Information Package / Course Catalogue
IE 436 Selected Topics in IE
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Engineering
Course Code IE 436
Course Title in English Selected Topics in IE
Course Title in Turkish Endüstri Mühendisliğinde Seçilmiş Konular
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Spring
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 153 hours per semester
Number of Credits 6 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Basic knowledge on probability and optimization, and an understanding on the topics covered by industrial engineering program
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Senior standing
Overall Educational Objective To learn various topics of industrial engineering and apply them on a selected problem.
Course Description Selected topics in Industrial Engineering that are outside the scope of the standard undergraduate curriculum.
Course Description in Turkish Endüstri Mühendisliği standart lisans program içeriğinde ele alınmayan seçilmiş konular.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Recognize the contemporary application areas of industrial engineering;
2) Apply an industrial engineering tool on a contemporary problem.
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date UTKU KOÇ , December 2020
Course Coordinator TUBA AYHAN
Semester Spring
Name of Instructor Prof. Dr. SEMRA AĞRALI

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to fundamental concepts in business plan
2) Process Initialization, defining process, process control and analyzing
3) Assessing and evaluating a process and designing a new process
4) Generating process chart, and defining flowchart symbols
5) Measurement of process and process Improvement
6) Discussion on a real-life case study – Invited Speaker
7) Basic concepts of strategy management, vision, mission, strategy and policy resources
8) External and internal analysis, SWOT analysis, TOWS matrix
9) Strategic management process
10) Discussion on a real-life case study – Invited Speaker
11) Project management, evaluation
12) Project prioritization techniques and project planning
13) Discussion on a real-life case study – Invited Speaker
14) Discussion on a real-life case study – Invited Speaker
15) Final Exam/Project Presentation period
16) Final Exam/Project Presentation period
Required/Recommended ReadingsN/A
Teaching MethodsLectures/contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique
Homework and ProjectsThere will be several assignments
Laboratory Work
Computer UseStudents will apply algorithms using a computer programming language that they select
Other Activities
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Quiz(zes) 5 % 20
Homework Assignments 6 % 30
Project 1 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration

Rules for attendance: Minimum attendance requirement is 70%. Missing an assignment: Decreases the participation point. Missing a project: Project deadlines are always extendable up to 72 hours, with submissions late for (0,24] hours receive 70% of the credit they get, (24,48] hours receive 35%, and (48,72] receive 10%. Missing a final: Faculty regulations. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Academic dishonesty and plagiarism: YÖK Regulations Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right, when necessary, to alter the grading policy, change examination dates, and modify the syllabus and course content. Modifications will be announced in class. Students are responsible for the announced changes.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 1 3 2 84
Project 1 23 1 24
Homework Assignments 6 5 30
Quiz(zes) 5 2 1 15
Total Workload 153
Total Workload/25 6.1
ECTS 6