements allow a simple method to model three-dimensional solids that are actually
axisymmetric in their geometry. An example is a steel die used in the plastic film industry. Unit 3
then develops the stiffness matrices for the plane stress/strain and axisymmetric elements. This
unit also introduces various concepts that should be considered when modeling any problem for
solution using these elements. Further extension of the computer program to solve problems with
these elements is also described. Numerous examples are included.
Unit 4:
Three-dimensional elements are used for three-dimensional (3-D) stress analysis where the
loading is applied anywhere in space. These elements are either tetrahedral (4-sided) or
hexahedral (6-sided or brick-type) elements and are used to model such bodies as engine blocks,
thick-walled dams, foot pedals, and other truly 3-D structures. Unit 4 first develops the stiffness
matrix for the tetrahedral element and describes how the hexahedral element stiffness matrix is
developed. It goes on to develop the stiffness matrix for 1-D and 2-D heat transfer due to both
conduction and convection, allowing the determination of temperature variation and heat
transfer throughout a body. Then, for bodies subjected to variations in temperature, the unit
examines how thermal stresses occur. Finally, Unit 4 formulates the equations necessary for a
time-dependent loading problem, such as when a blast load is applied to a building frame.
Grading Information
This course is structured as a graduate-level course, with primary delivery via the World Wide
Web, e-mail, and fax. Your success depends on a number of written assignments consisting
primarily of longhand solving of problems using numerical analysis, more difficult solutions using
the computer program, written engineering design projects (two), and written exams after each
unit (four). All written assignments should draw on your knowledge gained from the assigned
readings, which are listed both in the reading schedule and in the individual units. Also included
are additional suggested readings to gain further insight into the material. As a member of this
class, you are expected to meet basic requirements as follows:
Solve numerous longhand exercises (20 percent of your final grade)

Solve numerous problems using the computer program (15 percent)
Complete two open-ended design projects (25 percent)
Complete exams at the end of each of four units (40 percent)
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PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Course Number:
ENGRG 7550
Course Name:
Product Design and Development (Online)
Course Description:
This course examines the front end of the product development

process. Topics include: organization and management issues
associated with the product development process; the identification
of customer needs and the translation of these needs into product
performance specifications; methodologies for the generation and
selection of concepts; developing the product architecture with
emphasis on creating interfaces, prototyping and design for
manufacturing.
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Degree Requirements
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
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Learning Outcomes
Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills when working with different disciplinary
perspectives; such activity reflects the current industry/business trends to perform product
design and development in cross-functional teams.
Gain knowledge of and practice with the latest methodologies on product design and
development during concept generation, concept selection, and concept testing, followed by
product architecture.
Prepare for advanced analysis and practical/industrial applications in the area of engineering
design as it relates to the product development process, i.e., from design attributes to
prototyping models.
Understand economic analysis method(s) for supporting the decisions of product development
teams including the quantitative and qualitative approaches; review and discuss project
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management principles to enhance the implementation of an effective product development

plan.
Unit Descriptions
Unit 1: Product Design and Development Processes
Unit 1 provides an overview of the course content and approach for the course. Development
Processes and Organizations follows, with review and discussion of the concept and applications
of product planning. You will participate in a team discussion and complete an individual
assignment on Opportunity Identification, which will prepare you for your Team Project proposal.
Identifying Customer Needs and Product Specifications are the last two (interrelated) topics.
Unit 2: Concept Generation, Selection, and Testing
In Unit 2, Concept Generation (including Concept Selection and Concept Testing) is described and
analyzed, followed by Product Architecture discussions and examples. A number of team
discussions are included to facilitate the project effort. Your team will report on your progress
and you will receive feedback from the instructor.
Unit 3: Industrial Design and Design for Manufacturing
To integrate the previous units, industrial design and design for manufacturing are the first topics
of Unit 3, due to their critical role in product development. At the same time, issues on design
for assembly and design for the environment are presented both in terms of qualitative and
quantitative approaches. A number of group discussions are included to facilitate the project
effort. You will also report on your team project for feedback and evaluation purposes.
At this point in the course, it is necessary to make the earlier discussed concepts applicable to
the prototyping and physical prototypes study and analysis. For the team project, a proof of
concept physical prototype or design analysis on a virtual prototype is expected for your team's
optimal design.
Unit 4: Economics and Project Management
In Unit 4, two major aspects of product development are presented: economics and project
management, including a case study as a practical application. Those topics along with the Team
Project presentations, written team project reports, and individual project reports are the
closing activities of this course.
Grading Information
Two Exams 20%
Midterm (10%)
Final (10%)
Individual Assignments 25%
Homework (20%)
Case Study (5%)
Team Project 35%
Team Discussions/reports (20%)
Presentation (10%)
Individual activities/report (5%)
Team Discussions 10%
Discussion Forum Participation 10%
Total: 100%
Grades will be based on percentage points earned from the requirements above.
90% - 100% A
80% - 89.9% B
70% - 79.9% C
60% - 69.9% D
59% - below F
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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
Course Number:
ENGRG 7800
Course Name:
Engineering Management (Online)
Course Description:
Introduce the student to fundamental concepts of management and

