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  Course Description
Course Name : Work Study

Course Code : ENM419

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : InstructorDr. EBRU YILMAZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Basic understanding of motion and time study principles work measurement methods

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Aim of the course is learning basic concepts of work study and its applications in various areas.

Course Contents : Definition of productivity, Productivity calculations, Definition and scope of work study, General problem-solving process steps, Work methods design, Developing a better method, Process analysis, Process charts, Flow diagrams, Gang process charts, Activity charts, Man-machine charts, Operation analysis, Operation charts, Micro-motion study, Fundamental hand motions, Analysis forms, Simo charts, Principles of motion economy, Time study, Time study equipment, Determining number of observations needed, Final control for number of observations, Determining allowances, Standard time calculation, Work sampling, Determining number of observations needed, Determining accuracy degree for number of observations, Absolute error, Control charts, Determining standard time by work sampling

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of productivity, Productivity calculations, Definition and scope of work study Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
2 General problem-solving process steps, Work methods design, Developing a better method Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
3 Process analysis, Process charts, Flow diagrams, Gang process charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
4 Activity charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
5 Man-machine charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
6 Operation analysis, Operation charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
7 Micro-motion study, Fundamental hand motions, Analysis forms, Simo charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
8 Principles of motion economy Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
9 Midterm exam The preparation for the midterm exam Written exam
10 Time study, Time study equipment, Determining number of observations needed, Final control for number of observations Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
11 Determining allowances, Standard time calculation Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
12 Work sampling, Determining number of observations needed, Determining accuracy degree for number of observations, Absolute error Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
13 Control charts Reading the resources related to the section Explanation, presentation, discussion
14 Determining standard time by work sampling 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)  BARNES, R.M., 1980, Motion and Time Study: Design and Measurement of Work (Seventh Edition), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 689 pages.
 MUNDEL, M.E., 1970, Motion and Time Study: Principles and Practices (Fourth Edition), Prentice-Hall, Inc., New Jersey, 674 pages.
 MEYERS, F.E., and STEWART, J.R., 2002, Motion and Time Study for Lean Manufacturing (Third Edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 370 pages.
 NIEBEL, B., and FREIVALDS, A., 2003, Methods, Standards, and Work Design (Eleventh Edition), McGraw-Hill, 747 pages.
 AKAL, Z., 1997, İş Etüdü (Dördüncü (Düzeltilmiş) Basım), ILO Uluslararası Çalışma Örgütü, Milli Prodüktivite Merkezi Yayınları: 29, Ankara, 470 sayfa.
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 1 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 Can collect and analyze data required for industrial engineering problems ,develops and evaluates alternative solutions. 5
2 Has sufficient background on topics related to mathematics, physical sciences and industrial engineering. 5
3 Gains ability to use the acquired theoretical knowledge on basic sciences and industrial engineering for describing, formulating and solving an industrial engineering problem, and to choose appropriate analytical and modeling methods. 3
4 Gains ability to analyze a service and/or manufacturing system or a process and describes, formulates and solves its problems . 5
5 Gains ability to choose and apply methods and tools for industrial engineering applications. 5
6 Can access information and to search/use databases and other sources for information gathering. 4
7 Works efficiently and takes responsibility both individually and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 5
8 Appreciates life time learning; follows scientific and technological developments and renews himself/herself continuously. 4
9 Can use computer software in industrial engineering along with information and communication technologies. 4
10 Can use oral and written communication efficiently. 4
11 Has a conscious understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities. 4
12 Uses English skills to follow developments in industrial engineering and to communicate with people in his/her profession. 3
13 Has a necessary consciousness on issues related to job safety and health, legal aspects of environment and engineering practice. 3
14 Becomes competent on matters related to project management, entrepreneurship, innovation and has knowledge about current matters in industrial engineering. 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 8 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 137
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.48
ECTS Credit: 5