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  Course Description
Course Name : Mechanisms

Course Code : TEM323

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FÜSUN DOBA KADEM

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Gains general information about the properties of mechanisms
Understands the kinematics of mechanisms.
Obtains general information about the mechanisms of textile machines

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach general information about the properties of mechanisms, help students understand the kinematics of mechanisms, teach general information about the mechanisms of textile machines

Course Contents : Basic Concepts. Element Couples. Kinematic Chain. Mechanism and Machine. Degree of Freedom. Kinematic Analysis. Velocity and Acceleration Analysis. Analytic and Graphical Methods. Cams, Gear Mechanisms. Selected Textile Mechanisms.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Department of Textile Engineering Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Mechanisms (basic definitions) the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
2 Types of mechanisms. Machine and mechanisms, difference between each other. Selected examples the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
3 Element Couples. Joints and types of joints. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
4 Kinematic Chain. Degree of Freedom the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
5 Problems related to degree of freedom the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
6 Forced motion mechanisms and problems. Joint mechanisms. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
7 Kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Displacement analysis. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
8 Mid-term exam the course notes and reference books Written exam
9 Kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Displacement and velocity analysis. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
10 Kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Acceleration analysis. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
11 Analytic and graphical methods with examples. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
12 Four bar mechanisms. Gear mechanisms. Cam mechanisms. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
13 Mechanisms of chosen textile machines. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
14 Mechanisms of chosen textile machines. the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
15 Tekstilde mekanizma örnekleri the course notes and reference books Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final Exam the course notes and reference books Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  SÖYLEMEZ, E., 2000.Mechanisms, METU, Ankara, 434 p.
 KAZIHAN, K., OKUTAN, B., ASLAN, Z., 1996. Machine Theory and Mechanisms. Beta Press, İstanbul, 213 p.
 AKÇALI, İ.D.,2002. Mechanisms. Birsen Press, İstanbul, 249 p.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Uses information and communication technologies and softwares at a required level 2
2 Has the professional and ethical responsibility. 2
3 Uses the knowledge obtained from the basic sciences and engineering in the field of textile engineering 3
4 Does process analysis, Identifies problems, interprets and evaluates data in the field of textile engineering 2
5 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools for engineering applications 2
6 Has the skills of designing experiments, data collection, cognitive analysis and interpretation of the results 3
7 Works effectively both individually and as a team member and takes responsibility 0
8 Searches literature, has access to information, uses databases and other sources of information 0
9 Recognizes the need of lifelong learning; follows developments in science and technology and renews self continuosly 3
10 Has effective oral and written communication skills. 1
11 Follows developments in the field in a foreign language, has good communication skills with colleagues. 1
12 Has the necessary awareness on the fields of occupational health and safety, legal side of engineering applications and environmental health. 3
13 Has required competence in project management, entrepreneurship and innovation. 1
14 Has sufficient background in the fields of Mathematics, Science and Textile Engineering 0
15 Defines learning requirements in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 11 11
Total Workload: 63
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.52
ECTS Credit: 3