May 20, 2024  
2021-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Course Descriptions


 

Human Resources Development

  
  • HRD 6804 - Methods of Lean Leadership II

    (4 credits)

    The course provides master content (theories, philosophies, and tools) and competencies ( knowledge, dispositions, and applications) needed to lead individuals to continuously improve their organizations. Content focuses upon Lean Project Management, Hoshin Planning, Kata, and Transformational Leadership.  Strategic Planning and Project Planning supported by the practice of Transformational Leadership are introduced, practiced, and used.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. An official letter of acceptance from the Oakland University Graduate Study Office stating that you have been admitted into the Graduate Certificate in Lean Leadership. Completion of HRD 6803 with 3.0 or higher.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • HRD 6900 - Current Trends

    (4 credits)

    Analyzes current topics related to Training and Development. Topics may include: the learning organization, linking training and development to organizational strategy, systems thinking, informal and incidental learning in the workplace, diversity issues in training and development, legal and ethical issues in training and development, spirituality in the workplace, action learning, utilizing technology in training and development, performance technology, interactive distance learning.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Master of Training and Development program.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • HRD 6950 - Lean Leadership Internship I

    (2 credits)

    The course provides two to four levels of learning (self, peer, team and mastery) within a specified personal project, class-team project, work-team project and a work-leading project using sequences of mentee and mentor experiences.  Change leadership, communication and critical thought are used as the drivers to lead workforces to continuously improve and sustain change.

    Prerequisite(s): HRD 6801

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • HRD 6951 - Lean Leadership Internship II

    (2 credits)

    The course provides two to four levels of learning (self, peer, team and mastery) within a specified personal project, class-team project, work-team project and a work-leading project using sequences of mentee and mentor experiences.  Change leadership, communication and critical thought are used as the drivers to lead workforces to continuously improve and sustain change.

    Prerequisite(s): HRD 6801, HRD 6802 and HRD 6950

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • HRD 6970 - Independent Study

    (1 TO 4 credits)

    Independent study in a topic in training and development under the guidance of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

Industrial and Systems Engineering

  
  • ISE 5001 - Engineering Statistics and Economic Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Simple linear and multiple linear regression analysis, design of experiments - single factor, full factorial, fractional factorial design. Taguchi’s method, control charts, and time series analysis. Engineering cost models, equivalence analysis, estimation of net present value, rate of return, depreciation and taxes, incremental analysis, and uncertainty in cash flow. Credit not applicable toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree. Offered fall.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 501.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5002 - Engineering Operations Research

    (3 credits)

    Introduction to operations research models used in decision making and system performance evaluation. Topics include linear programming including simplex method and duality theory, integer linear programming, the assignment and transportation problems, network flows and dynamic programming. Credit not applicable toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree.Offered winter.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 502.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5003 - Ergonomics and Work Design

    (4 credits)

    Design, analysis and measurement of work: work/time studies, pre-determined time studies, and line/work balancing techniques for both repetitive and non-repetitive work. Anthropometry and techniques for consideration of anthropometric data in the design and analysis of work. With laboratory. Credit not applicable toward an M.S. or Ph.D. degree.Offered fall.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 503.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5410 - Supply Chain Modeling and Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Concepts, procedures and optimization methodologies for modeling a supply chain and the analysis of its performance. Relevant issues affecting the efficiency of a supply chain. Examples of globally dispersed supply chains will be considered. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 410 and ISE 510.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 510.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5421 - Leadership Principles and Positive Engagement

    (4 credits)

    A comprehensive examination of leadership principles and their applications within typical business situations and settings. Introduction to leadership from a positive engagement perspective at individual, team and organization levels. Project management leadership activity will be studied through the lens of an engineer. The course provides the ability to evaluate and enhance personal potential through assessments and exercises.