management theories. Discuss timely topics and issues of business
ethics including environmental, safety, and product liability. The
student will gain an understanding of differences between
engineering and management roles with specific application to
motivating, and managing technical personnel. The student will
develop an understanding and application of the specific tools of
engineering management including basic forecasting, planning,
scheduling and decision-making models.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
Learning Outcomes
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
Understand the processes of management, along with the tools used in managing technical
people in a technology-rich environment.
Communicate both orally and in writing with a wide variety of persons of different
backgrounds using standard business English.
Recognize challenges and some strategies for managing in a way that will encourage both
innovation and creativity, using tools such as your knowledge of Intellectual Property IP
protection and export compliance.
Demonstrate methods for motivating persons with technical skills, as well as common
motivational theories and their application to the performance appraisal process.\
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Determine the need for and application of specific tools of engineering management through
assignments and examinations. Tools may include economic analysis, decision making, status
reporting, and performance appraisal.
Work on a team, as well as independently, through project and individual assignments.
Recognize both the challenges and rewards of managing a diverse workforce.
Pursue professional development opportunities throughout your career and demonstrate
knowledge of methods for developing new skills or gaining certification in the field.
Discuss ethical theories and how these theories impact our decisions in a variety of situations.
You should be familiar with the ethics statement of the professional association with which
you most closely identify.
Maintain an awareness of the management and human aspects of business trends, as well as
the economic impetus for maintaining technical knowledge to predict trends in a specific
industry.
Unit Descriptions
Unit 1 Management
The purpose of this unit is to introduce you to the basics of managing. First, the course reviews a
little history and background. It is always important to understand the foundation at the
beginning. Next, management functions will be discussed. The four general management
functions are planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Each is important to a successful
manager. The last topic will be the management of technology. The importance of this continues
to grow as the use of technology continues to grow.
Unit 2 Ethics
The purpose of this unit is to discuss the importance of ethics. The unit will cover the different
ethical theories and how they are applied. It will discuss the importance of intellectual
properties and how each works to protect ideas and concepts. Finally, it will cover the ethical
responsibilities of engineers which we all need to understand and apply.
Unit 3 Current State
This final unit will discuss the changing world and how these changes affect engineering
managers. It will discuss such topics as diversity, globalization, and business regulations. The final
requirement for this unit will allow you to reflect and create a plan that addresses these
challenges and will make you a successful manager in the future.
Assignments: There are 9 individual assignments.
Group Assignments: There is 1 group projects for this course.
Grading Information
The breakdown of points is as follows:
Individual Assignments (6 @50)
300 pts
Reflection Paper (2@ 100)/ Presentation

