Module Descriptors
QUALITY AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
MECH60466
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Md Asaduzzaman
Email: Md.Asaduzzaman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - (SUG1) weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK (SUG2) weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Systems Objectives - problem definition and problem environment. Multi-objective analysis, qualification of trade-offs. Efficiency of principle systems engineering techniques.
Systems Optimisation, Planning and Analysis - mathematical optimisation techniques, dynamic programming, shortest path problems, allocation of scarce resources. Decision analysis, systems modelling, advanced network planning.
Systems Reliabilities - analysis and design of reliable systems. Role of Maintenance Engineering.
Systems Quality - quality assurance and quality standards. Total Quality Management (TQM), Taguchi methods.
Economics of quality. Different quality philosophies. Planning and organising quality. Controlling quality. Continuous improvement and problem solving. Statistical methods in quality assurance and control. Quality in design.
Design of matrix experiments using orthogonal arrays. Analysis and use of matrix experimental results to improve product function. Quality conformance. Role of maintenance.
Systems Optimisation, Planning and Analysis - mathematical optimisation techniques, dynamic programming, shortest path problems, allocation of scarce resources. Decision analysis, systems modelling, advanced network planning.
Systems Reliabilities - analysis and design of reliable systems. Role of Maintenance Engineering.
Systems Quality - quality assurance and quality standards. Total Quality Management (TQM), Taguchi methods.
Economics of quality. Different quality philosophies. Planning and organising quality. Controlling quality. Continuous improvement and problem solving. Statistical methods in quality assurance and control. Quality in design.
Design of matrix experiments using orthogonal arrays. Analysis and use of matrix experimental results to improve product function. Quality conformance. Role of maintenance.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An examination of 2 hours weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 2 and 4)
A coursework weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1 and 3). The coursework will be based upon a major analysis to contextualise the knowledge and understanding of quality management and systems engineering. (maximum 3,000 words). 50% of marks for this coursework will be based upon presentations and 50% on a group report.
A coursework weighted at 50% (learning outcomes 1 and 3). The coursework will be based upon a major analysis to contextualise the knowledge and understanding of quality management and systems engineering. (maximum 3,000 words). 50% of marks for this coursework will be based upon presentations and 50% on a group report.
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week lecture.
A limited amount of lectures on some topics, in order to introduce the subject and to guide the student, will be enhanced by the provision of detailed information and sources of information. Students will be encouraged to work in teams in order to analyse the case studies. These will aim to provide the experience necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of the module.
A limited amount of lectures on some topics, in order to introduce the subject and to guide the student, will be enhanced by the provision of detailed information and sources of information. Students will be encouraged to work in teams in order to analyse the case studies. These will aim to provide the experience necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of the module.
Module Resources
N/A
Module Texts
Kolarik W, (1999), Creating Quality Process Design for Results, McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions), ISBN: 0071164286
Goetsch D,L & Davis, L.(2012), Quality Management for Organisational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 013255898X
BS Blanchard and WJ Fabrycky, (2011), Systems Engineering and Analysis, Pearson Int Pubs. ISBN: 0-13-880840-6
Blanchard, B, (2005),Systems Engineering Management, Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0-13-880840-6
Goetsch D,L & Davis, L.(2012), Quality Management for Organisational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 013255898X
BS Blanchard and WJ Fabrycky, (2011), Systems Engineering and Analysis, Pearson Int Pubs. ISBN: 0-13-880840-6
Blanchard, B, (2005),Systems Engineering Management, Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0-13-880840-6
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None