    Corequisite(s): ISE 4421 and SYS 5421

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5422 - Robotic Systems

    (4 credits)

    Overview of industrial robotic manipulators, their components and typical applications. Kinematics of robots and solution of kinematic equations. Trajectory planning and the Jacobian matrix. Robot programming languages and task planning. Laboratory experience in the development and implementation of a kinematic robot controller using a reconfigurable industrial manipulator. Demonstrations and applications using industrial robots. With laboratory. Course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for more than one of ISE 522, ISE 422, and ME 478.Offered fall.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 522.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5423 - Industrial Automation Systems

    (4 credits)

    Tools and techniques for application of industrial automation in a variety of individual settings with an emphasis on systems architecture.  Topics include hierarchical relationships of automated controls from Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) to the sensor level and application of Plan-Do-Check-Act to achieve lean automated solutions.Crosslisted: SYS 5423 & ISE 4423

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5430 - Engineering Operations Research - Deterministic Models

    (4 credits)

    A comprehensive introduction to Operations Research modeling and techniques used in decision-making problems and systems performance evaluations. Major topics include linear programming, integer programming, duality theory, dynamic programming, network models assignment, and transportation problems.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5431 - Engineering Operations Research - Stochastic Models

    (4 credits)

    Review the fundamentals of mathematical modeling for linear and nonlinear systems and solution procedures applicable to decision-making in an uncertain environment. Topics include stochastic programming, robust optimization, stochastic dynamic programming, Markov decision processes, decision trees, queuing models, and inventory theory. Solutions will be obtained using theoretical methods and software packages.Offered Fall.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5434 - Metamodeling and Optimization Methods in Design

    (4 credits)

    Fundamentals of metamodeling and optimization with emphasis on practical design applications. Topics include design of experiments, Latin hypercube design, orthogonal arrays, metamodeling fundamentals, radial basis functions, Kriging, convex and non-convex sets, classification of optimization problems, gradient descent and Newton’s methods, KKT conditions, and genetic algorithms.ISE 4434, SYS 5434, ME 4434, ME 5434

    Comments: Equivalent Course: ISE 5900- Metamodel & Opt Mthd in Des

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5435 - Data Analytics

    (4 credits)

    Various techniques for analyzing data with multiple dependent and independent variables are introduced, with an emphasize on applied methodologies and applications in management and engineering fields. Topics covered include regression, logistic regression, multivariate analysis of variance, principal components analysis, cluster analysis, neural networks, ARIMA and data visualization. Effective use of advanced data analysis software for solving real-world engineering problems is addressed.

    Corequisite(s): ISE 4435 and SYS 5435

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5441 - Human Factors Engineering

    (4 credits)

    Design and analysis of products and systems considering the human body’s sensory and cognitive limitations in the work environment including the study of stresses on the visual, auditory, tactile and vestibular system; the selection, design and arrangement of controls and displays; and basic principles of human-computer interaction.Offered winter.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 541.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5450 - Fundamentals of Energy Management

    (4 credits)

    Study of basic concepts involving energy usage in residential, commercial and industrial enclosures, heat transfer and infiltration, electric and natural gas utilization, performing an energy assessment on an occupant envelope, optimizing energy usage through increased efficiency and alternative energy technology, cost-benefit analysis. The course focuses on the process of using energy assessments to manage energy efficiently. With project. This graduate course (ISE 550) is cross listed with an undergraduate course (ISE 450).  Credit cannot be received for both ISE 450 and ISE 550.Formerly ISE 550.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (Calculus I).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5455 - Foundations Safety Engineering

    (4 credits)

    Tools and techniques for application of industrial automation in a variety of individual settings with emphasis on systems architecture.  Topics include hierarchical relationships of automated controls from Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) to the sensor level and application of Plan-Do-Check-Act to achieve lean automated solutions. 

    Prerequisite(s): Major Standing

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5456 - Engineering Risk Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Systematic approach t risk management in engineering decision making including tools for proactive risk planning, identification, analysis/assessment and prioritization in a formal and scientific manner required for engineering applications.  A focus on risk solutions for preventing, mitigating, responding, monitoring and controlling the likelihood and/or consequences of unfavorable events.Crosslisted: SYS 5456 & ISE 4456

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5461 - PLM Applications - Product Data Management

    (2 credits)

    Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools used for Product Data Management (PDM) and CAD to author and manage product data.  Courses will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.

    Prerequisite(s): Prereq: undergraduate or graduate course in CAD.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 561

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5462 - PLM Applications - Robotic Systems

    (2 credits)

    Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools for modeling and analyzing robotic systems.  Course will emphasize hands-one use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 562

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5463 - PLM Applications - Ergonomics

    (2 credits)

    Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools for ergonomics modeling and analysis.  Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application. 

