Using computer software packages to enhance the teaching of engineering management science: part 1 - critical path networks
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Article Title | Using computer software packages to enhance the teaching of engineering management science: part 1 - critical path networks |
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ERA Journal ID | 41159 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ku, H. (Author), Fulcher, R. (Author) and Xiang, W. (Author) |
Journal Title | Computer Applications in Engineering Education |
Journal Citation | 19 (1), pp. 26-39 |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1061-3773 |
1099-0542 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.20286 |
Web Address (URL) | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cae.20286 |
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 |
Keywords | engineering science; Microsoft Project 2007; quantitative methods; production and operations management (POM-QM) for Windows 3; Excel; Microsoft Office; critical path networks |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 460609. Networking and communications |
390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy | |
460908. Information systems organisation and management | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9zy52/using-computer-software-packages-to-enhance-the-teaching-of-engineering-management-science-part-1-critical-path-networks
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