ISEN 220: Introduction to Production Systems

Course Objective: The course is an introduction to spreadsheet-based modeling and the use of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Excel and VBA will be used to code and evaluate models related to production systems.

Instructor / TA
Name / Dr. Gary M. Gaukler / Amanda DuBois
Office / 4075 ET / 3030 ET
Office Hours / W: 12:00 – 14:00; or by appointment / F: 15:00 – 17:00
Phone
Email: / /
Class Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1420 – 1535 in 1027 ET.

Text:

VBA for Modelers, by S. Christian Albright, 2010.

Prerequisite:CSCE 206

Co-requisite:STAT 211, ENTC 181.

Assumed Skills: Basic Excel and manipulation of spreadsheets. A word processor of your choice (e.g. MS Word) for written reports and other assignments.

VBA tutorial sessions:

The TA is offering voluntary tutorial sessions for students that need help with Excel or VBA. These sessions are offered during the regular TA office hours (TBD). It is NOT mandatory to attend these sessions.

E-mail: All students are expected to maintain their neo e-mail account. You are advised to check your e-mail on a regular basis.

Homework, Projects, and Due-dates: Homework assignments and projects must be handed in at the start of class on the day they are due. Late assignments and projects will be accepted, but will have points deducted.

Topics:

“Production systems”“Spreadsheet modeling”

History of Manufacturing/Production
Forecasting
Inventory Management / Intro to VBA
Recording macros
Ranges and other Excel objects
Loops and decisions
User forms
Pivot tables

Exams: You will write an exam approximately every 4 weeks. If an exam is missed, you must have a written authorized excuse.

Grading: Homework problems20%

Project (in teams of 4)20%

Exam I (Sep29)15%
Exam II (Oct 20)15%

Exam III (Nov 22)15%
Final Exam (comprehensive)15%

Grades: A: 100-90%, B: 89.9-80%, C: 79.9-70%, D: 69.9-60%, and F: less than 60%.

ABET OUTCOMES

During the course, students will demonstrate the following:

ABET outcome A - The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Students learn how to apply basic knowledge in manufacturing operations, manufacturing processes, mathematical modeling, and engineering economy.

ABET outcome D - The ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.

Teamwork in an essential component of this course. Students also work on two team-based design projects. Students are required to do a peer evaluation of team performance and the end of the semester. A team portfolio is also required.

ABET outcome E - The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Students engage in the identification of industrial engineering problems in the context of modern production systems. Students use basic mathematical and computer modeling tools to formulate and solve some of the problems typically presented to industrial engineers in industry.

ABET outcome G - Ability to communicate effectively.

Students constantly engage in team discussions. Two major written presentations of projects are also part of the course.

ABET outcome K - Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Students will be using several state-or-the-art software packages in the modeling and analysis of production systems.

Copyright Notice: The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By "handouts," I mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, web pages, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I expressly grant permission.

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