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EM420 COURSE DETAILS


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EM420 (Version: 2020 1) COURSE DETAILS


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT 2020 1 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
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

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 2003 1 1 Y
  MA256 2018 2 2 Y
  MA206X 2017 2 3 Y

EM420 (Version 2020-1) COURSE OFFERINGS


AYT #SECT/SIZE CPBLTY ENRLD WAIT SEATS CLOSED DETAILS
2025 - 1 5 19 95 92 0 3 N Hours

2026 - 1 4 19 76 76 6 0 N Hours

2027 - 1 6 18 108 64 0 44 N Hours


EM420 (Version: 2018 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT 2018 2 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
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

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 2003 1 1 Y
  MA256 2018 2 2 Y
  MA206X 2017 2 3 Y

EM420 (Version: 2009 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT 2009 1 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
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

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 2003 1 1 Y

EM420 (Version: 2006 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT 2006 1 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
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

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 2003 1 1 Y

EM420 (Version: 2005 1) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MGMT 2005 1 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
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

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 2003 1 1 Y

EM420 (Version: 2004 2) COURSE DETAILS (ARCHIVED)


COURSE TITLE EFF YEAR EFF TERM DEPARTMENT CREDIT HOURS
EM420 PRODUCTION OPS & SYSTEMS 2004 2 Systems Engineering 3.0 (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
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.

EM420 COURSE REQUISITES


TYPE COURSE EFF YEAR EFF TERM TRACK RED BOOK FLG
PRE REQUISITE  
  MA206 1992 1 1 Y