Industrial Engineering Technology (IENG), Bachelor of Science
At Dunwoody College of Technology, the Industrial Engineering Technology program provides a bachelor’s completion degree option with the skills and theoretical knowledge needed to advance graduates into engineering and management positions in their respective industries.
Graduates from this program will be prepared to take on new roles such as: industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, and process engineer.
Students learn how to apply engineering principles to the work environment, how to work collaboratively in a team environment, and how to use tools and data to anticipate and solve issues in the engineering process. Coursework includes study in manufacturing processes and industrial automation, work methods and design, quality and lean, management, and ethics and social responsibility.
Curriculum is project-based so that theoretical engineering principles are reinforced and experienced through hands-on creation and problem-solving.
Arts & Sciences courses help students understand the core mathematical and scientific principles, which are the foundation of engineering theory and provide students with the communication and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the profession.
The program also incorporates a senior capstone project in its final semester that gives students the chance to demonstrate real-world industrial engineering experience.
Length of Program: 2 years (4 semesters)
Classes Offered: Evening
Available Starts: Fall Semester; Spring Semester
Accreditation: Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
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TAC 1: An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
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TAC 2: An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
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TAC 3: An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
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TAC 4: An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
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TAC 5: An ability to function effectively as a member, as well as a leader, on technical teams.
Admitted students to Industrial Engineering Technology (IENG) can transfer up to 45 technical and 9 Arts & Sciences credits. A transfer evaluation is required. Not all credits may transfer into the degree program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Credits | 54 | |
| General Requirements | ||
| COMM3000 | Professional Communication | 2 |
| ECON1000 | Introduction to Micro & Macro Economics | 3 |
| MATH1700 | Pre Calculus | 3 |
| MATH1810 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH1820 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH2250 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHIL1000 | Introduction to Logic | 2 |
| PHYS1800 | Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| WRIT2010 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| WRIT4020 | Capstone Technical Writing | 2 |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| ENGR1110 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR1210 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| IENG3115 | Statistical Quality Control | 2 |
| ENGR3110 | Project Management | 3 |
| ENGR3120 | Engineering Economics | 2 |
| ENGR4110 | Engineering Ethics & Safety | 2 |
| IENG3150 | Manufacturing Processes I with Lab | 3 |
| IENG3160 | Quality & Lean Systems | 3 |
| IENG4111 | Ergonomics & Work Measurement | 3 |
| IENG4116 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IENG4126 | Production Planning | 3 |
| IENG4296 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Upper Division Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
The following sample academic plan demonstrates how a student's schedule might look on a semester-by-semester basis, including elective courses. Your actual degree plan may differ from this sequence, depending on whether you start in the fall or spring semester, what transfer credits you may have (if any), and which Arts & Sciences courses and electives you take and when you take them.
The sample academic plan is for informational purposes only. To determine your academic plan, please meet with an academic advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGR1110 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| IENG3150 | Manufacturing Processes I with Lab | 3 |
| IENG3160 | Quality & Lean Systems | 3 |
| MATH1700 | Pre Calculus | 3 |
| MATH2250 | Statistics | 3 |
| WRIT2010 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| ENGR1210 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| IENG3115 | Statistical Quality Control | 2 |
| IENG4111 | Ergonomics & Work Measurement | 3 |
| COMM3000 | Professional Communication | 2 |
| MATH1810 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHIL1000 | Introduction to Logic | 2 |
| WRIT4020 | Capstone Technical Writing | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGR3110 | Project Management | 3 |
| IENG4126 | Production Planning | 3 |
| Upper Division IENG Elective | 3 | |
| ECON1000 | Introduction to Micro & Macro Economics | 3 |
| MATH1820 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| ENGR3120 | Engineering Economics | 2 |
| ENGR4110 | Engineering Ethics & Safety | 2 |
| IENG4116 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IENG4295 | Senior Capstone | 4 |
| Upper Division IENG Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS1800 | Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Descriptions
ENGR1110 | Introduction to Engineering | Lecture (3 Credits)
Explore major topics in Engineering. Provides a pathway to success in the School of Engineering programs, including time management, industry software, study skills, teamwork skills, internship availability and career opportunities. This course must be taken at Dunwoody for the Industrial Engineering Technology Degree.
ENGR1210 | Introduction to Programming | Lec/Lab (3 Credits)
Examine and implement computational problem-solving strategies using computer languages to solve engineering problems. Develop algorithms and translate solutions into computer programs. Distinguish differences in programming languages and software tools with applicability to different types of problem solutions. Apply modular design and clear documentation for efficient problem solving.
ENGR3110 | Project Management | Lec/Lab (3 Credits)
Examine the methods and tools used for effective management of engineering projects. Topics include the analytical methods used to budget, schedule, and control projects, as well as risk management, team leadership, and communication.
ENGR3120 | Engineering Economics | Lecture (2 Credits)
Economic analysis of engineering decisions under uncertainty. Concepts include time value of money, cash flow estimation, rate of return analysis, net present value estimation, and asset evaluation. Applications include comparing different project alternatives accounting for heterogeneity in cost, revenue, taxation, depreciation, inflation, and risk.
ENGR4110 | Engineering Ethics & Safety | Lecture (2 Credits)
Interpret the connection between personal morality, the role of engineers and engineering in society, and relationship to one's employer. Case studies involving conflicts within these roles are reviewed and evaluated. Interpret safety and accident information to develop a basic understanding of needed safety protocols in a variety of engineering environments.
IENG3115 | Statistical Quality Control | Lecture (2 Credits)
Apply statistical methods to study the quality of products and services, determining how to reduce the time required to produce the product and ensure the quality of the product. Topics include probability and statistics, control charts, acceptance criteria and sampling, and case studies.
IENG3150 | Manufacturing Processes I with Lab | Lec/Lab (3 Credits)
Examine and apply various manufacturing processes and materials used in product development and manufacturing. Each process is covered from a technical perspective, with an emphasis placed on how multiple processes can be linked together. Several manufacturing processes, such as computer aided design, machining, welding, and electronics are used to design a product.
IENG3160 | Quality & Lean Systems | Lec/Lab (3 Credits)
Investigate the history and evolution of lean systems and current day applications to manufacturing, service, and business. Apply fundamental lean philosophies and tools to manufacturing, service, and business. Explore the role of culture transformation and change management techniques in the application of lean tools, total quality management, and international standards.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1700
IENG4111 | Ergonomics & Work Measurement | Lecture (3 Credits)
Introduction to ergonomics as applied to the human-machine interface, as well as the fundamental concepts behind work design, with emphasis on measuring work and analyzing work methods. Topics include methods engineering and analysis, time and motion studies, and workplace design considering physical and cognitive ergonomic principles.
IENG4116 | Supply Chain Management | Lecture (3 Credits)
Explain the fundamentals of supply chain management. Topics include the supply chain network, system integration, supply chain strategies, challenges in managing the supply chain, and strategy alignment.
IENG4126 | Production Planning | Lecture (3 Credits)
Utilize aspects of management to maximize productivity in a factory or service environment. Topics include sales & operations planning, inventory and capacity management, material requirements planning, and the theory of constraints.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1810
IENG4296 | Senior Capstone | Capstone (3 Credits)
Demonstrate overall content knowledge of the program outcomes through a major project. Conduct a final presentation of the project and explain how it applies to the engineering program outcomes.