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  Course Description
Course Name : Software Applications İn Mech. Eng.

Course Code : ME 360

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor DURMUŞ ALİ BİRCAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows how to convert 2D parts and assemblies in to 3D working views,
Is competent in designing mechanical parts and assemblies
Knows how to modify 3D parts
Knows how to create 3D working assembly models, and defines the manifacturing and analysis programs
Knows how to join the parts using different assembly methods
Can desing assembly models
Defines 3D working assembly models, manifacturing, and analysis programs

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide the students with a foundation in computer aided design. To produce knowledgeable users of CAD systems, and to make the students aware of the capabilities and limitations of computer design tools for engineers.

Course Contents : Introduction to CATIA. The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, constraints. The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, part design exercises. The assembly workbench: objectives, the assembly environment, assembling components using the product structure toolbar. The drafting workbench: an introduction to drafting, draft documents, drafting tools, drafting exercises.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom, Computer Aided Design Lab.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to CATIA. lectures and workshops
2 The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, constraints. Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
3 The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
4 The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
5 The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
6 The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
7 The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
8 Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
9 Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, applications Homework and Porjects lectures and workshops
10 Mid-Term Exam
11 The assembly workbench: objectives Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
12 The assembly workbench: objectives, menus and constraints Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
13 The assembly workbench: objectives, menus, and constraints Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
14 The drafting workbench: an introduction to drafting Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
15 The drafting workbench: objectives, menus and applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops
16/17 The drafting workbench: objectives, menus, constraints and applications Homework and Projects lectures and workshops


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Advanced CATIA V5 Workbook, [releases 12 and 13]: CAD/CAM engineering, Cozzens, Richard, 2004, SDC Publications
 Advanced CATIA V5 Workbook, releases 16: CAD/CAM engineering technology, Cozzens, Richard, 2006, SDC Publications.
 Catia uygulamaları, Gök, Arif, 2007, Seçkin Ankara
 Catia uygulamaları, Gök, Arif, 2007, Seçkin Ankara
 Using CATIA V5, Fred Karam, Charles Kleismit, 2004, Thomson/Delmar Learning.
Required Course Material(s)  Technical Drawing, Frederick E. Giesecke, 2002, Prentice Hall.


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 1
2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 2
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 2
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 3
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. 4
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 3
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 2
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 1
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 5
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 0
12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 1
* 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 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5