5 classes, a whole semester's worth of work due in 4 weeks...

(3 credits)

Reliability, predictive techniques, non-destructive testing, equipment effectiveness, operator/employee education, maintenance project management, failure analysis, troubleshooting methods, workplace safety. In conjunction I will be adding safety specific topics to complement the maintenance sections of the text. In addition I will be adding material to the weekly presentations that expand into other areas or topics that I have found may be of particular interest or benefit to the students.

TOPIC OUTLINE

This class will introduce you to each of the following concepts.

How to continually improve product performance and profitability during normal production schedules.

RULES FOR THIS CLASS

The final exam will be issued as a take home open book essay format. You are to work on all exams individually.

Participation: You are expected to participate in each week’s discussion questions regarding the chapter or safety topic. Your responses should be well thought out and contribute to the overall topic for the week.

ASSIGNMENTS

I am pacing the class such that you should be able to cope with the work. A majority of the work will focus on reading the text, reviewing the presentations and participating in group discussions. I will also set up a space in Moodle where you will be able to exchange ideas and answer the questions found in the presentations. Exams will primarily be essay based as I really want to make sure you grasp the concepts and are able to articulate them. If you get behind in the work, making up later becomes almost impossible. Please note that all discussion responses for presentation questions must be completed within a 7 day period to receive full credit. Detail on all assignment along with due dates are located in the course website.

TOPIC OUTLINE (Reading Only; Assignments Look to Moodle Site)

Week 1

Introductions

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Course Expectation

Palmer Chapter 1: The Benefits of Planning.

Week 2

Palmer Chapter 2: Planning Principals

Palmer Chapter 3: Scheduling Principals.

Additional Topic: Mistake Proofing

Safety Topic

Week 3

Palmer Chapter 4: What Makes the Difference and Pulls it all Together

Palmer Chapter 5: Basic Planning.

Safety Topic.

Week 4

Palmer Chapter 6: Advanced Scheduling.

Palmer Chapter 7: Daily Planning and Supervision.

Safety Topic.

Week 5:

Palmer Chapter 8: Forms & Resource Overview.

Palmer Chapter 9: The Computer in Maintenance.

Safety Topic.

Week 6:

Palmer Chapter 10: Consideration of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and project work

Palmer Chapter 11: Control

Safety Topic.

Week 7:

Palmer Chapter 12: Conclusion

Midterm Due

Week 8:

Shirose Chapter 1: TPM & TPM Activities

Week 9:

Shirose Chapter 2: Tips for Managing TPM

Week 10:

Shirose Chapter 3: Managing Team Activities

Week 11:

Shirose Chapter 4: Keeping Activities Alive

Week 12:

Shirose Chapter 5: Making Effective Presentations

Week 13:

No Class This Week!

Week 14:

Shirose Chapter 6: The Workplacec Audit

Week 15:

Shirose Chapter 7: Tools for Team Activities

Week 16:

Shirose Chapter 8: Questions and Answers

Week 17:

Final Exam

General Notes:

I will post discussion questions and the weekly presentations to the website as early as I can throughout the semester. Not all of the material for the entire course will be available immediately. I will make every effort to check the website daily and respond to assignments or questions as quickly as possible. I generally will not respond on weekends or past 8:00pm on week nights. If for any reason you are not getting a response quick enough from me on the website (issues do arise) please contact me through my work email of simply give me a call.

ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION METHODS

Midterm 100

Class Participation (Discussion Responses) 40

Final Exam 100

TOTAL 240

Grade Scale:

GRADE DESCRIPTORS

A 4.00 Achievement that is outstanding

B+ 3.33 Achievement that is above the level necessary to meet course requirements

C+ 2.33 Achievement that meets course requirements

D+ 1.33 Achievement worthy of credit even though it fails to meet course requirements

DESIRED LEARNER OUTCOMES

Upon completion of BM 3006, students should be able to:

Make a contribution to their current or future employer's maintenance & safety efforts

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