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This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the course ENS 208 – Introduction to Industrial Engineering. The FAQs are divided into 7 parts covering the course description, classroom setting, requirements, software, outline, grading, and rules. The course aims to introduce students to problems and case studies in industrial engineering. It will cover algorithms, mathematical modeling, variation, and the industrial engineering profession. The course will be delivered online and require proficiency in Python programming. Students will be evaluated based on exams, quizzes, attendance, and following academic integrity policies.

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Both Sections Are Moderated by Gizem Ozbaygin

This document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the course ENS 208 – Introduction to Industrial Engineering. The FAQs are divided into 7 parts covering the course description, classroom setting, requirements, software, outline, grading, and rules. The course aims to introduce students to problems and case studies in industrial engineering. It will cover algorithms, mathematical modeling, variation, and the industrial engineering profession. The course will be delivered online and require proficiency in Python programming. Students will be evaluated based on exams, quizzes, attendance, and following academic integrity policies.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about ENS 208 – Introduction to Industrial Engineering

The FAQs are presented in seven parts as


Part A Course description
Part B Classroom setting
Part C Course requirements
Part D Hardware, software and programming
Part E Outline
Part F Grading
Part G Rules and regulations

Part A: Course Description


Q: What is the purpose of this course? What can I do upon completing this course?
The purpose of this course is to take you to a journey on a set problems and case studies that
modern Industrial Engineers are involved with in real-life. At the end of this journey, we will
also discuss history of Industrial Engineering and what Industrial Engineers do from a more
philosophical perspective.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to
• implement algorithms for business problems that can be depicted as an
analytical/mathematical problem
● develop mathematical models in the form of linear programming problem formulations
and solve these problems with (commercial) solvers
● comprehend how variation and randomness in life/observations can be depicted with
functions
● establish the link between industrial engineering and required professional skills
● identify IE problems that you can attack, formulate and solve
● familiarize yourself with industrial engineering profession

Part B: Organization and Classroom Setting


Q1: How many sections do we have? Who are the lecturers? Where and when will classes
meet?
● The course is delivered in two sections: A, B
● Both sections are moderated by Gizem Ozbaygin ([email protected]).
● All class hours will be conducted online via the Zoom link below:
https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/95473834254
● Meeting Hours for Section A: Mondays 11:40 - 13:30, Wednesdays 10:40 - 12:30
● Meeting Hours for Section B: Mondays 11:40 - 13:30, Wednesdays 14:40 - 16:30

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Q2: Who are the teaching assistants (TAs), and learning assistants (LAs)?
● Teaching Assistants are:

Oğulcan Doğan ([email protected])


Semih Dilmaç ([email protected])
Arghavan Sharafi ([email protected])
İsmail Gökay Doğan ([email protected])
Nima Moradi ([email protected])

● Learning Assistants are:

Ege Deniz Pekel ([email protected])


Barış Mert Bener ([email protected])

● Office Hours of Teaching Assistants:

İsmail Gökay Doğan: Mondays 08.40-10.40


Zoom link: https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/9655909430
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Ogulcan Doğan: Wednesdays 12.40-14.40
Zoom link: https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/6397460136
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Semih Dilmaç: Wednesdays 17.40-19.40
Zoom link: https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/6195432724
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Nima Moradi: Thursdays 15.00-17.00
Zoom link: https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/99321931769
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Arghavan Sharafi: Thursdays 17.30-19.30
Zoom link: https://sabanciuniv.zoom.us/j/96872323252

Part C: Course Requirements

Q1: What is the working knowledge or any prerequisite?

● Sophomore standing is recommended. The prerequisite for the course is knowledge of


basic courses in mathematics (MATH 101 and 102) and basic skills for computational
problem solving (IF 100), or the equivalent.

Q2: Is attendance mandatory?

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● You are expected to attend the lectures which you are registered to. Attendance is
mandatory and will be checked in each class. According to YÖK regulations, at least 70%
attendance is required. If you fail to satisfy this requirement, your course grade will be NA.

