Department of Computer Graphics Technology

CGT 423 Product Data Management

This course provides an understanding of the types of data generated and used in the product lifecycle, the current tools and methodologies in the management of that data, and system analysis and implementation techniques for using PDM as the backbone supporting a company's product development and implementation activities. Interaction between various enterprise systems is also discussed.

Course Supervisors:
Professor P. E. Connolly
Professor N. W. Hartman

Spring 2008 Syllabus

Spring 2008 Course Calendar

Course Learning Outcomes

• To develop a significant understanding of the concepts, applications, and procedures involved in the controlling, protecting, and accessing product definition data.
• To understand and apply PDM technologies in a PLM environment.
• To develop hands-on experience in PDM from the end-user perspective, simulating the industrial environment.
• To develop hands-on experience in PDM from the product manager perspective, including product definition and project management.
• To develop familiarity in PDM from the IT administrator perspective, including infrastructure design and system implementation.
• To prepare for leadership responsibilities in industry through group tasks and responsibilities emphasizing teamwork, planning, and ethics applications in a project management environment.
• To develop necessary written and oral communication skills through course assignments and presentations.
  

General Topics & Schedule

January 7 – 18 PDM for PLM
January 16 – 25 Project Management
January 28 – February 22 Product Structure and Configuration
February 25 – March 21 Engineering Change Management
March 24 – April 18 Benchmarking, Selection, and Implementation