Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: ISE202
Course Name: Engineering Economics
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
7
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. NOYAN SEBLA SEZER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üy. Noyan Sebla SEZER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The objective of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate and making informed decisions on the engineering projects using fundamental economic principles and techniques.
Course Content: Engineering economic decisions; cost concepts, time value of money; the present value; future value; rate of return; cash flow analysis; cost-benefit analysis; break-even analysis; capital investment appraisal techniques; evaluation of alternatives; sensitivity analysis of economic decisions; effects of price changes on project economics; replacement analysis; decision-making under uncertainty.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of Engineering Economy, including the time value of money, economic equivalence, and cash flow analysis.
2) Apply various capital investment appraisal techniques to evaluate engineering projects.
3) Analyze and compare alternative investment opportunities using quantitative methods to make informed decisions.
4) Perform benefit-cost analysis to determine feasibility of project investments.
5) Understand the concept of breakeven analysis and implement in decision-making within engineering projects.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to engineering economics
2) The time value of money
3) The time value of money
4) Evaluating a single project
5) Evaluating a single project
6) Comparison and selection among investment alternatives
7) Comparison and selection among investment alternatives
8) Mıdterm
9) Benefit-cost analysis
10) Benefit-cost analysis
11) Breakeven and sensitivity analysis
12) Probabilistic risk analysis
13) Depreciation analysis
14) Price changes & replacement analysis

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Sullivan, W.G. (2015), Engineering Economy (16th/Global edition), Pearson Education.
References: Park, C.S. (2020), Fundamentals of Engineering Economics (4th/Global edition), Pearson Education.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 2 2 2
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3 3 2 2
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 2 2 2
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 2 2 2
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 2
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 3
3) Ability to design a complex industrial system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 2
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in industrial engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 2
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or industrial engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of industrial engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in industrial engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of industrial engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Application 3 % 15
Midterms 1 % 35
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 13 0 3 39
Laboratory 13 2 2 52
Study Hours Out of Class 13 0 2 26
Midterms 1 10 2 12
Final 1 30 2 32
Total Workload 161