LLEK10294U Design of Experiments and Optimization

Volume 2014/2015
Education
MSc Programme in Food Science and Technology
Content

Basic design of experiments is an essential part of any scientific investigation. As such statistical process design, monitoring and control are an integral part of the PAT concept. In this course the connection between theory and production process practice will be at the forefront.

The methods studied in this course will vary from year to year but each year the main topics are: statistical inference, (fractional) factorial design, computer generated design, Quality by Design, evolving operation, process/product optimization, measurement optimization, and optimization towards process robustness. 

Computer exercises of simulated and real data using JMP are an integrated part of the course. The student will receive an introduction to both programs.

Learning Outcome

The course introduces the student to advanced design of experiment methods with focus on Process Analytical Technological (PAT) relevance. The software package used throughout the course are JMP.

After completing the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Summarize basic and advanced design of experiment methods
Summarize basic and advanced process optimization methods
Summarize basic and advanced statistical process control methods

Skills:
Perform statistical inference
Use (fractional) factorial design, advanced design methods and computer generated designs
Analyze experimental design data

Competences:
Use and perform Quality by Design
Use and perform process/product optimization methods
Use and perform measurement optimization
Use and perform optimization towards process robustness

Book chapters (electronically available), scientific papers and course notes will be provided.

It is expected that the student have competences corresponding to a course in basic statistics
The students will be introduced to the theory through lectures. The students will work individually and in groups on a data analytical problem using the taught concepts and software to analyze a problem. The results are formulated in a written report which is orally presented at a seminar at the end of the course.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 1
  • Lectures
  • 40
  • Preparation
  • 55
  • Project work
  • 70
  • Theory exercises
  • 40
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 20 min
The students will hand in a written group report on project work. At the oral examination the student discuss the results from their projects and the theory taught in the course with the examiners

Weight: Oral examination in project report and curriculum 100%
Exam registration requirements
Hand in of written group report on project work
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment

Fullfilment of the learning outcomes