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MSE 131 - Work Design and Facilities Planning

The course introduces fundamental concepts in two main areas: The first is work analysis and design where work methods design, motion and time study, and work sampling are covered. The second covers basic concepts in facilities planning such as process analysis, flow design, facility location and layout, and material handling systems. Students will apply these concepts in design activities in labs and projects.

Prerequisites

Level at least 1B Management Engineering

Corequisites

None

Antirequisites

None

Offerings

Winter 2026 [1261]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LAB 101521580 / 10008:30 - 11:20 M
LEC 001521680 / 10010:00 - 11:20 T,Th
TUT 201521480 / 10013:30 - 14:20 F

Winter 2025 [1251]

SectionClassEnrolledTimeDaysLocationInstructor
LAB 101762394 / 10008:30 - 11:20 M
LEC 001762494 / 10008:30 - 09:50 T,Th
TUT 201762294 / 10008:30 - 09:20 W

UW Flow Ratings

Liked: 61.70%

61.70%

Easy: 86.36%

86.36%

Useful: 68.18 %

68.18%

MSE 131 leads to

MSE 334 - Operations Planning and Inventory Control