| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 1 | IE425 | SYSTEM DYNAMICS | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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To introduce the dynamics of problems
To introduce developing hypotheses for problematic dynamic behavior
To introduce analysis and validation of computer simulation models
To introduce design policies to improve systemic behavior.
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Course Content
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Introduction to systems thinking and system dynamics modelling applied to strategy, organizational change, and policy design. Students study application cases including business cycles, the use and reliability of forecasts, the design of supply chains, service quality management, project management and product development, the dynamics of infectious diseases.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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-
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü
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Assistants
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Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Resources
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Sterman, J. D. (2000). Business Dynamics: Systems Thinking and Modeling for a Complex World. McGraw-Hill Education.
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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In-Term Studies
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Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı
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1
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20
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Ödev
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4
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20
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Proje/Çizim
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1
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25
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Final examination
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1
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30
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Diğer (Staj vb.)
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1
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5
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Total
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8
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100
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Ev Ödevi
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4
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8
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32
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Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi
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14
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3
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42
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Proje
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20
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1
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20
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Kişisel Çalışma
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14
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2
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28
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Ders dışı çalışma
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1
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10
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10
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
132
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of system dynamics. |
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| Identify and map the feedback structures in complex systems using causal loop diagrams. |
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| Construct stock-flow diagrams and formulate mathematical models for dynamic systems. |
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| Analyze the behavior of dynamic systems using simulation techniques. |
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| Evaluate policy interventions and their impacts on system behavior. |
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| Apply system dynamics modeling to real-world problems in industrial engineering and management contexts. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to System Dynamics
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Causal Loop Diagrams
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Stocks and Flows
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Stocks and Flows
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Model Formulation
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Dynamics of Simple Systems
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Modeling Human Behavior
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Midterm Exam
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Oscillations and Delays
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Nonlinear Dynamics
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Model Testing and Validation
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Policy Design and Evaluation
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System Dynamics in Business and Industry
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Advanced Topics in System Dynamics
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Group Project Presentations
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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