Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
1. Course Title:
IME 412
Design and Analysis of Experiments
3 Semester Hours
2. Description: Design and analysis of experiments in research, development, and production activities. Experimental
designs for evaluating significance of main effects and interactions of several variables. Treatment of problems of
measurement, planning, and evaluating programs.
3. Prerequisites:
Two semesters of statistics or consent of instructor.
Topics:
4. Textbook: Design and Analysis of Experiments, 7th edition, Montgomery, Douglas C.,
References: ●
Statistics for Experimenters, Box, G.E., Hunter, W.G., and Hunter, J.S.
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World Class Quality – AMA Management Briefing, Bhote, Keki R.
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Taguchi Methods, Peace, Glen S
5. Course Outcomes:
Contributes to Student Outcomes
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Description
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A
Define a problem that can be solved through experimentation
a, b, c, d
B
Design an appropriate experiment to help solve the problem defined
b, c, d, e
C
Use Minitab to analyze the data collected in an experiment
g, k
D
Interpret the results and draw meaningful conclusions from the analysis
c, e, g, k
E
Read and critique engineering experiments in the literature
f, i
6. Topics:
LECTURES
1
Review of Basic Statistics
2
Basic Concepts in the Design Process
3
Regression Analysis Review
4
Minitab
5
Simple Comparative Experiments
6
Experiments with a Single Factor
7
Randomized Blocks, Latin Squares
8
Introduction to Factorial Designs
9
The 2k Factorial Design
10 Blocking and Confounding in the 2K Design
11 Two-Level Fractional Factorial
12 Sequential Experimentation
13 Taguchi Approach to Experimental Design
14 Response Surface Methods
15 Doptimal
16 Shanin Approach to DOE
1
2
LABORATORIES
Take –Home exams using Minitab
Machine shop laboratory design, data collection, and analysis
7. Class Schedule:
(Two 75 minute lectures per week)
8. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
EAC
Mathematics and Basic Science
Engineering Topics, Engineering Science, Engineering Design
General Education
Contributes to Course Outcomes (5)
Outcomes
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A
C
C
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
A, B, C, D
Outcomes
C, D
A,B,C,D,E
Hours
0.5
2.5
0
9a. Relationship of Course to MFE Student Outcomes: (based on 1 to 5 scales, 5 denotes very
strong continuation to the student outcome and blank cell denotes that the course does not continue
the related student outcome)
Cod Student Outcomes, A Graduate from the Program Will Have:
Contribution
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c
d
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Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics
and science to manufacturing processes, materials, and design of manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design and conduct experiments,
and to analyze and interpret data related to manufacturing processes, materials evaluation,
and manufacturing systems
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to design, select, implement, and
control a manufacturing system and its components or processes to meet desired needs
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary
teams and the ability to apply a concurrent approach and project management to process and
product development
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve
manufacturing engineering problems through a hands-on approach that considers
constraints, costs, benefits, and comparative processes and materials
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the professional and
ethical responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to effectively communicate
technical concepts through appropriate methods
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an understanding of the impact of
manufacturing engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a recognition of the need to engage in lifelong
learning
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have a knowledge of contemporary issues facing
manufacturing engineers
Manufacturing Engineering graduates will have an ability to use the proper techniques, skills,
and modern engineering tools necessary for manufacturing engineering practice utilizing
supporting technologies
10. Prepared by: Joe Emanue 4/2013
Reviewed by:
Curriculum Committee
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4.07
2.5
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