Course syllabus - Simulation in Virtual Production

Objectives

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of how to improve industrial processes that involve complex changes through the use of simulation.
The objective of this course is to develop understanding and competence in the use of simulation in virtual production.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Apply theoretical findings and reflect on the use of simulation for improving a real industrial production process 
2. Build a simulation model of a production system using a systems perspective and applying the principles of data collection and analysis
3. Analyze different scenarios for the improvement of a production process with the use of a simulation model and document the results

Course content

- The process of building a simulation model in simulation software 
- Simulation of an industrial production system within the manufacturing industry, analysis of improvement scenarios and communication of the results 

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

Assignment (INL1), 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

Two-grade scale

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 2.5 credits with PPU432 Simulation of production systems, 2.5 credits with PPU430 Simulation of production systems, 2.5 credits with PPU458 Simulation of Production Systems, 2.5 credits with PPU323 Simulation of Production Systems and 2.5 credits with PPU311 Simulation of production systems.