    Prerequisite(s): Prereq: undergraduate or graduate course in ergonomics.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 563

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5464 - Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Motivations behind design for manufacturing and assembly.  Benefits of Design For Manufacturing (DFM) concepts to a company, an industry and the economy.  Selection of manufacturing processes and materials.  Concepts in DFM subfields such as design for - manual assembly, electrical assembly, robotic assembly, machining, sheet metal working, and hot forging.  Application of design for disassembly concepts.  Statistical methods used in tolerancing.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5466 - PLM Applications - Change Management

    (2 credits)

    Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools used to complex product’s definition, functional and physical requirements towards designing, developing and managing it through its lifecycle.  Course will emphasize hands-one use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.Formerly ISE 566

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5467 - PLM Applications - Throughput Simulation

    (2 credits)

    Methodologies and application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software tools for throughput simulation of discrete event systems. Course will emphasize hands-on use of state-of-the-art PLM tools and their application.

    Prerequisite(s): ISE 4467

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5469 - Computer Simulation of Discrete Event Systems

    (4 credits)

    Simulation as modeling tool for discrete-event systems; general principles of simulation; statistical models; input modeling; random variable generation; model building using a commercial simulation language; model verification and validation; determination of run length; output analysis; variance reduction techniques. Design and optimization of production service systems. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 569 and ISE 469.Offered winter.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5480 - E-Commerce and ERP

    (4 credits)

    This course focuses on the evolving technologies on the world wide web that support new models of business. These models include 1) electronic commerce with concerns of fault tolerance, security, and 24x7 availability and 2) ERP with concerns of financial, human resource and manufacturing systems integrating together into inter-company supply chain systems. Credit can be received for only one of ISE 480, ISE 4480, ISE 580, ISE 5480, CSE 583, and CSE 5830.Offered fall.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 580.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5483 - Production Systems and Workflow Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Design issues to control the flow of material in manufacturing systems from forecast to finished product. Topics include aggregate planning and disaggregation to a master schedule, inventory control, MRP, JIT systems, scheduling and sequencing, project planning and resource balancing, philosophy of lean manufacturing, theory of constraints and supply chain, and facilities planning and layout.  ISE 583 and its equivalent course SYS 583 are graduate courses which are cross listed with undergraduate courses ISE 483 and SYS 483.  Credit can be received for only one of ISE 583, SYS 583, ISE 483 and SYS 483.Offered fall.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a course in probability.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5485 - Statistical Quality Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Fundamentals of statistical quality control and their use in system design. Control charts for variables, control charts for attributes, cusum charts and other process quality monitoring topics. Sampling inspection plans. Fundamentals of design of experiments and their application to product/process design and improvement. Taguchi’s approach to robust design and related topics. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 585 and SYS 585. ISE 585 and its equivalent course SYS 585 are graduate courses which are cross listed with undergradute courses ISE 485 and SYS 485.  Credit can be received for only one of ISE 585, SYS 585, ISE 485, and SYS 485.Offered winter.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a course in probability.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5487 - Foundations of Systems Engineering

    (4 credits)

    Techniques for generation, analysis and verification of traceable product design requirements. System performance and structural modeling using object, behavioral and other models. Techniques for analysis of system for serviceability, reliability, maintainability and testability. System alternative trade-off study techniques. System life cycle and other tools for implementation of systems engineering techniques. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 587 and SYS 587.Offered winter.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5488 - Advanced Systems Engineering

    (4 credits)

    Theories behind system realization: identifying and encoding customer needs; identifying stakeholders and modeling their preferences; uncertainty modeling and propagation; optimization in engineering design; design churn; design for X; design flexibility and its importance in large-scale engineering projects, and public policy. This course is cross listed with an undergraduate course (ISE 488). Credit cannot be received for both ISE 588 and ISE 488.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (ISE 587 or SYS 5487).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5512 - Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

    (4 credits)

    This course focuses on the integration of the techniques and methodologies from artificial intelligence and manufacturing engineering. On the manufacturing side, issues of design, manufacturability, process planning and cost analysis are cast around feature-based CAD/CAM technologies. The artificial intelligence techniques include standard transparent representation schemes of rule bases and semantic networks as well as the most up-to-date opaque representations of neural networks and genetic algorithms, both areas integrated with issues of fuzzy logic and control. Involves a large class project. Credit cannot be received for both ISE 512 and CSE 512.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have a background in artificial intelligence, manufacturing or business.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5517 - Statistical Methods in Engineering

    (4 credits)

    Analysis and application of ergodic and absorbing Markov chains, application of queuing models based on birth-death process, design of queuing, systems based on both cost and noncost measures. Propagation of error in a production/service system, estimation of system reliability with and without standby systems and application of simple linear and multiple linear regression models.Offered winter.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5520 - Engineering Project Management

