COURSE SYLLABUS

IE 404        Industrial Engineering Seminar         (0-2) 1

URL: http://ie.atilim.edu.tr/~ie404

Catalog Data:

Interdisciplinary seminar series with presentations by faculty members and experts drawn from industrial, technical, academic and government communities. Discussion of major industrial engineering issues and topics of contemporary concern.

 Textbooks:

None.

References:

None.

Prerequisites by Topic:

None.

Method for Assessing Student Knowledge of Prerequisite Topics:

None.

Goals:

This course provides an awareness of global, economic, social and environmental issues as well as an understanding and appreciation of professional and ethical behavior in industrial engineering through an interaction between students and practitioners from industrial, government and academic organizations.

Objectives:

·         To make students understand the impact of engineering work in a global and social context.

·         To help students understand the concepts of ethics and professionalism.

·         To allow students interact with experts drawn from industrial, technical, academic and government communities.

·         To allow students learn the specific work situation of the guest and the real world problems that may be encountered.

Topics:

1.        Course overview (2 hours)

2.       Sessions with selected guests (24 hours)

3.       Course summary (2 hours)

Computer Usage:  

·         To use a word processor in preparing their written reports.

·         To access resources on the web.

Laboratory Projects:

None.

Contribution to Professional Component:

1.        Mathematics and Basic Science                 0 credits

2.       Engineering Science or Design                  0 credits

3.       General Education                                     1 credit