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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Topics in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Course Code : EM-556 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. EBRU YILMAZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns modeling and solution techniques related to various problems such as design problems faced in flexible manufacturing systems. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this course is to study modeling and solution techniques related to various problems such as design problems faced in flexible manufacturing systems. Course Contents : Flexibility types and definitions, different flexible manufacturing system configurations, design of flexible manufacturing systems, modeling of flexible manufacturing system design, flexible manufacturing system performance measures, reconfiguration of flexible manufacturing systems. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Flexibility types and definitions Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 2 Flexibility types and definitions Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 3 Different flexible manufacturing system configurations Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 4 Different flexible manufacturing system configurations Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 5 Design of flexible manufacturing systems Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 6 Design of flexible manufacturing systems Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 7 Midterm exam The preparation for the midterm exam Written exam 8 Modeling of flexible manufacturing system design Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 9 Modeling of flexible manufacturing system design Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 10 Modeling of flexible manufacturing system design Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 11 Flexible manufacturing system performance measures Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 12 Flexible manufacturing system performance measures Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 13 Reconfiguration of flexible manufacturing systems Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 14 Reconfiguration of flexible manufacturing systems Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion 15 Project presentations The preparation for the project presentation Presentation, discussion 16/17 Final exam The preparation for the final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  KAMRANI, A.K., and SALHIEH, S.M., 2002, Product Design for Modularity, Kluwer Academic Publishers, USA, 223 pages.  NIEBEL, B.W., DRAPER, A.B., and WYSK, R.A., 1989, Modern Manufacturing Process Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 986 pages.  ASKIN, R.G., and STANDRIDGE, C.R., 1993, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 461 pages.  GROOVER, M.P., 2002, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, 1008 pages. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand, interpret and apply knowledge in his/her field domain both in-depth and in-breadth by doing scientific research in industrial engineering. 5 2 Acquire comprehensive knowledge about methods and tools of industrial engineering and their limitations. 5 3 Work in multi-disciplinary teams and take a leading role and responsibility. 4 4 Identify, gather and use necessary information and data. 4 5 Complete and apply the knowledge by using scarce and limited resources in a scientific way and integrate the knowledge into various disciplines. 4 6 Keep up with the recent changes and applications in the field of Industrial Engineering and analyze these innovations when necessary. 5 7 Work in multi-disciplinary teams, take a leading role and responsibility and develop solutions for complex problems. 4 8 Analyze Industrial Engineering problems, develop innovative methods to solve the problems. 5 9 Have the ability to propose new and/or original ideas and methods in developing innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 5 10 Design and perform analytical modeling and experimental research and analyze/solve complex matters emerged in this process. 5 11 Follow, study and learn new and developing applications of industrial engineering. 5 12 Use a foreign language in verbal and written communication at least B2 level of European Language Portfolio. 4 13 Present his/her research findings systematically and clearly in oral and written forms in national and international platforms. 4 14 Understand social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 4 15 Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the process of data collection, interpretation and announcement of the findings. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 17 51     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 16 16 Total Workload: 161 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.44 ECTS Credit: 6