2022/23 New Curriculum | Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences Intranet

MODULE TITLE	Engineering Management Science	CREDIT VALUE	30
MODULE CODE	ENGM027	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Martino Luis (Coordinator), Dr Shuya Zhong, Prof Voicu Ion Sucala

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	11	11

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	150

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module aims to introduce the student to the main principles governing the engineering profession, to the ethical issues informed by the professional code of conduct, and to the importance of adopting an inclusive approach and of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion.

The module will develop your skills in industrial engineering and management science, by applying advanced analytical methods to help you make optimal decisions. It will also enhance your ability of the use of mathematical modelling technologies and computer simulation to tackle modern project management, operations and supply chain management problems. The knowledge you gain on this module will help you to understand and manage a range of associated courses, especially in manufacturing and supply chain management areas.

Pre-requisite and co-requisite modules: NO

The module is suitable for non-specialist students.

The module is recommended for interdisciplinary pathways

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to deliver an in-depth understanding of modern project management, risk management, management science, and operations and supply chain modelling concepts, methods, and techniques including: planning techniques, operations research, industrial/service systems modelling and simulation, and advanced topics in management science and Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT and digital twins of manufacturing processes and supply chain.

The students will be trained to use specific software tools – Excel Solver, MS Project, Tecnomatics and AnyLogic. They will also have hands-on experience within Exeter Digital Enterprise System lab, using the Industry 4.0 demonstrator, IoT gateway and associated software.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V4).

This module maps to learning outcomes: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/ahep

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

Select and apply modern management science concepts, theories and mathematical models to concrete industrial situations;

Understand modern methods, tools and techniques of project and risk management;

Select and apply modern project management and risk management concepts, theories, techniques and tools to concrete industrial situations and to solve practical problems;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrate understanding of the engineering profession requirements, including ethical principles, inclusivity and sustainability;

Apply generic engineering management techniques and skills to different industrial/commercial situations;

Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills and adapt such skills to solving increasing complex industrial problems;

Analyse business needs and identify suitable approaches to meet project requirements;

Appreciate industrial situations that can be improved through simulation, and construct simulation models to analyse and solve the problems;

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrate project management skills in terms of setting targets, planning and monitoring the progress in completing the assignments;

Illustrate team work skills, initiative and responsibility through group work and problem solving;

Demonstrate skills in making presentations and communicate work to technical and non-technical audiences;

Exhibit advanced independent learning skills.

MSc AHEP3 ILOs covered on this module:

SM1fl-SM3fl, EA1fl, EA3fl, D1fl-D3fl, ET1fl-ET4fl, ET6fl, EP2fl-EP4fl, G1fl-G4fl

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

- Introduction to engineering profession, professional code of conduct, ethics, inclusivity and sustainability

- Introduction in project management, history of project management;

- Project management functions, processes and phases, Critical path analysis;

- Introduction to risk management, including security risks;

- Operational research history, context, definitions, problems and case studies;

- Linear programming: graphical modelling and solution; what if analysis in Linear Programming models;

- Other mathematical modelling methods suitable for manufacturing and supply chain processes ;

- Overview of applications and characterisation of computer simulation techniques, construction of simulation models;

- Simulation with Tecnomatics and/or AnyLogic software;

- Advanced topics in management science and Industry 4.0 technologies.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	66.00	Guided Independent Study	234.00	Placement / Study Abroad

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	22	Lectures
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	22	Computer-based practicals
Scheduled learning & teaching activities	22	Laboratory sessions
Guided independent study	234	Lecture & assessment preparation; group project work, wider reading, individual study

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

None.

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	85	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	15

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Engineering profession e-quiz	15	One hour	M7, M8, M11	Automatic feedback
Project planning e-quiz	15	One hour	M2, M3, M9, M15	Automatic feedback
Linear programming e-quiz	15	One hour	M1, M2, M3	Automatic feedback
Modelling and simulation group project	40	10 pages	M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16, M17, M18	Written feedback
Engineering Competence Structured Assessment - interview	15	15 minutes	M5, M6, M16, M17	Oral feedback

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
All of above	Written exam	All	Ref - Def period

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Re-assessed by written exam (referral or deferral).

For referrals a mark of 50% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the full examination mark.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Reading list for this module:

Type	Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN	Search
Set	Taha, H,A	Operations Research: An introduction	8th	Prentice Hall	2011	978-0131360143	[Library]
Set	Fishman, G S	Principles of Discrete Event Simulation		John Wiley & Sons	1979	000-0-471-04395-8	[Library]
Set	David R. Anderson and Dennis J. Sweeney	An Introduction to Management Science: Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making	1st	Cengage Learning	2008	13: 978-184480595	[Library]
Set	Project Management Institute	A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)	5th	Project Management Institute Inc.	2013	9781935589679	[Library]
Set	H. Maylor	Project Management	3rd	Prentice Hall	2005	0273704311	[Library]
Set	J. R. Meredith	Project Management: A Managerial Approach		John Wiley & Sons	2000	0471298298	[Library]
Set	P. W.G. Morris, J. K. Pinto and J. Söderlund	The Oxford Handbook of Project Management		Oxford University Press	2011	9780199563142	[Library]

CREDIT VALUE	30	ECTS VALUE

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)		AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Friday 03 April 2020	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 26 January 2022

KEY WORDS SEARCH	None Defined

Engineering

New Curriculum

ENGM027 - Engineering Management Science (2022)