Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Manufacturing Systems
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09112
Module leader: Jawdat Tannous
School School of Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Management
Prerequisites

Module code: MEC08100
Module title: Materials and Manufacture
Examples of equivalent learning: Materials and manufacture equivalent to SCQF level 8.
Description of module content:

Information flow within manufacturing systems
Systems approach to information flow and content
Computer Integrated manufacturing - the sub-functions, systems and technologies involved
System simulation
Application of simulation to system design and analysis
Advanced manufacturing systems: automation, robotics, inspection, machining, group technology,
flexible manufacturing cells and systems, work handling systems.
Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: analyse information flow within manufacturing systems;
LO2: develop information flow models;
LO3: design and analyse manufacturing systems using simulation;
LO4: develop and plan systems for advanced manufacture.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Manufacturing Systems
 

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