Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ME468SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING3+0+03515.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course - Learning how to reduce waste, save energy, and use materials more efficiently in production.
- Implementing the lean manufacturing method to support sustainability.
- Identifying areas in a manufacturing process where sustainability can be improved.
Course Content This course provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainable manufacturing methods and practices. The course covers strategies to reduce environmental impact in manufacturing while keeping costs low and maintaining product quality. The course focuses on using energy efficiently, reducing waste, choosing sustainable materials, circular economy ideas, and how innovation and policies support sustainability. The course also teaches how lean manufacturing can improve production processes and support more sustainable manufacturing practices. The course includes both theoretical knowledge and practice, using case studies, group presentations, and projects.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. MİTHAT GÖKHAN ATAHAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources


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 % 30
Proje/Çizim 1 % 10
Sunum/Seminer 10 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
13
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Yazılı Sınav 1 3 3
Sunum 15 3 45
Proje 1 3 3
Yüz Yüze Ders 15 3 45
Derse Devam 15 3 45
Final Sınavı 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 144

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the basic principles of sustainable manufacturing.
2 Identify ways to increase efficiency in production by reducing waste and using energy and materials more effectively.
3 Implement lean manufacturing methods to improve sustainability in production.
4 Organize design products that are more environmentally friendly.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing
2 Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing
3 Waste Minimization and Management
4 Sustainable Materials Selection
5 Lean Manufacturing for Sustainability
6 Technology and Innovation in Sustainable Manufacturing
7 Case Studies in Sustainable Manufacturing

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

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

  
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