Lean Basics (1 cr)
Code: TE00BS89-3004
General information
Enrollment
15.09.2022 - 10.10.2022
Timing
15.09.2022 - 15.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Engineering and Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
30 - 100
Degree programmes
- Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
- Piritta Saipa
Objective
The aim of this course is to give the student an overview of Lean and how it contributes to companies and service functions in improving their cost effectiveness and creating a positive work atmosphere.
Content
This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean
Materials
Learning materials can be found in Itslearning environment.
Teaching methods
• On-line videos and lectures...
• Independent learning - Youtube videos and articles from the web
• Independent exercises
• A final quiz
• Learning diary withassignments and tasks (done individually)
The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.
International connections
Instructed independent work, 100 % online.
Student workload
To be able to grasp the course contents in an optimal way the student is advised to spend approximately 45% of the time on repeatedly listening and reading the specific slide material, 10% of the time on the additional material (Youtube videos, articles) and 45% on the tasks, assignment and questions.
Content scheduling
This course consists of five chapters:
• Introduction to Lean
• Lean In Many Environments
• The Five Principles of Lean
• Lean and Six Sigma
• A Few Words about Implementing Lean
Further information
The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment methods and criteria
Passed/failed. Approved exercises, quizzes and answered questions in learning diary