| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- will have knowledge on applications of mathematics, science and engineering knowledge
- will have knowledge on systematic problem description and solution capabilities to improve a manufacturing/service sector
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | Six Sigma Concept, History of Six Sigma, Critical Success Factors, Roles and Responsibilities, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC) Cycle, Techniques Used in Six Sigma, Six Sigma Case Studies, Computer Applications. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
History, concepts and tools of six sigma |
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2nd Week |
Measurement of process performance level |
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3rd Week |
Selection of six sigma projects |
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4th Week |
Roles and responsibilities in six sigma |
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5th Week |
DMAIC cycle |
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6th Week |
Lean six sigma and design for six sigma |
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7th Week |
Problems in applications of six sigma |
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8th Week |
Midterm I |
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9th Week |
Poka Yoke + Mistake proofing video |
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10th Week |
Literature review and presentations of six sigma applications |
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11th Week |
Literature review and presentations of six sigma applications |
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12th Week |
Six sigma videos |
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13th Week |
Advanced techniques in six sigma: Regression |
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14th Week |
Advanced techniques in six sigma: Response surface optimization |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Breyfogle, F.W. Implementing Six Sigma-Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods, Wiley-Interscience, 1999.
2. Henderson, G. R., Six Sigma Quality Improvement with MINITAB, John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
3. Selected literature and case studies
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Problem Solving
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Assignment |
3 |
15 |
| Quiz |
3 |
15 |
| Total(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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65 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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35 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
3 |
4 |
12 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
14 |
196 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
3 |
6 |
18 |
| Total Work Load | 312 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10.4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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