Title: Introduction to Operations Technology
Course: 2016FA-MCO-110-401 > Section: Module 2: Introduction to Operations Technology

Introduction to Operations Technology

In this module, we will learn more about the Operations Technology side of MCO. Operations technology encompasses both facilities maintenance and engineering technology. A major factor of facilities maintenance includes automation. Automation is present in every critical facilities and will continue to grow as technology progresses. The learning activities in this module were designed to meet course objective C2.

Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

- 2.1 Define operations technology.
- 2.2 List different functions covered by facilities maintenance.
- 2.3 Define industrial automation.
- 2.4 Describe how the future of automation will impact daily life.
- 2.5 List different functions covered by engineering technology.

In This Module:

Graded items are represented here with an *

- Operations Technology
- Facilities Maintenance Functions
- What is Industrial Automation?
- TEDxMANITOBA - Scott Stirton - Intelligent Buildings
- Discussion Board - What is Automation?*
- Engineering Technology Functions
- Quiz - Introduction to Operations Technology*