MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
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
LOG3711 Logistics Operations Management Spring 3 0 3 5
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 : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET SITKI SAYGILI
Course Lecturer(s): Assist. Prof. LEVENT AKSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components: Teaching Methods and Techniques Used in the Course  Project  Lecture  Discussion
Course Objectives: Students are exposed to different processes seen in logistics operations, and their importance both at the strategic and operational levels. Differences as well as similarities among manufacturing and service operations are discussed. Basic management tools used at the operational level of logistics institutions are presented. Moreover, students are asked to prepare a team project on one of the course topics of their choice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
-Familiar with the basic Operations Management terminology and describe the similarities and differences of goods and service operations.
-Define Mission-Strategy relationship and describe operations/production strategies.
-Define logistics operations.
-Identify different location and distribution models and compare them.
-Identify logistics and supply chain networks.
-Define supply chain and why bullwhip effect occurs.
-Define capacity and aware of different capacity management models.
-Familiar of benefits and risks of inventory and inventory management techniques.
-Define waste and lean production.
-Describe quality and different quality management tools.

Course Content

Description of Operations Management and Operations Strategy. Discussion of basic topics in logistics operations, such as design of supply networks, location and layout, capacity management, inventory management, lean management, and quality.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Orientation Course Schedule Review And Expectations
2) Operations management and its strategic role Topic 1
3) Process design, operation planning and control Topic 2
4) Quality management Topic 3
5) Material and inventory management Topic 4
6) Operational sustainability and cost management Topic 5
7) Supplier selection Topic 6
8) Mid-term exam
9) Project business processes Topic 7
10) Time management Topic 8
11) Distribution processes Topic 9
12) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
13) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.
14) Student Presentations Students whose names are written on the presentation list make their presentation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Russell and Taylor, Operations Management,: Creating Value along the Supply Chain, 7th Ed., Wiley, 2011. (ISBN:9780470646236).
2. Stevenson W. L., Operations Management, 9th Ed., McGraw Hill, 2007.
3. Heizer, J, and B. Render, Operations Management, 10h Ed., Pearson Education, 2011. (ISBN:0-13-607366-2).

Other required readings will be uploaded to students via Itslearning. If you can not access any material, please contact me.
Diğer gerekli okumalar Itslearning aracılığıyla öğrencilere yüklenecektir. Herhangi bir materyale erişemiyorsanız lütfen benimle iletişime geçin.
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Study Hours Out of Class 14 70
Project 1 13
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 2
Total Workload 125

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) Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. 3
2) Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 4
3) Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. 5
4) Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. 3
5) Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. 4
6) Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. 4
7) Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. 3
8) Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. 5
9) Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. 4
10) Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. 5
11) Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. 4