This paper describes a man-in-the-loop simulation program which can handle many jobs on a variety of computer systems. The program is intended to aid in the design and improvement of man-machine interfaces. An example of an application is the scheduling of ingots into and out of the soaking pits of a steel mill. This example shows how the program can be employed to improve interface design and operating procedure.
This paper will begin with a discussion of learning objectives and illustrate their application within a number of different basic courses in industrial and systems engineering. It will then introduce the notion of "Academic Threads" and present a number of different situations where specific topics might be considered as appropriate for integration at a number of different points within the curriculum. A plan for the creation of an Academic Thread will be discussed. The paper will then show how the thread can be woven into the learning objectives for specific courses. A discussion of some of the strengths and weaknesses of this approach will then be presented. An extension of the idea of academic threads into more technical areas will also be presented.
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