SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

History

The School of Industrial Engineering (SIE) was created as a separate department in 1991. Originally, the SIE was part of the College of Agriculture, then known as the College of Agriculture and Institute of Technology. During the transition years, the SIE was headed by Engr. Julian Demerre Jr as dean until his resignation in 1993. Engr Juanito Renacia took over as dean in 1994 and occupied the position until his demise in 2001. Engr Marlon Tanilon took over the leadership as acting dean of the SIE in 2001 and holds the position up to the present.

Relatively a small department, the SIE offers a five-year program in Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE), two-year courses in Certificate in Electrical Technology (CET).

The Faculty

At present, the SIE are composed of the following competent faculty: Marlon A. Tanilon (Dean), Floramae T. Sioco, Julhusin B. Jalisan, Lester Barriga, Engr. Jesus Ramon Quevenco Jr. and Mr. Florencio Makiling. All faculty members (except for the part-time teachers-Engr Quevenco and Mr. Makiling) are at least masters degree holders.

Vision Statement

The School of Industrial Engineering (SIE) envisions the empowerment of engineering professionals and technicians with full capability to face the challenges of the ever-changing world of engineering and technology.

Mission Statement

Along with the vision stated above, the SIE is committed to the development of industrial engineers who are professionals having working competence in the areas of Production Systems, Operations Research, and Ergonomics and Product Design.  These industrial engineers imbibe a disciplined and systematic approach to the management of human resources, machine, materials, capital, energy, and information, drawing upon specialized knowledge and skills from the mathematical, physical, and social sciences. Moreover, the college is committed to the development of technicians in the fields of electricity, processing laboratories and refrigeration and air-conditioning.

General Objectives

The School of Industrial Engineering (SIE) adheres to the following objectives of engineering education:

a) To produce graduates with the necessary theoretical knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences as well as the requisite general education needed by them to acquire the experience and practical skills required of professional engineers, and

b) To train students for careers as engineer who can contribute to the development of the country and who can qualify for employment abroad.

Along this line, the SIE aims to prepare students for a professional Industrial Engineering career and equips them to assume leadership roles in the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment, capital, and energy.  Possessing specialized knowledge and skills in mathematical, physical, and social sciences together with the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design, the graduates are also trained to specify, predict, and evaluate the results to be obtained from such systems.

Furthermore, the college aims to prepare students for technician jobs in the areas of electricity, processing laboratories, and refrigeration and air-conditioning.

Specific Objectives

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) program must be:

a) prepared to create, build, improve and install industrial systems which are efficient, effective, as well as robust.  These industrial systems are not confined to a manufacturing setting but also cover service systems such as banks, hospitals, utility firms, transportation, schools, government and other productive organizations.

b) able to perform services in the form of  consultation, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, implementation and supervision of:

• Work Standards

• Statistical Process Control Systems

• Production Planning and Materials Control Systems

• Advanced Manufacturing Systems

• Manufacturing and Service Facilities

c) environmentally conscious.

b) knowledgeable of his/her professional responsibilities on ethics and  laws.

c) a total engineer utilizing his/her knowledge of arts and sciences and engineering.

d) prepared for graduate work and research in at least  in one area of the IE field of practice.

• Operations Research Models for Production and Operations

• Information Systems

Furthermore, a graduate of the vocational-technical programs must be:

a) prepared to assist in the installation of electrical wiring systems and air-conditioning systems as well as in the conduct of laboratory processes.

b) able to perform services in the form of design, repair, and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates in electricity and refrigeration and air-conditioning.

c) environmentally conscious.

d) knowledgeable of his responsibilities on ethics and laws.

Instructional Philosophy

Generally, engineering and technology students learn through their visual and motor skills. Guided by this philosophy, the SIE applies the hands-on learning instructional approach, wherein students learn by actually doing the activities, particularly in the shop or laboratory setting. All faculty members endeavor to adopt teaching methodologies and approaches designed to motivate students to learn by being actively involved in all class activities. An integral part of the instructional system is the practicum and plant visits, wherein students relate theory with actual practice.

Accredited Programs

All the programs offered by the School of Industrial Engineering are recognized by the Philippine government. In addition, the BSIE (Bachelors of Science of Industrial Engineering) program has a Level II Re-accredited status with the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU).