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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99201001 | Digital Transformation | 2025 | Spring | 2 | 2+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| 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. Merve AKIN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Merve AKIN | C-129 | [email protected] | 7869 | Wednesday 14:00-16:00 |
Course Content
1. Next Generation Technologies
2. Transformations Towards a Smart Society
3. Success in Digital Transformation
4. Digital Transformation from Past to Present
5. Digital Transformation of Media and Types of Digital Media
6. Digital Content Management
7. Industry 4.0 Applications and Smart Factories
8. Obstacles in Digital Transformation and the Role of Management
9. Information Technology Security, Cyber Security on the Road to Industry 4.0
10. Reflections of Digital Transformation on Supply Chain and Logistics Management
11. The Human Factor in Digital Transformation
12. Digital Transformation and Future Learning Experiences
2. Transformations Towards a Smart Society
3. Success in Digital Transformation
4. Digital Transformation from Past to Present
5. Digital Transformation of Media and Types of Digital Media
6. Digital Content Management
7. Industry 4.0 Applications and Smart Factories
8. Obstacles in Digital Transformation and the Role of Management
9. Information Technology Security, Cyber Security on the Road to Industry 4.0
10. Reflections of Digital Transformation on Supply Chain and Logistics Management
11. The Human Factor in Digital Transformation
12. Digital Transformation and Future Learning Experiences
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the "Digital Transformation" course is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the historical development of digital technologies and their impact on societal transformations. This course not only examines what new technologies are but also delves deeply into their practical applications in the business world and across various sectors (media, logistics, human resources, etc.). The program aims to enable students to understand the factors of success and failure in digital transformation processes, the obstacles hindering these processes, and the role of management. Finally, the course's focus on future learning experiences and the social implications of digital transformation aims to prepare students for the rapidly changing digital world and the working conditions of the future.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession | 5 |
| P3 | Keeps up with current developments and applications in their profession and uses them effectively | 4 |
| P5 | Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. | 5 |
| P9 | The collection, application, and dissemination of data related to the field are guided by social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | He/She has knowledge of computers and security. | P.1.26 | 1 |
| O2 | Güncel yazılım geliştirme platformlarını bilmeli ve kullanır. | P.3.22 | 1 |
| O3 | It evaluates alternative solutions and chooses the most suitable one. | P.5.9 | 1 |
| O4 | They make decisions taking into account social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. | P.9.8 | 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 | Next Generation Technologies |
| 2 | Transformations Leading to a Smart Society |
| 3 | Success in Digital Transformation |
| 4 | Digital Transformation from Past to Present |
| 5 | Digital Transformation of Media and Types of Digital Media |
| 6 | Digital Content Management |
| 7 | General Review + Quiz |
| 8 | Industry 4.0 Applications and Smart Factories |
| 9 | Obstacles in Digital Transformation and the Role of Governance |
| 10 | Information Technology Security and Cybersecurity on the Road to Industry 4.0 |
| 11 | The Implications of Digital Transformation on Supply Chain and Logistics Management |
| 12 | The Human Factor in Digital Transformation |
| 13 | Digital Transformation and the Learning Experiences of the Future |
| 14 | General Review + Quiz |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Pekdemir Mendeş, Işıl (2022) Digital Transformation. Beta Publications. |
| Telli, Gonca (2020) Digital Transformation. Maltepe University Publications. | |
| Yanık, Akan (2023) Introduction to Digital Transformation and Sector Applications |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | 2 | 20 (%) |
| Midterms | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 86 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 2,87 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 3 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P5 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | He/She has knowledge of computers and security. | 5 | 4 | 3 | - |
| O2 | Güncel yazılım geliştirme platformlarını bilmeli ve kullanır. | 4 | 5 | 3 | - |
| O3 | It evaluates alternative solutions and chooses the most suitable one. | 3 | 4 | 5 | - |
| O4 | They make decisions taking into account social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values. | - | - | 4 | 5 |