    (4 credits)

    Concepts and techniques for management of development programs and projects, with special focus on planning, controlling, and coordinating individual and group efforts. Topics include overview of project management, organization strategy and project selection, defining project and developing project plan, scheduling resources, project risk analysis, work breakdown structures, and project networks.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 520.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5524 - Competing in a Connected World

    (3 credits)

    Focus on the connected world and the Internet of Things (IoT) for engineers and business leaders.  Connected mega systems are generating enormous amounts of data, resulting in new user experiences and changing customer expectations.  This course helps students to recognize these changes and determine how to capitalize on them.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 524

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5525 - Competing in a Connected World -Lab

    ( 1 credit)

    Focus on deeper research and application of concepts explored in the ISE 524 Competing in a Connected World course. Lab participants are grouped into teams that conduct secondary research and primary interviews to better understand how the connected world effects engineers and business professionals.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 525.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5540 - Occupational Biomechanics

    (4 credits)

    Fundamentals of ergonomics and occupational biomechanics with emphasis on the application of basic principles to advances in engineering applications, research, and development.  Topics include: engineering anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, low back disorders, electromyography, biomechanical modeling and ergonomic guidelines.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5560 - Product Lifecycle Management

    (4 credits)

    The product lifecycle begins with customer perception of value and proceeds through design, manufacture, useful life, and disposal.  It includes many groups, and its success is dependent on the cultures of the responsible organizations.  Topics include agility, systems thinking, digitalization, disruptive innovation, and organizational behavior.  Team projects investigate innovation lapses and product failures.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5573 - Productivity Analysis and Improvement in Healthcare Systems

    (4 credits)

    Quantitative decision-making methods and cost-benefits models in healthcare systems, forecasting and resource allocation models. Scheduling models including “block scheduling” for OR units and facility layout issues. Process identification, estimation of process capability and discussion of productivity measures. Application of lean principles, methods for variability reduction and supply chain models.

    Comments: .Formerly ISE 573.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5574 - Healthcare Informatics

    (4 credits)

    Healthcare informatics: fundamentals of operating systems, programming languages, algorithms, data modeling, and relational databases; specific architectures for administrative and clinical applications, evidence-based medicine, decision support systems, security and confidentiality, bioinformatics, the electronic health record, health information standards, and medical devices; review of current healthcare information systems.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 574.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5581 - Lean Principles and Application

    (4 credits)

    Prepares students with knowledge and skills related to the understanding of lean theory, rules/principles, concepts, tools and supporting systems based upon interdisciplinary perspectives and instruction. Credit cannot be received for ISE 581 and HRD 620.Offered fall.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5610 - Energy Conservation Systems

    (4 credits)

    Techniques for improving energy use in industrial and commercial applications. Topics include: energy accounting; energy auditing; energy conservation management; net energy analysis; second law methods of analysis; combined use energy systems; new technology for energy conservation; assessment of alternative technology. Credit cannot be received for more than one of ISE 557, ECE 557, and SYS 557.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed at least one course from the Core and Theory group of courses, or student must have permission of instructor.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 557.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5900 - Special Topics

    (1 to 4 credits)

    Study of special topics in industrial and systems engineering. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 5970 - Independent Study

    (2 to 4 credits)

    Independent study in a special area in industrial and systems engineering. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 6664 - Advanced Computer-Aided Design

    (4 credits)

    Three-dimensional graphics in computer-aided design systems. Hidden surface elimination, shading, algebraic surface drawing, solid modeling and 3-D animation. Project demonstrates the application of 3-D graphics to the analysis and design of engineering applications.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed a course in CAD.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 6680 - Engineering Decision Analysis

    (4 credits)

    Consideration of risk and uncertainty in decision criteria for resource allocation. Mathematical programming in engineering applications for multi-attribute utility analysis.Offered fall.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 6684 - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems

    (4 credits)

    The integration of the computer in the manufacturing process from concept, through engineering design, production planning, materials handling and process quality and inventory management. The course will utilize simulation and laboratory to study parts and information flow in a computer-integrated manufacturing facility with fixed and flexible automation.Offered fall.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 6996 - Graduate Engineering Project

    (2 to 4 credits)

    Independent work on an advanced project in industrial and systems engineering. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 6998 - Master’s Thesis Research

    (1 to 8 credits)

    Directed research leading to a master’s thesis. Topic must be approved prior to registration. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits

    Comments: Formerly ISE 691.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 7900 - Advanced Special Topics

    (2 to 4 credits)

    Advanced study of special topic in industrial and systems engineering. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 795.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISE 7970 - Independent Study

    (2 to 4 credits)

    Advanced independent study in a special area in systems engineering. Topic must be approved. May be taken more than once. May not exceed a maximum of 8 credits.