(100)
300 pts
Quizzes on D2L (7)
140 pts
Group Presentation - Management Book
60 pts
Group Discussions (2 @ 50
100 pts
Individual Project
100 pts
Grading Scale:
A
900-1000 points
800-899
700-799
600-699
599 or less
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ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS ANALYSIS
Course Number:
ENGRG 7810
Course Name:
Advanced Production and Operations Analysis (Online)
Course Description:
Tools and techniques associated with planning and controlling in the

production environment including forecasting, aggregate planning,
master production scheduling, materials requirement planning, and
shop floor control. Integrated aspects of manufacturing resource
planning and enterprise resource planning as well as the effects of
just-in-time management and theory of constraints.
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
MS in Project Management
About the Degree
Degree Requirements
Admission
Tuition
Credit for Life
Course Offerings
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Learning Outcomes
Describe the nature and dynamics of a supply chain and discuss the impact of supply-chain
management on other aspects of operations (inventory, scheduling, etc.).
Develop appropriate forecasting methods and measure the validity of the methods.
Illustrate the effects of various inventory policies on the level of inventory and associated
costs, and describe appropriate applications of each policy.
Describe the process and importance of master production scheduling.
Compare traditional inventory policies to both material requirements planning and just-intime manufacturing.
Generate schedules using several different strategies and evaluate schedules using various
performance measures.
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Unit 1 - Supply-Chain Strategy

Characteristics and Behavior of a Supply Chain
Unit 2 - Forecasting and Aggregate Planning
Forecasting Methods, Forecasting and Product Development, Aggregate Planning
Unit 3 - Inventory Policies
Inventory Analysis, Determining Order Quantity and Tracking Inventory Levels, Quantity Discounts
and Other Special Situations
Unit 4 - Operational Constraints and Resource Planning
Theory of Constrains, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Master Production Scheduling
Unit 5 - Controlling the Shop Floor
Lean Thinking--Just-in-Time (JIT) Systems, Scheduling Work, Evaluating Schedules
Grading Information
Your course grade will be comprised of:
Four discussion activities (20%)
OM9 Textbook End-of-Chapter Problems (12%)
Participation in OM9 chapter quizzes (20%)
Final paper (20%)
Final exam (28%)
A = 90 to 100 %
B = 80 to less than 90 %
C = 70 to less than 80 %
D = 60 to less than 70 %
F = Less than 60%
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QUALITY ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
Course Number:
ENGRG 7820
Course Name:
Quality Engineering and Management (Online)
Course Description:
This course provides practical tools for planning and completing

quality improvement projects. The first part of the course deals with
an introduction to quality management philosophies, tools, and
approaches. The second part (about 70%) of the course is devoted to
the Six-Sigma (SS) philosophy, roadmap, tools, and techniques of
planning and executing quality improvement projects. The course
concludes with the application of the Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
approach to design or improve products and processes.
About the Degree
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
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Admission
Tuition
Credit for Life
Course Offerings
Textbooks
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Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Fundamental Concepts Supporting Quality Decisions
Select and use rational sampling, conduct reliability tests and analyze data.
Analyze the measurement system.
Apply SPC methods to improve quality of products and services.
Compute process capabilities.
Utilize software for data representation, statistical analysis, confidence interval estimation,
test of hypothesis, probability plotting, basic and advanced quality tools, ANOVA, ANOM,
design of experiments, regression analysis, and other applications.
Analyze statistically designed experiments necessary to improve products and processes.
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Historical Foundation for Quality Practices

