Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Manufacturing Execution Systems Operator
Course Details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07831122 | MES Applications and Project Management | 2026 | Autumn | 3 | 2+1+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Hacer TAŞDÖĞEN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Hacer TAŞDÖĞEN | T-219 | [email protected] | 7409 | Wednesday 10:00-12:00 |
Course Content
This course will review the stages of creating and implementing MES (Manufacturing Execution System) projects and explain the activities to be carried out at each stage. Topics include assigning project managers, clearly defining business processes, identifying problems, setting priorities, selecting appropriate MES software, examining and installing existing machine equipment, integrating systems with application software and other related platforms, designing visual interfaces (andon and dashboards), generating reports, conducting performance evaluations, and implementing improvement initiatives.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to review the stages of developing and executing MES (Manufacturing Execution System) projects and to explain the activities to be carried out at each stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession | 5 |
| P9 | The collection, application, and dissemination of data related to the field are guided by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. | 4 |
| P12 | Has the ability to understand, model and design manufacturing execution systems. | 4 |
| P13 | It has the ability to integrate, operate, monitor and report manufacturing execution systems. | 5 |
| P14 | Has the ability to collect, analyze and interpret MES data. | 5 |
| P15 | Possesses knowledge and skills in defining and designing intelligent production systems. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Gains skills in preparing end-to-end MES projects. | P.4.10 | 1 |
| O2 | Gains experience in the execution of MES projects. | P.9.3 | 1 |
| O3 | Gains skills in taking MES systems live. | P.12.11 | 1 |
| O4 | Can relate MES projects to strategic objectives. | P.13.12 | 1 |
| O5 | Have the ability to evaluate and improve the performance of MES projects. | P.14.6 | 1,3 |
| O6 | MES can create project plans and schedules. | P.15.5 | 1,3 |
| ** 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 | Introduction, Projects |
| 2 | Characteristics of MES Projects |
| 3 | MES Project Management and Its Steps |
| 4 | MES Project Management Process |
| 5 | Concept of MES Program |
| 6 | Developing the MES Project Plan and Project Scheduling |
| 7 | Stages of an MES Project |
| 8 | MES Project Balancing |
| 9 | Projects by Their Characteristics |
| 10 | MES Portfolios |
| 11 | MES Portfolio Management |
| 12 | MES Projects and Strategic Planning |
| 13 | MES Project Management |
| 14 | MES Project Management – Portfolio |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | I. Zeilhofer-Ficker, MES Manufacturing Execution Systems, Yayınevi: GENIOS |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 90 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 148 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,93 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P4 | P9 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gains skills in preparing end-to-end MES projects. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Gains experience in the execution of MES projects. | - | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Gains skills in taking MES systems live. | - | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Can relate MES projects to strategic objectives. | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Have the ability to evaluate and improve the performance of MES projects. | - | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | MES can create project plans and schedules. | - | - | - | - | - | 4 |