● To be counted in the attendance, you need to enter the online sessions as an authenticated
user with your Zoom account associated with your Sabanci University e-mail address, and
remain in the session starting from the class start time until the class end time.

Q3: Are there any special rules for attendance?

● Yes. It is required that the students attend the classes with a computer (with which an
algorithm can be texted and run properly, and the outputs can be uploaded to a designated
site). Students without a functional computer shall not be admitted to the sessions.

Q4: Are there any quizzes?

● Every week we can have pop-up quizzes during the lecture hours. The topics of these
quizzes can include both the concepts (you may refer to as “theory”) and the applications
including the algorithms and coding exercises.

Q5: Any specific requirement for the first week?

● Yes. Attendance is specifically required for the first meeting time in the first week, on
the 22nd of February, where/when we deliver introductory remarks and requirements.
● The platform (anaconda) must be set up in the computers before the second meeting on
Wednesday, February 24. It is highly recommended that each student shall recollect
his/her fundamentals about Python before the first meeting.

Q6: Do we have a textbook?

● No. We will have lecture notes, reading materials, chapters from books, case (“real life”)
documents, coding tutorials, and … “All that jazz” will be available on SU Course.

Part D: Hardware, software and programming


Q1: What programming language will we use?

● We use Python (https://www.python.org/) which is the same programming language used


in the freshman year course IF100 Computational Approaches to Problem Solving.

Q2: Which platform will be used for the python language?

● We utilize “anaconda” which is known as the “most popular” and easy to use python
data science platform. It may be downloaded from the following URL:
https://www.anaconda.com/products/individual

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Please select Python version 3.8.

● NOTE: There should be no Turkish alphabet specific characters in the path name of
the directory where you are trying to install Anaconda.

Part E: Outline
Week 1 Overview of syllabus and expectations, installation of required software.
Weeks 1-4 Module 1 – Traveling Salesman Problem and Vehicle Routing Problem
Week 5 Midterm Exam 1 – March 22 (11:40-13:30)
Week 6-9 Module 2 – Linear Programming Formulations and Solvers
Week 10 Midterm Exam 2 – April 30 (19:40-21:30)
Week 11-13 Module 3 – Randomness and Variation in Observations

Part F: Grading
Q1: How will you evaluate students’ performances?

● We evaluate students’ performance through three exams and quizzes.

● Midterm and final exams will be conducted online. Quizzes will be held at Sucourse+.
Further details will be provided within the semester.

● Two lowest quiz grades will be dropped while calculating the total contribution of your
quiz grades to your final grade.

Grade Components Percentage

Midterm Exams 50% (two exams, 25% each)

Final Exam 35%

Quizzes 15%

Total 100 pts.

Q2: What is the passing grade?

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In order to receive a passing letter grade:

● You are required to take at least 25 points from the Final Exam.
● You are required to maintain an average grade of "40".
● You are required to attend at least 70% of the classes.
Part G: Rules and regulations
Make-up Policy:

● A single comprehensive make-up exam will be offered after the final exam to those who
have missed a midterm or the final exam.
● A medical report must be e-mailed to me from the Health Center in order for you to be
eligible for the make-up.
● If you miss more than one exam, the remaining grades will be "zero" regardless of your
excuse.
● There is no make-up for quizzes.

Academic Integrity and Conduct:


Each student in this course is expected to abide by the Sabanci University Academic Integrity
Statement (available at http://www.sabanciuniv.edu/en/academic-integrity-statement) and to
behave properly against the instructor and the course assistants. The violations of the integrity
principles and any disrespect toward course assistants will not be tolerated.
Disclaimer:
The instructors reserve the right, when necessary, to alter the grading policy, change examination
dates, and modify the syllabus and the course content. Modifications will be announced in class
and via SUCourse. Students are responsible for keeping up with the announced changes.

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