Ku, H. and Fulcher, R. and Xiang, W. (2011) Using computer software packages to enhance the teaching of engineering management science: part 1 - critical path networks. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 19 (1). pp. 26-39. ISSN 1061-3773
Abstract
The aim of this article is to share the experience of using different software packages in the delivery of critical path networks in Engineering Management Science coded as ENG4004, in the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs offered by the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), a regional Australian University with excellence in developing e-learning (Good University Guides, 2001). The article describes how the authors use different software packages to solve the critical path network problems of the course. At times, more than one package will be required for the effective delivery of a topic or module of the course. The needs for the usage were also explained. The assessments of the course were also studied and reviewed. How the software packages met the objectives of the module was also discussed together with the desired learning outcomes of students. The preferred software was Production and Operations Management (POM-QM) for Windows 3. It was finally concluded that the actual costs to the university and students are not too much but students learning experience and satisfaction will be greatly improved
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Author version not held. Article published online 25 Feb 2009. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Engineering and Surveying - Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (Up to 30 Jun 2013) |
| Date Deposited: | 21 May 2010 09:08 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Oct 2014 22:46 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | engineering science; Microsoft Project 2007; quantitative methods; production and operations management (POM-QM) for Windows 3; Excel; Microsoft Office; critical path networks |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0805 Distributed Computing > 080503 Networking and Communications 13 Education > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy 08 Information and Computing Sciences > 0806 Information Systems > 080609 Information Systems Management |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4606 Distributed computing and systems software > 460609 Networking and communications 39 EDUCATION > 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy > 390113 Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy 46 INFORMATION AND COMPUTING SCIENCES > 4609 Information systems > 460908 Information systems organisation and management |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 93 Education and Training > 9302 Teaching and Instruction > 930203 Teaching and Instruction Technologies |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.20286 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/8163 |
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