Department of Engineering Technology
College of Business and Technology
Western Illinois University
Knoblauch 135
1 University circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
MES 548
Automated Industry Production
Fall Semester 2009
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture: 6:00-8:50 pm, M, KH 106
Prerequisite: None
Instructor: Dr. Hong Liu
Office: Knoblauch Hall 339
Phone: 298-1279
E-mail: h-liu1@wiu.edu
Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 am, M
2:30-4:30 pm, T
7:00-8:00 am, W
Textbook: Operations Management, 9th edition, by Norman Gaither and Greg Frazier, South Western
Program Goals for Student Learning:
By graduation, Engineering Technology students should be able to:
1. Think critically and creatively;
2. Understand the theoretical principles of the profession;
3. Understand and apply relevant technology in the solution of technical problems;
4. Organize, manage, and maintain projects;
5. Develop an appreciation for ethical and professional practices;
6. Develop and refine oral, written, and visual communication skills; and
7. Demonstrate an overall competency in the program objectives.
Course Catalog Description:
A comprehensive study of advanced activities, elements, and principles of computer-integrated
manufacturing, including group technology, manufacturing resource planning, just-in time, kanban,
computer-assisted process planning, computer aided engineering, and other appropriate implementation
and manufacturing management practices.
Course Objectives:
By finishing the course, Students will be able to:
At the completion of this course, student will be able to
1. Gain knowledge of world-class competition in industry and its challenges.
2. Discuss what successful competitors are doing to improve their quality in product, process and
service.
3. Describe how successful competitors are developing manufacturing strategies based on where they
are going and how they propose to get there.
4. Explain production system of modern industry and the important effects of automation on the
industry development.
5. Discuss automation technologies used in the different phase of automated industry production.
Last Day to Drop Course:
Students should follow university schedule for dropping class.
Course requirement:
1. Students will learn through assigned readings, class discussions, projects, reports, presentation,
lectures, examinations, and student interaction.
2. Any unexcused late work will be penalized by 10% for each delayed week.
3. 2% of total points will be reduced for any unexcused absence session.
Lesson Plan:
Week
1
2
3
4-6
7
8
9
10-11
12
13-14
15
Topic
Introduction
Introduction to production and process design
DFMA
CAE
GT
Midterm
Introduction to manufacturing planning and control
MRP, ERP ...
Lean Manufacturing
Production control
Student presentation
Student Evaluation:
Grades of A, B, C, D, and F may be given in this course. Accordingly, the following range will be used to
apply all grades: 100-90 = A, 90-80 = B, 80-70 = C, 70-60 = D, AND 59-0 = F. Students’ grade will
depend upon:
Approximate %
1. Reading reports/assignment
40%
2. Midterm and final
50%
3. Final project and presentation
10%
Final Examination:
Time and date is prescribed on university final exam schedule. Any exceptions to the final exam schedule
must be approved by department chair and the Dean of the College of Business and Technology in
writing including student’s name, ID# and signatures.
Rules for Giving an Incomplete:
According to WIU policy, a temporary symbol of I (Incomplete) for a course may be given only when a
student, due to circumstances beyond his or her control, has been unable to complete the course
requirements within the official limits of the term. The circumstances must be documented to the
instructor’s satisfaction.
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to maintain a high standard of conduct. Any case of scholastic dishonesty
(cheating, plagiarism, collusion, diskette copying/sharing, etc.) or other misconduct will be treated by all
University regulations and policies on Academic Integrity.
Use of Internet resources:
Students are expected to have WIU computer account to access westernonline.wiu.edu for class
information, and may use internet to search course related information for report and presentation.
Access & Disabilities:
If you have emergency medical information, if you need special arrangements in case the building must
be evacuated, or if you need accommodations in this course because of a disability, please make an
appointment with instrctor as soon as possible. My office location and hours are at the top of this syllabus.
If you plan to request disability accommodations, you are expected to register with the Disability Support
Services (DSS) at 298-2512.
Resolution of Problems:
Should a problem occur, students should speak to their instructor first. If the problem is not resolved,
meet with the chair of the department. If the problem continues to be unresolved, go to the College of
Business and Technology’s Dean.
Students should observe the following sequence for the resolution of problems:
Student --- Instructor --- Chairperson --- Dean
*The instructor reserves the right to alter content if necessary.