Doctoral of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering
Tracks and Courses Program tracks The program includes the following tracks:      1. Manufacturing Systems Engineering      2. Industrial Operation systems and Logistics      3. Human Factors Engineering and safety   Program Structure: Eighteen Credit hours and a thesis are required distributed as follows:	Objectives
	Admission Requirements
	Degree Requirements
	Tracks and Courses
	Contact Information

Courses Number	Type of Courses	Credit Hours
IE---	4 Core Courses of a track	12
IE---	2 Elective Courses from the track courses and/or Elective courses	6
IE---	Thesis	--
Total	18

Courses

Manufacturing System Engineering
No.	Course Number	Course Title	Course Units
1	IE 650	Advanced Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)	3
2	IE 651	Manufacturing systems Engineering	3
3	IE 652	Advanced Manufacturing Technology (CIM)	3
4	IE 653	Advances in Automation of Manufacturing Systems	3
5	IE 654	Advanced Topics in Manufacturing Processes	3
6	IE 655	Manufacturing Strategies	3

 

Industrial Operation Systems and Logistics
No.	Course Number	Course Title	Course Units
1	IE 620	Stochastic Modeling	3
2	IE 621	Supply chain management	3
3	IE 622	Logistics and distributions systems	3
4	IE 623	Advanced Applications in Engineering Optimization	3
5	IE 624	Advanced Topics in Industrial Operations management	3
6	IE 625	Scheduling of Industrial Operations	3

 

Human Factors Engineering and Safety
No.	Course Number	Course Title	Course Units
1	IE 630	Safety System and Accident Analysis	3
2	IE 631	Advanced Human Factors Applications	3
3	IE 632	Human-Machine Systems	3
4	IE 633	Human Performance and Behavior	3
5	IE 634	Occupational Biomechanics	3
6	IE 635	Advanced Methods in Design and Work Measurement	3

 

Elective courses
No.	Course Number	Course Title	Course Units
1	IE 611	Advance Topics in statistical Engineering	3
2	IE 612	Advance Topics in Engineering Optimization	3
3	IE 613	Heuristic Search Methods in Engineering Optimization	3
4	IE 614	Engineering Reliability and maintainability	3
5	IE 615	Advance Topics in Engineering Quality	3

 

Scheduling of Courses (Course numbers and titles are based on the selected track by students):
Semester	Course Number	Course Title	Course Units
1	IE6--	Course from specialized track courses	3
	IE6--	Course from specialized track courses	3
	IE6--	Course from other tracks and/or elective courses	3
2	IE6--	Course from specialized track courses	3
	IE6--	Course from specialized track courses	3
	IE6--	Course from other tracks and/or elective courses	3

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

IE 611 Advanced Topics in Statistical Engineering 3(3+0)

Advanced topics in statistical engineering such as the following: SEM family tree, Data preparation and screening, structural models with observed variables and path analysis (recursive models), structural models with observed variables and path analysis (non-recursive models, multiple group analysis), measurement models and confirmatory factor analysis, mean structures and latent growth models, and hybrid models with structural and measurement components.

 

IE 612 Advanced topics in Industrial optimization 3(3+0)

Advanced topics in Linear Programming, Decomposition method, Column generation method, Interior point algorithm, Convex and non-convex optimization, Convex optimization, Non-convex optimization, Quasi-convex optimization, Topics in discrete optimization: TSP, QAP, VRP, Bin-Packing, Network models.

 

IE 613 Approximation Methods in Optimization 3(3+0)

Constructive Heuristics, Local Search, Metaheuristics, Evolutionary Algorithms, Optimization-Based Heuristics, Polynomial Time Approximation Schemes

 

IE 614 Reliability and Maintainability Engineering 3(3+0)

Reliability analysis of dynamic systems, analysis of dependent failures, reliability of repairable systems, human reliability analysis methods and theory of logic diagrams and application to systems reliability; advanced maintainability analysis and systems effectiveness; reliability and maintainability concepts in conceptual, development, production, and deployment phases of industrial products; costing of reliability, methods of obtaining approximate reliability estimates and confidence limits; methods of reliability testing; current research and developments in the area of reliability and maintainability engineering.

 

IE 615 Advanced topics in quality engineering 3(3+0)

Modern trends in assessment of quality; strategic quality management, Quality management techniques including: Total quality management, Kaizen technique, and ISO 9000, six-sigma methodology and its applications, ISO 9000 quality management system standards and their applications; Advanced applications techniques on continuous improvements and quality management.

 

IE 620 Stochastic Modeling 3(3+0)

Renewal processes and Applications, Discrete and Continuous-Time Markov Chains, Markovian decision processes, Algorithmic Analysis of Queuing Models.

 

IE 621 Supply Chain Management 3(3+0)

Supply chain network design including raw material (RM), work in process (WIP), final good (FGI), and Spare parts Management; Assembly systems management; Modeling the Integrated production, inventory and distribution problems.

