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IR 495: Capstone This course provides the student with the challenge of integrating and synthesizing general engineering knowledge, particularly in industrial and manufacturing disciplines, into creatively solving real-world, open-ended problems in a team setting. This requires defining a project work plan, developing the problem statement, objectives and evaluation criteria; data collection; selection of appropriate analytical and production techniques; developing and integrating recommendations; justifications of the recommended course of action; and written and oral presentation of results. The project could involve production systems or product design where the planning can extend to product realization. Prerequisite: IR 201 3 credits, Spring IR 499: Independent Study in Industrial Engineering Special courses developed based on (a) student(s)’s interest, relating to all areas and core of industrial and robotics engineering. Brief descriptions of the specific content to be covered within the course will be announced while providing the schedule of classes, prior to the semester within which the course will be taught. Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Director. This may be taken more than once. 3 credits
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) The Information Systems (IS) major is designed to prepare the student for careers in the information processing and technology industries. Students develop skills in the design, modeling, and development of computer-based information systems. These include two primary areas of study: computing and business. To support the development of computing skills, the students learn to utilize and to critique technology associated with the systems and apply them to business. To support the development of business skills, a portion of the curriculum emphasizes the role and concepts of the different functional areas of business. In addition, students develop communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with their organizations. Students incorporate the facets of their professional education with the facets of the social awareness and make ethical – professional and personal – decisions. Ultimately, the students leave with the foundations to define a high quality of life by integrating their professions with lifestyle decisions. The Information Systems curriculum is delivered in three different ways – 1. IS: four-year degree program, described here. 2. IS-MSCIS: Accelerated 5-year program culminating in a four-year degree followed by one year to complete one of the MS-CIS program options, described here. 3. IS-CoOp: five-year cooperative mode, described in the CIS Department section above. Opportunities: The field of information systems is one of the fastest-growing employment markets in today’s society. Individuals are needed in professional roles including, but not limited to: • • • • • • • • •
Systems Analysts Database Administrator Business Analysts Data Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Information Systems Manager, Support analyst, IT administrator, and Web application developer.
IS majors can address the information processing and technology needs of any business organizations, whether it be service, financial, manufacturing, or virtual.
