Optimisation techniques for modeling and solving real-world problems. Definition of different kind of models, the methodology used to develop a model. Linear programming, duality, transportation techniques, assignment methods, sensitivity analysis, 0-1 integer programming, game theory.
IE308
Operations Research II
Queuing theory which is used to determine the optimum number of service stations, dynamic programming, project planning methods such as CPM, PERT, introduction to simulation, non-linear programming, computer applications of operations research techniques. (Prerequisite: IE307)
IE311
Engineering Statistics
Descriptive and inferential statistics, organising data, calculating mean, standard deviation, mode, median and range. The normal distribution, the standard normal distributions, central limit theorem, the normal approximation to binomial distribution hypothesis test, t-test, goodness of fit, regression and correlation. (Prerequisite:MT207)
IE312
Production Systems
Introduction to Integrated Manufacturing Production System (IMPS), The ten steps to IMPS. Manufacturing Systems, New and Old. The Design of Manned Manufacturing and Assembly Cells. The Rapid Exchange of Tooling and Dies. Integrated Quality Control. Integrated Production and Inventory Control.
IE314
Manufacturing Systems
Technology Introduction to mfg. attributes of mfg. products; metal casting; bulk deformation and sheet metal working processes; Machining and Joining processes; mfg. of semiconductor devices; mfg. systems; competitive aspects of mfg. processes; Computer Integrated mfg.; Numerical Control and Robotics; Reliability and Quality Control; Flexible mfg. Systems.
IE401
Industrial Engineering Project
Each student will select a project about one specific subject of industrial engineering and prepare a scientific project. Subjects will be chosen by consulting with an advisor. If it is possible students may be required to write a program for their project and apply it to a real system chosen from either service or manufacturing sector.
IE402
Graduation Project
Each student will study for a specific area of industrial engineering and prepare a report. The student will analyse the results and make deductions and offer solutions for implementation of industrial engineering techniques in companies.
IE405
Production Planning and Control
Sales forecasting techniques,inventory models, material requirements planning, master production plans, bills of materials, economic production quantity, just-in-time production systems, job loading and scheduling.
IE407
Quality Planning and Control
Introduction to quality control, statistical process control, sampling techniques, mean and R charts, determining sample sizes, mean and standard deviation charts, run tests, quality control circles, total quality management. (Prerequisite: IE311 )
IE410
System Simulation
Definition of simulation, difference between simulation and other optimisation techniques, parameters and constants used in simulation, simulation methodology, simulation techniques, probability distributions commonly used in simulation and some applications by using computerised simulation packages.
IE412
Production Information Systems Management
The role of knowledge based technologies and computer systems in production information systems. Strategic role of information systems in management of organisations, Major types of information systems,Analysis and design of information systems.
IE416
Investment Analysis
Introduction to investment analysis, items that must be included and analysed while preparing feasibility reports by using engineering economy principles, analysing product life-cycle and finding break-even point for a specific investment project and applying for incentive certificate.
IE417
Ergonomics
Definition of ergonomics and its importance in human-machine systems, designing the best combination of human-machine systems, human antropometry, learning curve, environmental conditions in a plant, calculation of rest times.
IE418
Project Management
Definition of project, project management basics, management process, phases of a project, procurement, project planning and scheduling, critical path and critical activities, project control, PERT approach, time/cost trade-off, project organisation, controlling, risk management, examining the project.
IE440
Human Resource Management
Human capital concept; people, productivity and the quality of working life; evaluation of human resource management; analysing and designing jobs; determining human resource requirement; recruiting; screening and selecting employees; staffing; orienting and training employees; identifying and developing management talent; appraising employee performance; managing careers; compensation management; assessing the costs and benefits of personnel activities; international dimensions of human resource management. human resource information system
IE445
Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals of supply chain management and enterprise resources planning (ERP); aggregate production planning: static, dynamic, non-linear and lot-sizing models; operations scheduling: flow-shops and job- shops; materials management and materials requirement planning (MRP); capacity resources planning (CRP); distribution system management; implementation of manufacturing management strategies.
IE447
An Industrial Approach to Alternative Energy Sources
An industrial survey of renewable energy sources. The urgent need of substituting conventional energy resources with renewable energy sources and systems. Recent developments and current global situation both industrially and technologically. Looking to the future in a changing world. Physical and mathematical approaches. Economical and environmental aspects.
IE456
Industrial Safety and Technological Applications
Industrial safety in technological applications. An industrial survey of renewable energy sources. The urgent need of substituting conventional energy resources with renewable energy sources and systems. Recent developments and current global situation both industrially and technologically. Looking to the future in a changing world. Physical and mathematical approaches. Economical and environmental aspects.
IE460
Quality Control Systems
Basic definition of quality assurance. The role of the Quality Assurance Manager and the relationship between ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management. Planning and performing audits on activities, Human relations in auditing, Principles of auditing, audit management, Conducting audits, Reporting audits, Quality system surveillance, A draft model and workbook to prepare your quality policy manual, A draft model and workbook to prepare your required operating procedures.
IE470
Management for Engineers
The course is designed to introduce the managerial functions related to planning, organising, staffing, leading and controlling engineering organizations. The topics to be covered include techniques of management, the matrix system of management, motivation, appraisal systems and participative management.
IE474
Engineering Ethics
This course is designed to stimulate the moral imagination of students. It helps students to recognize ethical issues and think ethically about the possible outcomes of making decisions. It also helps developing analytical skills on how to analyse an ethical situation and use neutral techniques to make an ethically optimal decision.
