This course will focus on facilities planning with the emphasis on the design, analysis, and selection of manufacturing/service facilities. The topics of discussion will range from definition of facilities planning; role of product, process and schedule design on facilities planning; relationship among flow, space and activity. Student will also learn on how to determine the space requirements for personnel and equipment. The class also discuss material handling systems, principles of storage and warehousing, and quantitative models for the facilities planning. Dual-listing: IMSE 485.