Transfer Guidelines for
B.S. Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering
 College of DuPage


The 2+2 Plan for Community College Students
2 years at College of DuPage
2+ years at NIU
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial and systems engineering is a system oriented discipline concerned with the design, installation, management, operation and improvement of systems that produce goods and services. The industrial and systems engineering discipline follows an integrated approach throughout the entire life cycle of a product or service, from design through production, to delivery, to consumer purchase and feedback.

B.S. Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering at NIU
The undergraduate curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to become successful practitioners. It focuses on principles of mathematics; physical sciences and behavioral sciences; engineering design; and humanities and social sciences. To help prepare students for careers as industrial and systems engineers, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering provides access to a variety of courses and facilities, a diverse faculty with years of industrial experience, and a program emphasizing practical applications as well as theoretical developments in industrial and systems engineering. There are four major focuses of industrial and systems engineering:
 1. Human factors (ergonomics)
 2. Manufacturing
 3. Production Management
 4. Operations research


The 2+2+ Plan for Community College Students
The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering welcomes transfer students from Illinois community colleges. Students find it easy to continue their studies at NIU if they plan well. Therefore, following the guidelines in this brochure while completing an Associate's Degree is highly recommended [1]. The classes listed below should assist you in obtaining an Associate in Engineering Science from the College of DuPage. However, students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Natural Sciences Division at the College of DuPage for more help in planning your academic career.

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2 years at College of DuPage
 Courses at COD Equivalent courses at NIU
 ENGLI 1101  English Composition I  ENGL 103
 ENGLI 1102  English Composition II  ENGL 104
 MATH 2231 + 2232  Calculus & Analytic Geometry I + II  MATH 229
 MATH 2233  Calculus & Analytic Geometry III  MATH 230
 MATH 2270  Differential Equations  MATH 336
 CHEMI 1551  Principles of Chemistry I  CHEM 210T+212
 PHYSI 2111  Physics for Science and Engineering I  PHYS 253
 PHYSI 2112  Physics for Science and Engineering II  PHYS 273
 CIS 2541  C++ Language Programming  CSCI 240 (major dept will adjust)
 ENGIN 1101  Engineering Graphics and Design  MEE 270
 ENGIN 2201  Statics  MEE 210
 ENGIN 2202  Dynamics  MEE 211
 ENGIN 2210  Circuit Analysis & Theory  ELE 210
 2-3 courses in Humanities/Social Sciences (See Below)  
[1]. Northern Illinois University permits students to transfer up to a maximum of 66 semester hours of community college credit. Only A.A. and A.S. degrees satisfy NIU's general education requirements.

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Social Science/Humanities Electives
It is recommended that two or three courses in Humanities/Social Sciences be taken at COD and the rest at NIU.  NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology no longer requires sequences in Social Sciences and Humanities.  Therefore, students only need to satisfy NIU's general education requirements. 
When choosing general education/core competency courses please consult with your COD advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.

 



2+ years at NIU
Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
 COMS 100  Fundamentals of Oral Communication
 MATH 232  Calculus III
 ECON 260*  Principles of Microeconomics
 IENG 220  Engineering Economy
 IENG 310  Work Measurement & Work Design
 IENG 334  Probability for Engineering
 IENG 335  Statistics for Engineering
 IENG 350  Principles of Manufacturing Processes
 IENG 370  Operations Research: Deterministic Models
 IENG 371  Operations Research: Probabilistic Models
 IENG 410  Human Factors Engineering
 IENG 430T  Quality Control
 IENG 440  Production Planning & Control
 IENG 450  Integrated Manufacturing Systems
 IENG 460  Facilities Planning & Design
 IENG 480  Simulation Modeling & Analysis
 IENG 495  Senior Design Project
 PSYC 102*  Introduction to Psychology
 UEET 101  Introduction to Engineering
 *Satisfies social science general education requirement for NIU.

15 semester credit hours of Technical Electives.
Choose five of the following with at least 9 semester hours of industrial and systems engineering course work: ACCY 206, ACCY 207, ACCY 288, BIOS 311, ELE 215, MATH 240, MATH 339, MATH 360, MATH 380, MATH 434, MATH 435, MGMT 333, OMIS 351, OMIS 442, PSYC 345, STAT 470, STAT 473, STAT 473A, STAT 474, STAT 478, Any 300 or 400 level course in electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering or mechanical engineering except MEE 300 and MEE 331, and required industrial and systems engineering courses.


For More Information

For more information on the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering write or call:

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
CEET EB 230
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
(815)753-1269

Visit our Home Page. This site provides information on course descriptions, course syllabi, lab tours, faculty profiles, student organizations, suggested 4-year degree plan, other useful links, etc.

For undergraduate application materials contact:
Office of Admissions
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
(800)892-3050 (toll-fee in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446

Or apply online at http://www.admissions.niu.edu/admissions/

 

For more information about the Engineering Transfer Program at College of DuPage contact:
College of DuPage
Natural Science Division
425 22nd Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
(630) 942-2010
Web Page

Disclaimer: Although NIU attempts to accommodate the course requests of all students, some course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations, or may otherwise be unavailable. Nothing in this brochure may be construed to promise or guarantee registration in any course or course of study (whether required or elective), nor may anything be construed to promise or guarantee the completion of an academic program within a specific length of time. All degree requirements are subject to the provisions and notices in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog. Information in this brochure is valid through August 2005.

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