Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Understand the fundamental principles of operations management in setups where technology is seen as an essential driver
• Have an understanding of the relationship between technology maturity and operations management
• Understand the use of comprehensive manufacturing concepts that include both mechanical and IT based elements
• Understand the assumptions and limitations of the modelling and simulation tools in the process of planning and implementing

Skills

• Be able to develop a requirements specification for a manufacturing system with a high degree of technological uncertainty
• Be able to develop solution concepts that include both mechanical and IT based elements
• Be able to identify critical elements of proposed solution concepts.
• Be able to use appropriate modelling and simulation tools for developing solutions
• Be able to formulate a plan for a project's implementation

Competences

• Be able to professionally participate in the development of new manufacturing systems, focusing on the evaluation, selection and implementation of relevant technologies
• Establish the foundation for applying advanced and relevant simulation tools for future research and development activities.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams