Joseph A. Heim
IND E 101
Examines the basic concepts and methods of industrial engineering through team-based hands-on activities. Explores the profession of industrial engineering. Discusses resources available to industrial engineering students at the University of Washington. Offered: A.
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the industrial and systems engineering profession through a series of hands-on projects, activities and presentations.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Class Format Lecture/Presentation of one aspect of industrial and systems engineering. In-class activity accomplished in student teams. Discussion and summary of activity. Summary report due before the next class meeting.
Class assignments and grading
All homework assignments and in-class activities are team-based. Most homework assignments are brief, written summaries of observations each team makes of particular types of complex systems. Assignments are subsequently discussed in class.
Class and homework assignments: 70% Class participation 10% Final Exam 20%