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TØL4014 - Sustainable Manufacturing Systems

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral exam 30/100 20 minutes A
Report 70/100

Course content

- Introduction to Sustainable Development and Sustainable Manufacturing

- Systems thinking and systems engineering in context of manufacturing

- Knowledge of tools for system thinking in the context of sustainable development.

- Manufacturing System

- Manufacturing changeability

- Circular Manufacturing

- Sustainable supply chains

-Value stream mapping

-Operations management: Planning and scheduling for sustainability

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student is supposed to have

Knowledge:

-Knowledge of fundamental principles of system thinking and systems engineering with their application to manufacturing systems

-Knowledge of quantitative metrics for assessment of manufacturing systems performance

-Knowledge of operations management

-Knowledge of principles of supply chains and circular manufacturing

-Knowledge of changeable manufacturing

Skills:

-Propose improvements to the existing manufacturing systems or develop new manufacturing systems with focus on sustainability

-Apply methods for planning and scheduling in manufacturing systems

-Understand multitiered systems in the context of circular manufacturing

-Identify leverage points and archetypes in complex systems

General competence:

-Ability to carry out analysis and synthesis of manufacturing systems

Learning methods and activities

Teaching Methods: •

- Seminars with flipped classroom

- Group work

- Laboratory exercises

The course will be made accessible for both campus- and remote students. Every student is free to choose the pedagogic arrangement form that is best fitted for her/his own requirement. The seminars in the course will be given on campus and online, open for both categories of students. The materials needed for seminars will be available ahead through the learning management system. Tutoring is given at campus in accordance to announced times. Tutoring is also available through internet.

Remote students should meet on campus for two practices in the laboratory. The dates will be agreed together with the teacher.

All learning materials, lectures and tutoring will be in English. All hand-ins and exams must be in English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Coursework Requirements

Further on evaluation

Coursework Requirements: 2 individual assignment works – The assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Term paper and oral exam, which consist of the presentation of the paper. If fail a new deadline for improved report is given by course responsible.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Sustainable Manufacturing (MSUMA)

Course materials

Collection of articles from compendium and videos.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TØL4061 2.5 AUTUMN 2017
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Gjøvik

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Report 70/100

Release
2023-12-06

Submission
2023-12-08


08:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral exam 30/100 A 2023-12-19
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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