Course syllabus for Production development

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Course syllabus adopted 2019-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameProduktionsutveckling
  • CodeTEK685
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTIEPL
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyIndustrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 68112
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0119 Project 2 c
Grading: UG		 2 c
0219 Examination 5.5 c
Grading: TH		 5.5 c
  • 11 Jan 2021 pm L
  • 09 Apr 2021 pm L
  • 24 Aug 2021 pm L

In programmes

Examiner

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 99237
  • Maximum participants10
  • Open for exchange studentsNo
  • Only students with the course round in the programme overview.

Credit distribution

0119 Project 2 c
Grading: UG		 2 c
0219 Examination 5.5 c
Grading: TH		 5.5 c

    Examiner

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    Eligibility

    General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Specific entry requirements

    The same as for the programme that owns the course.
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Course specific prerequisites


    Aim

    The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about design, development and management of production organizations with application in industry and other types of activities including service and public organizations. Theories and concepts presented in the course have a wide range of applications in the production of goods and services. The course focuses on practical production issues and provides a good understanding of professional roles in the field of production management.

    Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

    - have a good insight into production development from a historical perspective - have a good understanding of the conditions and performance of different production systems - analyze different situations and competitive solutions in the production systems - Define important concepts in the production management field - Chose methods and key performance indicators for adequate measurement, development and evaluation of production and production systems - Have the ability to analyze and improve different types of operations for enhanced efficiency and competitiveness - Have a good understanding of the design of workplaces from an ergonomic perspective - Have a basic understanding of the effects of:
    • process selections,
    • layout selections and
    • capacity decisions

    Content

    The course provides a basic understanding of the production core in the organization, from both a theoretical and practical perspective. During the course, students will meet, discuss and analyze different perspectives and methods to understand and improve the management of production for increased competitiveness. An essential part of the course will be devoted to a production project that gives the students training in analyzing activities and applying models and tools on practical problems that companies and public enterprises encounter.

    Organisation

    The course comprises a series of lectures, a project and exercises.

    Literature

    The literature will be announced at the course webpage not later than two weeks before the start of the course.

    Examination including compulsory elements

    Examination has two reports to Ladok:
    • Group project (2 credits). Grading scale G/UG
    • Written examination (5.5 credits) Grading scale: (Fail, 3, 4 and 5)
    For final grade, approved results are required on both parts. Final grade in the course is based on the individual written examination. All material and lecture / exercise content form the basis of examination. Alternative forms of examination can be used.

    The course syllabus contains changes

    • Changes to examination:
      • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG