Industrial Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Industrial Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Industrial Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15281832 | Material Handling and Storage Systems | 2025 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 0 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Prof. Murat DARÇIN |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Esra BOZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Esra BOZ | A-306 | [email protected] | 7677 | Tuesday 10.00-11.00 |
Course Content
Material handling concept / Material handling purposes / Material handling equipment / Material handling system design / Equipment selection in material handling systems / Flow patterns / Packaging / Automated guided vehicles (AGV)
Objectives of the Course
Teaches how to set up and manage the system in the most efficient way.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex industrial engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. | 5 |
| P3 | The ability to design creative solutions to complex industrial engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, while considering realistic constraints and conditions. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Demonstrate knowledge of storage systems, their basic principles, and key considerations. | P.2.29 | 1 |
| O2 | Understand warehouse location selection and develop the ability to determine an optimal location. | P.2.30 | 1 |
| O3 | Determine and interpret inventory levels. | P.2.31 | 1 |
| O4 | Define and analyze types and functions of warehouses. | P.2.32 | 1 |
| O5 | Understand warehouse location selection and develop the ability to determine an optimal location. | P.3.11 | 1 |
| O6 | Determine and interpret inventory levels. | P.3.12 | 1 |
| O7 | Define and analyze types and functions of warehouses. | P.3.13 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Material handling principles |
| 2 | Material handling system installation |
| 3 | Material handling system installation |
| 4 | Material handling system installation |
| 5 | Unit load storage |
| 6 | Forklift |
| 7 | Palletizing |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | AGV |
| 10 | AVSRS |
| 11 | Conveyor |
| 12 | Automation in material handling systems |
| 13 | Automation in material handling systems |
| 14 | Malzeme taşıma sistemlerinde otomasyon |
| 15 | Final Exam Preparation |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Frey, S.L. (1990); "Warehouse Operations", A Handbook, Weber Systems Inc. |
| Sunderesh S. Heragu (2009) ""Facilities Design"" 3rd Edition |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 36 | 36 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Demonstrate knowledge of storage systems, their basic principles, and key considerations. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Understand warehouse location selection and develop the ability to determine an optimal location. | 5 | - |
| O3 | Determine and interpret inventory levels. | 5 | - |
| O4 | Define and analyze types and functions of warehouses. | 5 | - |
| O5 | Understand warehouse location selection and develop the ability to determine an optimal location. | - | 5 |
| O6 | Determine and interpret inventory levels. | - | 5 |
| O7 | Define and analyze types and functions of warehouses. | - | 5 |
