Food plant simulation

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC03BE20091
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mettälä, Jorma
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
BIOEL-2013   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students can provide an explanation how simulation can be utilized in industry. Students can model basics manufacturing elements like buffers, machines, material sources and conveyors. They can make a factory simulation model for production line of mechanical product. They can also identify problems in production and make an advance on the present situation in their simulation model.

Student's Workload

Lectures, exercises 40h
Exercise and reporting 40h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Foundations of simulation and examples of application
- Features of simulation tools, areas of use and limitations
- Phases of a simulation project and what it involves
- Use of simulation software.

Recommended or Required Reading

Uusi-Rauva, Haverila, Kouri. 2005 (or 1993) Teollisuustalous. Tammerpaino. Tampere.
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Lecture notes, exercise instructions

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, computer aided exercises and work book.

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of topics, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Exercises during lessons, assignment and exam

Work Placement

None

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