MS 484 - Engineering Operations

Institution:

Alfred University

Subject:

Description:

4 hours. This course helps students understand the engineering and business aspects of a glass and ceramic manufacturing facility with an overview of large scale manufacturing processes of glass/ceramic products. Major topics covered are: quality control, plant layouts and the use of charts, the economics of manufacturing including cost estimation, cost accounting, depreciation, cash flow, tax consequences and rate of returnanalysis. Significant emphasis is placed on a term report covering set-up of business plans for a hypothetical glass or ceramic product. A visit to at least one glass or ceramic manufacturing plant is required. Senior standing required.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alfred.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 871-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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