Compare and appreciate the contributions of W. Edwards Deming, Joseph Juran, Philip Crosby,
A. V. Feigenbaum, and Kaoru Ishikawa.
Explain that the quality movement has influenced not only product and service improvements,
but the way in which organizations are managed.
Quality and Leadership
Describe the requirements for building and sustaining performance excellence.
Participate in and conduct Six Sigma quality improvement projects.
Quality and Organization Success
Assist an organization in preparing and applying for any one of the numerous quality awards.
Understand quality engineering methods and tools.
Apply quality engineering methods and tools to improve products and processes.
Quality and the Customer
Develop a strategic plan for quality using a team approach, taking into account the voice of
the customer and the market.
Identify and compare product quality dimensions for both products and services.
Quality and Workforce Involvement
Train other personnel in the uses of quality engineering tools and techniques.
Describe a workforce management approach necessary to build a high performance workplace
and maintain an environment for quality excellence.
Quality as a System of Processes
Describe basic quality system requirements and the relevant national and international
standards for a quality system. Understand the ISO 9000:2000 family of standards, assist in
preparing the quality documents at any level of the tier, conduct an internal quality audit,
and prepare for an external audit.
Describe the role that quality plays in each component of a manufacturing firms production
and business support systems and explain how they are linked together as a system of
processes to support organizational objectives.
Unit Descriptions:
Unit 1: The Principles of Quality and Performance Excellence
Webster's definition of quality is vague and simplistic. "(Quality is) that which makes something
what it is; characteristic element." The ANSI/ASQC A3-1978, Quality Systems Terminology defines
quality as the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears on its
ability to satisfy given needs. This definition draws heavily on the product and user definitions
and is driven by the need to create satisfied customers. By the end of the 1980s, many
organizations had begun using a simpler, yet powerful, customer definition of quality that
remains popular today: Quality is meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
However, quality can be a confusing concept, partly because people view quality subjectively and
in relation to differing criteria based on their individual roles in the production-marketing value
chain. In addition, the meaning of quality continues to evolve as the quality profession grows and
matures. No single definition is adequate because customer needs are constantly changing and
because quality is "situational" -- e.g. a good design for one purpose, and in the eyes of one set of
customers, may represent a poor design for another use or another set of customers. Reliance on
a single definition of quality is frequently a source of problems.
Quality concerns of each major function within a manufacturing system vary. Thus, each major
function contributes to total quality in various ways, as follows:
Marketing and Sales - Effective market research and solicitation of customer feedback are
necessary for developing quality products.
Product Design and Process Engineering Here, designers and technicians must make sure
products are not over- or under-engineered. Over-engineering results in ineffective use of a
firms resources and products. Under-engineered products and poor process designs result in
lower quality as well.
Purchasing and Receiving - The purchasing department must ensure that purchased parts meet
the quality requirements specified by product design and engineering. Receiving must ensure
that the purchased items delivered are of the quality that was contracted for by purchasing,
and that defective parts are not received.
Production Planning and Scheduling - The correct material, tools, and equipment must be
available at the proper time and in the proper places to maintain a smooth flow of production.
Manufacturing and Assembly - Quality must be built into a product; it cannot be inspected into
it. Proper control of labor, materials, and equipment is necessary to achieve high quality.
Tool Engineering -Tools used in manufacturing and inspection must be designed and
maintained for continual production of a quality product. Tool performance should be
consistently monitored so that worn or defective tools can be identified and replaced.
Industrial Engineering and Process Design - Team members from these areas must work with
product design engineers to develop realistic specifications of quality. In addition, they must
select appropriate technology, equipment, and work methods that will produce quality
products.
Finished Goods Inspection and Tests - If quality is built into the product properly and
rigorously, inspection should be unnecessary. However, in a less than perfect system, some
inspection based on random sampling, or 100 percent inspection of critical components, is still
necessary to ensure that no defective items reach the customer.
Packaging, Shipping, and Warehousing - Logistical activities take place in these locations
which are designed to protect quality after goods are produced.
Installation and Service These personnel must ensure that users understand the product and
have adequate instructions for proper installation and operation.
In addition, quality in services is also important in todays business environment because poor
service often leads to lost customers - up to 35% per year - and therefore lost income. Retaining
customers can mean a profit increase because it is more cost effective to retain them than to
acquire new customers. Companies with long-time customers can financially outperform
competitors with higher customer turnover even when their unit costs are higher and their
market share is smaller.
Quality has moved beyond technical issues such as reliability, inspection, and quality control in
manufacturing, because of changes in the economy and in society. Some of these concerns center
on the increasing focus of businesses on service, and knowledge creation and management.
Unit 2: Tools and Techniques for Quality and Performance Excellence
This unit covers analyzing data, solving problems, designing, controlling, and improving processes
to reduce the potential for failures.
It reviews statistical tools and related analytical techniques.