    Comments: Formerly ISE 794.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

Information Systems Leadership

  
  • ISL 6040 - Strategic Positioning of IT and Visioning/Leadership

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    This course addresses strategic positioning of IT within your organization. Topics include visioning, positioning IT for competitive advantage, motivating employees, dealing with constrained resources, external communication, and networking with multiple stakeholders.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 604.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6060 - IS Strategy and Information Economics

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    This course reviews the strategy of a network economy. Topics include lock-in, network effects, standards and open systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 606.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6180 - IS Strategy and the Future of Work

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    This course is based on The Future of Work by Thomas Malone. Topics include centralization and decentralization; markets and hierarchies; coordination activities; and knowledge management systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 618.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6200 - IS Strategy and Enterprise Architecture

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    This course addresses the aligning of IT strategy and business strategy. Topics include IT business value, IT infrastructure and architecture as they relate to strategy and IT governance.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 620.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6250 - IT Governance

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    Making IT a strategic asset is addressed. It governance archetypes for allocating decision rights and mechanisms for implementing IT governance are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 625.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6300 - Global Sourcing Strategies for IT

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    Factors for consideration in designing sourcing strategies and organizing your IT function to leverage global sourcing models, governance mechanisms to manage global sourcing engagements, and evaluating performance of global delivery engagements are discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 630.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6320 - Data Mining

    (2 credits)

    Organizations invest a significant part of their information technology (IT) budget to capture, store and analyze data. The return on these investments will depend on how effectively organizations analyze the data and use it to support managerial decision making. Business intelligence or business analytics are common terms used to describe the process of building models to support decision making. The course is structured to give the students a conceptual understanding of various modeling techniques with a focus on their application to business problems.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 632.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6380 - IS Security Fundamentals

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    Based on Secrets and Lies by Bruce Schneier. Topics include authentication, malware, encryption, human engineering, data management, and network issues.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 638.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6400 - IS Security Management and Cases

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    This course is based on the OCTAVE methodology, and the OCTAVE principles are applied through cases.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the MBA Executive program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 640.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6410 - Privacy and IT



    Examines fair information principles; historical context for US privacy laws; global privacy issues; surveillance; employee monitoring; medical information and HIPAA.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 641.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6430 - Intellectual Property and IT

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    Examines the history of IP and IP theory. Topics include the commons and the public domain; counterfeiting; technological control; IP law and productivity.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 643.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6900 - Special Topics in ISL

    (1 TO 3 credits)

    Examines emerging issues in IS leadership.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 680.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • ISL 6970 - Independent Study

    (1 TO 3 Credits)

    Independent individual research on a topic chosen by the student. Written approval must be obtained from a faculty member prior to registering for this course. Offered every term.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Executive MBA program and have approval of Director of EMBA program.

    Comments: Formerly ISL 690.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

Instructional Systems Technology

  
  • IST 520 - Topics in Instructional Systems Technology



    The content of IST 520 may focus on a range of theoretical or applied topics which are of current interest in instructional systems technology and are not addressed in other IST courses.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 535 - Instructional Systems Technology Applications in Education

    (2 credits)

    This course is designed for students in the MAT elementary certification teacher preparation and induction program. This course meets Michigan Curriculum Guidelines as described in the 7th standard required for initial teaching certification. Emphasis is on the integration of technology in support of elementary and middle school curriculum.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted to the MAT, have the prerequisite skills, or obtain permission of the instructor. If students do not have the prerequisite skills, they must enroll in IST 396.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 590 - Special Problems in Instructional Systems Technology



    Course content depends on student and staff needs and interests. Topics may differ each semester. This course may be elected for independent study and may be taken for a maximum of 8 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must have permission of the instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 594 - Introduction to Technology Applications in the Classroom

    (4 credits)

