Syllabus

IE 514 Production Scheduling

Spring 2021

Course Description

(3-0) Cr. 3. Introduction to the theory of machine shop systems. Complexity results for various systems such as job, flow and open shops. Applications of linear programming, integer programming, network analysis. Enumerative methods for machine sequencing.

Prerequisite: IE 312, IE341

Instructor

Name: Dr. Guiping Hu

Email: gphu@iastate.edu

Web: http://www.imse.iastate.edu/directory/faculty/guiping-hu/

Phone: 515-294-8638

Office: 3014 Black Engineering

Office Hours: Fridays 11-12pm.

Lecture: On canvas

Textbook: Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services 2nd Edition, by Michael L. Pinedo, Springer. ISBN: 978-1-4419-0909-1

Topics Covered

(1) Planning and scheduling in manufacturing: project planning and scheduling, machine and job shop scheduling, economic lot scheduling;

(2) Planning and scheduling in services: Interval scheduling, reservation and timetabling, application in transportation and healthcare;

(3) Mathematical formulations and solution algorithms for planning and scheduling problems.

Grading

Components of the course grade are weighted as follows:

20%

Homework

25%

Midterm exam

30%

Course Project

25%

Final exam

100%

Total

    • Numerical grade = Homework (20%) + course exam (Midterm 25% and Final exam 25%) + class project presentations (5% +5%) + class project reports (project proposal 5% + final project report 15%)

    • All homework will be submitted electronically, in pdf format, through the Canvas site.

    • After homework or exams are graded, an announcement will be made in class. You will have one week to discuss with the instructor about your grades. After one week, all grades are finalized.

    • Late homework and exam will not be accepted or graded.

    • If you need to reschedule an exam, you must request a makeup exam and submit evidence of necessity at least 24 hours in advance.

    • You will make two class presentations on your project. The presentations will be evaluated by the class.

    • There is zero tolerance on academic misconduct. Individuals suspected of committing academic dishonesty will be directed to the Dean of Students Office as per University policy. Penalty for academic misconduct (up to 100%).

  • Your overall letter grade will depend on your numerical grade:

95% or above: A

89% -- 94%: A-

84% -- 88%: B+

79% -- 83%: B

74% -- 78%: B-

70% -- 73%: C+

66% -- 69%: C

62% -- 65%: C-

59% -- 61%: D+

56% -- 58%: D

53% -- 55%: D-

0% -- 52%: F


  • Class attendance

Attendance is assumed and mandatory.

  • Collaboration policy

§ In-class and after-class discussions are strongly encouraged.

§ One homework submission per person. Copying of others' homework is not allowed.

§ No collaborations during the exams.

Course project: There are two Phases of this course project. For the first phase, the student presents the topic with a stand-up presentation; for the second phase, the student presents the solutions along with findings with a stand-up presentation. There is also a final report required to document the problem statement and findings for both phases.

Academic Honesty Statement

The IMSE Department has an expectation that all students will be honest in their actions and communications. Individuals suspected of committing academic dishonesty will be directed to the Dean of Students Office as per University policy. For more information regarding Academic Misconduct see http://www.dso.iastate.edu/ja/academic/misconduct.html

Professionalism Statement

The IMSE Department has an expectation that all students will behave in a professional manner during all interactions with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Treating others with respect and having constructive communications are examples of being professional.

Student Disabilities or Special Accommodations

Please address any special needs or special accommodations with the instructor at the beginning of the semester or as soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-6624). DR is located on the main floor of the Student Services Building, Room1076.

Free Expression

Iowa State University supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principle of academic freedom in order to foster a learning environment where open inquiry and the vigorous debate of a diversity of ideas are encouraged. Students will not be penalized for the content or viewpoints of their speech as long as student expression in a class context is germane to the subject matter of the class and conveyed in an appropriate manner.