Industrial Engineering (MCEN90058)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Since the first industrial revolution, industrial engineering has evolved as a major engineering and management discipline, the effective utilization of which has contributed to our increased standard of living through increased productivity, quality of work, and improvements in the working environment. This subject is being introduced to offer students an overview of industrial engineering as well as its core principles and approaches, allowing a deeper understanding of the role of industrial engineers in society and organisations.
This subject introduces concepts and most common approaches of industrial engineering, allowing students a wider view of their role. Topics covered are grouped in four modules: (1) history and fundamental concepts of industrial engineering; (2) principles and techniques of lean production; (3) facility planning and production flow design; and, (4) work measurement and ergonomics. A diversified set of classroom and industry activities help to consolidate the concepts and illustrate their applicability, preparing students for the upcoming subjects of the course and enabling a wider view of industrial engineering.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 1. Explain the development of industrial engineering and current approaches;
- 2. Analyse the role of industrial engineers in society and organizations;
- 3. Apply Industrial Engineering main concepts and improvement approaches;
- 4. Design of production flows and factory layouts;
- 5. Apply work measurements methods to improve the operation efficiency;
- 6. Analyse the factors that affect the ergonomic design of jobs, tools and equipment, and the workplace.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent thought.
- The ability to apply knowledge of engineering science and engineering methods to solve complex problems.
- The ability to comprehend complex concepts and effectively communicate this understanding.
- The ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
- The ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Mid semester test. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 - 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 6 | 20% |
Group presentation, 20-25 minutes, 5 minutes each for a goup of 4-5. ILOs 2 and 3 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 12 | 10% |
Individual written report. ILOs 2-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 13 | 30% |
Final written exam. ILOs 4-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Guilherme Luz Tortorella Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 48 hours of lectures Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Course Master of Industrial Engineering Specialisation (formal) Mechatronics Specialisation (formal) Mechanical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025