IE488
Nanotechnology
Introduction to the underlying principles and applications of the emerging field of nanotechnology and nanoscience. Intended for a multidisciplinary audience with a variety of backgrounds. Introduces tools and principles relevant at the nanoscale dimension. Discusses current and future nanotechnology applications in engineering, materials, physics, chemistry, biology, electronics and energy.
INT102
Introduction to Interior Design Studio
This course introduces students to the basic concepts, to the philosophy and theory of interior design, establishing a foundation for the design practice. Throughout the course, students will become familiar with the process of design, the language of design, and the various presentation techniques and design methodologies employed by architects and interior designers. This will be achieved by several projects and class activities, discovering outstanding architectural and interior design projects from around the world. This course develops a personal understanding of interior design by integrating the extracurricular interests of the students into the design process. (Prerequisite: ARC101).
INT131
Principles of Interior Design
The course applies the vocabulary gleaned from the basic principles of design; scale, mass, texture, balance, rhythm, to the design of an interior space. The result is applied to the understanding of a meaningful example of interior space. The selected topic is then explored in the class through model making, sketching, collage and color drafting exercises.
INT201
Interior Design Studio I
In the first design studio students combine their knowledge, skills and interior design understanding in order to develop a small-scale residential project. This project focuses on the application of basic design elements and principles, understanding human anthropometrics and human needs in space, comprehending functional/spatial requirements and developing and applying conceptual design ideas in three dimensional spaces. (Prerequisite: INT102 and ARC112).
INT202
Interior Design Studio II
The second design studio develops a deeper understanding of accessibility and functional qualities, structural systems and the proper choice of furniture and materials within a small-scale and multi-functional working environments. The project is achieved through programming, space planning, and complying with codes and regulations, applying the conceptual ideas related to working environments. (Prerequisite: INT201).
INT221
Interior Detailing
In this course students are asked to focus on detail design and representation. They are therefore considering different designer's approaches, materials and techniques, and the sustainability issues, understanding the importance of the communication between the designer and constructor, describing of the materials and the way they can be used as design elements. The course allows each student to solve the problems with appropriate solutions expressing his/her personal aesthetic approach. (Prerequisite: ARC112).
INT241
Contemporary Interior Design
The aim of the course is to give the students the instruments and methodology to understand and recognize interior design styles with their philosophy. The course analyses the history of these different fields as a whole, from the industrial revolution to the present time, by studying the influence of society, art, economy, political events and scientific and technological discoveries. (Prerequisite: PA142).
INT252
Environmental Control Systems
This course aims at introducing students with understanding and knowledge of impacts of built environments on people and natural environment. The course focuses on the role of spatial designer in designing buildings, building environments and interior spaces that benefit from natural resources, provide maximum comfort levels, limit environmental damage and energy consumption. The topics covered in the course are climate and climate change; bio-climatic design; comfort levels of buildings; use of natural resources and passive and active systems in heating, cooling and lighting, and water and waste management in buildings.
INT300
Internship I
Off campus study gives an opportunity to students to demonstrate the interrelationship between theoretical principles of interior design as a profession and their application in practice. The goal of the first internship is to provide effective professional preparation for students through field experience. The cooperative relationship between the business and academic learning should be enhanced. The student intern is responsible to keep a journal/diary of their daily experience. The internship is usually scheduled in summer for duration of twenty four (24) working days. The purpose of this assignment is to initiate the student into an awareness of professional firms and to provide an overview of on-site learning. (>1st year)
INT301
Interior Design Studio III
In the third design studio, students work on a small-scale hospitality project. In addition to solving problems of a more complex program, larger square meters and larger number of users compared to previous projects, students will also consider the issues of sustainability and universal design. At this level, they are expected to provide evidence-based solutions related to project topic; develop creative design solutions and use communication media effectively. (Prerequisite: INT202).
INT302
Interior Design Studio IV
The fourth design studio is an advanced studio course in which students will be working on a large scale educational facility. They will be working on a multipurpose area which includes several levels of circulation patterns, different facility areas and furnishing and material requirements. This project focuses on proper site analysis, different client/user needs, project budgeting, and application of conceptual design ideas properly. (Prerequisite: INT301).
INT353
Interior Landscape Design
This course gives students a general knowledge about the soft and hard landscape elements in micro scale; and the skills to carry out interior landscape planning and design in relation to larger scale and exterior space. (>1st year)
INT361
Human Factors in Design
This course aims at introducing students with knowledge and skills of designing barrier free environments that respond to various human needs, especially people with challenges. The course focuses on human anthropometrics, ergonomics of space, universal design and accessibility issues. The course further develops on generating design concepts that dismantle physical and cognitive barriers to mobility, orientation, hypersensitivity and multiple challenges in buildings and open spaces. (>1st year)
INT372
Principles of Restoration & Conservation
The goal of the course is to give students an understanding of the importance of Restoration and Conservation in the field of historic environment sensitivity and consciousness. Students should become familiar with of the Historic heritage and related bodies, and the architectural tools required to work with a historically valuable building. In addition, this course provides a practical guide to measured surveys of historic buildings with special emphasis on recording the fabric of historic areas and producing accurate scaled drawings of selected buildings. (>1st year)
INT400
Internship II
The summer training program is designed to expose students to a collaborative, professional office environment and a team of experienced design professionals. The goal of the second Internship is to provide effective professional preparation for students through office experience. The cooperative relationship between the business and academic learning should be enhanced. Students will be exposed to both the creative and business environment. Assignments will vary and include project research, site visits, sketching, computer production, design reviews, and assisting on marketing proposals. The student intern is responsible to keep a journal/diary of their daily experience. The internship is usually scheduled in summer for duration of twenty four (24) working days. The purpose of this assignment is to initiate the student into an awareness of professional firms and to provide an overview of office culture. (>2nd year)
