NG3S221 - Operations Management 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S221 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Ewen Constant | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Moses, David Dawkins, Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | MAR 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2027 |
Module Aims
To extend the student's appreciation and knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and Project Management.
Content Summary
Advanced Manufacturing Systems and their management.
Project Management - tools and techniques.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop and critically evaluate complex Manufacturing Systems |
| LO2 | Develop and critically evaluate engineering Project Management tools and techniques |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 2 | Report relating to the development of Project Management systems and or processes | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Report evaluating aspects of current manufacturing systems | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |