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  Course Description
Course Name : Production Systems Design

Course Code : MTY-554

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RIZVAN EROL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Follows the basic steps for designing a manufacturing system.
Learns practical problems faced in modern manufacturing systems with the help of case studies.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The overall objective of this course is to study system design and improvement problems (such as process selection, layout, buffers and production balancing) in manufacturing systems throughout all their life cycle.

Course Contents : Classification of manufacturing systems, facility location and layout, material handling systems, modern transportation and storage systems(AGVi AS/RS systems), production line balancing, job design, system optimization approaches, simulation applications.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : IE classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 An overview of manufacturing systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
2 Manufacturing processes types and selection reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
3 Facility location and layout reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
4 Facility location and layout reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
5 Process planning and technology selection reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
6 Production line balancing reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
7 Production line balancing reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
8 Midterm Exam prepare for the exam written exam
9 Group technology and Flexible Manufacturing Systems(FMS) reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
10 Group technology and Flexible Manufacturing Systems(FMS) reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
11 Computer Integrated Manufacturing reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
12 Material handling systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
13 Material handling systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
14 Storage and retrieval systems reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
15 Project presentations prepare a presentation presentations
16/17 Final Exam prepare for the exam written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Askin, R. G. and C. R. Standridge,1993, Modeling and Analysis of Manufacturing Systems, John Wiley & Sons
 Tompkins, J. A., White, J. A. Bozer, Y. A. Tanchoco, J. M. A., 2002, Facilities Planning, John Wiley & Sons.
 Mikell P. Groover, 2006, Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Systems, ohn Wiley & Sons.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 65
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 35
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. 4
3 Has the ability of describing and applying knowledge despite limited or missing data; integrates knowledge from different disciplines into the present knowledge. 3
4 Designs engineering problems, develops techniques to solve them, using innovative ways. 4
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. 4
6 Works in multi-disciplinary teams, takes a leading role and responsibility and develops approaches for compicated solutions. 3
7 Describes, gathers and uses necessary information and data. 3
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. 3
11 Considers social, scientific and ethical values in all professional activities and while collecting and analysing data and discussing the findings. 4
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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 7 35
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6