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Course Description Course Name : Special Area Course Course Code : YLEM-203 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RIZVAN EROL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Follows all the steps of problem solving process, conducts a research on a topic with the approval of his/her advisor and presents his/her findings to an audience of experts and non-experts. 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 conduct a research and/or an investigative study on the latest developments in a topic of interest under the supervision of an academic advisor. This course is compulsory to all master´s students. Course Contents : special topics in industrial engineering 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 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 2 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 3 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 4 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 5 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 6 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 7 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 8 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 9 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 10 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 11 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 12 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 13 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 14 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 15 selection and review of books and articles about the topic of interest material reading Lecture, discussion and practice 16/17 oral presentation of findings of the investigated topic presentation, oral exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  books, articles and other materials related to the special topic Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 25     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 75 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. 3 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. 4 7 Work in multi-disciplinary teams, take a leading role and responsibility and develop solutions for complex problems. 3 8 Analyze Industrial Engineering problems, develop innovative methods to solve the problems. 4 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. 3 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. 3 15 Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the process of data collection, interpretation and announcement of the findings. 3 * 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) 16 5 80     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 3 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 15 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 153 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.12 ECTS Credit: 6