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  Course Description
Course Name : Production Management

Course Code : MTY-509

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands basic production planning and control functions of a firm.
Learns about production planning software(ex: MRPII, ERP) modules and their basic use.
Learns the basic functions of operations management.

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 basic operations management functions in service and manufacturing sectors by using quantitative and computer based methods.

Course Contents : Principles of operations management, production systems, product design, process design, assembly lines, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, workplace type manufacturing, just-in time production, decision making process in manufacturing systems, production planning process, process selection.

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 Principles and scope of operations management, historical developments, competitiveness, current challenges and trends reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
2 Lean, agile manufacturing, flexibility and responsiveness, CIM, JIT reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
3 Product design and process selection reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
4 Manufacturing and service strategies, process analysis, job design and work measurement reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
5 Plant location and layout reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
6 Material flow and storage, line balancing reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
7 Planning functions, inputs and outputs of a production plan, planning hierarchy reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
8 Midterm exam prepare for the exam written exam
9 Sales forecasting, aggregate planning reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
10 MPS, MRP reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
11 Scheduling operations reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
12 Production control reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion
13 Software for operations management reading the related textbook chapter lecturing, discussion, software demo
14 Project presentations I prepare a presentation presentations
15 Project presentations II 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)  CHASE, R. B., JACOBS, F. R. & AQUILANO, N. J., 2003, Operations Management for Competitive Advantage (10th edition), Irwin Publishing Inc., New York, NY.
 NARASIMHAN, S. L., MCLEAWAY, D. W. & BILLINGTON, P. J., 1995, Production Planning and Inventory Control (2nd edition), Prentice-Hall Inc., New York, NY.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 25
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. 3
2 Has comprehensive knowledge about current methods and techniques of engineering and technology management and its limitations. 3
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. 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. 3
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. 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. 4
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