Course Details

OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits
3	IE584	OPERATIONS RESEARCH IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS	3+0+0	3	7,5

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Master's Degree
Department / Program	INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Elective
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	To provide students with an understanding of operations research applications in healthcare To develop skills in modeling and solving healthcare-related problems using OR techniques To foster critical thinking about healthcare system optimization and decision-making
Course Content	This course focuses on the application of operations research techniques to healthcare systems. Topics include healthcare delivery systems, resource allocation, patient scheduling, staff scheduling, inventory management in healthcare, and healthcare facility location.
Course Methods and Techniques	The course will be delivered through lectures, case studies, and computer lab sessions. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and complete assigned readings and projects.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	None
Course Coordinator	Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü - -
Name of Lecturers	Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü - -
Assistants	Associate Prof.Dr. Ramazan Ünlü - -
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Operations Research and Health Care: A Handbook of Methods and Applications, by M.L. Brandeau, F. Sainfort, and W.P. Pierskalla
	Will be shared through Canvas.
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Course Category

Mathematics and Basic Sciences	%0
Engineering	%100
Engineering Design	%0
Social Sciences	%0
Education	%0
Science	%0
Health	%0
Field	%0

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

In-Term Studies	Quantity	Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı	1	% 5
Quiz/Küçük Sınav	1	% 20
Ödev	4	% 20
Proje/Çizim	1	% 30
Final examination	1	% 25
Total	8	% 100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav	1	20	20
Grup Projesi	1	30	30
Ev Ödevi	4	2	8
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi	14	2,5	35
Ders dışı çalışma	14	3	42
Yüz Yüze Ders	14	3	42
Final Sınavı	1	20	20
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 7,5 197

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Analyze complex healthcare systems using operations research methodologies
2	Formulate mathematical models for various healthcare problems, including resource allocation and scheduling
3	Apply appropriate optimization techniques to solve healthcare-related decision-making problems
4	Evaluate the effectiveness of different OR approaches in addressing healthcare challenges
5	Design improved processes for healthcare delivery systems using OR tools and techniques

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Introduction to Healthcare Systems and OR	-	Lecture Slides
2	Healthcare Delivery Systems Modeling	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
3	Resource Allocation in Healthcare	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
4	Patient Scheduling and Appointment Systems	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
5	Staff Scheduling in Healthcare Facilities	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
6	Inventory Management in Healthcare	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
7	Healthcare Facility Location Problems	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
8	Fall Break	-	-
9	Midterm Exam	-	Midterm Exam
10	Queueing Models in Healthcare	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
11	Simulation in Healthcare Systems	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
12	Decision Analysis in Healthcare	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
13	Healthcare Supply Chain Management	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
14	Quality Management in Healthcare	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook
15	Recitation	-	Lecture Slides, Videos, Textbook

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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