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Undergraduate Course: Operations Management 4 (MAEE10003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaManagement (School of Engineering) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsTutorial1-11 14:00 - 15:50
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Classroom 4, Hudson Beare Building
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Operations Management 41:30
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.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Stephen Harwood
Tel:
Email: stephen.harwood@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: kathryn.nicol@ed.ac.uk
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