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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENM2008 Production and Operations Management Fall 3 2 4 7
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi SAİT GÜL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ADNAN ÇORUM
Assoc. Prof. GÜL TEKİN TEMUR ASLAN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Production and operations management (POM) is the core discipline area that underpins the day-to-day running of any enterprise. This course in POM focuses on the interrelationships between systems, service and technical factors, product quality, capacity and productivity. Aim of the course is to show students how to create a competitive advantage through POM in the marketplace by conveying a set of skills and tools they can actually apply.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After completing this course students will be able to:
I. Have fundamental knowledge on production management which is required for design, solution, and interpretation of problems in management engineering area,
II. Identify, define, and implement topics related to production systems,
III. Comprehend various productivity definitions and understand calculation methods of productivity,
IV. Grasp the meaning and application areas of supply chain management concepts and definitions, and
V. Associate his/her personal knowledge and abilities with contemporary topics in production management.

Course Content

Production & Operations management (POM) is the core discipline area that underpins the day-to-day running of any enterprise. The course covers different production steps related to the design and management of production and service systems, strategy, quality, capacity, human resources, location selection and layout design, and maintenance management.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Operations Management and Productivity
2) Operations Strategy in a Global Environment
3) Design of Goods and Services
4) Process Strategy
5) Capacity and Constraint Management
6) Location Strategies – Basic Methods
7) Location Strategies through Multi-Attribute Decision-Making Methods
8) Mid Term
9) Layout Strategies – I
10) Layout Strategies – II & Managing Quality
11) Lean Operations
12) Human Resources, Job Design, and Work Measurement
13) Maintenance and Reliability
14) Term Project Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Heizer, J., Render, B., Munson, C. (2009). Principles of Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, 10th Edition, Pearson, Essex, England. ISBN-10: 1-292-15301-6.
References: Stevenson, W.J. (2015). Operations Management, 12th Edition, Mc-Graw Hill, New York, USA. ISBN: 978-0-07-802410-8.
Nahmias, S., Lennon Olsen, T. (2015). Production and Operations Analysis, 7th Edition, Waveland Press, Inc, Long Grove, Illinois, USA. ISBN: 1-4786-2306-3.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 1 % 10
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 45
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 35
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 65
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentations / Seminar 1 6 6
Project 1 45 45
Midterms 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 183

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3