Industrial Engineering Operations Research

Overview

Background

Design Process

Radical Major- Apparel Engineering

Moderate Major- Human Factors Engineering

Conservative Major- Design Engineering

Survey Results

Webpage

Conclusion

Background: Who we are! Shivani Garg Alla Tolchinsky Miguel Romero Corinne Reich-Weiser Prerna Sethi

Background: Who we are! Computer Science Architecture EECS Cognitive Science Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Operations Research

Project Definition & Goals

Definition

To create an undergraduate experience in engineering, which prepares the student for a professional career. It will reflect the changing demands of industry, incorporating the new interests and industry experience of faculty and administration. To be successful in real world technological fields, an interdisciplinary background must be obtained; therefore, the undergraduate engineering programs should encompass these dynamic changes.

Define project goals – to design a major to keep pace with the demands of industry. See project definition above for more info

2. Research - spoke with friends and people in our classes to find out which majors they were interested in, and what kind of jobs they would want after graduation. Also, looked at what majors are currently offered at Berkeley; went through the course catalog

3. Brainstorm – initially, we came with a couple of ideas each, and then we sat down as a group and threw out ideas for possible majors, expanding on many and taking them in different directions. Came up with over a 100 possible majors .

Team Design Process

Team Design Process 4. Vote – we each chose 3 majors from the total list to narrow it down to the top 10 ideas. Two members of our team dropped the class 5. Focus – considered the suggestions from the feedback of our first report, discussed the majors further, combined some majors into one, and came up with our top 3 majors 6. Delegate - split up the research between group members, so each one of us became an expert on one major. Two people for 2 of the 3 majors, and 1 person for the third major. We each did in-depth research on our major and gave feedback on other majors to the other group members

7. Prototype - for each major, we created a schedule of classes, as well as sample 4-year plans for each major.

8. Test - created a user survey and surveyed (mostly) current Cal students about their interests, and which major they would be most interested in. Asked also about which elements they would like to add to their majors

9. Refine - based on user survey results, we narrowed it down to one top major, and improved on the details that were not clear as well as added elements to major based on user suggestions.

10. Present - create website for final major and present it to the class

Team Design Process

Background: Brainstorming

We gathered over 100 ideas for new majors

Top 10:

Video Game Design

Animation and Motion Graphics

Project Management

Fashion Design

Roller Coaster/Amusement Park

Nanotechnology

Metallurgy/Jewelry

Human Computer Interaction/User Interface Design

Toy Design

Digital Music

Background: Brainstorming

Final Three Majors

Radical Major- Apparel Engineering

2. Moderate Major- Human Factors Engineering

3. Conservative Major- Design Engineering

Description

The technical side of apparel design

Human Factors Engineering, Materials Science, & Business

Design to fit ergonomically with the human form (while looking good  )

Design for ease of production and commercialization

Prepares the graduate to successfully enter the workforce and/or choose from a variety of graduate programs

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Industrial Product Design

Business Administration

Radical: Apparel Engineering

Schools with Similar Programs

London College of Fashion

Design Technology, Product Design, Development for the Fashion Industries (Human Factors Program)

Ohio State

Consumer and Textile Sciences, Textiles and Clothing, Fashion & Interiors Merchandising

Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication

Fashion

Lack of space in required major classes

Negotiate with department to reserve space for AE students

Need funding for creation of Apparel Department

Studio space necessary for apparel design labs

Faculty needed to teach AE core lecture sections

Constraints and Competition Radical: Apparel Engineering

Currently no apparel or textile related courses offered at Berkeley

Apparel Engineering may not be considered academic or important to the UC Berkeley engineering faculty

Apparel Engineers will come up with practical and ergonomically safe designs .

- Possibility to choose any human related design career

AE’s will design affordable and well made clothing with knowledge of the technical and business side

Post graduation options include manufacturing or production careers

Able to enter industry as a manager, engineer, or artistic designer

Cons Pros

Opportunities Post Graduation

Work in the Industry

Industrial Designer & Engineer (IDEO, Frog Design)

Fashion/Product Designer or Buyer (Bloomingdale’s, equivalent of Calvin Klein or other independent designer)

Production/Manufacturing Engineer

Graduate Programs

Fashion Design

Materials Science

IEOR

MBA

Description

Prepares students for a flexible career in design suitable for any service industry

Prepares the graduate to successfully enter the workforce and/or choose from a variety of graduate programs

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Interface Design

Cognitive Science

Business Administration

Moderate: Human Factors Engineering

Moderate: Human Factors Engineerin

Foundation

Interdisciplinary approach

human factors, business administration, computer science

Provides a solid engineering background in the mathematics and science

Heavily emphasizes hands-on experience

8 unit senior project -> 20-25 hours/week internship in the work-force.

Work in the Industry

Program Manager at Microsoft, Expedia

Experience Engineering, Inc

IDEO, Fitch, Insight Product Development

IBM Global Services

Graduate Programs

Human Computer Interaction

User Interface Design

IEOR

MBA

Moderate: Human Factors Engineering

Description

Introduces students to computer applications and theories of design, emphasizing visual thought and creativity.

Prepares students with classes including digital music, motion graphics, 3D rendering, animation, industrial design, mechanical design, and computer science

Prepares students for different careers in Engineering, Architecture, Graphic Design, Art, and Industrial Design

Conservative : Design Engineering

Foundation

Provides a comprehensive background in computer design by allowing students to keep up to date with the latest technologies

Background emphasizes hands on experience

requires an 8 unit senior project that is comprised of a 20-25 hours/week internship in the work-force or field study research

Description of New Courses:

Design Engineering 100 - Intro to Design Engineering

Survey course of design techniques and applications pertaining to Design Engineering. Included applications are CAD, Flash, 3D Studio Max.

Design Engineering 110 - Design Engineers in Industry

Introduction to Design Engineering professions and applications in the workforce. Various speakers from industry will come and present their backgrounds and work in design engineering field.

Design Engineering 130 - Web Design

Computer Programming to create advanced web sites using various graphic tools and computer applications. Techniques for good web site design: layout, presentation, content, and security.

Description of New Courses (cont’d):

Design Engineering 140 - Video Game Design

Focused study of video game design history and current trends. A project based course, this course will provide an opportunity to create a full fledged video game and present to professionals in video game design.

Design Engineering 199 - Supervised Independent Study

Part of the 8 unit/25 hour Research/Internship requirement for the DE

major. DE students are required to take this class twice.

Math 1A,B, 53, 54, 55

Physics 7A,B,

Computer Science 61A,B,C

Cognitive Science 1

Engineering 28(basic engineering design)

Requirements – Lower Division Conservative : Design Engineering

Requirements – Upper Division

DE 100 - Introduction to Design Engineering

DE 130 - Web Design

CS 160 - User Interface Design OR CS 169 - Software Engineering

CS 184 - Graphics

DE 199 - Supervised Independent Study (two semesters) OR an Internship for at least three months, part time, in a relevant field. All internships must be approved by faculty advisors.

Electives

Two from the following list:

Computer Aided Design Courses

Architecture 132 - CAD: Computer Aided Design OR Mechanical Eng. 128 - Computer Aided Mechanical Design

Architecture 133A,B,C - Visual Simulation (at least two) OR Civil Eng. 169C - Visual Simulation for Engineering Management

Architecture 135 - Digital Design

Architecture 138 - Computer Rendering & Animation

Engineering 128 - Advanced Design Graphics

Electives

Two from the following list:

Design Theory Courses

Cognitive Science 127 - Cognitive Neuroscience OR Psychology 126 - Perception OR Psychology 142 - Child Development & Education

Design Engineering 110 - Industry Perspectives OR Engineering 110 - Venture Capital Design / Startup

Design Engineering 140 - Video Game Design

IEOR 140 - Industrial Production & Design

IEOR 170 - Interaction & Experience Design for Engineers

Music 108 - Music Perception/Digital Music OR Music 158 - Music Apps of Computers & Related Technology

Semester 1:

Math 1A

CS 61A

CogSci 1

Elective/ Music 23

Semester 3:

Math 53

Physics 7B

CS 61C

Psych 126/142

Or CogSci 127

Sample Four Year Plan: Lower Division

Semester 2:

Math 1B

Physics 7A

CS 61B

Elective/Engineering 28

Semester 4:

Math 54

Math 55

Arch 132 (CAD)/ME 128

Elective

Semester 5:

IEOR 140

CS 169

Design Engineering Course

Elective/CS 160

Semester 7:

CS 184

Arch 135

Design Engineering 199

Semester 6:

CE 169

Arch 133

Design Engineering Course

Elective

IEOR 170

Semester 8:

Arch 138

E 110

E 128

DE 199

Sample Four Year Plan: Lower Division

Design Schools

California College of Arts and Craft, Rhode Island School of Design, Pratt College

Vocational Schools

ITT Technical Institute

Cal Tech

Established majors within COE

Faculty

Interest

Experience

Commitment

Funding & Resources

Creating New Labs/Classrooms

Installing New Software Programs

Job Security

Industry participation

Constraints and Competition Conservative : Design Engineering

Students introduced to many different applications, may not be able to master or excel in one area

Potential disconnect of information

Overlapping/repetitive information

Students’ skepticism or lack of information

Students are more marketable by building skills in graphic applications, digital music, animation, and video game design

Students immersed in a technical and creative field

Cons Pros

Work in Industry

Animator – Dreamworks, Disney, Pixar

Video Game Designer - Sega, Sony, Microsoft

Digital Music Engineer - Music Industry

Web Designer

Graduate Programs

Computer Science, Design, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Architecture

Possible Changes

The 8-unit/25 hour research/internship requirement for the major

Create emphasis within the major in animation, video game design, web design

Allow for an exchange with a design school for a semester

User Survey

What is your (intended) major?

What year are you in school?

On a scale of 1 to 10, please rate your response, with 1 being least interested, and 10 being most interested

How interested would you be in a major that combines fashion and engineering

How interested would you be in a major that combines psychology and engineering

How interested would you be in a major that explored the principles and techniques

for video game design

How interested would you be in a major that combines Computer Design and

Engineering

How interested would you be in a major that combines Business and Engineering

Are you interested in the opportunity (through school) to gain on the job experience, while earning credit towards school?

If any of the above majors seem appealing to you, please provide further suggestions: what classes would you want to take; what would you do with this major post graduation; what kind of jobs would you look for?

Survey Results: User Feedback