North Carolina A&T State University

College of Engineering

Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

ISEN 475: Design of Experiments
Fall 2017

Catalog Description:
This course introduces various experimental designs to analyze data for research projects, process
improvements, human factors studies and surveys. Designs covered include complete and incomplete
randomized, Latin squares, and factorial. Suitable laboratory apparatus will be used to study the effect of
design parameters on selected responses. Statistical software will be utilized to analyze results.
Parametric statistics such as analysis of variance are introduced.

Credits: 3(3-0).

Prerequisites: ISEN 370 (Engineering Statistics) Minimum Grade of C

Prerequisites by topic: Probability and Statistics.

Textbooks:
1. (Required): Walpole, R. E., Myers, R. H., Myers, S. L. & Ye, K. (2012). Probability and statistics
for engineers & scientists, 9th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
ISBN 0-13-041529-4.
2. (Suggested): Cody, R. P. & Smith, J. K. (1997). Applied statistics and the SAS programming
language, 4th edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-743642-4.

References:
Supplementary handouts will be provided from various sources throughout the semester.

Course Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Define and use terminology associated with experimental design
2. Design an experiment based upon factors of interest
3. Choose the correct statistical analysis to use given the description of a particular data set
4. Use statistical software to analyze experimental data
5. Perform a simple correlation analysis and draw conclusions from the results
6. Perform a simple linear regression analysis and draw conclusions from the results
7. Perform a one-way ANOVA and draw conclusions from the results
8. Perform a two-way ANOVA and draw conclusions from the results

Selected Topics:
Correlation
Simple linear regression
Analysis of variance
Completely randomized designs
Randomized complete block designs
Factorial designs
Non-parametric methods
Class Schedule:
The class will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00-1:50 PM in room 123 McNair Hall

Contribution to Professional Component:

Engineering Topics -- 3 cr. (Engineering Science -- 3 cr. or 100 %, Engineering Design -- 0 cr. or 0 %).

Relationship of Course to Program Educational Objectives: This course assists in achieving the
following BSIE program educational objectives:
1 Apply technical and business skills based on industrial and systems engineering principles for a
variety of employers in the manufacturing and service industries
2 Apply information technology tools and systems engineering methods

Relationship to Program Outcomes: The following BSIE program outcomes are related to this course:
b Design experiments, collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources
e Formulate and solve engineering problems
f Preserve and enhance the engineering profession, including ethical and legal practices
k Utilize tools of information technology and project management skills

Grade Evaluation:
Possible
Category
Points
Exam 1 20
Exam 2 35
Final Exam 45 Final Exam: Comprehensive to cover everything we learn this
semester
Total Possible Points 100

Grading Scheme:
Required Grade Earned GPA Points
93.0 A 4.0
90.0 A- 3.7
87.0 B+ 3.3
83.0 B 3.0
80.0 B- 2.7
77.0 C+ 2.3
73.0 C 2.0
70.0 C- 1.7
67.0 D+ 1.3
60.0 D 1.0
Below 60.0 F 0.0

Prepared by:
Hyung Nam Kim, PhD
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
423 McNair Hall
Telephone: (336) 285-3471; E-mail: hnkim@ncat.edu

Office Hours:
Mon: 12-1pm; 2-4pm. Wed: 12-1pm. Thu: 3-4 pm Fri: 11-1pm Fri: 2-5pm(Virtual Office Hour)

Date Prepared: August 16, 2016

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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
North Carolina A&T State University is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by providing equal access to the programs,
services and benefits to qualified students with disabilities. All reasonable efforts will be made to
accommodate the needs of students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability that requires an
accommodation during the semester, please REGISTER with the Office of Veterans and Disability
Service (OVDSS) located on campus in Murphy Hall (334-7765). Make sure that you notify OVDSS of
any disability accommodation requests prior to the start of classes or within the first two weeks of
classes. Please note that accommodations and modifications cannot be performed retroactively!

