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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Manufacturing)
Code
KCEP3111
Title
Introduction to Industrial Engineering
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the importance of industrial engineering in present context;
basics of industrial systems, and system cybernetics; types of decision
environments, decision theories and their applications
2.
Apply knowledge on the requirements, procedures, and methods of
problem formulation and solutions pertain to applications of
mathematical linear programming, transportation programming, and
assignm
3.
Apply the cost elements involved in manufacturing, break-even
production levels for a single product and multiple products under both
linear and non-linear relationships.
4.
Apply the quantitative and qualitative demand management and
forecasting techniques that assist resources allocation and production
schedule in manufacturing.
5.
Categorize the factors and be able to apply methods of evaluation of
plant location, plant layout and material handling, and shop floor
scheduling methods under different production orders and sequencing
rules.
Synopsis
This course is aimed to deliver such contents so that the students understand
the basics of Industrial engineering and apply the fundamental knowledge in
their professional life. The main contents of the course are: Industrial
Engineering as a profession, Industrial systems and cybernetics, Decision
making process, Decision theories, and introduction to quantitative decision
making techniques and their applications linear programming, transportation
programming, assignment programming, Demand management and
Forecasting in manufacturing, Cost concepts and Break-even analysis, Plant
location and Layout, Material handling, and Scheduling.
Assessment
40 % Continuous Assessments
60 % Final Examination
References
1.
Operation Management: Strategy and Analysis, Lee J Krajewski & Larry P
Ritzman, (2007), Prentice Hall.
2.
Operation Managements: Willian J. Stevenson, (2006), McGraw-Hill Irwin.
3.
Introduction to Industrial and System Engineering, Wayne C. Turner, Joe
H. Mize, Kennethe E. Case
4.
The Management of Operations: A conceptual Emphasis, 4th ed., Jack R.
Meredith, John Wiley & Sons.
5.
Operations Research, Schaums Outlines, 2nd ed, Richard Bronson and
Govindasami Naadimuthu, 1997.
Soft Skills
Communication Skills (CS1, CS2, CS4)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT2, CT5)
Team Work Skills (TS1, TS4)
Life Long Learning and Information Management (LL1)
Entrepreneurial Skills (KK4)
Professional Ethics and Moral (EM1, EM2)