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FOR 625 - Chemistry of Fire and Explosives
An examination of the basic organic chemistry and combustion and explosive properties of flammable materials. The chemical principles underlying fires and explosions. Chemical properties of various synthetic materials and the products of their combustion. Fire retardent materials and chemicals used in fire extinguishment. (See also CH 625 and FS 625 .)
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FOR 632 - Advanced Investigation I
An in-depth study of modern principles and techniques of criminal and civil investigations. Management of investigations, use of witnesses, interviewing, polygraph, backgrounds, establishment of MO, missing persons, surveillance and investigation of questioned deaths and death scenes.
3 credits
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FOR 633 - Advanced Investigation II
An in-depth study of the principles and techniques of criminal and civil investigations. Investigation of fraud, embezzlement, white-collar crime, property crimes, sexual assaults and other crimes against persons; extortion; kidnapping; drug trades; and traffic accidents.
3 credits
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FOR 640 - Advanced Criminalistics II
Introduction of advanced microscopic, chemical, and instrumental methods with extensive hands-on experience provided by a laboratory section. Principles and methods of analysis of microscopic and macroscopic evidence such as glass, soil, papers, inks, dyes, paints, varnishes, explosives, fibers, drugs, and other potential physical traces will be discussed.
3 credits
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FOR 641 - Advanced Criminalistics II Laboratory
Laboratory fee required.
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FOR 645 - Drug Chemistry and Identification
Introduction to licit and illicit drugs as evidence, followed by an overview of chemical, microscopical, and instrumental techniques used for their identification; discussion of sampling, separation, and quantitation of evidence specimens; presentation of drug chemistry expert testimony in courts of law.
3 credits
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FOR 653 - Physical Analysis in Forensic Science
The classic firearms examination, classification, and comparison of bullets and cartridges, toolmarks comparison and striation analysis, serial number restoration, document examination, voiceprint identification, fingerprints, and polygraph examination.
3 credits
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FOR 654 - Physical Analysis in Forensic Science Laboratory
Laboratory fee required.
1 credits
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FOR 660 - Forensic Microscopy
The theory and techniques of optical microscopy required to use the micoscope for evidence detection, analysis, and evaluation. Microscopical methods of analysis and polarized light microscopy will be covered in lecture and laboratory. Laboratory fee required.
3 credits
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FOR 661 - Medicolegal Investigation and Identification
An introduction to procedures and techniques for medicolegal investigation of questioned death and identification of deceased persons, including autopsy techniques, odontological procedures, and anthropological approaches.
3 credits
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FOR 662 - Forensic Toxicology
Forensic Toxicology is presented as a mechanistic/biochemical exploration of the issues and drugs and questions routinely confronting the practicing forensic toxicologist. Following an initial exploration of the historical roots of the discipline, the course moves through an organ-system review of physiologic function, and the mechanisms by which specific and typical toxic classes and species interfere with those functions. Neurologic functions and toxicity are a special interest and focus of this section. The final sections of the course deal with some of the major drug classes, including opiates, other drugs of abuse, natural and herbal drugs, and plants and animal poison, toxins and venoms.
3 credits
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FOR 673 - Forensic DNA Analysis
Prerequisites: FOR 614 , FOR 620 , FOR 621 Methods of modern biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology as applied to the examination and individualization of biological evidence in forensic science. Includes discussion of prior methods up to the most current used today in forensic biology.
3 credits
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FOR 674 - Forensic DNA Analysis Laboratory
Corequisite: FOR 673 Concurrent registration in FOR 673 Forensic DNA Analysis is required. Laboratory fee required.
1 credits
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FOR 686 - Forensic Science Research Project I
Individual guidance on a research endeavor. 1-3 credits.
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FOR 687 - Forensic Science Research Project II
Prerequisite FOR 686 1-3 Credits.
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FOR 688 - Forensic Science Internship I
Formal educational development is complemented by field placement experience in a forensic science laboratory or identification unit. Field experience is supervised by designated agency and department personnel. Students must complete a project in connection with the internship placement and experience; an appropriate work product must be provided to the instructor.
3 credits
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FOR 689 - Forensic Science Internship II
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FOR 695 - Independent Study
A directed independent learning experience, the topic and format to be agreed upon by the student and supervising faculty. 1-3 credits.
0 credits
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FOR 697 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussions of the individual student's progress toward the completion of the thesis.
3 credits
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FOR 698 - Thesis II
A Continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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FOR 699 - Thesis III
A continuation of Thesis II.
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Fire Science |
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FS 625 - Chemistry of Fires and Explosions
An examination of the basic organic chemistry and combustion and explosive properties of flammable materials. The chemical principles underlying fires and explosions. Chemical properties of various synthetic materials and the products of their combustion. Fire retardent materials and chemicals used in fire extinguishment. (See also CH 625 and FOR 625 .)
3 credits
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FS 631 - Organization&Management Public Fire Protection
A presentation of modern management principles and techniques to the organization and delivery of the array of services that communities have come to expect from the fire service. The traditional and evolving roles of the fire service in protection, prevention, risk analysis, and community service are also considered.
3 credits
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FS 632 - Strategic Planning for the Fire Service
The application of systematic long-range or "master" planning in determining the types and levels of community fire service. As part of this course each student will develop a strategic plan for a public safety organization using one of the commonly accepted approaches to strategic planning in the public domain.
3 credits
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FS 633 - Issues in Public Safety Professional Responsibility
This course addresses the unique ethical problems and environments in which public safety services are delivered. Specific issues covered include public safety discretion, codes of conduct and discipline, and the ethical exercise of the "public trust." Investigation of the ways in which organizations can anticipate and plan for ethical problems.
3 credits
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FS 634 - Issues in Public Safety Management
Provides public safety professionals with a broad view of current topics in the field. Utilizing lectures, discussions, and case studies, the course will consider the results of applying modern public management practices and principles in a public safety context.
3 credits
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FS 649 - Fire Scene Investigation and Arson Analysis
The techniques of crime scene documentation and investigation as they relate to fire and explosion scenes. Evidence recognition and collection. Laboratory analysis of fire scene, arson accelerant, and explosion scene residues. Scientific proof of arson. Laboratory fee required. (See also CJ 649 .)
4 credits
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FS 650 - Arson for Profit
This course provides an overview of the financial techniques needed to investigate arson-for-profit fires, with an emphasis on sources of information, identification, and analysis of financial documents.
3 credits
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FS 661 - Systems Approach to Fire Safety
The systems approach to fire safety as used by fire protection engineers, fire science technicians, and fire administrators in analyzing and designing fire safety in buildings. Considers the various routes that can be followed to achieve low budget, logical, cost-effective ways of accomplishing predetermined fire safety goals.
3 credits
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FS 663 - Fire Protection Systems Application
A study of the application of various fire protection systems and programs to fire/life safety problems. An in-depth review of certian fire protection codes and standards and the proper interpretation of each will be included. Use of codes and standards to determine specific protection requirements will be emphasized.
3 credits
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FS 664 - Terrorism
A detailed discussion and review of the consequences of terrorism and the offensive measures taken by emergency response organizations to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism incidents.
3 credits
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FS 665 - Legal Aspects of Fire and Arson Investigation
The legal principles underlying and governing the conduct of criminal investigations, with particular emphasis on arson. The criminal law relating to arson, establishment of the crime, investigation, and prosecution procedures in arson cases.
3 credits
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FS 666 - Industrial Fire Protection
Prepares fire professionals to make decisions on various fire protection schemes in industry and other commercial property situations. Since fire protection responsibilities are often delegated to the occupational safety or security manager, the course provides background in fire protection for these individuals.
3 credits
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FS 667 - Fire and Building Codes, Standards, and Practices
The study of building and fire codes and regulations as they relate to prevention and incidence of structural fires. Contemporary building and fire codes and practices and their enforcement. Model building codes. Fire prevention and control through building design. (See also CJ 667 .)
3 credits
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FS 668 - Fire Casualty Insurance Practices
A study of financial risk and decision making. Insurance rate making and relation to risk and other factors. Insurence adjustment and economic factors that must be considered in fire and accident investigations. (See also CJ 668 .)
3 credits
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FS 669 - Dynamics, Evaluation, and Prevention of Structural Fires
A detailed analysis of the factors and physical processes that govern the growth and spread of fire and its products within a structure. Includes a review and an evaluation of national, state, and local fire loss data leading to the development of fire prevention strategies. (See also CJ 669 .)
3 credits
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FS 670 - Selected Topics: Intro to Risk Management
An examination and evaluation of the current and future problems faced by today's fire, public safety, and insurance and security professionals.
3 credits
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FS 681 - Seminar/Research Project in Public Safety Management I
Prerequisite: 18 undergraduate/graduate hours in a public safety discipline or permission of the program coordinator. Problems in public safety management and current techniques being used to deal with them. Requires a supervised research project directly related to the topic and weekly meetings with faculty throughout the term. Format of course may vary; a three-day specially scheduled seminar may be included.
3 credits
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FS 684 - Fire Scene Reconstruction
Application of the principles of reconstruction of the scene, including fire behavior, fire pattern analysis, ignition mechanisms, interpretation of human behavior, and fire scene analysis. Emphasis on scene documentation, origin and cause determination, preparation of reports, arson motives, rendering of advisory opinions to assist in the resolution of disputes affecting life and property. (See also CJ 684 .)
3 credits
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FS 690 - Research Project
Prerequisite: 30 graduate credit hours. A major research project under the supervision of the director of the fire science program.
3 credits
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FS 693 - Internship
The student's formal educational development is complemented by field experience in various fire science settings or agencies. Under faculty supervision, the student engages in field experience and produces a comprehensive project report analyzing the internship experience.
3 credits
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FS 695 - Independent Study I
A directed, independent learning experience with the topic and format to be agreed upon by the student and supervising faculty.
3 credits
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FS 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meeting and discussions of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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FS 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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HS 610 - Survey of United States History
Broad-based review of American history from colonialism to the present. This course is designed specifically for preservice teachers to meet Connecticut state certification requirements.
3 credits
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HS 650 - Latin American History
Analyzes the history of colonial Latin America from Ancient American and pre-contact fifteenth-century Europe through to the nineteenth century independence revolutions and the modern struggles with political instability and economic dependence. The focus is on how the admixture of European and New World inputs gave rise to unique Latin American cultures.
3 credits
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HS 670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HS 695 - Independent Study
A planned program of individual study or research under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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HU 651 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 652 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 653 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 654 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 655 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 656 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 657 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 658 - Topics in Humanities
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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HU 659 - Writing and Speaking for Professionals
A practical, tool-oriented approach for professionals who need to perfect writing and speaking skills for career advancement or presentations in graduate courses. Students generate work-related writing/speaking assignments and negotiate learning contracts based on editing, writing, and speaking methods related to individual needs and objectives. (See also E 659 .)
3 credits
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HU 695 - Independent Study
A planned program of individual study or research under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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IB 643 - International Business
Prerequisites: EC 601 and MK 609 . An introduction to the political, economic, technological, and cultural settings of interntional business. Examines the problems, policies, and operational procedures of the multinational corporation, including adjustment to foreign cultures and governments. Review of development, organization, and structure of the international firm.
3 credits
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IB 644 - Managing in Global Markets
Prerequisites: EC 601 , FI 601 , MG 637 , and MK 609 . This course provides the student with an understanding of the effects of globalization on the economic environment and corporate operations. It examines the multinational's operations and the many adaptations management must undertake to interact successfully with the various global business environments. Topics will be examined from both domestic and international perspectives and will include the operational and strategic adjustments necessary for the multinational to navigate among the diverse and rapidly evolving cultural, political, economic, financial, operational, and ethical environments of global markets.
3 credits
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IB 645 - Comparative International Business Environments
Prerequisites: MK 609 and IB 643 . A comparative approach to the study of the noneconomic aspects of foreign markets of several representative areas in the world. Focus on the interaction between the sociocultural environment of host nations and the multinational firm.
3 credits
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IB 650 - International Business Negotiating
Prerequisite: IB 643 A description and analysis of the various stages involved in the international business negotiating process. Also, a survey of the different types of values and behaviors encountered in business negotiating. Case studies of representative countries are included.
3 credits
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IB 652 - Multinational Business Management
Prerequisites: IB 643 and MK 609 . An examination of global strategy, ownership control, organization, and resource management. Major attention given to international risk analysis.
3 credits
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IB 660 - East and Southeast Asian Business Systems
Prerequisites: IB 643 and MG 637 . An analysis of the business systems of selected nations in East and Southeast Asia. Emphasis on the historical, political, and cultural underpinnings of business activity. Negotiating strategies and techniques to be used with selected East and Southeat Asian governments and firms.
3 credits
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IB 670 - Selected Topics
A study of selected issues of particular interest to the students and instructor. May be taken more than once.
3 credits
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IB 690 - Research Project
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and permission of the instructor. Independent study under the supervision of an advisor.
3 credits
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IB 693 - Internship
Prerequisites: six credits of IB concentration courses and approval or internship coordinator. A program of field experience in selected organizations in international trade and marketing.
3 credits
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IB 695 - Independent Study I
A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty.
3 credits
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IB 696 - Independent Study II
A continuation of Independent Study I.
3 credits
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IB 698 - Thesis I
Prerequisite: 15 graduate hours. Periodic meetings and discussion of the individual student's progress in the preparation of a thesis.
3 credits
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IB 699 - Thesis II
A continuation of Thesis I.
3 credits
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IE 601 - Introduction to Operations Research/Management Science
Prerequisite: IE 607 . Introduction to the techniques and philosophies of management science and operations research. Includes linear programming, inventory analysis, queueing theory, dynamic programming, decision analysis, and other modeling techniques.
3 credits
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IE 604 - Management Systems
Techniques of industrial and governmental systems management, including general systems and organizational theory.
3 credits
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IE 607 - Probability Theory
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of differential calculus. Probability of events., definition of random variables, and introduction to basic probability distributions. Use of probability in stochastic processes pertaining to queues, forecasting, birth-death processes, and human behavior.
3 credits
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IE 609 - Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Prerequisite: IE 607 or equivalent. Inferential statistical designs, including basic statistical tests and analysis of variance. Statistical theories and application of correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, nonlinear regression, and analysis of covariance.
3 credits
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IE 611 - Decisions in Operations Management
Prerequisites: MG 637 and QA 604 or equivalent. Study of organizations as systems producing goods and services. Review of concepts, functions, and basic techniques as applied to operations management. Examination of new trends and developments such as just-in-time, synchronous manufacturing, quality management, cycle-time reduction, and concurrent engineering. Emphasis on interrelations of different operational decisions on the final product and competitive position of the organization.
3 credits
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IE 612 - Managerial Interactions I
An interdisciplinary systems approach to human behavior in organizations with emphasis on the impact of industrial engineering methods on organizational performance. Deals with individual motivation and face-to-face interaction in managerial roles.
3 credits
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IE 613 - Managerial Interactions II
Prerequisite: IE 612 . Continuation of IE 612 . Organizational development, job enrichment, and modern work attitudes.
3 credits
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IE 614 - Data Information Systems
Prerequisites: any one of CS 604 through CS 610 or equivalent, and IE 604 . Introduction to automated information systems planning and operations and their impact on management decision making, control functions, and communication capabilties. An overview of concepts and procedures with applications in urban environments, large organizations, and governmental agencies. Techniques presented include PERT/CPM, Gantt charting, cost-benefit analysis.
3 credits
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IE 615 - Transportation and Distribution
Prerequisite: IE 601 or equivalent. Introduction to transportation science with emphasis on physical distribution problems. Survey of operations research models, and optimization strategies and their roles in transportation systems management.
3 credits
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IE 621 - Linear Programming
Prererquisite: IE 601 or equivalent. Thorough coverage of the techniques and applications of linear programming. Special simplex forms and optimality conditions, duality, and sensitivity are covered. Applications to network flow problems.
3 credits
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IE 622 - Queueing Theory
Prerequisite: IE 601 or equivalent. Elements of queueing theory including finite and infinite cases. Single server and multiple server parallel channels/series queues and special cases are analyzed.
3 credits
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IE 623 - Decision Analysis
Prerequisite: IE 609 or equivalent. Decision theory, game theory, benefit-cost analyses under uncertainty; advanced engineering economic analysis.
3 credits
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IE 624 - Quality Analysis
Prerequisite: IE 609 or equivalent. Concepts of quality and statistical quality analysis. Sampling techniques and decision processes
3 credits
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IE 625 - Advanced Mathematical Programming
Prerequisites: CS 606 or equivalent, and IE 621 . Advanced mathematical programming techniques. Integer programming, goal programming, and multiple objective linear programming techniques will be covered. Computer applications will be demonstrated.
