UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

TOTAL OF 8 COURSES (24 CREDITS)

Mandatory courses 4 (12 CREDITS)

GENG-8000. Engineering Technical Communications

Engineering Technical Communications will prepare Master of Engineering (MEng) students

to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, in written, oral, and graphical
form. Students will work through a logical thought process for organizing advanced concepts
as well as practice technical writing styles to effectively write and organize advanced
technical papers for presentation and publication. Students will also work in teams to
prepare written technical papers and will present this information as part of a major project.
(Open to Masters of Engineering students, excluding students in the MEng Auto Program.
Open to engineering MASc/PhD students on permission of the department/faculty as a
qualifying course only. Will not count for credit towards MASc/PhD degree.)

GENG-8010. Engineering Mathematics

The course will cover topics in advanced modern engineering mathematics not addressed in
earlier courses and considered to be crucial for more advanced engineering courses at the
graduate level. These topics include: Fourier series and Fourier transforms, with applications
in the frequency domain modelling, solution of partial differential equations with
applications in continuum mechanicals and electromagnetism, solution of integral equations
with applications in acoustics and aerodynamics. (Open to Masters of Engineering students,
excluding students in the MEng Auto Program. Open to engineering MASc/PhD students on
permission of the department/faculty as a qualifying course only. Will not count for credit
towards MASc/PhD degree).

GENG-8020. Engineering Project Management

This course will expose students to principles, concepts, and tools utilized in project
management activities. This course will include topics such as defining project scope, and
time, cost, risk, procurement and stakeholder management. The students will be engaged in
working on a major project to develop proficiency in project management activities and
tools. (Open to Masters of Engineering and Masters of Engineering Management students,
excluding students in the MEng Auto Program. Open to engineering MASc/PhD students on
permission of the department/faculty as a qualifying course only. Will not count for credit
towards MASc/PhD degree.

GENG-8030. Computational Methods and Modeling for Engineering Applications

 This course covers the basics of computational analysis for real-world engineering
applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming and modeling with
MATLAB. Topics include: Computational Methods, Model Building, for Engineering Projects,
Hardware for Real-time Testing, Data Acquisition from Sensors. Students will complete a
real-world project in the areas of their interests.

GENG-8040. Engineering Management Capstone

This is a jointly instructed and administered course between the Faculty of Engineering and
the Odette School of Business. The course is the last course students take in the Masters of
Engineering Management program and has mandatory prerequisites. The goal is to allow
students to practice all business and management theory they learned in previous courses
by completing one of: 1) an engineering management report 2) an engineering feasibility
study, or 3) a new venture business plan. This course is entirely project-based.
(Prerequisites: All 6 mandatory core courses within the MEM program)(2 semester, 6.0
credit course) (Cross-listed with Business BUSI-8400)

4 MAJOR COURSES FROM THE FOLLOWING (12 CREDITS)

INDE-8200. Optimization

Classical theory of optimization. Kuhn-Tucker conditions. Unconstrained optimization;

gradient methods, conjugate gradient methods, variable metric methods, search techniques.
Constrained optimization. Approximation methods, projection methods, reduced gradient
methods; penalty function methods; computational algorithms. Recent advances in
optimization. Use of computer software packages. (Prerequisite: INDE-3120 or equivalent.)
(3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8210. Industrial Experimentation and Applied Statistics

Distributions of functions of variables, estimations and tests of hypotheses, power of tests,

non-parametric tests, sampling techniques, analysis of variance, randomized blocks. Latin
squares and factorial experiments. (Prerequisite: INDE-3270 or equivalent.) (3 lecture hours
a week.)

INDE-8220. Manufacturing Systems Simulation

Discrete-event system simulation. Random number generation. Stochastic variate

generation. Input parameters; identification and estimation. Output analysis. Static and
dynamic output analysis; initial and final conditions; measures of performance and their
variance estimation; confidence interval. Design of experiments. Various sampling
techniques. Single and multifactor designs. Fractional designs. Response surfaces.
Regeneration method for simulation analysis; Monte Carlo optimization. (3 lecture hours a
week.)

INDE-8230. Production and Inventory Control Systems

Analysis of production-inventory systems. Inventory systems; deterministic, single-item and

multi-item models; quantity discounts; stochastic, single-period models; periodic review and
continuous review models. Production planning. Static demand models; product mix and
process selection problems; multi-stage planning problems. Dynamic demand models; multi
product and multistage models. Operations scheduling; job shop scheduling; line balancing.
New directions in production systems research. (Prerequisite: INDE-4130 or equivalent.) (3
lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8240. Advanced Operations Research I

Theory and computational techniques for solving linear and integer programming problems.
Theoretical foundations of the simplex algorithm. Duality and sensitivity analysis. Network
flow methods. Integer programming problems. Branch and bound methods, implicit
enumeration methods, cutting plane methods. Interior point methods and other recent
developments. (Prerequisite: INDE-3120 or equivalent.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8250. Advanced Operations Research II

Probabilistic O.R. models. Markovian decision process. Queueing theory. Single channel and
multichannel queueing systems. Queues with general arrival and service patterns. Bulk
queues and priority queues. Applications of queuing models. Probabilistic dynamic
programming. (Prerequisite: INDE-4120 or equivalent.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8260. Computer-Aided Modeling of Complex Surfaces

This course provides an understanding of complex surfaces and their applications, design,
mathematical modeling and manipulation techniques. It provides a mathematical
foundation of sculptured surfaces, with emphasis on NURBS. Topics include: Geometric
modeling, Curves and surfaces representation, B-Spline basis functions, Rational B-Splines
curves, and surfaces, Construction of NURBS surfaces, Development of prototype complex
surfaces using CAD software and MATLAB, and Introduction of reverse engineering of
complex surfaces, modeling, manipulation and prototyping. (Prerequisite: INDE-3110 and
INDE-3150, or equivalent.) (3.0 Lecture hours per week)

INDE-8270. Advances in Industrial Ergonomics

Ergonomics and work design; human workload measurement in industry; visual display
terminals at the workplace; signal detection and visual inspection; user-computer
interaction; human factors aspects of flexible manufacturing systems; effects of individual
and combined environmental stressors on human performance. (3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8280. Reliability Engineering

Basic reliability distributions. Constant failure rate models-exponential reliability function,

Poisson process. Time dependent failure models-the Weibull, normal, log-normal
distributions. State-dependent systems-Markov analysis. System reliability-system structure
function. Reliability growth testing-noon-parametric methods, censored testing and
accelerated life-testing. Design for reliability-specification, reliability allocation, failure
analysis, system safety. Maintainability and availability. (Prerequisite: INDE-3270) (3 lecture
hours a week.)

INDE-8290.Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

Development of CIM; the CIM pyramid-key functions. System integration; standards for
communications-MAP. Data base as the hub of CIM-types of data base. Role of simulation
and support systems-decision support systems and expert systems. Sensor technology,
robot vision, and group technology. Impact of CIM. Factory of the future. (3 lecture hours a
week.)

INDE-8300. Advanced Engineering Economy

Principles and methods for engineering analysis of industrial projects and operations.
Criteria for economic decisions, project investment analysis, gain and loss estimating and
techniques for economic optimization under constraint are included. Emphasis is placed on
the construction and use of analytical models in the solution of engineering economy
problems. Elements of risk and uncertainty are included through use of probabilistic
techniques. (Prerequisite: GENG-3130 or equivalent.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8310. Stochastic Processes

Stochastic processes. The Poisson process-relationship to exponential, Erlang and uniform

probability distributions. Markov chains-basic limit theorem. Continuous time Markov chains
- birth-and-death processes, time-dependent probabilities, limiting probabilities, relationship
to the exponential distribution, uniformization. Renewal theory-limit theorems, renewal
reward processes, regenerative processes, computing the renewal function. Brownian
motion and stationary processes. (Prerequisite: Statistics INDE-4120 or equivalent.) (3
lecture hours a week.)
INDE-8320. Manufacturing Systems Paradigms

Manufacturing systems paradigms (including DML, Batch, Cells, FMS & RMS), components,
characteristics, automation, operation, planning and control. Changeability and mass
customization. Integrated products/systems design, process planning, GT & CIM. Special
topics: Assembly, Robotics, Inspection, Quality and Cost. (3 lecture hours a week)

INDE-8340.Engineering Design, Methodology & Applications

Engineering Design is a creative, iterative and often open-ended process subject to

constraints. Topics include: design creativity & problem solving, engineering conceptual
design & embodiment design, practices for product realization design theories and
methodologies, parametric design, probabilistic design, industrial design, design and
manufacturing integration, concurrent Engineering, materials selection in design, design for
x (e.g. manufacturing, assembly), engineering design communication. Significant time is
devoted to the applications of design theories and methodologies and to a product/process
design realization. (3 lecture hours a week.)

INDE-8350.Artificial Intelligence Applications in Manufacturing

The objective of this course is to teach graduate students how artificial intelligence
techniques can be applied to manufacturing operations. Detailed topics to be discussed in
this course include: basic knowledge representation methods and problem solving
techniques; different search algorithms; introduction to AI high level languages;
introduction to the CLIPS shell; AI application in Design; AI application in Operation
Management; AI application in Diagnosis; and, AI application in Control. (3 lecture hours a
week.)

