Documentation

Overview

Boiler_Optimizer is an academic planning tool designed specifically for Purdue Industrial Engineering students. It helps you navigate your degree requirements, explore concentrations, and optimize your course schedule.

Key Features

  • HOURS (Schedule Optimizer) - Generate optimal course schedules based on your concentration and preferences
  • Catalog Viewer - Browse all IE courses with prerequisites and term availability
  • Difficulty Heatmap - Visualize workload distribution across terms
  • Concentration Advisor - AI-powered guidance for choosing your focus area (coming soon)

Getting Started

  1. Navigate to the Tools Hub to see all available features
  2. Start with HOURS to plan your course schedule
  3. Use the Catalog to explore course options
  4. Check the Difficulty Heatmap to balance your workload

Available Concentrations

  • Data Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Human Factors
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Financial Engineering

Support

For questions or feedback, please visit our GitHub repository or contact your academic advisor for official degree planning guidance.