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IEMS 200: Why IE: Professional Foundations of IE

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Description

In this seminar course we introduce first- and second-year students to the field of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS). Seminars will focus on key IEMS topics, the department curriculum at NU, and the career paths of IE graduates. Opportunities will be provided to develop skills in oral and written communication, and teamwork.


INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Janice Mejia Associate Professor of Instruction Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science Northwestern University j-mejia@northwestern.edu Office hours by appointment


BOOKS AND RESOURCES
This course pulls from a variety of sources to provide different perspectives on industrial engineering.

Book (You are required to purchase, borrow, share or otherwise obtain yourselves):
Badiru. A. B. (2019). The story of industrial engineering: The rise from shop-floor management to modern digital engineering. Taylor & Francis Group. Boca Raton, FL.

Book (Free and open educational resource):
Boardman, B. (2020). Introduction to industrial engineering. Mavs Open Press, operated by the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries (UTA) Libraries. At this link you can find various formats in which the book can be downloaded.

Additional readings:
Additional readings, articles or book chapters will be posted on Canvas for you to access online. Refer to the requirements listed in this syllabus for specific reading assignments. Readings and assignments may be adjusted during the quarter to target specific student interests and needs.Syllabus