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MFGEN 580

Manufacturing Simulation

Manufacturing Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Design and optimization of manufacturing systems using simulation. Simulation languages and modeling methodology.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Input Data Analysis

Learning Outcome

Be able to collect and analyze input data for use in a simulation study

Title

Simulation project management

Learning Outcome

Know how to plan and conduct a simulation study

Title

Mfg Metrics and Drivers

Learning Outcome

Understand key manufacturing system performance metrics and associated drivers

Title

Simulation Presentation

Learning Outcome

Be able to present a simulation study and make a compelling recommendation

Title

Output Analysis

Learning Outcome

Be able to analyze simulation output and draw appropriate conclusions

Title

Simulation experimentation

Learning Outcome

Be able to design and conduct simulation experiments

Title

Simulation Modeling

Learning Outcome

Be able to construct an accurate computer model of a manufacturing system