RFD 103 Generic Course Syllabus
I. |
Course |
Course |
Course |
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Prefix |
Number |
Name |
Credit |
Lecture |
Lab |
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RFD |
103 |
The Impact of RFID in the Supply Chain |
3 |
3 |
1 |
III. |
Course (Catalog) Description |
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Course surveys case studies on how Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been used in the supply chain. Examples from the retail, pharmaceutical, defense, manufacturing and logistic industries will discuss how companies have gained competitive advantages by implementing this new technology. Topics emphasize impact upon business processes, security of transmitted data and financial analyses. |
IV. |
Learning Objectives |
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1. Understand the ways in which RFID impacts various business processes. |
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2. Survey various industries for examples of vertical and mandated RFID applications. |
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3. Determine why methods of security and electronic pedigrees are necessary within RFID transactions. |
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4. Associate appropriate RFID hardware and software use with common industrial applications. |
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5. Understand financial implications associated with RFID configurations used in the various examples. |
V. |
Academic Integrity |
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Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits: |
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cheating
- plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation)
- falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth)
- helping others to cheat
- unauthorized changes on official documents
- pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you
- making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
- any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years. |
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook. |
VI. |
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Outline of Topics |
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A. |
Impacted business processes |
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| 1. |
Information technology |
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Operations management |
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Visibility in the supply chain |
| 4. |
Warehouse management opportunities |
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Marketing and sales |
| 6. |
Design engineering |
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B. |
Industrial examples |
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Verticalization |
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| a. |
Retail/Consumer goods |
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| i. |
Smart shelf technology |
| ii. |
Cross marketing messages |
| iii. |
Cross functional teams |
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| b. |
Health Care/Pharmaceutical |
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| i. |
Smart shelf technology |
| ii. |
Pedigree, authenticity, and security |
| iii. |
Inventory out of stock |
| iv. |
Expiration dates and shelf life |
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| c. |
Defense/Aerospace |
| d. |
Manufacturing |
| e. |
Transportation/Logistics |
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| 2. |
Compliance mandates |
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| a. |
Retailers |
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| i. |
Wal-Mart |
| ii. |
Best Buy |
| iii. |
Target |
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| b. |
Department of Defense |
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C. |
Hardware/Software issues |
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| 1. |
Passive and active tags |
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Frequency usage (LF, HF, UHF) |
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Environmental challenges particular to the application |
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4. |
Network, middleware and database tools |
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D. |
Security and verification |
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| 1. |
Electronic Product Code encryption techniques |
| 2. |
Electronic pedigree methods |
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E. |
Financial issues |
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| 1. |
Building support for channels from bar coded environments |
| 2. |
Implementation costs |
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Returns on investments (ROI) |
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F. |
Lab activities |
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| 1. |
Field trip to view working RFID implementation |
| 2. |
Evaluate & document ROI analysis for adoption of RFID |
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VII. |
Methods of Instruction |
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Methods of presentation can include lectures, class discussions, individual and group assignments and laboratory assignments. |
VIII. |
Course Practices Required |
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Reading of handouts is required as a reference to the materials and the techniques under study. Completion of classroom and laboratory assignments is necessary to provide support for the classroom discussions. |
IX. |
Methods of Evaluation |
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Methods of evaluation can include homework, quizzes, exams, laboratory assignments and individual and group projects. |
X. |
Instructional Materials |
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Course handouts, various web and library references, recommended/required text and RFID tags. |
XI. |
Other Sources of Information |
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If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program. |
Effective beginning
term:
Spring 2007 |
Ending term:
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Syllabus prepared
by:
Robert Sompolski |
Date:
5/06
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Reviewed by Dept/Program
Chair: D.
Geller/M.Ghadiri
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Date:
5/06
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Approved by
Dean:
R. Sompolski
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Date: 5/06
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OCC