DEPARTMENT OF FUTURES STUDIES University of Kerala

M.Tech. Programme in Technology Management Course Outline Course No. Semester I FUSTM 611 FUSTM 612 FUSTM 613 FUSTM 614 FUSTM 615 FUSTM 616 FUSTM 617 FUSTM 618 Course Title L T P Credits

Technological Futures, Forecasting and Assessment Systems Analysis and Design Computer Applications Systems Engineering Management of Innovation Financial Management and Managerial Decisions Operations Research and Decision Theory Lab I Total Credits for Semester I

4 2 3 2 2 3 3 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9

4 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 22

Semester II FUSTM 621 FUSTM 622 FUSTM 623 FUSTM 624 FUSTM 625 FUSTM 626

Combinatorial Optimization Modelling and Simulation Principles of Technology Management IT and its Management IPR and Patents: Law, Practice and Consultancy Lab II Elective I Elective II Total Credits for Semester II

3 3 3 3 3 0 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24

Semester III FUSTM 631 FUSTM 632 FUSTM 633 FUSTM 634

Research Methodology and Negotiated Studies Industrial Project R and D Project Dissertation (stage I ) Elective III Total Credits for Semester II Dissertation (stage-II) Total Credits

2 0 0 0 2

2 2 3 3 0

0 6 9 15 0

2 2 3 5 2 14 12 72

Semester IV FUSTM 641

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List of Electives FUSTM 601 FUSTM 602 FUSTM 603 FUSTM 604 FUSTM 605 FUSTM 606 FUSTM 607 FUSTM 608 FUSTM 609 FUSTM 6010 FUSTM 6011 FUSTM 6012 FUSTM 6014 FUSTM 6015 FUSTM 6016 FUSTM 6017 L- Lecture;

Total Quality Management Intelligent and Knowledge Based systems Management Information Systems Computer Aided Design Environmental Engineering Bio-Medical Engineering Systems Dynamics Modelling and Applications Econometrics and Economic Forecasting Planning and Management of Human Resources Energy, Ecology & Environment Strategic Management IT in Health Care Computer Aided Decision Systems Software Projects Management Flexible Manufacturing System Intelligent Manufacturing Systems T - Tutorial;

2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3

3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 P- Practical

Syllabus
FUSTM 611 Technological Futures, Forecasting and Assessment The rapidly changing technological scene and the need for competitiveness and economic growth/ development - Role of technology forecasting in development planning - Technology forecasting as a tool for corporate strategy - Technology forecasting as a tool for social strategy - Stage of innovation - Methodologies of Technology forecasting and Futures Problem solving- Computer modelling techniques - Sensitivity analysis for models - Features of technology assessment Objectives of technology assessment - Distinction between technology assessment and environment impact analysis Types of technology assessment / environment impact analysis - technology assessment as a map for alternate futures components of technology assessment - the technology delivery systems - social impact analysis - Limitations of technology forecasts and assessment - case studies of technology forecast and assessment. Future technological options environmental friendly technologies - appropriate technology - case studies of technological futures: bio technology, information technology, Nano Science and technology, Bio-Informatics, Energy technology options (source wise) R and D in technology development References: 1. Technological Forecasting for Decision Making, Joseph Martino, Tata McGraw-Hill

2. Forecasting Technological Innovation. B. Henry, Kluwer 3. Forecasting & Management of Technology -Alan.L.Porter, Wiley Series 4. Technology in Context: Technology Assessment for Managers (Management of Technology and Innovation), Ernest Braun, Routledge 5. Perspectives on technology assessment- Sherry R. Arnstein, Alexander N. Christakis, Science and Technology Publishers

FUSTM 612

Systems Analysis and Design

Systems analysis: a genetic approach - examples - methodology - formulating problems - objectives, constraints and alternatives - predicting the consequences: models and modelling - from analysis to design - the process and stages of systems design - input/output and forms design - file organization and database design - system implementation - system testing and quality assurance - hardware/software selection - security in systems development. References:

1. Systems Analysis and Design, Kenneth E. Kendall, Julie E Kendall, PHI 2. Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design, I.T. Hawryszkiewycz, PHI
FUSTM 613 Computer Applications

Introduction - Overview of computer organization - Data representation: Number systems, character representation codes, Binary, hex, and their inter conversions. Data Storage - Hardware - Software - Operating Systems, Single user, multi user. - Concept of Networking - Overview of Internet - Web Browsers - Search Engines - Principles of Web Design Introduction to Programming - Concept of algorithms - Flow charts Programming using C (Refer Lab syllabus) - Java programming with case studies. References:

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Computer Fundamentals Rajaraman Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1,2,3 (3rd Edition) by Donald E. Knuth The C Programming Language, second edition, by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, Programming in C, Stephen C. Kochan Schaum's Outline of Programming with C by Byron Gottfried Java: The Complete Reference, Seventh Edition (Osborne Complete Reference Series) by Herbert Schildt
Systems Engineering

FUSTM 614

Large Scale Systems/ Generic Systems- Systems Engineering (SE)- Frame works of SE- Dimensions of SE -Activity Matrix- Tools of SE- Words, Graphs and Mathematics- Structural Modelling Flexible Interpretive Structural ModellingAlgorithms for FISM- Cross-Impact Models- Deterministic Models- Kane Simulation and weighted Graph models- Monte Carlo Models References:

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A methodology for Large Scale Systems, A.P.Sage Systems Engineering Management, Benjamin S. Blanchard , John Wiley Handbook of large scale systems engineering applications, Madan G. Singh, Andr Titli, John Wiley A Science of generic design: Managing complexity through systems design, John N Warfield, IOWA State University Press
Management of Innovation

FUSTM 615

Technological innovations and creativity - Models of innovation - the potential of an innovation - reducing uncertainty associated with innovation - the underpinnings of profits: competencies, endowments and knowledge - financing entrepreneurial activity - role of government in innovation - globalisation and innovations technology and innovation management - strategic innovation process References:

1. Innovation management and new product development: Paul Trott Prentice Hall 2. Strategic management of technology and innovation by Robert A Burgelman, Clayton.M.christensen, Steven.C.Wheelright. McGraw Hill 3. Handbook of technology& innovation management- Scott Shane, John Wiley

FUSTM616

Financial Management and Managerial Decisions

Financial Accounting- Accounting concepts-GAAP-convergence to IFRS-journalizing, posting and preparation of Trial Balance-Financial Statements-Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet Interpretation of financial StatementsDecisions regarding Profitability, solvency, liquidity and efficiency in the use of funds-Techniques for interpretationAccounting ratios, Balance Sheet ratios and Income statement ratios, ratios to judge profitability, solvency, liquidity, comparative financial statements Finance function - Objectives of Financial management- wealth maximization vs profit maximization- scope of Financial management investment decision, financing decision, dividend decision and liquidity decision-project appraisal using Pay Back method- discounted cash flow techniques NPV, IRR and profitability IndexDifferent sources of project finance equity, debt and institutional finance Working capital Management - Sources of working capital- determining requirements inventory control , techniques-EOQ, ABC Inventory levels, zero inventorycash management techniques-relevance of Receivables management -Cost concepts- preparation of Cost Sheets- costing techniques- marginal costing- break even analysis PV ratio managerial decisions- standard costing variance analysismanagerial decisions- Budgeting, the process and relevance-fixed and flexible budgets- Master budget and functional Budgets References:

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Financial Management I M Pandey Financial ManagementJames C Van Horne Management Accounting - Goyal Advanced Accounting - Jain and Narang Advanced Costing - S P Jain

FUSTM 617

Operations Research and Decision Theory

Introduction to OR - History, nature, scope and phases - OR and decision theory - Structure of decision strategies Decision trees -Decision under competitive situation - Theory of games - pure and mixed strategies - Types of models in OR - Guidelines for modelling an OR project - Linear programming Formulation, Theory and algorithms-Primal and Dual simplex algorithms and Interior point algorithms - post optimality analysis - complications in LP problems and resolutions - Goal programming - Waiting line models and their industrial applications References:

1. Introduction to operations research: a computer-oriented algorithmic approach, Billy E. Gillett, Tata McGraw-Hill 2. Operations Research, Hamdy Taha , PHI 3. Linear programming: theory and extensions 1& 2 , George Bernard Dantzig, Mukund Narain Thapa, Springer 4. Integer and Combinatorial Optimization L.A Woolsey and G .L Nemhauser John Wiley
FUSTM 618 Lab I

