Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Factory Location and Facility Planning ENM306 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery FacetoFace
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR (Bahar)
Goals The site selection and facilities planning studies directly affect the profitability of the plant. To teach the reasons of plant location problems together with the facilities planning and to select the optimum place for a plant by using the related data and the scientific approaches.
Course Content To find the optimal solutions for these three problems the data gathering, data processing and creating the optimum by using optimization methods of engineering problems. These problems do not consider only the technical issues, but also the social and environmental issues.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Develop the planning ability by preparing group projects about plant location, site selection and facilities planning and learn the project types suitable to the organization
2 Learning the cost, quality and sustainability standards, and applications of the resource management by the help of resource allocation and task plans
3 Getting the concrete applications of teached concepts like, line balancing, material handling, work units and workloads by using them for their projects
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Importance Facility Planning and Location Selection Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Excursion, Observation
2. Week The Importance of Plant Location and Facilities Planning Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Plant Location and Capacity Planning Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Fabrika Yeri Seçimi – Kapasite Planlama Other Activities, Practice
5. Week Methods used for Plant Location Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Methods used in Factory site selection Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Excursion, Observation
7. Week Facilities and Process Planning Techniques Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
8. Week Facilities and Process Planning Techniques Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Facilities Planning/ Hybrid Type/Product Baseded Planning Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture
10. Week Assembly Line Balancing Techniques Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
11. Week Calculating the Distance Based Design Costs Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture
12. Week Application Project Presentation Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Lecture, Problem Solving, Group Work, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning
13. Week Application Project Presentation Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Problem Solving, Group Work, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning
14. Week Application Project Presentation Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving, Project-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have theoretical and / or practical knowledge in the field of mathematics, science, social sciences, engineering and / or industrial engineering, and the ability to use this knowledge to model and solve engineering problems
2 Gaining the ability to work actively in projects and projects aimed at professional development in both individual and multidisciplinary groups and taking responsibility in situations that may arise in this process
3 Knowledge of at least one foreign language at a level that will enable communication with colleagues in the field and follow current developments; ability to write and understand written reports effectively, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
4 To be individuals who are sensitive to universal and social values, have knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and standards used in engineering practices.
5 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
7 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the identification, formulation, analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
8 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
9 Knowledge of the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment and safety, and contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions, the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to continuously renew oneself.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 5 5 4
PY2 4 3 4
PY3 4 3 3
PY4 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 3
PY6 3 4 4
PY7 4 3 4
PY8 4 2 3
PY9 4 3 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Stratejiden Uygulamaya Tesis Planlama Prof. Dr. Haluk Erkut, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Murat Baskak, İrfan Yayınevi
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR Vize 40.00
Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR Ödev 15.00
Doç. Dr. İREM DÜZDAR Final 45.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 10 10
Presentation (Preparation) 1 14 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Homework 3 4 12
Homework Preparation 3 4 12
Final 1 1.5 1.5
Practice 6 4 24
Practice End-Of-Term 1 10 10
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0