Industrial Engineering Education At The University Of Florida And The Ned University, Pakistan
- Conference
- Location
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Salt Lake City, Utah
- Publication Date
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June 20, 2004
- Start Date
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June 20, 2004
- End Date
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June 23, 2004
- ISSN
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2153-5965
- Conference Session
- Page Count
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7
- Page Numbers
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9.725.1 - 9.725.7
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--12991
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/12991
- Download Count
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432
Abstract
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Session 1660
“INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND THE NED UNIVERSITY, PAKISTAN”
Hammad Chaudhry1/ Muhammad Ali Abbas2/Dr. Fazil T. Najafi3 1,2 Graduate student, Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Florida/ 3 Professor, Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, University of Florida
Abstract
The science of Industrial Engineering (IE) is concerned with design, analysis, and control of production, service operations and systems. Traditionally, IE had focused on optimizing the operating efficiencies of plants and workers in a manufacturing environment. Today, IE finds itself intimately involved with a wide range of industrial and non-industrial systems. These systems pertain to government, banking, medical, engineering, military sectors, etc.
Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw (NED) University of Engineering and Technology is the only university in Pakistan that offers an undergraduate degree in IE. The University of Florida (UF), on the other hand, is among the national leaders in IE education. IE at UF is known for its cutting edge technology, innovative research and distinguished faculty and students.
This paper compares the IE undergraduate curriculum at NED and UF with special reference to the socioeconomic, national and industrial needs of both countries. The paper analyzes current curriculum deficiencies within the NED Curriculum and makes recommendations for a new curriculum track related to the systems aspect of Industrial Engineering.
Introduction
Industrial Engineering (IE) is a field that integrates and manages people, information, materials, and equipment. It finds its applications in almost every industry, including communications, e-commerce, entertainment, finance, food, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, sports, travel, and transportation. IE has a significant influence on the socio-economic conditions of a country. This field is relatively new in South Asia and is a very novel field in Pakistan. “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”
Najafi, F. (2004, June), Industrial Engineering Education At The University Of Florida And The Ned University, Pakistan Paper presented at 2004 Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. 10.18260/1-2--12991
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