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Lean Basics (1 cr)

Code: TE00BS89-3008

General information


Enrollment
03.12.2024 - 28.02.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Chemical Industry
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
Joint Elective Studies
Teachers
Piritta Saipa
Teacher in charge
Piritta Saipa
Scheduling groups
Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 10 . Open UAS : 10.)
Small groups
Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.
Course
TE00BS89
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Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

Course material will be available 1.1.2025. The course must be completed not later that 1.6.2025. (Enrollment not later than 28.2.2025)

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.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Instructed independent work, 100 % online.

Completion alternatives

N/A

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.

Further information

The course is designed for individual studies without teacher involvement other than in the evaluation phase.

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