Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
YBS321 |
NUMERICAL DECISION MAKING METHODS |
5 |
3 |
3 |
5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Language of Instruction : |
Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : |
BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : |
Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit |
- |
Coordinator of the Course Unit |
Assoc.Prof. SARP BAĞCAN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit |
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Course Prerequisite |
No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
Objectives of the Course Unit: |
This course aims to make use of the mathematical models to solve decision problems and their applications, to identify the correct method, to identify and to perform the necessary analyses. |
Contents of the Course Unit: |
Contents of the course include theoretical and practical teaching of the subjects such as project management, production planning and inventory control, mass production planning, stock control systems, process management and capacity planning, modelling, linear programming, optimization problems, business design, quality control, transmission model, assignment model and transfer model, project programming and control techniques-PERT/CPM, decision analysis, game theory, queuing theory, decision-making, decision-making problems, decision-making process, benefit theory, certainty, decision-making under uncertainty and risk, numerical decision-making, computer aided decision-making, computer aided problem solving and simulation. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
Use optimization problems (linear programming models) as a tool for decision making. |
Evaluate the resources effectively for the organization. |
Analyze existing resources for efficiency. |
Distinguish between efficient and inefficient sources. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
Week |
Preparatory |
Topics(Subjects) |
Method |
1 |
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Numerical decision-making techniques
General introduction |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
2 |
Literature Review |
Model concept and optimization, introduction to linear programming |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
3 |
Literature Review |
Linear programming: basic concepts and modelling |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
4 |
Literature Review |
Linear programming: solution concept |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
5 |
Literature Review |
Linear programming: sensitivity analysis |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
6 |
Literature Review |
Linear programming: Simplex method and Duality |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
7 |
Literature Review |
Integer Linear programming: Modelling |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
8 |
- |
MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
9 |
Literature Review |
0 – 1 programming: Modelling |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
10 |
Literature Review |
Data envelopment analysis |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
11 |
Literature Review |
Markov analysis |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
12 |
Literature Review |
Estimation methods |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
13 |
Literature Review |
Decision-making analysis:
decision making under uncertainty |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
14 |
Literature Review |
Decision-making analysis: decision making under risk |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
15 |
Literature Review |
Introduction to project management |
Lecture & Practice – Exercise & Team/Group Work |
16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
Celikbilek, Y. (2018). Cok Kriterli Karar Verme Yontemleri - Aciklamalı ve Karsilastirmali Saglik Bilimleri Uygulamalari. Nobel Akademik Publications. |
Ozcan, Y. (2013). Saglik Kurumlari Yonetiminde Sayısal Yontemler–Teknikler ve Uygulamalar. Cevirenler: Sahin Kavuncubasi ve Selami Yildirim. Siyasal Bookstore. |
Timor, M. (2010). Yoneylem arastirmasi. Turkmen Bookstore. |
ASSESSMENT |
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities |
Number of Activities |
Degree of Contribution (%) |
Description |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE |
Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Describe basic communication theories with the knowledge gained in public relations and publicity.
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2 |
List the main features of communication in items.
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3 |
Interpret the basic characteristics of communication and create a creative solution to ensure reconciliation in an existing communication problem.
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KNOWLEDGE |
Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use the basic information in the field of Public Relations and Publicity in interdisciplinary studies.
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2 |
Evaluate the knowledge related to social and natural sciences and produce projects in professional life.
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3 |
Tell the basic concepts of public relations and advertising in detail.
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SKILLS |
Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level in the light of current debates.
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2 |
Use the leadership, communication and presentation skills in occupational events.
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SKILLS |
Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Follow the innovations in the field of communication and important written and oral communication tools related to the field.
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2 |
Write press releases for the purpose of introducing the institution he/she works at or owns.
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3 |
Create communication programs within the public relations and advertising campaign.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use published domestic and foreign data sources related to public relations and advertising in the field of communication and communication area in his / her own works such as articles and projects.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Evaluate the planning processes of past communication programs, public relations and advertising practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Communication & Social |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Use communication techniques in the right place, environment and time.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
1 |
Plan communication programs in the awareness of ethical values in the professional work.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
Type of the Learning Activites |
Learning Activities (# of week) |
Duration (hours, h) |
Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities |
14 |
3 |
42 |
Preliminary & Further Study |
13 |
2 |
26 |
Land Surveying |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Group Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Laboratory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reading |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Assignment (Homework) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Project Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Seminar |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Technical Visit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Web Based Learning |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Practice at a workplace |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Occupational Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Social Activity |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Thesis Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Field Study |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Report Writing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam |
7 |
5 |
35 |
Mid-Term Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam |
5 |
4 |
20 |
Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
TOTAL |
41 |
0 |
125 |
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Total Workload of the Course Unit |
125 |
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Workload (h) / 25.5 |
4,9 |
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ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit |
5,0 |
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