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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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MECHANISMS |
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| Course Code |
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ME 355 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM DENİZ AKÇALI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows machine design-mechanism relationships
Learns structure-form-surface and motion relationships
Determines centers of rotation of mechanical systems
Understands velocity-acceleration analyses
Explains types of motions
Draws motion curves
Performs analysis of gear systems
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To help students acquire fundamental knowledge about the most instutive stage of machine design concerning the selection of structure, surface, form and the motions resulting therefrom, and also the analysis and synthesis of several types of motion. |
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| Course Contents |
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Relationship between the machine design and mechanisms; structure-form-surface relationships in mechanisms and motions resulting therefrom;velocity and acceleration analyses;motion types;motion curves;gear systems. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to Mechanisms. |
References |
Mechanism Examples in Practice. |
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2 |
Fundemantal Kinematic Concepts. |
References |
Theoretical Explanations. |
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3 |
Structure of Mechanisms. |
References |
Experimental Models and Theoretical Analysis. |
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4 |
Applications Concerning Fundemantal Concepts. |
References |
Problem Solving. |
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5 |
Introduction to Instant Center of Rotation. |
References |
Explanation of Concepts. |
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6 |
Determination of instant centers of rotation in mechanisms. |
References |
Applied explanation |
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7 |
Equivelant Mechanisms. |
References |
Explanation of techniques with examples. |
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8 |
Introduction to Velocity Analysis. |
References |
Theoretical Explanation |
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9 |
Mid-Term. |
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10 |
Determination of Velocities in Machinery. |
References |
Explanation by Examples. |
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11 |
Sliding,Rolling and Relative Angular Motions. |
References |
Explanation by Examples. |
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12 |
Introduction to Acceleration Analysis. |
References |
Theoretical Explanation |
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13 |
Determination of Acceleration in Machinery. |
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Application of Techniques to Problems. |
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14 |
Motion Curves |
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Explanation by Examples. |
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15 |
Gears and Gear Trains. |
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Theoretical Explanation |
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16/17 |
Final Exam. |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
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| Required Course Material(s) |
 Mekanizma Tekniği,İ.D.Akçalı, Birsen Kitabevi,2007;Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis,Kimbrell, T.,McGraw-Hill Co.;Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering,Akçalı, İ.D.,ÇÜ MACTİMARUM Yayın No:5,1998
Makine Mühendisliğinde Deneysel Yöntem,Akçalı,İ.D.,Ç.Ü.MACTİMARUM Yayın NO:6,1998;Theory of Machines,Shigley,J.E.,McGraw-Hill Co.1963
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering |
5 |
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Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering |
5 |
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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 |
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4 |
Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques |
5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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7 |
Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. |
5 |
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8 |
Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew |
5 |
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9 |
Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. |
4 |
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10 |
Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation |
4 |
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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 |
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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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 104 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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