= POM 3321 - PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Fall 2007

Instructor: Dr. Godwin Udo &n= bsp; &nbs= p; = Phone: (915) 747-7780<= /p>

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COURSE DESCRIPTION (Undergraduate Catalogue)

Production management and its relationship to marketing, finance, = and accounting functions are described. Forecasting demand, aggregate planning, inventory planning and cont= rol, and scheduling provide the basis for linking strategic plans to the produc= tion plan. Other topics discussed include: quality control, product and process design, facility location an= d layout, productivity improvement, and project management.

Prerequisite:= QMB 2301.

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the completion of this course, the students will:

· have basic understanding of the field of production and operations management and its importance in an organization= ;

· be familiar with the more important issues = and decision processes within production and operations management including t= he quantitative tools and techniques used in the field;

· know the key functions and job opportunities related to production and operations management.

REQUIRED TEXT

Richard B. Chase, F. Robert Jacob= s, and Nicholas J. Aquilano, Operatio= ns Management for Competitive Advantage, 11^th edition (McGraw-= Hill, c2006).

Text Website:= http://www.mhhe.com/chase11e.

ATTEND= ANCE

You are expected to attend classes regularly and= on time. You take full responsi= bility when you miss class or come to class late. If you miss class,= it is your responsibility to find out about new assignments/exercises and pick up missed handouts.

EXAMS

There will be three exams within the semester, plus a comprehensive final examination. The second and = third exams will each deal with topics covered since the previous exam; however, familiarity with earlier topics may be required.

Make-up exams will be given at the instructor’s discretion based solely on valid, documented excuses, and must be arranged in advance whenever possible.

If you carry an average equivalent to a guaranteed grade of “A” or “B” coming into the final examination week, you may be offered exemption from the comprehensive final examination. [If you carry an average equivale= nt to a grade of “C” or lower coming into the final examination week, = you must take the comprehensiv= e final examination.]

QUIZZES

Quizzes will be given from time to time—with or without prior notice. Each quiz will generally count fo= r 5 – 10 points. Quizzes m= ay be given at any time during the class. There will be no make-up= of missed quizzes.

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HOMEWORK

Homework assignments (mostly based on problems in the textbook) are usually not to be submitted—unless otherwise announce= d in class beforehand. The assignments are intended to prepare students for quizzes and examinations.= The answers to these homework assignments will be eventually be posted, in order for students to note the correct analyses/solutions.

Should any of the homework assignments be required for submission, the dates for submission will generally be annou= nced one week in advance. Hence, = if you will be unable to make it to class when an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to arrange for someone (e.g., a classmate) to turn it in for you. A required assignment m= ust be turned in at the start of the session during which it is due, and will be = given a score of at most 50% of points assigned if submitted beyond 10 minutes o= f the start of the session. A required assignment will not= be given credit if not submitted by the end of the class session during which= it is due.

ACADEM= IC INTEGRITY

The University of Texas at El Paso prides itself on its standards of academic excellence. In all matters of intellectual pursuit, UTEP faculty and students must strive to achieve bas= ed on the quality of the work produced by the individual. In the classroom and in all other academic activities, students are expected to uphold the highest standards= of academic integrity. Any form= of scholastic dishonesty is an affront to the pursuit of knowledge and jeopar= dizes the quality of the degree awarded to all graduates of UTEP.

Any student who commits an act of scholastic dishonesty= is subject to discipline. Schol= astic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusio= n, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, any act designed to give unfair advant= age to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. Proven violations of the detailed regulations, as printed in the Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP) and available in the office of the Dean of Students, may result in sanctions ranging from disciplinary probation, to failing grades on the work in ques= tion, to failing grades in the course, to suspension or dismissal, among others.=

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Individual students must operate with integrity in th= eir dealings with faculty and other students; engage the learning materials wi= th appropriate attention and dedication; maintain their engagement when chall= enged by difficult learning activities; contribute to the learning of others; and perform to standards set by the faculty.

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COURSE GRADING

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;   Exam 1       = ;            &= nbsp;     100 points      =             &n= bsp;

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;   Exam 2       = ;            &= nbsp;     100 points

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;   Exam 3       = ;            &= nbsp;     100 points      =             &n= bsp;

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;   Comprehensive Final Exam     &n= bsp; 150 points

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;   Quizzes/Homework        =           50   points

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The total percentage earned will convert into letter grades as follows:

        =             &n= bsp;           =             &n= bsp;   90 - 100 %      = ;            A

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =    80 - 89 %      =             &n= bsp; B

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =    70 - 79 %      =             &n= bsp; C

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =    60 - 69 %      =             &n= bsp; D

        =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =    59 % and below     &= nbsp;     F

COURSE= DROP POLICY

The last day to drop the course with an automatic "W" is November 2, 2007. After this deadline, students will be dropped from a course with a = grade of "F".

