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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
07810102 Introduction to MES Systems 1 Autumn 1 2+2+0 5 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lectures, practical exercises on sample MES interfaces, case analyses, group projects, video reviews, and factory simulation studies.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites No prerequisites; basic computer literacy and general knowledge of manufacturing systems are recommended.
Coordinator Lect. Mehmet AKSOY
Instructor(s) Lect. Yasin BÜYÜKER
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Yasin BÜYÜKER T-219 [email protected] 7408 Tuesday
14:00/16:00
Course Content
The course covers the definition, historical development, functions, and structure of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). It explores the transition from traditional to digital manufacturing, focusing on data collection, production monitoring, quality management, and the interaction between stock and maintenance processes. The relationship of MES with software architecture, communication protocols, and production planning systems will also be discussed. Students analyze processes through practical examples based on real manufacturing scenarios.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the fundamental concepts of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their role in industrial production processes. Students will acquire basic knowledge and skills related to digital monitoring, analysis, and optimization of production operations, gaining insight into the integrated structure of manufacturing within the Industry 4.0 framework.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Fundamental concepts and historical evolution of production systems
2 Modern manufacturing systems and levels of automation
3 Facility layout models based on production types
4 NC, CNC, and DNC machine tool technologies
5 Structure and analysis of single-machine production systems
6 Production metrics and performance calculation methods
7 Design principles of manual and automated assembly systems
8 Introduction to assembly line balancing problems with sample solutions
9 Assembly line balancing algorithms and practical applications
10 Components and control systems of automated production lines
11 Flexible manufacturing systems and the concept of production cells
12 Integration of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) with MES
13 MES software components and data communication protocols
14 The role and future of MES systems within the framework of Industry 4.0
Textbook or Material
Resources Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Groover
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
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 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0