C Programming: C data types, int, char, float - C expressions, arithmetic operations, relational and logic operations - C assignment statements - Input - output using getchar and putchar - exposure to the scanf and printf functions - C statements, conditional executing using if, else. - Concepts of loops, example of loops in C using for, while and do-while - Arrays - Matrix - Functions Pointers - relationship between arrays and pointers, Argument passing using pointers, Array of pointers, Passing arrays as arguments - Strings and C string library -Structures and Unions - Defining C structures, passing strings as arguments- File I/O, Use of fopen, fscanf and fprintf routines. - Case studies using JAVA MS-Office - LateX References:

1. The C Programming Language, second edition, by Brian Kernighan and Dennis Ritchie, PHI

2. Programming in C, Stephen G. Kochan, SAMS 3. Schaum's Outline of Programming with C by Byron Gottfried 4. Java: The Complete Reference, Seventh Edition (Osborne Complete Reference Series) by Herbert Schildt 5. Guide to LaTeX (4th Edition) by Helmut Kopka, Addison Wesley 6. The LaTeX Companion (Tools and Techniques for Computer Typesetting) by Frank Mittelbach, Addison Wesley
FUSTM 621 Combinatorial Optimization

Complexity of algorithms, Class P problems - Class NP- NP-hard problems, minimum weight path problems, Searching algorithms BFS/DFS- Spanning tress, Max flow/Min cut problem, Matching, - Knapsack, Travelling Salesman, Vertex Packing, Sequencing problems, Set-covering , Partitioning and other Integer programming problems, Matroid Intersection problem. Analysis of Heuristics, Data structure for combinatorial optimization problems. References:

1. Integer and Combinatorial Optimization L.A Woolsey and G .L Nemhauser John Wiley 2. Theory of linear and integer programming - Alexander Schrijver. John Wiley 3. Combinatorial Optimization : Algorithms and Complexity, Papadimitriou and Steiglitz, Dower Publishers
FUSTM 622 Modelling and Simulation

Models and their applications - common types of mathematical models used for engineering and non-engineering systems - Derivation of models from physical relations - Model determination from input output observations - basic principles of simulation - system dynamic simulation - simulation techniques using digital computer - some common simulation languages- Case studies related to forecasting and futures studies References:

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FUSTM 623

System Simulation by Geoffrey Gordon , PHI System Simulation with Digital Computer Narsingh Deo, PHI System Modelling and simulation- An Introduction, Frank L. Severance, John Wiley & Sons Introduction to Computational Science: Modelling and Simulation for the Sciences Angela B. Shiflet & George W. Shiflet Princeton Univ. Press
Principles of Technology Management

Technology management: concepts, definitions and issues - implications of technological change - technology forecasting and assessment - knowledge mapping: a tool for management of technology - technology transfer - technology absorption and diffusion - technology information systems - technology marketing - organizing technology at the enterprise level technology strategy - management of R&D and innovation - human resource management issues in R&D and innovation technology policies - Science and Technology policy in India - technology project management - case studies References:

1. Management of Technology : Growth through business innovation and Entrepreneurship Max Von et.al (Ed) Elsevier Science 2. Management of Technology and operation R. Ray Gehani John Wiley 3. The Technology Management Handbook : Richard C. Dorf, CRC Press 4. Strategic Technology Management Steven Anderson et al., Imperial college Press
FUSTM 624 IT and its Management

Fundamentals of information systems solving business problems with information systems a managerial overview of information technology: computer hardware, system software, application software, telecommunications, database

management internet and electronic commerce internets and extranets information systems for managerial decision support and strategic advantage managing IT at enterprise and global level planning and implementing business change with IT security and control issues in information systems ethical and societal challenges of IT References:

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FUSTM 625

The Mythical Man-Month (Anniversary Edition) by Frederick P. Brooks Death March (2nd edition) by Edward Yourdon Prentice Hall Waltzing with Bears: Managing Risk on Software Projects by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister Facts and Fallacies of Software Engineering by Robert L. Glass. Addison Wesley Perfect Software and Other Illusions about Testing by Gerald M. Weinberg Dorset House, 2008 The Psychology of Computer Programming by Gerald M. Weinberg Dorset House Publishing
Intellectual Property Rights and Patents: Law, Practice and Consultancy

Fundamentals and general introduction to the concept and philosophy of IPR Evolution and relevance of IPR in global and Indian scenario Different types of IPR Law of patents Industrial designs geographical indications confidential information right to secrecy patent infringement abuse of patent rights duration of patents compulsory licensing monitoring of patent obligations and practice remedies against patent infringement national and international perspectives conventions and tactics on patent dispute resolution patent organizations Indian IP policy - Definition of Consultancy - Importance and scope of industrial consultancy - case studies References:

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FUSTM 626

Intellectual property, cases and materials W.R. Cornish Law relating to intellectual property rights Ahuja V.K. Law of trademarks, copyrights, patents Salil K. Roy Chaudhary
Lab II

Introduction to SPSS for Windows : Starting an SPSS Session , Entering and manipulating data; Importing and Exporting Data; Printing Datasets. - Data Presentation, Data exploration & Computing Statistical Measures- Frequency tables, Graphs, Diagrams, Normality check, identification of outliers, transformations etc., Descriptive statitstics, skewness, kurtosis. - Univariate Analysis: Testing of hypothesis, parametric and nonparametric tests, Bivariate correlations, Simple linear regression, curve fitting etc. - Multivariate Analysis: Multiple Regression analysis, Data reduction techniques, Time Series models- ARMA ARIMA References:

1. SPSS Guide To Data Analysis Release 4. 0 2. Using SPSS for Windows data analysis and graphics - Susan B. Gerber, Kristin Voelkl Finn Springer 3. The SPSS Book: A Student Guide to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences Matthew Zagumny 4. Discovering statistics using SPSS for Windows, Andy Field, SAGE publications Ltd. London. 5. Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis, R.A Johnson, D.W. Wichern, PHI, New Delhi
Matlab - Introduction to Matlab - Computing with Matlab- Multidimensional Arrays- Functions and Files- Advanced Function Programming- Programming Techniques- Program Design and Development - Relational Operators and Logical Variables - Logical Operators and Functions - Conditional Statements - Loops - The Switch Structure Debugging Mat Lab Programs Graphics - Symbolic Processing With Matlab - Numerical Methods and Applications Differential equations: Euler and Runge- Kutta methods- Introduction to specialized tool boxes for Modelling and simulation, Optimization References:

1. MATLAB Primer, 7th Edition by Timothy A. Davis and Kermit Sigmon, Chapman & Hall/CRC, 2005. 1-58488-523-8

2. Introduction to Matlab 7 for Engineers, by William J. Palm III, McGraw Hill. 3. Getting Started with MATLAB: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Rudra Pratap, Oxford University Press 4. A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving matlab a practical intro to programming and problem solving, Stormy Attaway, Elsevier Science,
FUSTM 631 Research Methodology and Negotiated Studies

Science in distinction to technology; Technologies to manage the world outside and oneself; Methodology, method and technique--Survey of Research Methodologies: Rationalism, Idealism, Positivism, Post Positivism. Introduction to major binaries of modern science, Subjectivity vs Objectivity, Realism vs Anti realism, True vs False, Scientific evolution vs Scientific Revolutions, Continuity vs Discontinuity, Deterministic vs Probabilistic, Linearity vs Non Linearity; Beyond the binaries and deterministic science - Methods: Epistemology, Ontology, Deduction, Induction, Hypothetical Deductive -method, Explanation and Prediction, General and Particular, Cause and Effect. Scientific revolutions, Paradigms, Against Method, Epistemic shift; Frontiers of technology management research. Negotiated Studies is intended to review a research paper published in one of the leading international journals and make a presentation and submit a report. The topic shall be different from the one intended for dissertation. References:

