IEM 3303/3453 - Manufacturing Processes
This course intends to introduce students to general concepts of design and manufacturing. Students will learn the fundamentals of metrology and the basics of interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Through the lectures, the students will be introduced to the fundamentals and applications of various manufacturing processes. In the laboratory sessions, students will be trained in basic machining processes to produce component designs that match design specifications. The laboratory sessions provide the initial practice that industrial engineers require to work and excel in contemporary manufacturing environments.
IEM 3103 - Probability & Statistics for Engineers
This course intends to introduce students to fundamental concepts in probability theory. Students will learn the fundamentals through an applied approach to solving real-world engineering problems. This course provides an introduction to the field of statistics and how engineers use statistical methodology as part of the engineering problem-solving process. The course also covers basic concepts of probability, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, expected values, joint probability distributions, and independence.
IEM 4383/5383 - Additive Manufacturing: Fundamentals, Processes, Applications, and Implications
This course covers fundamental, advanced, and emerging additive manufacturing (AM) topics. The course is divided into four modules: 1) fundamentals of AM, 2) AM processes - materials, physics, and capabilities, 3) applications of AM, and 4) business, societal, and environmental implications of AM. The first module introduces students to AM systems, principles, and process workflows. Students acquire "design and process planning" skills for AM through lectures and laboratory sessions. The second module covers popular AM processes and includes hands-on activities during lab sessions. The third module discusses new and emerging applications of AM, with examples from several industries. The last module gives an overview of the business side of AM implementation, discussing industry trends and the role of AM in disrupting traditional supply chains.