Subject description
Concentrating on the search of appropriate operations research techniques to assist in the solution of engineering management problems and basic experimental design. Topics include: the basic principles of modelling, decision support models, modelling failure processes, search methods, scheduling models, queuing theory and its application, ANOVA analysis and regression modelling within … For more content click the Read More button below.
Tutorial enrolment
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Understanding of the approach taken to developing decision models.
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Understanding of the uses and limitation of decision models and simulation techniques.
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Working knowledge of the basic tools for modelling decisions in engineering management.
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Working knowledge of the basic approach to decision modelling.
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Working knowledge of basic simulation methods.
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Capability to identify possible modelling and simulation approaches that might be suitable for specific engineering management problems.
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Involvement in the planning of engineering management research and the ability to analyse data that may be presented from an investigation.
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
Introduction to Management Science lle, Bernard W Taylor Ill, Global Edition 2013, or a latest version, Pearson ISBN-13:978-0-273-76640-7; ISBN-10:0-273-76640-6. Available from Unishop at http://unishop.uow.edu.au/shop/
Practical Data Analysis with JMP, Robert Carver, 2010, SAS Institute Inc., Cary
ISBN 978-1-60764-475-0; ISBN 978-1-60764-487-3 (electronic book). The electronic version is available from websites such as Amazon.com.