Course Catalog

Green Network Fall 2001 Courses

Southern Methodist University

School of Engineering

P.O. Box 750335

Dallas, Texas 75275-0335

Department of Engineering Management,
Information, and Systems

Please Note: EMIS courses were previous listed as either CSE or SYS courses. They are now listed as EMIS courses in the Department of Engineering Management, Information and Systems.

EMIS 7300:  SYSTEMS ANALYSIS METHODS

Jerrell Stracener

Introduction to modeling & analysis concepts, methods and techniques used in systems engineering, design of products and associated production & logistics systems and analysis of operational system performance. Specific Topics include: probabilistic & statistical methods, Monte Carlo Simulation, optimization techniques, applications of utility & game theory and decision analysis.

TEXT: TBD

TIME: 5:00 – 6:20 pm; Tuesday and Thursday

EMIS 7301:  SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROCESS

James Hinderer

The discipline, theory, economics, and methodology of systems engineering are examined. The historical evolution of the practice of systems engineering is reviewed, as are the principles that underpin modern systems methods. The economic benefits of investment in systems engineering and the risks of failure to adhere to sound principles are emphasized. An overview perspective distinct from the traditional design- and analytical-specific disciplines is developed.

TEXT: No textbook will be used. Lecture notes will be available online.

TIME: 6:30 – 9:20 pm; Monday

EMIS 7362:  PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Richard S. Barr, Ph.D.

A survey of models and methods for designing and implementing quality-based, integrated, production/operations systems. Topics include demand forecasting; product-mix decisions; distribution logistics; facilities location and layout; scheduling; supply-chain, inventory, and materials management; just-in-time techniques; and quality measurement and improvement methods for manufacturing and service operations.

PREREQUISITES: CSE 3360 or CSE 8360

TEXT: Joseph Martinich, Production and Operations Management, 1997, Wiley, ISBN# 0-471-54632-1 (required)

TIME: 3:30 – 4:50 pm; Tuesday, Thursday

EMIS 8362:  ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING

Richard S. Barr, Ph.D.

An introduction to and overview of financial and managerial accounting for engineering management. Topics include basic accounting concepts and terminology; preparation and interpretation of financial statements; and uses of accounting information for planning, budgeting, decision-making, control, and quality improvement. The focus is on concepts and applications in industry today.

TEXT: Robert N. Anthony, Leslie Pearlman, Essentials of Accounting, 7^th edition, 2000, Prentice Hall Publishing, ISBN# 0-201-61540-1 (required); Charles Horngren, Gary Sundem, William Stratton, Introduction to Management Accounting, 12^th edition, 2002, Prentice Hall Publishing, ISBN# 0-13-032373-X (recommended)

TIME: 5:00 – 6:20 pm; Tuesday, Thursday