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  Course Description
Course Name : Engineering Optimization

Course Code : MTY-512

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALİ KOKANGÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gives information about student modelling and optimization techniques and provides information about real-life problems orally as in the form of an optimization problem identification, mathematical models, reproduces solutions from a model which is established with the help of computer software packages (LINGO) and gain the ability to derive the solution.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Converts encountered problems in the production of goods and service to optimization problems and teaching necessary optimization techniques to find optimal solutions and gains ability to apply these tecnics.

Course Contents : Applications of optimization techniques in engineering; classification of optimization techniques; verbal description of optimization problems; mathematical expression of optimization problems (construction of Mathematical Model); graphical solution method, linear programming technique; Multi-objective programming; the selection of the most proper optimization technique; derive the solution in LINGO program; interpretation of the solution; sensitivity analysis.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IE Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Applications of optimization techniques in engineering;
2 Optimization techniques;
3 Classification of optimization techniques;
4 Verbal description of optimization problems
5 Mathematical expression of optimization problems (construction of Mathematical Model)
6 Graphical solution method,
7 Linear programming technique;
8 Midterm exam
9 Multi-objective programming
10 Derive the solution using LINGO program
11 Interpretation of the solution
12 The selection of the most proper optimization technique
13 Sensitivity analysis
14 Engineering applications
15 Application Project
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Winston, W.L.,2004, Operations Research Applications and Algorithms, Fourth Edition
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50
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 Understands, evaluates, interprets and applies knowledge in depth in the field of engineering and technology management, doing scientific research. 4
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 5
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 4
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 5
5 Has the ability of designing and applying research based on analytical, modelling and experimental approaches and has the ability to solve problems encountered while conducting such research. 5
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 4
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 4
8 Has the ability of developing new and/or original ideas or techniques to come up with innovative solutions for designing systems, components or processes. 3
9 Presents research findings systematically and clearly in oral or written forms in national or international meetings. 3
10 Understands social and environmental implications of engineering practice. 5
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 5
12 Keeps up with the latest developments in the field. 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 146
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84
ECTS Credit: 6