Undergraduate Course: Operations Management 4 (MAEE10003)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Management (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The objectives of this course are to develop an understanding of the concepts, tools and practices relating to the operations of an organisation, with particular emphasis upon manufacturing, and also the ability to diagnose operational dysfunction and suggest possible solutions. It examines the process nature of operations, the strategic importance of operations and the issues influencing efficient, effective and adaptable operations. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Classroom 4, Hudson Beare Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. describe the key operations management concepts covered
2. critically discuss the application of these concepts
3. demonstrate that they can:
a) describe an operations scenario
b) critically evaluate this scenario
c) propose how these operations can be improved using the concepts covered during the course, explaining why the chosen option has been selected over others. |
Assessment Information
1 coursework (50%)
1 exam (50%) - 3 questions from 4 (1.5 hours) No re-sit examination for Honours. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Stephen Harwood
Tel:
Email: stephen.harwood@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Nicola Marshall
Tel:
Email: Nicola.Marshall@ed.ac.uk |
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