IE424 SCHEDULING

Course Code:5680424
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Industrial Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ÖMER KIRCA
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • At the end of the course, the students will
  • Be able to define, analyze and model scheduling problems faced within the context of Industrial Engineering.
  • Be able to apply mathematical programming techniques such as dynamic programming and branch and bound methods for solving scheduling problems.
  • Be comfortable with using mathematical programming software such as LINDO/LINGO, GAMS, CPLEX for solving scheduling problems.

 

 


Course Content

Scheduling and sequencing problems. Basic formulation. Single processor, multi processor scheduling procedures and solution approaches.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Scheduling theory and problem classification
  • Single processor problems
  • Parallel processor problems
  • Flowshop problems
  • Jobshop problems
  • Special scheduling problems
  • Dynamic programming applied to scheduling problems
  • Branch and bound method applied to scheduling problems
  • Heuristic methods
  • Apply activity based costing to increase accuracy in cost allocation.
  • Develop mathematical models and solve them using mathematical programming software

 


Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to design, analyze, operate, and improve integrated systems that produce and/or supply products and/or services in an effective, efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner
9An ability to apply critical reason and systems thinking in problem solving and systems design
10An ability to use scientific methods and tools (such as mathematical models, statistical methods and techniques) necessary for industrial engineering practice