COURSE UNIT TITLE

: SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IST 3164 SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

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Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SENEM VAHAPLAR

Offered to

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Course Objective

The objective of this course is introduce the methodology, history, culture, principles, benefits and similarities of Six Sigma with other quality systems.



Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Defining the concepts of Six Sigma
2   Expressing the need for improvement
3   Improving the process with Six Sigma
4   Making decisions based on data and facts
5   Minimizing defects

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Six Sigma Process
2 1.5 Sigma shift
3 Tasarım Altı Sigma (DFSS)
4 Six Sigma People (Sponsor, Champion)
5 Six Sigma People (Master Black Belt, Black Belt, Green Belt, Yellow Belt)
6 DMAIC-Defining and Measuring stages
7 DMAIC- Analysis, Development, and Control Stages
8 Midterm
9 Six Sigma Success Factors
10 Six Sigma and Total Quality Management
11 Lean Six Sigma
12 Proficiency Index
13 Processes and Six Sigma
14 Strategic Component of Six Sigma

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
PYZDEK, T. ve KELLER P. (2009) The Six Sigma Hand Book, 3th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York
Supplementary Book(s):
1. HAYLER, R. ve NICHOLS, M. (2005) What is Six Sigma Process Management, Mc Graw Hill, NY
2. Gürsakal,N(2005) Altı Sigma Müşteri Odaklı Yönetim,Nobel Yayın Dağıtım
3. George M.Rowlands D,Kastle B.(2005)Yalı Altı Sigma Nedir Pelin Ofset Matbaacılık

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, homework assignments, problem solving

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.10 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.10 + RST * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Evaluation of exams and homeworks.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students will come to the class in time. Attending the 70% of the classes are mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

DEU Fen Fakültesi Istatistik Bölümü
e-mail: senem.sahan@deu.edu.tr
Tel: 0232 301 86 03

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 3 39
Preparation before/after weekly lectures 12 1 12
Preparation for Mid-term Exam 1 24 24
Preparation for Final Exam 1 30 30
Preparing Individual Assignments 2 4 8
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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