Electronics Manufacturing – M528
Academic year
2007/8
"If the
auto industry advanced as rapidly as the
semiconductor industry, a
Rolls Royce would get a
half a million miles per gallon, and it would be
cheaper to throw it away than to park it."
– by Gordon Moore
Objectives
- Analyze and compare supply chain principles and methods as applied to the electronics manufacturing industry.
- Explain and produce illustrative examples of design principles as applied to electronic products.
- Determine the historical context leading to the factory system, limited companies and semiconductor devices.
Assessments
Knowledge and analysis of the electronics manufacturing industry are assessed through coursework assignments and a final examination. A list of
resources for study and coursework is available online.
- The coursework consists of a series of research articles that contributed 50% to the unit mark. Articles were submitted using the Mosaic website.
- 90 minutes open notes examination that contributes 50% to the unit mark.
Syllabus Topics
- Historical context of electronics manufacturing
- Electronics manufacturing supply chain
- Design of electronic products
Teaching Plan
- Weekly lectures will introduce syllabus topics and reading assignments.
- Part of the lectures will be used for small group discussion to support coursework assignments and provide feedback on marked assignments.
- A list of resources for study and coursework is available online and updated during the semester.
The unit lecturer is
Chi Nguyen.