3 credits
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IE 643 - Reliability and Maintainability
Prerequisite: IE 609 or equivalent. The basic theory and methodology of reliabiliy and maintainability, including application of discrete and continuous distributions and statistical designs. Reliability, estimation, structure models, and growth models.
3 credits
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IE 651 - Human Engineering I
An introduction to the design of machines, jobs, and environments with consideration of ergonomic principles. Coverage of behavioral, anatomical, physiological, and organizational factors affecting performance, comfort, and safety.
3 credits
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IE 652 - Human Engineering II
Prerequisite: IE 651 or equivalent. Continuation of IE 651 . In-depth analysis of selected topics in ergonomics, including work physiology, anthropometry, and signal detection theory. Laboratory experiments and reports included.
3 credits
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IE 655 - Manufacturing Analysis
Prerequisites: undergraduate courses in manufacturing or manufacturing work experience and consent of instructor. The principles of the theory of metal cutting and metal working for improving the manufacturing operations involving metal machining and metal working. An opportunity for students to thoroughly understand the experimental approaches used in manufacturing.
3 credits
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IE 661 - Facility Infrastructure
An overview of facilities planning and design considerations, with an emphasis on service and non-manufacturing facilities. Coverage includes facilities planning approaches and procedures, ergonomic considerations, access and accomodation issues, flow of people and materials, facility services, and facility flexibility and adaptability.
3 credits
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IE 671 - Current Topics in Operations Research
Prerequisite: IE 601 or equivalent. Prerequisite: IE 601 or permission of instructor. An examination of new developments or current practices in operations research. A topic will be selected for thorough study. Possible subject areas include nonlinear programming, network theory, scheduling techniques, specialized techniques, specialized applications. Content may vary from trimester to trimester.
3 credits
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IE 672 - Current Topics in Industrial Engineering
Prerequisite: IE 601 or permission of the instructor. An examination of new developments or current practices in industrial engineering. A topic will be selected for thorough study. Possible subject areas include reliability, production engineering, human factors, specialized applications. Content may vary from trimester to trimester.
3 credits
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IE 681 - System Simulation
Prerequisites: IE 601 . Modeling and analysis of systems using discrete event simulation technique with particular emphasis on applications in production and operations management, manufacturing, and services. Lean implementation via simulation analysis. The role and significance of data, data collection, random number generators and uncertainty in input variables will be examined. Use of simulation software and several projects will be required.
3 credits
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IE 683 - Systems Analysis
Prerequisites: IE 601 , and IE 609 or equivalent, and IE 614 . Techniques and philosophies defining the concept of systems analysis presented in detail, illustrated with large-scale case studies. Diverse systems are analyzed covering the social, urban, industrial, and military spheres. Techniques include utility theory, decision analysis, and technological forecasting.
3 credits
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IE 685 - Theory of Optimization
Prerequisites: IE 601 , and CS 606 or equivalent. Methods of nonlinear optimization and programming. Search methods including golden section and dichotomous; constrained and unconstrained optimization including Rosenbrocks and Fletcher-Powell algorithms. Penalty and barrier function methods.
3 credits
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IE 686 - Production and Inventory Analysis
Prerequisites:IE 601 , and IE 607 or equivalent. Inventory theory and models and their applications to production and operations. Methods of production including Kanban systems, JIT, MRP and their relations to fundamental inventory techniques with computer applications.
3 credits
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IE 687 - Stochastic Processes
Prerequisite: IE 601 or equivalent. The theory and application of discrete and continuous-time stochastic processes. Areas of application include queueing, inventory, maintenance, and probabilistic dynamic programming models.
3 credits
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IE 688 - Design of Experiments
Prerequisite: IE 609 or equivalent. Principles of modern statistical experimentation and practice in use of basic designs for scientific and industrial experiments; single factor experiments, randomized blocks, Latin squares; factorial and fractional factorial experiments, surface fitting designs.
3 credits
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IE 690 - Research Project
Prerequisites: 15 graduate hours and permission of the program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of an advisor in an area of mutual interest, such study terminating in a technical report of academic merit. Research may constitute a survey of a technical area in industrial engineering or operations research or involve the solution of an actual or hypothetical technical problem.
3 credits
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IE 695 - Independent Study I
Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. Independent study under the guidance of an advisor in an area designated by the program coordinator.
3 credits
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