Using computer software packages to enhance the teaching in engineering management science: part 3 - simulation

Ku, H. and Fulcher, R. (2012) Using computer software packages to enhance the teaching in engineering management science: part 3 - simulation. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 20 (3). pp. 547-552. ISSN 1099-0542

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Abstract

This paper is the third paper in a series of sharing the experience of using different software packages in the delivery of Engineering Management Science coded as ENG4004, in the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering Technology programs offered by the University of Southern Queensland. The paper describes how the authors use different software packages to solve the simulation problems of the course, using Monte Carlo technique. Sometimes more than one package is required for the effective delivery of a topic 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 were also discussed together with the desired learning outcomes of students. The preferred software was Excel in MS Office. It can be argued that the students’ learning experience and satisfaction will be greatly increased with the software packages while the cost to the university will be minimal.

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Item Type:	Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Refereed:	Yes
Item Status:	Live Archive
Additional Information:	Submitted version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
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:	20 Oct 2010 00:36
Last Modified:	31 Jan 2017 04:38
Uncontrolled Keywords:	engineering management science; quantitative methods; production and operations management; POM-QM for Windows 3; Excel; Microsoft Office; simulation; Monte Carlo technique
Fields of Research (2008):	13 Education > 1303 Specialist Studies in Education > 130306 Educational Technology and Computing 13 Education > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy 09 Engineering > 0999 Other Engineering > 099999 Engineering not elsewhere classified
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.20423
URI:	http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/8784

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