Degree Pathway for Industrial Engineering

For students who entered fall 2025 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)
3
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab (SCL)1
MECH.1100Foundations of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering1
MATH.1310Calculus I (MATH)4
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS), (DCA) recommended13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total17
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MATH.1320Calculus II (STEM)4
PHYS.1410Physics I (SCL)3
PHYS.1410LPhysics I Lab (SCL)1
MECH.1200Introduction to Engineering Design3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH), (DCA)3

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total18
ENGN.2050Statics3
MATH.2310 /
MATH.2410
Calculus III /Ìý
Honors Calculus III
4
IENG.2100Engineering Design and Manufacturing3
MECH.2960Materials Science for Engineers3
PHYS.2450Physical Properties of Matter (SCL)3
PHYS.2450LPhysics III Lab (SCL)1
ENGN.2100Professional Development Seminar1

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ENGN.2060Strength of Materials3
MATH.2210Linear Algebra I3
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
PHIL.1030 /Ìý
PHIL.2410
Introduction to Ethics /
Engineering and Ethics (AH), (SRE)
3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS), (DCA)3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
EECE.2160ECE Application Programming3
IENG.3010Deterministic Modeling and Analysis3
IENG.3030Manufacturing Processes3
IENG.3300Work Design3
IENG.3310Technical Communication for Industrial Engineers1
MATH.3860Probability and Statistics I3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
EECE.2650Logic Design3
IENG.3020Stochastic Modeling and Analysis3
IENG.4070Facilities Planning and Material Handling3
IENG.4140Engineering Economics3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ENGN.4019Engineering Capstone Design Proposal3
IENG.4010Automation and Control3
IENG.4050Production and Inventory Management3
IENG.4060Quality Control3
MIST.4060
Data Mining for Business Intelligence3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
ENGN.4020Capstone Design Project (AIL), (WOC), (IL)3
IENG.4040Manufacturing Systems Automation3
IENG.4041Manufacturing Systems Automation Lab1
IENG.4300Human Factors Engineering3
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective23
xxxx.xxxxManagement3 or Technical Elective23

Total Minimum Credits = 120

Minimum [major] Credits: 127

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 127

1Industrial Engineering majors must take one course that meets the Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome of Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA); students must select at least one Breadth of Knowledge course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences that has been approved for DCA . Please see the DCA course listing for a complete list of classes that fulfill this requirement.

2Students must see their advisement report in SIS for a list of approved technical electives.

3Management Electives:

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Breadth of Knowledge Glossary

SS - Social Sciences Perspective - 3 courses, 9 credits
AH - Arts and Humanities Perspective - 3 courses, 9 credits
SCL - Sciences with Lab Perspective - 2 courses, 6 credits
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Perspective - 1 course, 3 credits
CW - College Writing I and II (CW) - 2 course, 6 credits
MATH - Math Perspective (MATH) - 2 courses, 3 credits

Read more about the Breadth of Knowledge requirements.

Essential Learning Outcomes Glossary

AIL - Applied and Integrative Learning
CTPS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
DCA - Diversity and Cultural Awareness
IL - Information Literacy
QL - Quantitative Literacy
SRE - Social Responsibility and Ethics
WOC - Written and Oral Communication

Read more about the Essential Learning Outcomes.