Information Package

Master's of Engineering and Technology Management without Thesis

MT518

SYSTEM DYNAMICS

Course Code
MT518
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gain an ability to examinate of industrial systems by system dynamics approach
  2. Gain an ability to define the basic structure of dynamic systems
  3. Create effect and flow diagrams
  4. Gain an ability to be dominated by system dynamic methods
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionDevelopment of system dynamics.The place of scientific evolution.Explanation of the System Dynamics approach.Examination of the method of the System Dynamics. Examination of application areas of the System Dynamics.Examination of dynamic systems, the basic structure.Creating effect diagrams.Creating flow diagrams.Preparation of Dynamo equations.Positive feedback loop.Negative feedback loop.Investigating the behavior of the S-shaped growth.Industrial systems and examination of the system dynamics approach.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Development of system dynamics
2nd Week The place of scientific evolution
3rd Week Explanation of the System Dynamics approach
4th Week Examination of the method of the System Dynamics
5th Week Examination of application areas of the System Dynamics
6th Week Examination of dynamic systems, the basic structure
7th Week Creating effect and flow diagrams.
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Preparation of Dynamo equations
10th Week Positive feedback loop
11th Week Negative feedback loop
12th Week Investigating the behavior of the S-shaped growth
13th Week Industrial systems and examination of the system dynamics approach
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required Reading(1) Robert L. Woods, Kent L. Lawrence,Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems: Modelling and Simulation, Prentice Hall
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 14 14
Total Work Load306
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.2
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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