ECTS - Work Study and Design
Work Study and Design (IE411) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Work Study and Design | IE411 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Observation Case Study, Team/Group. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective is to develop the understanding of overall work study process, that is, the design of work and its measurement to achieve a specific performance/ productivity level. It aims to provide both analytical thinking skills and practical tools to solve related work study problems through various case studies, class discussions and team work. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to work study, concepts of affectivity and efficiency, meanings of method study and work measurement and how they are related, methodology for a work study project, measurement, observation and recording tools and techniques, integration with concepts of waste elimination, work simplification, lean production, cost and creation of perf |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction The Nature of Work, Defining Work Systems, Types of Occupations, Productivity. | Frievalds and Niebel pg.1-70 |
| 2 | Introduction to Methods Engineering and Operations Analysis | Frievalds and Niebel Chapter 3 |
| 3 | Method Study/Design: Developing the improved method. Problems related to workstations. Operation analysis. Workstation design. | Barnes pg.87-116 & Frievalds pg. 125-175 |
| 4 | Method Study/Design: Macro motion & micro-motion studies. How to select a subject job. Problem areas related to product flow (layout, movement of materials, movement of workers, etc.). Recording and examining. Tools and techniques. | Barnes pg.35-87 |
| 5 | Motion and Time Study Work Study: Techniques used. Basic procedure. Importance of human factor in work-study applications. Qualifications required by the work-study man. | Frievalds and Niebel pg.125-175 Barnes pg. 174-237 |
| 6 | Time Study/Work Measurement: Definition, purpose, uses, basic procedure, techniques. | Barnes pg.257-287 |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | Time Study/Work Measurement: Work sampling, time study equipment, selecting and timing the job, rating. | Barnes pg.305-336 Frievalds pg.545-575 |
| 9 | Time Study/Work Measurement: From time study to standard time, setting time standards for work with machines. | Frievalds pg. 439-475 Barnes pg.305-287 |
| 10 | Time Study/Work Measurement: Predetermined time standards, standard data, and the use of time standards. | Frievalds pg. 499-543 |
| 11 | Economics and Applications of Time Standards | |
| 12 | Economics and Applications of Time Standards | |
| 13 | Worker motivation and performance appraisal Modern Management Practices | Frievalds pg. 623-668 |
| 14 | Worker motivation and performance appraisal Modern Management Practices | Frievalds pg. 623-668 |
| 15 | Worker motivation and performance appraisal Modern Management Practices | Frievalds pg. 623-668 |
| 16 | Case Studies | |
| 17 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Barnes, Ralph M., Motion and Time Study Design and measurement of Work, 7th Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1980. |
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| 3. Frievalds, A., Niebel, B.W., Niebel’s Methods, Standards and Work Design, McGrawHill, 12th Edition, 2009. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 15 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 90 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and computing fields; ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these fields in solving engineering problems related to information systems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in information systems engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to gather data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the information systems discipline. | |||||
| 6 | Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | a. Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. b. Knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information and follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development. | |||||
| 9 | a. Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. b. Knowledge of the standards utilized in information systems engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | a. Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management. b. Awareness about entrepreneurship, and innovation. c. Knowledge on sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | a. Knowledge of the effects of information systems engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment, and safety. b. Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||