Course Outline
School of Business
Program: Part Time Studies
Option: Operations Management
Total
Hours:
36 Total
Weeks:
Hours/Wee
k:
3
OPMT 1198
Fundamentals of Operations Management
Lecture:
Lab:
Prerequisites
Course No.
Term/Level
:
12
Shop:
20
Course
Credits:
Seminar
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3.00
Other
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OPMT 1198 is a Prerequisite for:
Course Name
Course No. Course Name
■ Course Description
This course presents the fundamentals in operations management based upon established
systematic & theoretical approaches to problem solving methods & improvements in businesses.
Material will include critical thinking and examination, analysis of data, and development &
selection of applicable solutions to business operational issue. Course materials will explore
operations applications to both manufacturing and services environments. (3 credits)
Evaluation
Final Exam
Mid-Term
Assignment #1
Assignment #2
Participation
35%
20%
05%
30%
10%
TOTAL
100%
Comments:
Participation marks are a combination of the student’s contributions to class discussions
and group work. I expect all students cameras to be turned on during the class.
Course Outline
OPMT 1198 – Introduction to Operations Management
Passing grade for the course is 50%.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course the student will be able to:
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Describe the operations function and the nature of the operations manager’s job
Describe the primary ways business organizations compete
Define the term productivity and explain its importance to organizations
Explain the importance of capacity planning
Describe basic processing operations
Describe basic layout types
Explain the importance of work design and methods analysis
Describe some of the major factors that affect location decisions
Explain why product / service quality is important
Understand the problem solving process and the use of the quality tools
Explain the need to manage the supply chain
Discuss the objectives of inventory management
Understand the requirements for effective inventory management
Describe MRP/ERP/JIT and their application
Verification
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
RT
2024-01-09
Remi Trepanier (Instructor)
Date
Note: Should changes be required to the content of this course outline, students will be given
reasonable notice.
Instructor
Remi Trepanier B. Sc.
E-mail: trepanier1@bcit.ca
Emergency:remi.trepanier@hotmail.com
Phone: 403-899-8981
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OPMT 1198 – Introduction to Operations Management
Learning Resources
Required:
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Weekly lecture slides provided – see this course under myBCIT.ca
o Not all exam questions are on the slides, please take notes and pay attention during
class...
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Mandatory Textbook:
Operations Management (Optional)
By: Stevenson & Hojati
McGraw Hill Ryerson
Most current edition available in BCIT Bookstore
As this is a highly interactive class, students are required to provide relevant work/personal
experience to operations examples and current issues discussed weekly in class. The sharing of
ideas and examining operational issues of current events is a major component of the weekly
learning.
Information for Students
Group Assignments: Late assignments will be accepted with a 10% deduction per day. It is
expected that each individual must fully contribute to the group assignement. Personal
assignement grades may vary depending on individual participation. Individuals who did not
participate will receive a grade of 0% based on the other group members feedback.
Makeup Tests, Exams or Quizzes: There will be no makeup tests, exams or quizzes. If you miss
a test, exam or quiz, you will receive zero marks. Exceptions may be made for documented
medical reasons or extenuating circumstances. In such a case, it is the responsibility of the student
to inform the instructor immediately
Ethics:
BCIT assumes that all students attending the Institute will follow a high standard of ethics. Incidents.
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other
academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic
Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures.
Attendance: Regular attendance in lectures and labs is seen as integral to student success,
therefore, attendance in class is monitored. Unexcused absences in excess of 10% of the time
prescribed for this course may result in the assignment of a failing grade and/or removal from the
course. In case of illness or other unavoidable absence, students must communicate with the
instructor as soon as possible indicating the reason for the absence. Students who are seeking
accommodation for a medical absence must have a BCIT-approved medical certificate. For other
absences, students must be prepared to provide appropriate supporting documentation. These
requirements are set out in accordance with BCIT Policy 5101 “Student Regulations”
I excused absences in excess of 10% is the equivalent of more than 1 class. Attendances will be
taken at the beginning of the class, if you do not confirm your attendance by the time I finish
taking the attendance, but come to the class, you will loose participation point.
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OPMT 1198 – Introduction to Operations Management
Illness: A doctor’s note is required for any illness causing you to miss assignments, quizzes, tests,
projects, or exam. At the discretion of the instructor, you may complete the work missed or have
the work prorated
Course Outline Changes: The material or schedule specified in this course outline may be
changed by the instructor within a reasonable time period.
Assignment Details:
Please submit all assignments on 8.5” x 11” paper word-processed (word or pdf), with 1.5 line
spacing. Assignments will be submitted through the learning hub. Late assignment will be accepted
with a 10% deduction per day up to when the lass day of the class.
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OPMT 1198 – Introduction to Operations Management
Schedule
Session
1
2
3
Date
January 8,
2024
January 15,
2024
January 22,
2024
Topics
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Notes
Textbook
Course introduction
Intro to Operations
management
Introduce Assignment # 1
Introduce Assignment #2
Ch 01
Demand, competitiveness,
strategy, productivity
Product and Service design
Ch 02
Ch 03
Ch 04
Ch 05
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Capacity planning
Process selection /facility
layout
Group work
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4
January 30,
2024
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Design of work systems
Location planning & analysis
Group work
Ch 06
Ch 7
5
February 5,
2024
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Intro to quality
Statistical quality
Mid-Term Review
Group work
Ch 08
Ch 09
6
February 12,
2024
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Midterm
February 19,
2024
Family Day
7
February 26,
2024
8
March 4,
2024
9
March 11, 2024
10
March 18, 2024
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Quality Control
Inventory Management
Group work
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Material Requirements
Planning
Group work
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JIT, Lean Manufacturing
Group work
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Supply Chain Management
Scheduling
Group work
Due
Assignment 1
Midterm
Ch 10
Ch 11
Ch 13
Ch 14
Ch 15
Ch 16
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12
March 25, 2024
April 1, 2024
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Project Management
Assignment #2 Presentation &
Report Due
Final Exam Review
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Final Exam
Ch 17
Assignment #2
Due
This outline and session schedule is intended to provide an overview of lecture topics and relevant
text material. However, depending on class progress and / or student interest, the instructor may
change the schedule in a reasonable time period.
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