IE102 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
| Course Code: | 5680102 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 2.0 |
| Department: | Industrial Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ZEYNEP PELİN BAYINDIR |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the students will
1. become familiar with fundamentals of engineering and science and understand the scope of industrial engineering.
2. become familiar with developments in manufacturing process, computing, and contemporary issues and understand their impact on industrial engineering.
3. become familiar with systems concepts and understand their relations with industrial engineering.
4. be able to effectively communicate and to work in cooperation with others.
Course Content
Science as a human activity. Engineering. History of engineering. Emerge of industrial engineering. Historical development of industrial engineering. Technology. Industrial engineering and technology. Topics in industrial engineering: History and prospects. Overview of IE curriculum at METU.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will
1. describe how science works.
2. identify the differences between science and engineering practices.
3. discuss how industrial engineering emerged.
4. understand the ethical issues involved and ethical conduct requirements.
5. discuss the basic concepts in industrial engineering: process, process improvement, performance evaluation
6. identify the tools and techniques used in industrial engineering.
7. understand the importance of mathematical modeling.
8. identify the tools and techniques used in industrial engineering.
9. understand the importance of critical thinking and systems thinking.
10. appreciate the concept of randomness.
11. be aware of the topics and courses to be followed in the IE curriculum.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An 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 | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply critical reason and systems thinking in problem solving and systems design | ✔ | |||
| 10 | An ability to use scientific methods and tools (such as mathematical models, statistical methods and techniques) necessary for industrial engineering practice | ✔ | |||