 

IE 622 Distribution and Logistics Systems 3(3+0)

Modeling and optimizing distribution problems including: Traveling Salesman Problems (TSP), Vehicle Routing problems (VRP), and Capacitated Arc Routing Problems (CARP); Application studies of various types of distribution and logistics; Analysis and design of distribution and logistics systems

 

IE 623 Advanced Applications in Industrial optimization 3(3+0)

Advanced algorithms including: Newton method, Modification of Newton's Method, Quasi-Newton method, Gradient method, Levenberg-Marquardt and Trust Region Methods, Sub gradient Optimization Methods, Steepest ascent method; Combined algorithms; Penalty and barrier methods; Methods of Feasible Directions.

 

IE 624 Advanced Topics in Industrial Operations Management 3(3+0)

New trends in Production management Systems and structuring operation systems including: Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Just-in-time (JIT), and Optimized Production Technology (OPT).

 

IE 625 Scheduling of Industrial Operations 3(3+0)

Optimization algorithms, algorithm convergence; Advanced Shop Scheduling; Advanced Multiprocessor Scheduling; Scheduling Flexible Manufacturing Systems; Resource Constrained Project Scheduling; Multi-criteria Scheduling; Cyclic Scheduling.

 

IE630 Safety System and Accident Analysis 3(3+0)

Procedures for conducting and understanding of accident investigation techniques; recent procedures followed after accidents; dealing with emergencies; developing emergency and evacuation plans; accident cost analysis; keeping accident records; control of hazardous substances and processes, and the protection of the worker.

 

IE631 Advanced Human Factors Applications 3(3+0)

Application of current human factors engineering principles in the workplace including facility and work status; material handling; work place exposures and protection, and production operations. Human Factors input into manned-system design, development, testing, and evaluation. Emphasis will be on the systems approach to human-machine interfacing, with discussion and application of specific methodologies and analytical techniques. The course will allow students to apply human factors applications to industrial and commercial settings. The course will also An examine human attributes which may be reduced in disabled persons and which change with the aging process, and of the associated needs regarding work procedures and equipment with respect to the design of the domicile and of care facilities. Human Factors requirements for aids in transportation (individual and mass), personal hygiene, and environment are also topics of this course

 

IE632 Human-Machine Systems 3(3+0)

Various aspects of human interaction with systems for simple system (hand tools) and complex system (piloting an aircraft); An examination of human reception, information processing, and skilled performance capabilities and limitations in human-machine systems with an emphasis on models and techniques including psychophysics, signal detection theory, information theory, and decision theory.

 

IE 633 Human Performance and Behavior 3(3+0)

Applications of human performance and behavior: This course will also demonstrate how successfully managing human performance and behavior in the workplace that enhance organizational behavior and improve work conditions. Tools and techniques used to measure human performance are also discussed in this course. The tools include observational methods, direct methods, surveys, body maps, and self report on physical work load.

 

IE 634 Occupational Biomechanics 3(3+0)

Application of engineering static and dynamics in determining biomechanical stresses on human in work environment ; anthropometric measurement methodologies; determination of physiological stresses during work. The course also covers the structure and biomechanics of bone, cartilage, and skeletal muscle; dynamics and control of musculoskeletal system models. Physical exposure assessment techniques are also covered in the course such as observational methods (pen-paper based observational methods, videotaping and computer-aided observational methods), direct methods (posture assessment, postural strain or local muscle fatigue assessment), and Self-report on physical work load.

 

IE 635 Advanced Methods Design and Work Measurement 3(3+0)

Design of work systems. Methods and techniques employed in measuring work. Current philosophy underlying improvement in work methods and procedures used to measure work perform. Task analysis, personnel selection and training, job and organization design, and criteria development and use. Human factors related to job design in order to increase job satisfaction and productivity. Details of work sampling, predetermined time systems, and standard data development. effects of machine interference, machine pacing and fatigue on allowances, and statistical aspects of work measurement. Recent advances in work methods and measurement.

 

IE650 Advanced Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3(3+0)

Advanced integration of manufacturing systems including: cellular manufacturing systems; Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS); industrial robots; Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS); Automated Storage/ Retrieval Systems (AS/RS); modern integration of manufacturing systems functions; development of CIM structure and modern trends in enterprise Resources Planning (ERP).

 

IE651 Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3(3+0)

Advanced applications in performance of manufacturing systems including: flow line manufacturing systems; assembly systems, flexible systems. Modern methods for planning and designing intelligent manufacturing systems, and manufacturing systems layouts.

 

IE652 Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3(3+0)

Methods and methodologies of development and selection of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT). Application of AMTs in inspection and testing products. Modern programs in design, manufacturing and engineering analysis. Rapid prototyping, visual, and augmented technologies.

 

IE653 Advances in Automation of Manufacturing Systems 3(3+0)

Research topics in developing and design manufacturing system automation; Manufacturing system including process control, adaptive control and automatic data capture; Development of intelligent control system structure.

 

IE654 Advanced Topics in Manufacturing Processes 3(3+0)

The new trends in manufacturing processes including: non-traditional manufacturing processes; micro and nano-manufacturing processes; advanced design of manufacturing processes; design for manufacturing; design for assembly.

 

IE655 Manufacturing Strategies 3(3+0)

Modern manufacturing strategies; lean and agile manufacturing; new classifications of manufacturing systems; concepts and methodologies of analysis and design of manufacturing systems (conceptual modeling; information modeling ; Petri Nets; Knowledge-Based Systems KBS, Computer Simulation) , new trends in designing of manufacturing strategies.