    An introduction to the integration of audio, video, computing and telecommunications technologies in classroom teaching. A theoretical and practical foundation for the instructional use of integrated technologies is provided.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 595 - Instructional Systems Technology Applications

    (4 credits)

    A practical examination of the applications software and telecommunications technologies. Emphasis is on using technology to support classroom learning experiences with a focus on assessing, comprehending and communicating information. Students acquire proficiency in the use of these instructional tools.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (IST 594) or have permission of the instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 630 - Workshop in Educational Software and Related Technologies



    Emphasizes the examination of current software and the development of materials, resources and processes for incorporating software into various curriculum areas with an emphasis on cross-curricular, multicultural and whole language issues. Includes workshops in digital literacy, comprehension issues related to hypermedia navigation and other topics.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 670 - Online Learning and Teaching

    (4 credits)

    This course introduces students to theory and practice in online learning, emphasizing practical skills using online (Web-based) course management systems (CMS) such as Moodle, WebCT, and Blackboard. The course adopts a hybrid format with both face-to-face classes that include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory assignments and fully-online learning modules. The primary theoretical orientation adopted is social constructivism.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be admitted to a graduate program in the School of Education and Human Services or have instructor permission.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 679 - Software Design

    (4 credits)

    An introduction to software design applied through a variety of integrated technologies. The student will become familiar with the procedures used in the development and evaluation of software based learning environments. The student will apply design skills to the development of a technology supported learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 595).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 686 - Standards, Assessment and Leadership in IST

    (4 credits)

    A detailed examination of the National Educational Technology Standards for Students and the Michigan Curriculum Framework with a focus on leadership in educational technology and program, teacher and student assessment. Course transitions from face-to-face to online.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 679).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 699 - Terminal Project: Instruction Systems Technology

    (4 credits)

    A project which incorporates the skills and principles covered in IST 594, 595 and 679. Students design, carry out and evaluate a comprehensive technology related learning experience.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisite (IST 679).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 703 - Advanced Instructional Systems Technology Applications

    (4 credits)

    Extensive application of a variety of technologies in a learning environment. The student’s work in the Teacher Explorer Center will be determined by both the center’s needs and student interest.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program and have completed the prerequisites (IST 594 and IST 595) or have permission of instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 706 - Perspectives in Instructional Systems Technology

    (4 credits)

    Examines topics in Instructional Systems Technology in relation to literacy issues. Research in software design, roles of technology in support of learning, literacy needs of the future, new media authoring and other pertinent topics will be studied.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program or have permission of instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 770 - Video Data Technologies for Educational Research

    (4 credits)

    Recent technology advances have dramatically improved the ease with which video data can be handled and manipulated, resulting in important practical applications in educational research. This course will provide advanced graduate students with knowledge and skills to support the collection, analysis, and interpretation of video data in exploring research questions.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must have taken two prior graduate courses in research methodology or have permission of instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IST 780 - Independent Investigations in Instructional Systems Technology



    Students investigate topics under the direction of a faculty member. Student needs determine the topics. Design, methodological, organizational, administrative and theoretical issues in Instructional Systems Technology are encouraged.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Ph.D. program or have permission of the instructor.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

International Baccalaureate

  
  • IB 6700 - International Baccalaureate: Philosophy and Practice I

    (2 credits)

    Provides understanding of the International Baccalaureate Organization methodologies, philosophies and practices in the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6701 - International Baccalaureate: Philosophy and Practice II

    (2 credits)

    Provides understanding of the International Baccalaureate Organization methodologies, philosophies and practices in the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6702 - International Baccalaureate: International and Global Education I

    (2 credits)

    The purpose of this course is to give students opportunities to consider the nature of citizenship and teaching and learning in the twenty-first century. In doing so they will recognize why the concept of international-mindedness, i.e., teaching and learning about different dimensions of the human condition, as shaped by culture and geography, is an organizing principle of the Primary Years, Middle Years and International Baccalaureate Programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670 and IB 671).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6703 - International Baccalaureate: International and Global Education II

    (2 credits)

    Gives students opportunities to build upon and apply what they have learned about global and international education in EST 672 in their own classrooms and schools, within a supportive online community. Continues to broaden students’ awareness of various perspectives on issues in global education. Uses an online environment to support teachers in fostering the development of students’ international and global knowledge and understanding with the contexts of the Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670 and IB 671).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6704 - International Baccalaureate: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

    (2 credits)

