Graduate Distance Learning Courses

Industrial Case Analysis.
3 Credits. (Summar)
Practice in applications of principles to the solution of actual case problems involving broad management decisions. 
Prerequisite: INEN 303,315,404 or approval of instructor.

Probability for Engineering Decisions.
Description: Introduction to probability and stochastic processes for characterization of uncertainty in engineering decisions.

• Random variables
• Conditional probability
• Expection
• Stochastic processes
• Applications: Straregic planning, resource allocation, financial engineering

Survey of Optimization .
Description: Development of the mathematics and algorithms for linear and nonolinear program.

• Simplex method
• Duality
• Sensitivity analysis
• Optimality conditions
• Constrained and unconstrained problems
• Applications: Resource allocation, workforce planing, portfolio optimization

Simulation Methods and Applications.
3 Credits. (Fall)
Fundamental methodologies of simulation modeling; random number and deviate generation, statistical analysis of model output, and discrete event modeling using a commercial simulation language. 
Prerequisite: STAT 212 or 601.

Engineering Analysis for Decision Making.
3 Credits. (Fall)
Principles and application of techniques in analysis of decision processes involving engineering systems under uncertainty. Areas of utility and information theory as related to quantification of information for decision-making.
Prerequisites: INEN 420 and 667; STAT 601.

Human Operator in Complex Systems .
3 Credits. (Spring)
Basic understanding of the theory and practice of human factors engineering. Topics are presented within the framework of humans as functioning systems and their requirements when incorporated in hardware and software systems.

Engineering Management Control Systems.
3 Credits. (Spring)
Integration of human relations, planning and control concepts, systems analysis and design, and principles of management oriented toward engineering functions within an organization; organizational design and administration as they impact along the product life cycle, i.e., research, design, development, production and use.

Engineering Economy.
3 Credits. (Fall)
Fundamental concepts and advanced techniques of engineering economic analysis; evaluation of alternative capital investments considering income taxes, depreciation and inflation; discounted cash flow analysis of competing projects, break-even analysis and determination of rate of return on investment. risk and uncertainty in engineering analysis.
Prerequisite: INEN 303 or equivalent.

Decision Analysis.
3 Credits. (Spring)
The study and understanding of modeling complex decision situations in a logical and structural manner. Complex decision problems are considered and modeled using decision trees, sensitivity analysis, simulation, and statistical analysis techniques. Software supplied by Palisade Corporation (Decision Tools) is utilized within the framework of Excel. Decision situations are considered within the context of risk and uncertainty and modeled and evaluated accordingly.

Professional Internship. (Fall,Spring,Summer)
Credits 1 or more each semester.
On-the-job training under supervision of practicing engineers in settings appropriate to professional objectives.
Prerequisite: Approval of committee chair and department head.

Directed Studies. (Fall,Spring,Summer)
Credits 1 to 12 each semester.
Special topics not within scope of theses research and not covered by other formal courses.
Prerequisite: Graduate classification in industrial engineering.

Professional Study.
Credits 1 to 9.
Approved professional study or project.  May be taken more than once, but not to exceed 6 hours of credit toward a degree.  Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Methods Improvement for Construction Engineers.
Credit 3.
Application of work methods and measurements to civil engineering construction; examination of factors that affect productivity in construction; study of motivational factors; review of the principles of accident prevention. Prerequisites: CVEN 405 and 473 or approval of instructor.

Project Risk Management.
Credit 3.
Identifies causes of risks in projects; discusses probabilistic description of risks and formulation of risk models; Bayesian methods for revising probabilities; qualitative and quantitative risk assessment; setting contingencies on budgets and schedules; risk mitigation and risk management; handling technological risk; Utility theory and game theory in management of risks. Prerequisite: STAT 211, 601 or equivalent.

Design and Analysis of Construction Engineering Operations.
Credit 3.
Computer simulation modeling techniques for complex construction and project management operations; modeling non-determinate problems and evaluating uncertainty factors; identifying methodologies for schedule versus cost process optimization; productivity improvement; and performance forecasting. Prerequisite: Graduate classification.

Financial Management for Non-Business.
Credit 3.
External and internal factors affecting financial decision-making in the firm; fundamental concepts of accounting and managerial economics. Prerequisite: ACCT 640 or equivalent or approval of instructor. 

Mathematical Statistics I.
3 Credits.
Introduction to the mathematical theory of statistics, including random variables and their distributions, expectation and variance, point estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: Math 221, 251 or 253.

Statistical Analysis.
4 Credits.
For students in engineering, physical and mathematical sciences. Introduction to probability, probability distributions and statistical inference; hypotheses testing; introduction to methods of analysis such as tests of independence, regression, analysis of variance with some consideration of planned experimentation. Prerequisite: Math 152 or 172.

Overview of Mathematical Statistics.
3 Credits.
Overview of mathematical statistics. Basic probability theory including distributions of random variables and expectations. Introduction to the theory of statistical inference from the likelihood pint of view including maximum likelihood estimation, confidence intervals, and likelihood ratio test. Introduction to Bayesian methods. Prerequisites: Math 221 or 251 or 253.

Strategic Construction and Engineering Management.
3 Credits.
Strategic and systems perspectives are applied to construction and engineering management in projects, organizations, and industries. The system dynamics methodology is used to model construction and engineering systems to improve understanding of the drivers of performance and the use of feedback and high leverage points to improve performance.