It provides a basic coverage of statistical control (SPC)
It stresses the important relationship between the stability of a process and its capability.
It links Six Sigma and process improvement tools and methods.
It covers the important principles and methods for the use of designed experimentation for
quality design and improvements.
Unit 3: Managing for Quality and Performance Excellence

Unit 3 focuses on the organizational aspect of quality, which is linked to the concept of
Performance Excellence and has its roots in the Baldrige program. Since its inception in 1987, the
Baldrige program has had significant impacts on organizations around the world.
It introduces the Baldrige as a framework for building and managing successful organizations.
It draws attention to the importance of strategic planning and organization design for
performance excellence.
It links information and knowledge management to performance excellence.
It identifies the role of leadership as the driver of quality and performance excellence.
It recommends sustaining performance excellence through organizational culture and change
management.
As indicated in the opening of Unit 1, building and maintaining quality into an organizations
goods and services, and more importantly, into the organization's infrastructure, is not an easy
task. Unit 3 provides examples and a useful map for the journey towards performance and
quality excellence.
Exams: 14 quizzes and one final exam are administered during this course
Assignments: 2 discussions and a comprehensive final paper
Grading Scale:
Your course grade will be comprised of two discussion activities (15%), participation in the weekly
quizzes (30%),a final paper (25%), and a final exam(30%).
A
90 to 100%
80 to less than
90%
70 to less
than 80%
60 to less
than 70%
Less than
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT WITH LEAN PRINCIPLES
Course Number:
ENGRG 7860
Course Name:
Continuous Improvement with Lean Principles (Online)
Course Description:
Development and applications of lean techniques including an

overview of the Toyota Production System. Lean principles including
stability, standardization, just-in-time, jidoka and involvement.
Examples from manufacturing, service and office settings. Specific
techniques which support continuous improvement including five S,
standardized work, production leveling, kanban systems, value
stream mapping, poka-yoke, and A3 reporting. Methods for creating
and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.
About the Degree
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites:
None
Level:
Graduate
Credits:
Format:
Online
Program:
MS in Engineering
CONTACT
Admission
Tuition
Credit for Life
Course Offerings
Textbooks
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Phone: 608.342.1468
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Learning Outcomes
We will review the development of lean systems with special focus on the Toyota Production
System and discuss continuous improvement in manufacturing, service, and office settings. Upon
completion of this course, you will be able to
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2. Explain specific techniques related to establishing and maintaining a lean system:

five S
total productive maintenance
standardized work
production leveling
kanban systems
poka-yoke
value stream mapping
kaizen
A3 reporting
3. Identify applications of lean techniques in manufacturing, service, and office settings.
4. Recognize the challenges and methods for managing and planning in a lean organization.
5. Discuss the organizational requirements to successfully sustain continuous improvement.
Unit Descriptions
Unit 1
This unit covers three basic production systems: craft, mass, and lean. Characteristics of each
type of system are described in historical and technological context. Benefits and limitations of
each typed are discussed. Lean production is presented as evolving from mass production.
You will be introduced to the Toyota Production System and the House of Lean analogy for lean
systems. Continuous improvement and how it requires a steady influx of ideas from members of
an organization will be discussed, as well as basic consideration of the difficulties encountered
when an organization transitions to becoming a lean system.
Unit 2
Lean systems and techniques are often depicted as a house. As shown below, the House of Lean
shows the major areas within lean systems. The areas of stability and standardization are
explored in this unit. These areas are the foundation of lean systems. Specific techniques
associated with this foundation are introduced. You will explore each area further by completing
an individual assignment and project. There is an exam at the end of the unit.
Unit 3
The pillars of lean systems: just-in-time and jidoka, are explored in this unit. Specific techniques
examined with these pillars are kanban, heijunka, value stream mapping, and poka-yoke. You will
explore each area further by completing individual assignments and project.
Unit 4
Involvement is the heart of lean systems. Students explore each area further by completing an
individual assignment and a discussion.
Unit 5
Sustaining a culture of continuous improvement is often reported as one of the most challenging
aspects of becoming lean. Old methods and thought processes easily slip back into an
organization and undermine the progress toward lean. Corporate culture must be conducive to
lean practices and continuous improvement to sustain a lean system.
Grading Information
40 % Individual Assignments (5 @ 8%)
20 % Projects (2 @ 10%)
30 % Exams (2 @ 15%)
10% Discussions (5 @ 2%)
100% Total
90 - 100 % A
80 - 89.9 % B
70 - 79.9 % C
60 - 69.9 % D
below 60 % F
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