    Explores philosophies, rationale, and methods of teaching IB curriculum to students in PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between teaching and learning. Explores various teaching strategies effective in implementing IB programs, as well as knowledge and skills for planning instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, and IB 673).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6705 - International Baccalaureate: Curriculum and Instruction in the Classroom

    (2 credits)

    An online course which explores philosophies, rationale, and methods of teaching IB curriculum to students in PYP, MYP, and DP programs. Focuses on developing an understanding of the relationships between teaching and learning. Explores various teaching strategies effective in implementing IB programs, as well as knowledge and skills for planning for instruction.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, and IB 676).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6706 - International Baccalaureate: Assessment to Support Learning

    (2 credits)

    Engages teachers in understanding the purpose that assessment plays in supporting achievement in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Teachers will learn to implement diverse strategies, design appropriate tasks and rubrics, differentiate assessments to support all learners, and utilize effective feedback that are appropriate to primary years, middle years, and diploma programs.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, and IB 673).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6707 - International Baccalaureate: Assessment in the Classroom

    (2 credits)

    An online field course that engages teachers in applying assessment principles, accessing online assessment resources and implementing effective practices in International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. Teachers will implement a variety of assessment strategies, design appropriate tasks and rubrics and demonstrate effective methods for providing feedback to students, other teachers, administrators and parents.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, and IB 676).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6708 - International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning through Reflective Practice and Research

    (2 credits)

    This course engages teachers in understanding the role that practitioner reflection and research play as components of professional learning designed to support student achievement in International Baccalaureate programs. Participants will learn and practice the methods and dispositions of practitioners who incorporate structured reflection and research into their continuous professional development.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, IB 675, IB 676, and IB 677).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6709 - International Baccalaureate: Professional Learning through Collaborative Action Research

    (2 credits)

    This course engages teachers in understanding the role that collaborative action research plays as a component of professional learning designed to support student achievement in International Baccalaureate programs. Participants will learn and practice the methods of structured action research as a vehicle for both continuous professional development and school improvement. 

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites (IB 670, IB 671, IB 672, IB 673, IB 674, IB 675, IB 676, and IB 677).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6800 - Introduction to International Baccalaureate Practices and the Curriculum

    (3 credits)

    Provides school administrators with an understanding of the International Baccalaureate organization, methodologies, philosophies and practices for the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Year Program (MYP), Diploma Program (DP), and the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6801 - Leaders in International Baccalaureate Schools: Moving from Theory to Practice

    (3 credits)

    Builds upon the knowledge and understanding of IB 680 to help school administrators develop a successful program within their particular educational setting.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must meet the prerequisite (IB 680).

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • IB 6970 - Independent Study in International Baccalaureate Education

    (1 TO 4 credits)

    Individual work in International Baccalaureate Education for school professionals. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

Liberal Studies

  
  • LBS 5900 - Topics in Language/Literature

    (2 or 4 credits)



     

    A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in language or literature, which includes English, linguistics, modern languages and literatures, rhetoric, communication and journalism. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.  

     

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 511.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5902 - Topics in the Humanities

    (4 credits)



     

    A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the humanities, which includes art and art history, history, philosophy, and music, theatre and dance. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed courses.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 512.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5904 - Topics in the Social Sciences

    (4 credits)



     

    A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the social sciences, which includes economics, political science, psychology, sociology and anthropology. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 513.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5906 - Topics in the Sciences

    (4 credits)



     

    A course to be cross listed with a graduate course in the social sciences, which includes biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics, and physics. May be repeated for up to 12 credits.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MALS program and prerequisites as specified for cross-listed course.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 514.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5940 - Introductory Colloquium

    (4 credits)



    Introduction to liberal studies. Acquaints students with graduate-level skills, methods and materials. Considers problems specific to interdisciplinary study and research, as well as ongoing debates about the nature of the liberal arts.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to MALS program.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 500.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5941 - Seminar in Language and Literature

    (4 credits)

    Seminar organized around a single topic or question from language and literature. Student must be admitted to MALS program.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 501.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
  
  • LBS 5942 - Seminar in the Humanities

    (4 credits)



     

    Seminar organized around a single topic or question from the humanities.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to MALS program.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 502.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

  
  • LBS 5943 - Seminar in the Social Sciences

    (4 credits)



     

    Seminar organized around a single topic or question from the social sciences.

     

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to MALS program.

    Comments: Formerly LBS 503.

    Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.

 

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