IMSE2030 Syllabus

IMSE 2030 - Fundamentals of Systems Design and Analysis
F 2014
Introduction and Syllabus
Aims
Providing a comprehensive introduction to the
multidisciplinary function of industrial system
design, this course is intended to demonstrate
the systems aspects of modern industrial
organization and operation, including: system
structure and function, system specification,
structured problem solving and system design
methodology. It therefore provides the students
with an overall framework of systems thinking,
and shows how to adopt structured approaches
to the design and evaluation of the modern
industrial systems with the purpose of
optimizing their overall performance.
A modern car engine plant: what are inside and how is it
designed and managed?
Contents
Course topics are logically grouped into four blocks:
Part One
Systems concepts
Overview of industrial systems analysis in the technological age, systems concepts – introduction, basic
systems concepts: system structure, communication and control, description and use of a prototype system
model
Part Two
Example of an industrial system: manufacturing and supply
A conceptual model of a manufacturing and supply system, the IDEF system definition technique, industrial
system definition: a functional model of a manufacturing system
Part Three
Systems Engineering
Systems analysis: a model of problem-solving cycle.
Part Four
Industrial Systems Analysis and Design Methodology
Review of current design methodologies, overview of a general design framework, analysis of situation,
setting objectives, conceptual modeling, detailed design, evaluation and decision, manufacturing and supply
systems redesign: case study and mini project.
Structure
The course has two parts, divided by the spring break (see Class Schedule). The first half consists of a series
of traditional classes, where the relevant concepts and techniques will be presented and discussed. The
second part of the course will adopt a “learning-through-doing” approach, involving a mini group project
(MGP) which provides you an opportunity to experiment and apply the techniques, and hence to enhance
their understanding.
Reading List
Manufacturing Systems Design and Analysis – Context and
Techniques (B. Wu, 2nd edition, Chapman and Hall, 1994). This text
discusses the general systems concepts and techniques, and relates
these to the manufacturing domain by demonstrating the systems
aspects of a manufacturing operation. In addition, it presents a
structured approach for the modeling, design and evaluation of
modern manufacturing systems. In essence, this book provides the
systems background of the course. It helps you to understand the
structure and operation of a manufacturing organization through a
systems perspective, and it shows how to use systems methods and
tools to describe, analyze and design an MS system in a structured
way. (I happen to know the author of the book quite well – he’s a
very nice guy. Really!)
Assignment and Grading
All class and study materials (readying, copy of class slides, assignments, and other supporting materials)
will be provided at the following:
www.missouri.edu/~wubi/IMSE 2030
Assignment and Grading
Assessment is based on the combination of the results obtained from three individual assignments (essay)
and that of the mini group project. These two results contribute equally to the final grade.
 Individual assignments. These are to be completed and submitted during the first half of the course.
 Mini group project. Details of this assignment will be provided in the due course. A group report is required
on its completion. A group presentation of the project will be at the end of the semester. This mini project
will be assessed in general on a group basis (however, individual effort will also be taken into
consideration):
Results
Individual Assignment (3 x 100 points each = 300 points)
Mini Group Project (150 points total)
Execution (25 points)
Presentation (25 points)
Report (100 points)
Individual Adjustment (+/-)
Total Score
Grade (A: 405-450, B: 360-404, C: 315-359, D: 270-314)
Office Hours
Except unavoidable circumstances, I will keep my office open to you Thr, 12:30 – 2:00 pm:
Office location:
Phone:
E-mail:
E3437 Engineering Building East.
882 5540
[email protected]
Class Schedule
No
1
3
4
5
6
7
General systems concepts
2
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
Systems
engineering –
Structure problem
solving
10
Systems perspective of industrial
operations
9
Recommended Reading
Syllabus
Overview of industrial
systems analysis in the
technological age
Systems perspective
Systems structure
Systems operation –
control
Systems operation –
communication
A prototype system
model
Systems concepts tutorial
Chp.1
Process modeling –
input/output analysis,
IDEF modeling method
An example IDEF model
of an industrial
organization (1)
An example IDEF model
of an industrial
organization (2)
Basis of simulation
modeling – activity cycle
diagram
Modeling
technique
tutorial
Overall process
Detailed steps
Decision-making:
analysis of weighted
objectives
Chp.2: section 2.2.4
Chp.3: sections 3.1, 3.2
General principle
Chp.7: sections 7.1, 7.3
Exercises and Assignments
Your turn to introduce yourself
to me, and put to me any
questions you may have
regarding the course. Email
me: [email protected]
Individual assignment #1
given
Chp.2: sections 2.1, 2.2.1
Chp.2: sections 2.2.2, 2.2.3
Chp.2: sections 2.3.1
Chp.2: sections 2.3.2
Chp.2: sections 2.4, 2.5
Assignment #1due-date
Assignment #2, #3 given
Chp.3: sections 3.3, 3.4
Chp.6: section 6.4.2
Assignment #2due-date
Chp.5: sections 5.1, 5.2, 5.4
Industrial system design
methodology
17
Topic
Introduction
18
Assignment #3 due-date
MGP details given
Continued on next page
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20
Spring Break
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
MGP Phase I: Strategy Analysis &
Objective Setting
Relevant text sections
of Chp. 7
MGP Phase II: Conceptual System
Design & Evaluation
Relevant text sections
of Chp. 7
MGP Phase III: Detailed System Design
& Evaluation
Relevant text sections
of Chp. 7
29
30
MGP Presentation
MGP preparation
MGP execution
MGP report due
Note:
1. Schedule may subject to change.
2. Please attempt some of the questions at the end of each of the chapters of the text. These are exercises
designed to help you understand the concepts/techniques discussed during class. No submission required.
However, any questions raised will be discussed/answered at a suitable time during the class/tutorial.
Bin Wu
Aug 2014
MU Columbia

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