ENGI 330 Facilities Design

Introduction to the design, analysis and selection of manufacturing facilities and material handling equipment. Topics include integration of computer systems, material flow and storage, and economic implications.

The degree programs at Liberty University are designed to develop Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to positively influence their chosen profession in the current and evolving world.  These programs prepare graduates for the thoughtful integration of work and life and to view their profession as a lifelong commitment to serving others.  To that end, the objective of this course is to introduce students to the engineering professions and prepare them for success in achieving a degree in one of those fields.

Specially, students will learn the fundamentals of industrial systems engineering including manufacturing systems layout, logistics flows and office space layout/design.  This course is needed for the engineer who establishes new manufacturing lines with the selection of machines and personnel to perform various tasks.  The engineer will be able to quickly recognize the type of manufacturing environments and systems he/she is working and tailor the designs to those specific business requirements.  

Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (7)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 250 words, providing citations as appropriate. In addition to the thread, you are required to reply to the threads for at least two classmates. Each reply must be at least 125 words.

Facilities Design Assignments (5)

The student will develop a facilities layout design that is capable of meeting given business requirements and forecasts for the facilities. Students will select the facilities location, calculate direct and indirect manufacturing costs, determine profitability and simulate the final design. This project will include integration of biblical worldview to the maximum extent possible, as well as focus on the attitudes, habits, and behaviors necessary to promote Christian principles within the community selected for the facilities. This project will be completed in the following stages: (1) Goals, Strategies, and Planning, (2) Location Planning and Financial Analysis, (3) Master Scheduling, (4) Facilities Process and Layout Plan, and (5) Facilities Layout and Floor Design.

New Product and Facilities Group Project Assignments (5)

The student will participate in a team project that creates a new product proposal and the design of the manufacturing facilities to develop the product, implementing the engineering design process and an entrepreneurial mindset. This project will also be completed in the following stages: (1) Product Design and Financial Estimates, (2) Aggregate and Master Schedule, (3) Work Stations and Shop Floor Design, (4) Facilities Layout Design, and (5) Final Presentation – Design, Financial and Simulation, with the final deliverable in poster and simulation format during the final week of class.

Ethics Case Study Assignment

Case Studies (CS) also measure the student’s application of course material, but in a reflective writing format. Case Studies will include integration of biblical worldview with an understanding of course concepts.

Problem Sets (Math Quiz) (6)

Problem Sets measure the student’s application of course material after the subject matter has been presented in class. These assignments are conducted independently be each student and submitted as homework using MS Word, MS Power Point  and/or video format as required by each assignment.  Critical thinking, problem solving as well as subject matter comprehension is evaluated. 

Quizzes (Reading/Homework Assessments) (7)

These Homework Assessment Quizzes measure the student’s comprehension of homework assignments. These are conducted after homework has been submitted, and any questions pertaining to homework are addressed.  This ensures the integrity of the HW process. These quizzes are conducted online.