School of Engineering and Technology, (SET) | ||
AT72.02 : Production and Operations Management 3(3-0) | ||
Course objectives: | ||
To provide the students with a broad-based foundation of production and operations management. The various aspects of production planning, scheduling, control and other related management issues are addressed, enabling students to acquire sufficient background required in production and operation management. |
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Learning Outcomes: | ||
Upon completion of this course, the students would be able to:
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Pre-requisite(s): | ||
None |
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Course Outline: | ||
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Learning Resources: | ||
Textbook: | ||
No designated textbook, but class notes and handouts will be provided. |
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Reference Books: | ||
1. W. Hopp, and M. Spearman: Factory Physics: Foundations of Manufacturing Management, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2001
2. S. Nahmias: Production and Operations Analysis, 2nd edition, Irwin, 1993.
3. R. Peterson, and E.A. Silver: Decision Systems for Inventory Management and Production Planning, John Wiley, 1985.
4. R.J. Tersine: Production/Operations Management: Concepts, Structure, and Analysis, North-Holland, 1985.
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Journals and Magazines: | ||
1. International Journal of Production Research, Taylor and Francis
2. International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier
3. International Journal of Computers and Industrial Engineering, Elsevier,
4. Production Planning and Control, Taylor and Francis
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Time Distribution and Study Load: | ||
Contact Hours: 45 hours
• Lectures: 40 hours
• Project Presentation: 5 hours
Self-studies: 90 hours
• Additional reading and assignments 38 hours
• Tutorials: 6 hours
• Group Term Project: 40 hours
• Field Visit: 6 hours
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Teaching and Learning Methods: | ||
The teaching is done via lectures by the instructor. The learning method includes tutorial, group discussion, individual and group assignments, plant visit, and term project.
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Evaluation Scheme: | ||
The final grade will be computed according to the following weight distribution: Midsem Exam 30%; Final Exam 40%; Assignments/Projects (30%). The examinations are open book.
In the evaluation, an “A” will be awarded if a student demonstrates an excellent level of understanding of the principles and demonstrates excellent capabilities in production and operations management.
“B” will be awarded if a student demonstrates an average level of understanding of the principles and demonstrates average capabilities in production and operations management. “C” will be given if a student demonstrates below average level of understanding of the principles and demonstrates below average level of capabilities in production and operations management. |
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