Tentative Course Schedule

Reference
Week of Topic
(Walpole et al., 2012)
Introduction to statistics and
August 14 Chap 1
Data description
Summary Statistics and Chap 1 and 4
August 21
Probability Chap 2
Discrete random variables and Chap 3 and 5
August 28
Continuous random variables Chap 6
Sampling distribution and Chap 6, 8
September 4
Estimation of mean Chap 9
September 11 EXAM 1
More interval estimates and Chap 9
September 18
Hypothesis testing Chap 10
September 25 Hypothesis testing Chap 10
October 2 Hypothesis testing Chap 10
October 9 Confidence interval vs. hypothesis testing Chap 10
October 16 EXAM 2
October 23 Two sample t-tests for independent samples Chap 10
October 30 Two sample hypothesis testing Chap 10
November 6 Two sample proportion testing Chap 10
November 13 Multiple samples Chap 10
November 20 Multiple sample variance test and factorial experiments Chap 13; 14; 16
November 27 SAS
December 4 Final Exam: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
(Note: Topics are subject to change depending on the progress of the class)

Fall 2017 Academic Calendar:

http://www.ncat.edu/registrar/academic-calendar/Fall%202017%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf
Classes Begin: August 16
Last day to add a class or drop classes with possible financial credit: August 22
Labor Day Holiday: September 4
Fall Break: October 9-10
Last day to withdraw from a course without grade evaluation: October 23
Last day to withdraw from the university without grade evaluation: November 1
Last day of class: November 30

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 Take Ahead Skills and Knowledge (TASK) List

Description of Key Prerequisite Knowledge/Skill Requirements for Success in INEN 475

Expectation
To be successful in this class the student should be able to: Source Course
Level
Compute summary statistics for a given data sample Required ISEN 370
Use Excel to create spreadsheet using formulas and to create charts Desired
Use statistical tables to solve sampling distribution problems Required ISEN 370
Identify random sampling procedures and predict sample size
requirements Required ISEN 370
Construct one- and two-sample confidence intervals for the mean Required ISEN 370
Write standard laboratory reports Desired ISEN 471/472

If you are weak in any of the areas included in the table, it is highly recommended that you spend some
time refreshing those skills, as limited (if any) class time will be spent in review.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is critical to maintaining high standards within the academic community. All students
enrolled in the College of Engineering are expected to demonstrate academic integrity when submitting
course-related work (e.g., assignments, quizzes, individual projects, and exams). Academic integrity
violations, when submitting course-related work, will result in the loss of credit for the specific
assignment, quiz, individual project or exam, or a grade of F for the course.

Repeated academic integrity violations may lead to dismissal from the University. To review the North
Carolina A & T State Universitys Academic Dishonesty Policy, please see the following
URL: http://www.ncat.edu/student-affairs/student-services/dean/assets/downloads/student-handbook.pdf
(pp. 40-41)

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 NC A&T Industrial and Systems Engineering Department
(Undergraduate Students)
Academic Expectations

The ISE academic expectations describe the fundamental beliefs and actions necessary to achieve and
sustain the intellectual climate that is paramount to the success of NC A&Ts 2020 Preeminence Strategic
Plan. While fundamental to the success of anyone engaged in an academic endeavor, we expect all
members of the ISE department to internalize and adhere to the Academic Expectations on a consistent
basis and to remind ISE peers of the importance of adherence to these expectations. As members of NC
A&T ISE, we expect students to:

1. Take responsibility for learning by using office hours as needed, coming to class prepared, and
reading and studying supplemental material independently.
2. Respect the teaching-learning environment, including peers, instructors, and guests.
3. Approach all learning activities with honesty, integrity, and by upholding the Student Code of
Conduct.
4. Attend all class meetings on time and for the full time allotted.
5. Engage in active learning during class meetings by focusing on the subject matter and actively
participating in class discussions and activities.
6. Commit to high quality deliverables such as homeworks, projects, and exams and submit these
deliverables on time.
7. Allocate significant time to academic preparation by studying and reviewing material every day.
8. Utilize instructors office hours to ensure mastery of the subject matter.
9. Follow the curriculum.
10. Show up for meetings on time as promised.
11. Ask for help immediately when needed.
12. Take responsibility for organization of your work and time management.