Product Cost Estimation

Module Developers:

Peter L. Jackson, Cornell University (Java applet)

Bala Ram, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Quiz/Tutorial, Case Studies)

Educational Objectives:

To provide students with rapid introduction to product costing principles for use in design projects.

Module Description:

Web pages with Java-based interactivity. Cost allocation spreadsheets from case study available for student download.

Module Classification:

Tutorial / Quiz / Case Study on World Wide Web

Intended Audience:

Juniors / Seniors in all disciplines related to Product Design.

Intended Courses to be used in:

ORIE 350 (Juniors) and ORIE 515 (Master of Engineering), Design of Manufacturing Systems, Fall, 80 students

Module Duration:

2.5 hour lab exercise.

Hardware or software requirements:

Java-enabled Web browser (Netscape 3.0+)

Dissemination Technique:

World Wide Web address: Product Cost Estimation Home Page