INDE-8360.Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

This course will focus on computer-aided methods and applications. The lectures present
basic and generic principles and tools, supplemented with significant hands-on practice
and engineering applications. Various topics are studied and practiced using CAD/CAE
software, such as Engineering design and the role of CAD, geometric modelling systems,
representation of curves and surfaces, surface modelling, solid modelling and applications,
parametric representations, assembly modelling, computer-aided engineering (CAE) and
applications, distributed collaborative design, and digital mock-up. (Prerequisite: INDE-
3110 or equivalent.) (2 lecture hours a week and 2 laboratory hours a week.)
INDE-8370. Automotive Assembly Work Measurement

A Graduate study of manufacturing driven product designs, assembled in a human

orientated workplace. Learn the science of work measurement to continuously evaluate
existing designs against internal and external better practices and utilize insights gained
from hands-on product teardowns in the development of innovative patentable ideas &
product redesign proposals that support the lean enterprises balance scorecard. (3 lecture
hours a week)

INDE-8380. Manufacturing Systems: Modelling, Analysis and Performance Measures

This course is specifically oriented toward performance issues that arise in Automated
Manufacturing Systems (AMS). The main goal of this course is to introduce efficient
analytical modeling tools. Examples related to serial manufacturing systems, and Flexible
Manufacturing Systems will be presented to illustrate the theory and applications of these
modeling tools. The reliability and maintainability techniques are also presented and
integrated in the design, the analysis and the modeling of AMS. (Pre-requisites: INDE-3120.)
(3 lecture hours per week.)

INDE-8390. Work Organization: Analysis and Design

Introduction to the applications of organization theory for the analysis and design of work
organizations (industrial enterprises). Assessment and improvement of organizations
through integration of social and technical systems in order to achieve organizational
purpose. Fundamentals of organization structure. Classical organization theories. Group
decision processes (group and individual). Organizational culture and ethics. Organizations
and manufacturing technology. Management of knowledge workers. Information and
communication technologies in program in organizations. Innovation and creativity,
change management. Organizational accidents and errors, risk management. Impact of
globalization and international environment on organizational strategies. (Pre-requisite:
Graduate Standing in Engineering or Business) (3 lecture hours per week.)

INDE-8400. Engineering Applications in Health Care

Introduction to the broad range of current technological and organizational issues in health
care. Overview of health care industry. Instrumentation for medical diagnostics
(biomedical sensors, medical imaging). Medical diagnostics and decision making.
Information technology in health care (information systems, electronic medical records).
Principles of evidence-based medicine. Medical studies and statistics. Prosthetics and
orthotics. Lab automation and surgical robotics. Manufacturing in health care. Health care
facilities planning and design. Quality management in health care. (Prerequisites: graduate
standing in engineering, business, nursing or human kinetics; 3 lecture hours a week).
INDE-8410. Sustainable Manufacturing

The objective of this course is to introduce students to how the environment has been
affected by the activities of the manufacturing industry and how this type of impact could be
measured and reduced. Students will learn to identify design and manufacturing issues
related to the environment. Topics discussed in this course include sustainable
development, sustainability, environmentally conscious design and manufacturing
concepts and practices, recycling and reuse, material selection and compatibility, de-
manufacturing and re-manufacturing, life-cycle assessment, and ISO 14000.( 3 lecture
hours per week.)

INDE-8420. Supply Chain Management and Logistics

This course covers the major issues associated with the management of Supply Chain and
Logistics, covering both technical and managerial issues with emphasis on the analytical
decision support methods and tools. Topics include supply chain network design, inventory
models and theories, transportation and logistics planning, outsourcing and pricing, and
case study. (Pre-requisite: INDE-3120 or INDE-3910, or equivalent) (3 lecture hours per
week.)

INDE-8430. Product Innovation and Design Management

This course covers the critical factors affecting product development and innovation and
identifies the common characteristics of successful new products drawing upon best
industrial practice. The aim is to provide students with an understanding of the managerial
and technical processes commonly involved in product development and innovation.
Three main themes will be covered throughout this course: Product Design and
Innovation; Idea Generation Techniques; Design and Innovation Project Management. (3
lecture hours per week.)

INDE-8440. Advanced Topics in Discrete Optimization

This course is concerned with topics in discrete optimization, particularly in integer

programming theory and techniques. Topics include: Analysis of algorithms, modeling and
applications of discrete optimization, dynamic programming, branch and cut, Lagrangian
duality, modern meta-heuristic methods, introductions to nonlinear integer programming
and stochastic (integer) programming, software for solving discrete program, advances in
discrete optimization. (Pre-requisite: INDE-3120 or equivalent.) (3 lecture hours per week.