Credit Weight: 0.5 Prerequisite(s): 2nd year core or permission of the instructor Description: A study of the production function emphasizing the application and interpretation of computer-assisted analysis as it applies to the various areas of a production system. Included are plant layout, production scheduling, line balancing, materials handling and quality control. The student will be expected to analyze specific problems and case studies using the computer as an aid. SpecialTopic: Y