SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BVA5205 Decision Support Systems 2 Fall 1 2 2 6
Course Type : Compulsory
Cycle: Associate      TQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Short Cycle      EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Instructor ÖZGE DEMİR
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi: Programme Specific

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: This course covers the fundamental concepts, components, and implementation methods of Decision Support Systems (DSS), which are developed to provide solutions to semi-structured and unstructured decision-making problems. The structure of the DDS, consisting of data, models, and user interfaces, and how it integrates with big data, artificial intelligence, and optimization techniques are examined in detail. The course explores the development of decision support systems using sample scenarios, case studies, and Python/R-based applications.
Course Content:

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Can understand the structure and functioning of decision support systems.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Can identify and design DSS components appropriate for a particular problem.
  2) Can apply multi-criteria decision-making methods.
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) It can integrate decision support systems with big data and analytical approaches.
  2) Can develop sample systems using software tools of decision support systems.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) Introduction to Decision Support Systems
2) Decision Types and Processes
3) DDS Components (Data, Model, Interface)
4) Decision Types and Processes
5) Decision Matrices
6) Cost and Benefit Analysis
7) AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process)
8) Midterm
9) Decision Under Uncertainty
10) Decision Making Under Uncertainty
11) Sensitivity Analysis
12) Sensitivity Analysis
13) Multi-objective programming
14) Multi-objective programming
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)

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Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) It explains fundamental concepts in mathematics, statistics, and probability; and applies this knowledge to data analysis, modeling, and interpretation of results.
2) It explains the principles of algorithm design and develops software for solving problems using at least one programming language.
3) It compares machine learning and data mining algorithms, selects the appropriate method, and applies it to real data.
4) Big data platforms utilize distributed systems and cloud computing architectures to perform data processing operations.
5) They apply natural language processing techniques to text data and develop basic NLP-based applications.
6) It analyzes different data sources, transforms them into meaningful outputs, and presents them using appropriate visualization tools.
7) It creates data-driven decision models using decision support systems.
8) It develops optimization models and produces solutions for industrial and sectoral problems.
9) In professional practice, we operate within the framework of ethical principles, data security, and social responsibility.
10) They keep up with current technological developments in their field, actively participate in teamwork, and develop a lifelong learning awareness.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) It explains fundamental concepts in mathematics, statistics, and probability; and applies this knowledge to data analysis, modeling, and interpretation of results.
2) It explains the principles of algorithm design and develops software for solving problems using at least one programming language.
3) It compares machine learning and data mining algorithms, selects the appropriate method, and applies it to real data.
4) Big data platforms utilize distributed systems and cloud computing architectures to perform data processing operations.
5) They apply natural language processing techniques to text data and develop basic NLP-based applications.
6) It analyzes different data sources, transforms them into meaningful outputs, and presents them using appropriate visualization tools.
7) It creates data-driven decision models using decision support systems. 5
8) It develops optimization models and produces solutions for industrial and sectoral problems.
9) In professional practice, we operate within the framework of ethical principles, data security, and social responsibility.
10) They keep up with current technological developments in their field, actively participate in teamwork, and develop a lifelong learning awareness.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 15.00
Midterms 1 % 35.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 50.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 23 3 69
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 13 2 26
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 137
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Semester Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 141
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 6