Production and Material Technology (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

There are around one contact lesson per week. One contact lesson takes around 3 hours. There are also time reserved for the project work.

More detailed schedule will be presented in Moodle.

Objective

In this course, production refers to manufacturing products for the end customer. The course introduces both traditional and modern manufacturing methods and materials related to them. As the material plays an important role in the price formation, manufacturability and usability of the product, you working as an logistics engineer should have a good understanding of the impact of manufacturing methods and materials on costs.

In this course you will learn
- find information on materials and their properties
- know different materials and manufacturing techniques involved to materials
- know different layout types and production strategies
- understand properties of materials and their impact on choices
- apply materials selection and manufacturing technologies

After completing this course, you will have a broad understanding of the terminology of the topics covered in the course. You gain knowledge of the various materials, manufacturing technologies and their potential. You will understand how different materials and manufacturing technologies can be used for real applications. You will have the skills and the ability to search for information about different materials and manufacturing technologies.

Competencies: technological knowledge, engineering practice, communication and team-working.

Learning outcomes:
You will understand the terminology of manufacturing technologies, potential of different materials and their importance. You will manage the key concepts and theories of the topics covered in this course and will be able to apply your prior knowledge to the choice of manufacturing technologies and materials.

Content

The course covers following main themes:
- Lay-out types and production strategies
- Manufacturing technologies (materials, products)
- Different materials – construction and properties
- Material choice and supply chain
- Apply of materials and manufacturing methods

Materials

Lecture materials related to the course can be found in the course workspace. Relevant open-source online material can also be used.

Supporting books:
MET Raaka-ainekäsikirja 1-5
Sorsa, J. 2015. Materiaalitekniikka
Järvinen, P. 2017. Muovit ja muovituotteiden valmistus
Keinänen, T. & Kärkkäinen, P. 2009. Konetekniikan perusteet
Gupta, H.N. 2009. Manufacturing processes

Teaching methods

Course includes face-to-face lessons and returnable learning assignments.

The assignments are described in the course workspace. All assignments are either individual assignments or group assignments and their due dates are presented in course Moodle workspace.

The course has one larger project work. Project work is made in groups and it has been split into smaller sections according to the course themes.

The responsible and transparent use of AI applications is encouraged in this course. Instructions for using artificial intelligence can be found in chapter 3.2 (https://help.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/fi/3-kirjoittamisprosessi/tekoalyn-kaytto-oppimistehtavissa-ja-opinnaytetyossa/) of the thesis reporting instructions. If necessary, the instructions for each learning assignment contain more detailed information on how to use it in more detail in this course.

Employer connections

Excursions, webinars, etc. that take place during the course can be included in the course. This will be discussed in more detail during the course.

Exam schedules

Smaller exams on the different themes will be organised in Moodle in the form of learning exercises. Assessment is based on the course learning tasks and the final exam.

International connections

There are around one contact lesson per week. One contact lesson takes around 3 hours. There are also time reserved for the project work.

More detailed schedule will be presented in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.
Each main theme in this course is around 1 credit.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes.

2: Student has gained knowledge at all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to can utilize this knowledge.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3: Student understands all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

4: Student has attained an excellent level in almost all the subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student has attained an excellent level in all subjects described in the learning outcomes and is able to apply the skills he or she has learned.

Qualifications

Materials management