Lean Basics (1 cr)
Code: TE00BS89-3007
General information
Enrollment
15.03.2024 - 15.05.2024
Timing
15.03.2024 - 15.08.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Chemical Industry
Campus
Location-independent
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 100
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering
- Open Studies
- Joint Elective Studies
- Joint Elective Studies (Master's Degree)
Teachers
- Piritta Saipa
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
Groups
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MKEMIK23
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PBIOKES20
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MKEMIK22
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MKEMIK24
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VAVA2425
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PBIOKES21
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MKEMIK21
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VAVA2324
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PBIOKES23
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AAMKOpen studies students
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PBIOKES22
Small groups
- Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group
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 assignment.