Postgraduate Courses
SMMG
Smart Manufacturing
- SMMG 5200Global Manufacturing[3-0-0:3]DescriptionTopics include globalization and manufacturing paradigms, product-process-business integration, product invention strategy, customized, personalized and reconfigurable products, mass production and lean production, mathematical analysis of mass customization, traditional manufacturing systems, reconfigurable manufacturing systems, reconfigurable machines, system configuration analysis, responsive business models, enterprise globalization strategies, and the global integrated enterprise.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Define globalization and different manufacturing paradigms.
- 2.Describe product invention and development strategies.
- 3.Analyze mass customization as compared to mass production.
- 4.Analyze traditional manufacturing systems in technical and economic aspects.
- 5.Explain the features of reconfigurable manufacturing machines and systems.
- 6.Analyze and optimize the configuration of reconfigurable systems.
- 7.Describe the structure and strategies of global manufacturing enterprise.
- SMMG 6000Special Topics in Smart Manufacturing[3-0-0:3]DescriptionSelected topics in smart manufacturing of current interest in emerging areas and not covered by existing courses. May be repeated for credit if different topics are covered.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify the knowledge of the selected topics in the field of smart manufacturing.
- SMMG 6800Seminar in Smart Manufacturing[0-1-0:0]DescriptionSeminar topics presented by students, faculty and guest speakers. Students are expected to attend regularly and demonstrate proficiency in presentation in accordance with the program requirements. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate effective presentation skills in seminar presentations.
- 2.Understand current research trends and applications.
- 3.Engage argumentative and critical thinking skills.
- SMMG 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchDescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct crossdisciplinary research in Smart
Manufacturing. - 2.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral
presentations.
- SMMG 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchDescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research supervised by co-advisors from different disciplines. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct crossdisciplinary research in Smart
Manufacturing. - 2.Communicate research findings effectively in written and oral
presentations.