1. Jean-Francois Lyotard, The Post Modern Condition: A Report on Knowledge, The Manchester University Press, Manchester 2. Peter Clough and Cathy Nutbrown, A Students Guide to Methodology, Sage Publications, London 3. Thomas S Khun, The Structure of Scientific Revolution, University of Chicago Press, Chicago
FUSTM 632 Industrial Project Industrial project of one month duration should be done during the III semester on a problem of practical relevance in an industrial concern. The student is expected to study and analyze some existing problem in the industry and suggest possible improvements/strategies and prepare the details under the supervision and guidance from the concerned officer/executive of the industrial concern. The student should submit a copy of the report and present the project work. FUSTM 633 R and D Project The student is expected to do R and D project putting into practice the contents of the paper FUSTM 631 on research methodology. The project work should be of one month duration on a research problem in an R & D center/organization under the supervision of the concerned scientist/researcher. The student should submit a copy of the report and present the project work. FUSTM 634 Dissertation (stage I ) The objective of the first stage dissertation is to identify the topic and problem for the dissertation. An exhaustive review of literature is to be done and place the problem suitably in the overall realm of research arena so that the exact gap identified. The student should have a clear idea of the objectives, tools and methodology for the problem at hand. The student must present at least two seminars regarding the project. FUSTM 641 Dissertation (stage II) Stage II must contain the detailed procedures for data collection/ survey/methods, theory and tools to be developed. The student should present the results/output and analysis of the study in at least three seminars before finalizing the report. The final report is to be prepared by incorporating the suggestions after the seminars .

Electives
FUSTM 601 Total Quality Management Concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), The continuous process improvement cycle, Supplier feedback, Improve processes, Quality standards, Tools and techniques of TQM, Case studies of TQM. FUSTM 602 Intelligent and Knowledge Based Systems

Production systems - Search strategies - predicate calculus and resolution - Rule based deduction systems - Semantic networks - Frames and scripts - all systems architectures - Knowledge acquisition - Hardware / software support of IK 85 Expert Systems. FUSTM 603 Management Information Systems

An overview of management - strategic management - Importance of information in managerial decision making Decision making without information (under uncertainty) - types of information at different levels of management - system concepts - Types of systems - Physical system and Information system - Management through information systems DBMS, MIS and DSS - Organizational, social, Technical and Economic dimensions of MIS - softwares for MIS - The future of MIS. FUSTM 604 Computer Aided Design

Computer aided design philosophy - Systems definition - Software requirements specification Computer method of linear and non-linear systems analysis - Sensitivity models for computer aided design - optimization methods in systems design A automated system design, Computer aided probabilistic design - Data structures and data base management - Numerical consideration - Graphics. FUSTM 605 Environmental Engineering

Man and environment: scales of interaction - environmental systems - environmental legislation and regulation - a materials Balance approach to environmental engineering problem solving - Hydrology - rainfall analysis surface and ground water analysis - water resource management - water quality management - Solid Waste management air Pollution problems - automobile and industrial air pollution - abatement methods of air pollution. Noise pollution, forecasting and its abatement - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) - different methods of EIA - some case studies. Mathematical Modelling of environmental engineering problems - System Dynamic Modelling - Environmentally sound technology for Sustainable Development - technological options that minimise the loss of biological diversity - environmental policy (taxation/subsidy ) as instruments for diffusion of green technology - transfer of green technology to developing countries policy options for environmentally sound technology in India FUSTM 606 Bio-Medical Engineering

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering - Physiological systems of the body - Respiratory systems, Cardiovascular systems, Nervous systems - Membrane potentials and Action potentials - skeletal muscles contraction, Neuro muscular transmission - electrodes used for the measurement of bio- electric potentials (biopotential electrodes) - Electrode theory Macro electrodes - Micro electrodes - Biochemical transducers - Study of ECG, EMG, EEG - Therapeutic equipment Modern imaging systems like MRT, CT Scan-. Biomaterials - Materials used for hard / soft tissue replacement - LASER applications in biomedical engineering - Artificial Internal Organs. FUSTM 607 Systems dynamics Modelling and applications

Introduction to system dynamics - Casual - loop diagramming - Flow diagramming - Positive feedback structure - Negative feedback structure - S - shaped growth structure - Delays applications in planning and policy design for production systems - Dynamics created by interactions with company suppliers labour customers and competitions - System dynamics models to evaluate financial performance of organizations - Dynamics created by capacity expansion and professional resources expansion.

