Module Details

Module Code: INDL C3604
Module Title: Industrial Studies
Title: Industrial Studies
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Marcus Lehnen
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce the students to the industrial environment of their chosen profession and the roles & responsibilities of engineers.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the various sectors of Irish, European and Global industries and common industry practices
LO2 Apply areas of operations management relevant to the engineering profession.
LO3 Interpret management structures and functions within an organisation and make informed decisions required in a management environment.
LO4 Work as an individual and in a team and communicate effectively through the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations
LO5 Evaluate the broader context in which engineering disciplines operate and critique the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards the social, ethical and natural environments
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Industry knowledge
Historical development of the relevant industry. Current trends. Sectors within industry. Regulatory authorities and standards.
Ethics
Roles and responsibilities in industry. Code of ethics. Case studies. Intellectual property. Sustainability.
Operations management
Financial & scheduling tools (e.g. NPV, critical path analysis). Production planning. Inventory planning & control. JIT operations. Product life cycle. Failure, reliability, availability. Maintenance.
Management
Job of management; Management functions; Organisation; Communication; Human relationships; Leadership; Motivation; Team work; Planning; Decision making
Personal Development
Keeping up to date, currency; Personal goals and sources of learning to achieve those goals; Professional institutions relevant to the engineering industries and the criteria for membership; Social psychology; Engineering Ethics Dissemination of Information; Writing reports and referencing the research using the Harvard Referencing Style; Presenting Entrepreneurship Interview skills
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will prepare reports and presentations on specific assignments.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A final written assignment will test the student's ability to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Nigel Slack,Stuart Chambers,Robert Johnston. (2010), Operations Management, Pearson Education, p.686, [ISBN: 0-273-73160-2].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Roger Oldcorn. Management, MacMillan Business Masters.
  • G. Whitehead. Economics Made Simple, W.H. Allen.
  • Koontz, O’Donnell & Weihrich. Management, McGraw_Hill.
  • Charles B. Handy. Understanding Organizations, Penguin Business.
  • G.L. Thirkettle. Basic Economics, M&E Handbook.
  • A. E. Ward and J. A. S. Angus. Electronic product design, London ; Chapman & Hall, [ISBN: 0412632004].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: