Syllabus ( CE 547 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Lean Construction |
| Course code: |
CE 547 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevilay DEMİRKESEN ÇAKIR
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
2020, Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
NONE |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
To introduce Lean thinking and Lean theory along with Lean construction practices and principles. To teach the basics of lean tools and techniques and to gain the ability to apply in construction projects. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Gains the ability of successful project management thanks to applying Lean tools and techniques.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Apply Lean construction tools and techniques for experiencing better safety, quality, and lower costs in projects.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Learn zero defect concept and adopt Lean principles for a zero defect environment.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
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an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Gains the ability to increase efficiency in processes thanks to built in quaity and zero mistake perspectives.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Perform Lean activities in organizations towards creating a safe and clean work environment.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
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an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
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an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Lean Production and Lean Theory |
| Week 2: |
Lean Construction |
| Week 3: |
Zero Defect Concept |
| Week 4: |
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) (Homework 1) |
| Week 5: |
Mistakeproofing (Poka Yoke) |
| Week 6: |
Built in Quality and Lean Safety |
| Week 7: |
Last Planner System (First Midterm) |
| Week 8: |
Lean Simulation Games (Villego and LeapCON) |
| Week 9: |
Target Value Design (TVD) |
| Week 10: |
A3 Method (Homework 2) |
| Week 11: |
Lean Supply Chain Management (Second Midterm) |
| Week 12: |
Leagile Strategy |
| Week 13: |
Visual Management |
| Week 14: |
Lean Leadership and Lean TRIZ |
| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Alarcón, L. (1997). Lean construction. CRC Press, Ders notları |
| Recommended readings: |
Gao, S., & Low, S. P. (2014). Lean construction management. The Toyota Way. Singapur: Springer. |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
7, 11 |
40 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
4,10 |
20 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
15 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
7 |
15 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
6 |
2 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
8 |
2 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
2 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
0 |
0 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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