Course syllabus - Modelling in Virtual Production
Scope
2.5 credits
Course code
PPU470
Valid from
Autumn semester 2023
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Product and Process Development
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2023-01-19
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Articles
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Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of how to improve industrial processes that involve complex changes through the use of models.
The objective of this course is to develop understanding and competence in the planning of simulation studies and the use of modelling in the virtual production context.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Apply theoretical findings and reflect on the use of modelling for improving a real industrial production process
2. Design a simulation model of a production system using a systems perspective and make a plan for data collection and analysis
3. Plan different scenarios for the improvement of a production process
Course content
- Modelling as a tool for improvement of production systems
- The process of designing a simulation model and planning an improvement study in virtual production
- Application of the modelling process in an industrial production system within the manufacturing industry and planning of improvement scenarios
Specific requirements
75 credits in mechanical engineering, production engineering, product and process development, computer engineering and/or computer science or equivalent or 40 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years' experience in full-time employment in a relevant area within industry. In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.
Examination
Seminar (SEM1), 0.5 credits, examines learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), 2 credits, examines learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps 2.5 credits with PPU458 Simulation of Production Systems, 2.5 credits with PPU432 Simulation of Production Systems, 2.5 credits with Simulation of Production Systems and 2.5 credits with PPU311 Simulation of Production Systems.