Year No. Offer Mode Description Cred. Pts 01 70709 S3 X ENG MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 1.00
Management science techniques are used extensively in modern engineering industry to plan, organise and control construction and manufacturing. Management science is also referred to as `operations research' and utilises quantitative analysis to assist with the decision making process. In this unit several analytical techniques will be investigated including network analysis, project management, linear programming, simulation and quality control. Many of these quantitative methods are used, not only in engineering production and project work, but also in the management of other processes.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:
Description Weighting(%)
- Network analysis 40.00
- Programming techniques 15.00
- Simulation 10.00
- Quality control techniques 25.00
- Micro economic functions 10.00
Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the unit and enrich their learning experience.
Anderson D R, Sweeney D J and Williams T A, "An Introduction to
Management Science", 8th Edition, West Publishing Company, St Paul,
1997.
Eisner H, "Essentials of Project and Systems Engineering
Management", E A Books, 1997.
Meredith J and Mantel S, "Project Management, A Managerial
Approach", 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1995.
Ravindran A, Phillips D and Solberg J, "Operations Research
Principles and Practice", 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1987.
Render B and Stair Jr R M, "Quantitative Analysis for Management",
2nd Edition, Allyn and Bacon Inc, Boston, 1985.
Winston W L, Albright S C and Broadie M, "Practical Management
Science", Duxbury Press, Belmont, 1997.
ACTIVITY HOURS Directed Study 63 Private Study 77 Examinations 3 Assessments 12
No *F/S Marks Due Description Wtg(%) LBL WWW 1 S 100.00 10/12/01 ASSIGNMENT 1 10.00 Y N 2 S 100.00 31/12/01 ASSIGNMENT 2 10.00 Y N 3 S 100.00 21/01/02 ASSIGNMENT 3 10.00 Y N 4 S 700.00 END S3 2.5 HOUR OPEN EXAMINATION 70.00 N N
1 Students must obtain 50% of marks available for the final
examination and at least 50% of the aggregated marks to
successfully complete the unit. There is no requirement to
obtain a minimum mark in any of the assignments.
2 The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student
must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the
student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by
the Examiner.
3 Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for
assessment. This must be produced within five days if required
by the Examiner.
4 Because it is normal practice to release model answers promptly
after the due date, the penalty for late submission of any
assessment for this unit is normally the loss of all marks for
the assessment.
5 In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy
(Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a unit may grant an extension
of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
6 In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local
public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due
date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to
note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for
the Examiner's convenience.
7 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying will NOT accept
submission of hand written or typed assignments by facsimile, e-
mail or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who do
not have regular access to postal services may be given special
consideration.
8 A minimum standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
in order for a passing grade to be achieved.
9 The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of
the aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the assessments
in the unit.
10 Students MUST bring their study book to the examination. Tables
contained in the study book will be needed in the examination.
11 An open examination indicates that the candidate may have access
to any material during the examination except the following :
electronic communication devices, bulky materials, devices
requiring mains power and material likely to disturb other
students.
12 The Faculty of Engineering and Surveying does not offer
supplementary examinations.
13 Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in a
unit but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives
of a unit within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the
temporary grade: IM (Incomplete - Make up). An IM grade will
only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student
will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the unit
after a period of non directed personal study.
14 Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related
reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an
examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an
assessment in a unit. Such a request must be accompanied by
appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following
temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred
Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up; IDSM (Incomplete
Deferred Examination and Make-up).