Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
No prerequisites for this course.
Course Materials
- Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Core, 5th Ed
By F. Robert Jacobs and Richard Chase
ISBN10: 1260238881
ISBN13: 9781260238884
Copyright: 2020
- Case Study Course Pack from Harvard:
Course Pack Link (Be sure to register as a student on the website!)
More details provided on the Resources page in Module 0.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | % |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Live Session Attendance, Question Boards | 15 |
| Building Blocks | Weekly Building Block Assignments | 20 |
| Midterm Exam | Written Midterm Exam - Open book, Essay Format with a 5-hour time limit | 20 |
| Case Studies | Your group will present one case study during the term | 20 |
| Final Project | Synthesis and presentation of Building Blocks during the Final Live Session, Peer Reviews | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Scale
I will use a typical grading scale for this course:
A=90+
B=80+
C=70+
D=Just, no
Course Components
Readings
I curated these readings to give you a baseline understanding of common supply chain management and logistics processes as well as associated terminology. The readings are focused on the commercial or "civilian" sector and I will provide you with the Department of Defense policies, procedures and terminology throughout the course. The readings will form the core of your learning for this course and I expect you to do all of them. Your Building Block assignments are based on the reading material so it will be obvious if you haven't done them when I review your assignment.
Question Boards
Each week, you are required to post one question to the discussion board from the reading material. The question can seek clarification from the readings, how the topic relates to aerospace and defense, or question an assumption suggested in the readings. The intent is to get you thinking about what you read and asking intelligent questions on how the information applies more broadly. Your questions form the foundation of our Live Session discussions, so be thoughtful in what you ask.
Building Block Assignments
The Building Block assignments are designed as the name implies. You will build an analysis of a supply chain, one piece at a time. Each block will tie to that week's lesson and add one more piece to your final project. The assignments are due before the Live Session each week, and we'll take a few minutes at the beginning of class to discuss a few of your inputs. This is simply a method to cross-share information among your cohort. By the end of week 7, you'll have nearly everything you need for your final project presentation during week 8.
I suggest you choose a supply chain in your current industry or even the organization you work for as it will facilitate your research. If you work for a large business, choosing one product line's supply chain would be the better way to approach the Building Blocks.
I would encourage you not to attempt to outline a supply chain such as Apple, Amazon or Walmart unless they are your employer. They are simply too broad for the scope of this class to conduct a meaningful analysis in the short time we have together and you'll struggle to get the specific information required for your Building Blocks. Additionally, you'll find it best to stay away from large commodity groups like coffee unless you are in the business. The level of detail I require for this project will make it exceedingly difficult to analyze these types of supply chains from an outsider's perspective.
Live Sessions
Our Live Sessions are an integral part of this course and you are expected to attend each week. The main objectives of the Live Sessions are to address your questions from the readings or other insights as well as add the Aerospace and Defense perspective to our lessons on supply chain management. These sessions are where we will share ideas, problem-solve, cross talk and challenge our assumptions. We'll also discuss a case study during weeks 2-7 to add real-world context to our weekly topic.
If you can't attend a live session, please let me know in advance, preferably before the day we are set to meet. Students who miss a live session will review the recorded lesson and submit a 2-page write up summarizing key discussions during the session and post it to Canvas.
Midterm Exam
There will be one written exam for this course at the midpoint. It is designed as an open book essay exam to be completed on your own—no collaboration with anyone. You will have a 4-day window to take the exam once I provide it to you. However, once you start the exam in Canvas, you have a 5-hour time limit to complete the exam, and you cannot stop the clock once you begin. Be sure to set aside the proper time to complete the exam.
Case Studies
We have seven case studies for this class to provide context to most modules. Everyone will read the case and I will assign one group to conduct the case analysis and present it during our Live Session. I will assign everyone to a group during our first week of class so you have time to plan ahead and schedule accordingly to analyze your assigned case. For planning purposes, you should expect to take 45 minutes of time during our Live Session to present your case material and facilitate the discussion with your cohort.
Final Project Presentation
Your final project is the aggregation of your Building Block assignments. You will take each piece developed over the length of the course and synthesize the information into one analysis of the supply chain you've outlined. Your final product is a written compilation of your previous work. For the final week of class, each of you will have approximately 5 minutes to present your analysis to the class using PowerPoint (or Adobe, etc.). There are further instructions in Module 8's lesson plan.
Course Policies
Communication
E-mail is the best way to contact me and I will respond as soon as I am able within 24 hours. Responses will generally be before or after normal business hours (Central time) and not throughout the day.
Late Policy
I expect assignments to be turned in on time and all assignments are required for successful course completion. If you believe you will be late submitting an assignment, please reach out to me at least the day before it is due to discuss. Each situation is different, so I do not have a one-size-fits-all policy. However, telling me the day an assignment is due that it will be late will not work. Your grade will be reduced one letter grade (e.g. A down to a B).
University Academic Policies and Student Support
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Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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