Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7BA438MODERN MANUFACTURING SYSTEM3+0+03512.09.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Introducing concepts, techniques, and tools for designing and improving manufacturing systems.

Exploring the strategic role of manufacturing systems within broader business operations.

Enhancing system-level thinking and optimization skills.

Encouraging the integration of modern technologies into production environments.
Course Content This course provides a foundational knowledge and practical tools for designing, analyzing, and optimizing modern manufacturing systems. It introduces both traditional and advanced manufacturing techniques and evaluates system performance using computer-integrated methods. Key topics include assembly lines, transfer lines, flexible manufacturing systems, material handling, and cellular manufacturing. Students will explore the integration of manufacturing systems into firm-wide strategies and develop a systems-thinking approach to continuous improvement.
Course Methods and Techniques Initial Project Report Submission 20%
Group Presentation – Graded Individually 20%
Midterm Exam 30%
Final Project Submission 30%
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( BA303 )
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. SERAP SARP serap.sarp@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. SERAP SARP
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Slides
Kitap
Course Notes • Endow the student with concepts, techniques and tools to design, analyze and improve manufacturing system • Endow students with the role of manufacturing system in the overall business strategy of the firm • Improve the manufacturing system

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

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 14 % 10
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 30
Ödev 1 % 10
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
18
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 20 20
Grup Sunumu 1 2 2
Sunum için Hazırlık 1 20 20
Sunum 1 2 2
Proje 1 20 20
Okuma 1 14 14
Rapor 1 10 10
Araştırma 1 14 14
Seminer 1 3 3
Yüz Yüze Ders 1 15 15
Derse Devam 1 10 10
Final Sınavı 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate the key dimensions of the manufacturing system in business operations.
2 Explain the interconnections between manufacturing systems and other functional areas.
3 Identify current trends and technologies in modern manufacturing.
4 Measure key performance indicators of manufacturing systems.
5 Apply optimization techniques to improve manufacturing efficiency and integration.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, Production Operations, Production Models and Automation Reading
2 Manufacturing Systems Reading
3 Assembly Lines Reading
4 Automatic Production Lines

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 4 2 1 2 2 3 4 3 4
C1 5 3 2 1 2 2 3 3 3 3
C2 5 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3
C3 4 3 2 1 2 2 3 4 3 4
C4 4 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3
C5 5 5 3 1 2 2 3 4 3 4

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

  
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