A grade of "W" can be assigned after t= he deadline only under exceptional circumstances, and only with the approval = of the instructor and the academic dean.&nbs= p; In such a case, the student must petition for the "W" in writing and provide the necessary supporting documentation.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Should you have a documented disability and requ= ire any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations, please see me after class= or call me in order to discuss your specific needs. If you feel you may have a disabi= lity but do not have appropriate documentation, contact the Disabled Student Services Office at 747-5148, go to Room 106E Union<= /st1:place>, or e-mail: dss@utep.edu.

COURSE SCHEDULE

The instructor will attempt to adhere to the cou= rse schedule below, but does reserve the right to alter course content, class assignments and activities, and/or dates as deemed necessary.

Week

Dates

Chapters

Topics

1

08-28-07

1

Introd= uction to the Field

08-30-07

1

Introd= uction to the Field

2

09-04-07

2

Operat= ions Strategy & Competitiveness

09-06-07

2

Operat= ions Strategy & Competitiveness

3

09-11-07

3

Project Management

09-13-07

3

Project Management

4

09-18-07

5

Process Selection

09-20-07

6

Manufa= cturing Process Selection & Design

5

09-25-07

8

Quality Management

09-27-07

TN8

Process Capability & Statistical Quality Control

6

10-02-07

Review= for Exam 1

10-04-07

= Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3, 5 , 6, 8, TN8)

7

10-09-07

10

Supply= Chain Strategy

10-11-07

10

Supply= Chain Strategy

8

10-16-07

12

Lean P= roduction

10-18-07

12

Lean P= roduction

9

10-23-07

MB13

Manage= rial Briefing: ERP Systems

10-25-07

MB13

Manage= rial Briefing: ERP Systems

10

10-30-07

Review= for Exam 2

11-01-07

= Exam 2 (Chapters 10, 12, MB13)<= /o:p>

11

11-06-07

14

Aggreg= ate Sales & Operations Planning

11-08-07

14

Aggreg= ate Sales & Operations Planning

12

11-13-07

15

Invent= ory Control

11-15-07

15

= Inventory Control

13

11-20-07

16

Materi= al Requirements Planning

11-22-07

16

THANKSGIVING

14

11-27-07

Materi= al Requirements Planning & Review for Exam 3

11-29-07

= Exam 3 (Chapters 14-16)

15

= Final Exam

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*Week*	*Dates*	*Chapters*	*Topics*
1	08-28-07	1	Introd= uction to the Field
	08-30-07	1	Introd= uction to the Field
2	09-04-07	2	Operat= ions Strategy & Competitiveness
	09-06-07	2	Operat= ions Strategy & Competitiveness
3	09-11-07	3	Project Management
	09-13-07	3	Project Management
4	09-18-07	5	Process Selection
	09-20-07	6	Manufa= cturing Process Selection & Design
5	09-25-07	8	Quality Management
	09-27-07	TN8	Process Capability & Statistical Quality Control
6	10-02-07		Review= for Exam 1
	10-04-07		*= Exam 1* (Chapters 1-3, 5 , 6, 8, TN8)
7	10-09-07	10	Supply= Chain Strategy
	10-11-07	10	Supply= Chain Strategy
8	10-16-07	12	Lean P= roduction
	10-18-07	12	Lean P= roduction
9	10-23-07	MB13	Manage= rial Briefing: ERP Systems
	10-25-07	MB13	Manage= rial Briefing: ERP Systems
10	10-30-07		Review= for Exam 2
	11-01-07		*= Exam 2* (Chapters 10, 12, MB13)<= /o:p>
11	11-06-07	14	Aggreg= ate Sales & Operations Planning
	11-08-07	14	Aggreg= ate Sales & Operations Planning
12	11-13-07	15	Invent= ory Control
	11-15-07	15	= Inventory Control
13	11-20-07	16	Materi= al Requirements Planning
	11-22-07	16	*THANKSGIVING*
14	11-27-07		Materi= al Requirements Planning & Review for Exam 3
	11-29-07		*= Exam 3* (Chapters 14-16)
15			*= Final Exam*
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