FUSTM 608

Econometrics and Economic Forecasting

Transfer of indicators and forecasting techniques of social process - Problems of adoption and validation trend. Projections versus discontinuous forecasting. Development of alternative scenarios - Historical (retrospective) or prospective projections - Dynamic models. FUSTM 609 Planning and Management of Human Resources

The approach to human resources management, Social aspects - Problems of selection, training and placement in diverse organisations - Planning of human resources - Manpower planning - Manpower Development - Utilisation of human resources - Industrial relation sand personnel management functions, legal aspects, factories acts- Training needs and planned refresher programmes at various levels for updating sills - Evaluation of training. FUSTM 6010 Energy, Ecology and Environment

Origins of earth - Earth's temperature and atmosphere - sun as a source of energy, nature of its radiation - Biological processes, photosynthesis, Food Chains, Marine ecosystem, Ecosystem theories, Archaeology, sources of energy, classification of energy sources, quality and concentration of energy sources, characteristics temperature - Fossil fuels coal, oil, gas, geothermal, tidal and nuclear energy - Solar, Wind, hydropower, biomass - Resources of energy and energy use pattern in different regions of the world. Environmental degradation, primary and secondary pollutants - Thermal and radioactive pollution, air and water pollution from stationary and mobile sources, Biological effects of radiation, heat and radioactivity disposal - Pollution abatement methods. FUSTM 6011 Strategic Management

Organisational Decisions - characteristics of successful strategy - Strategic Business Unit - Models for Strategic Management - The product Life Cycle and Strategic Management - Environmental analysis in Strategic Management Strategy Implementation, Evaluation and Control - Softwares for Strategic Management. FUSTM 6012 IT in Health Care

Internet Medical Consultancy Centres - Cyberspace in Medicines - Digital Internet library - IT in Hospital Management Video Conferencing - IT in Pharmacy - Internet in Diagnostics Health Records Management - Medical Transcription Technologies -Expert Systems in Medicine - Spinoffs of Internet Technologies in Organ Transplantation - Picture Archival and Communication Systems - Medical Image Processing Techniques FUSTM 6013 Knowledge Management Knowledge Management (KM) concept and its conceptualization, basic KM discipline, emerging trends, practices, institutionalizing best practices for KM, process orientation: different types of knowledge, IT in KM; social capital, intellectual capital (measurement- key performance indicators and evaluation) and critical success factors, customer value management; networked knowledge economy; tools kit for KM: knowledge networkers tools kit, knowledge teams tools kit, knowledge based enterprise tools kit, enterprise tools kit; knowledge futures: knowledge markets, knowledge ethics and governance, knowledge scenario; KM matrix; learning and knowledge (differences in learning styles, corporate memory and learning). FUSTM 6014 Computer Aided Decision Systems System Analysis : Information System Analysis and Design, Decision Support System, Database Management Systems, Query Languages, Emerging Areas like communication network distributed systems and knowledge based systems, Simulation; Methodology Approaches, Programming Considerations, Languages and Data Structures, Statistical Considerations, Validation, Simulation Languages, Applications FUSTM 6015 Software Projects Management This course will cover the techniques for managing software projects. It is intended to give the students both knowledge about, and practical experience in, the design and development of production quality software. The techniques taught in the class will be applied to a substantial team project. Course topics will be as follows: Software Process; Software Configuration Management, CMM Levels, Software Project planning and costing; Requirements Engineering; Software Project Design; Testing; Software Metrics; Quality, Software Project Management; Human Factor.

FUSTM 6016 Flexible Manufacturing System Flexible Automation - An Overview, Integrated Manufacturing Modelling and FMS, Flexibility Measures, Hardware Components, Control Components, System Planning and Design Problems, Aggregate Production Planning for FMS, Process Planning, Scheduling, Loading and Routing, Simulation of FMS, Communication and Networking, Economic and Technological Aspects, Management Issues. FUSTM 6017 Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Introduction to Expert system : Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems Overview; Development of Expert Systems; Problem Presentation, Expert System Structure, Knowledge Bases and Representation, Inference Mechanism, Probability and Fuzzy Logic, User Interface, Development Cycle, Expert System Development tools, Introduction to PROLOG; Syntax and operations, Data Structures, Backtracking and Cut, Input-Output, Predicates, Logic; Classes and Expert System Approaches; Analysis, Design Planning and Object-Oriented Systems in Manufacturing; Systems in System Design; Equipment Selection, Layout Design, Materials Handling, Capacity Planning; Systems in Product Design and Development; Product Design, Feature Extraction and Recognition, Bar Codes and Coding of Components; System in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling and Control; Group Technology, NC Part Programming, Process Planning - Generative and Variant, Production Planning, Resource Scheduling, Automatic Storage and Retrieval, Robot Trajectory Planning, Inspection; Applications Exercises; Exposure to Expert System Shells and Packages, Manufacturability Evaluation, Mini Projects.