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  Course Description
Course Name : Engineering Mechanics I (Dynamics)

Course Code : ME 253

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. VEBİL YILDIRIM

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has an understanding of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies
Gains the ability to create free-body diagram and use this diagram to obtain moment of force
Formulates and solves engineering problems that require ability of knowledge of kinematic and kinetic
Formulates and solves engineering problems that require the knowledge of kinematic and kinetic

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic principles of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. To train students in engineering skills to building mathematical models of dynamic mechanisms and machines. To train students to gain the ability to calculate the forces and moments used in engineering problems

Course Contents : Kinematics of particles: Rectilinear and curvilinear motions of particles. Kinetics of point masses: Newton´s second law, linear momentum. D´Alembert principle, angular momentum. Principles of work and energy. Kinematics of particles: Rectilinear and curvilinear motions of particles. Kinetics of point masses: Newton´s second law, linear momentum. D´Alembert principle, angular momentum. Principles of work and energy. Spring and gravity forces and their potential energies. Conservative and non-conservative forces. Impulsive forces, principles of impulse and momentum. Kinematics of rigid bodies. General planar motions of rigid bodies.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Particle Kinematics: rectilinear and curvilinear motion References Explaining, Application
2 Kinetics of the point masses. Newton´s Second Law, Linear Momentum, Principle D´Lambert References Explaining, Application
3 Angular Momentum References Explaining, Application
4 Spring and Gravity Forces and Their Potential Energies References Explaining, Application
5 Spring and Gravity Forces and Their Potential Energies References Explaining, Application
6 Conservative and non-conservative forces References Explaining, Application
7 Midterm Exam
8 Conservative and non-conservative forces References Explaining, Application
9 Impact Force Impulse and Momentum Principles References Explaining, Application
10 Impact Force Impulse and Momentum Principles References Explaining, Application
11 Kinematics of Rigid Body References Explaining, Application
12 Midterm Exam
13 Kinematics of Rigid Body References Explaining, Application
14 General Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies References Explaining, Application
15 General Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies References Explaining, Application
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ferdinand Beer, Jr., E. Russell Johnston, Elliot Eisenberg, Phillip Cornwell, David Mazurek, Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics (SI Units), 8th edition, Mc Graw Hill,2003
 Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics Dynamics SI 12th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Singapore, 2009
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100
    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 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 5
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 5
5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 5
6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 5
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 5
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 4
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 5
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 5
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 10 20
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5