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EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

Systems Engineering · 6 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2020-1
  • In effect
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution of production problems using applied quantitative techniques. Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, total quality management, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, lean systems and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major and an elective for the Systems Engineering, Systems and Decision Sciences, Management and other engineering majors.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of
EM420 version 2020-1 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 6 18 108 105 0 3 Yes Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2028-1 Fall 7 18 126 120 0 6 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2029-1 Fall 10 18 180 82 0 98 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2030-1 Fall 5 19 95 0 0 95 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall

EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2018-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution of production problems using applied quantitative techniques. Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today?s successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, total quality management, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, lean systems and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major and an elective for the Systems Engineering, Systems and Decision Sciences, Management and other engineering majors.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
one of

EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2009-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution implementation of production problems using applied quantitative techniques within each of the four phases of the Systems Decision Process (SDP). Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, supply chain management, total quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, inventory management, material requirements planning, and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major, the Systems Engineering major, and the Systems Management major. Cadets will spend two to four lessons in a computer lab environment.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
MA206

EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2006-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution of production problems using applied quantitative techniques. Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, supply chain management, total quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, inventory management, material requirements planning, and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major, the Systems Engineering major, the Systems Management major, and the Management major. Cadets will spend two to four lessons in a computer lab environment.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
MA206

EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations management. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution of production problems using applied quantitative techniques. Practical exercises reinforce the problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian engineering managers and systems engineers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are operations strategy, product design and selection, supply chain management, total quality management, forecasting, capacity planning, facility location, facility layout, work system design, inventory management, material requirements planning, and scheduling. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major, the Systems Engineering major and the Studies in Leadership and Management major or field of study. Communication skills are developed with oral presentations during class. Cadets will spend four to eight lessons in a computer lab environment.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
None
Prerequisites
MA206

EM420 PRODUCTION OPS & SYSTEMS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2004-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course deals with the quantitative aspects of design and analysis of production operations and systems. Emphasis is on identification, analysis, and solution of production problems using applied quantitative techniques. Two case studies reinforce the practical problem-solving techniques necessary for today's successful military and civilian system engineers and engineering managers. Specific methods and techniques taught and applied are forecasting, inventory control, scheduling algorithms, applied statistics, total quality management, facility layout, facility location, and reliability and maintenance. This course is required for those pursuing the Engineering Management major, the Systems Engineering major or field of study, and the Studies in Leadership and Management major or field of study. Communication skills are developed with both written reports and oral presentations.
Lessons
37 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
3 @ 55 min
Special requirements
Two case studies; compensatory time provided.
Prerequisites
MA206