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  Course Description
Course Name : Thermal Science Laboratory I

Course Code : MES437

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN AKILLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Finds the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge into experiments
Does an experimental study, interprets and evaluates the findings from these experiments
Organizes scientific reports

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To carry out experimental studies related to mechanical engineering department

Course Contents : Experiments on thermodynamics, energy and otomotive. Reports on experiments and the results opbtained from experiments.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Mechanical Engineering laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Preperation for the experiments Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
2 Preperation for the experiments Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
3 Centrifugal Pump Test Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
4 Tensile and Hardness Test Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
5 Experiment of Simple Vibration Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
6 Petrol Engine Test Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
7 Measurement of Viscosity Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
8 Slipping Friction Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
9 Fatigue and Impact Test Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
10 Air and Water Heat Pump Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
11 Mid-term examination Written Examination Written Examination
12 Programming Micro Processor Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
13 Laminar Viscous Flow Heat Transfer Unit Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
14 Make-up Experiments Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
15 Make-up Experiments Experiment brochure Oral Presentation Experimentation
16/17 Final Examinlaion Written Examination Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Experiment brochures
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 10 50
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 4
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 4
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. 1
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. 3
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 3
9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 5
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 2
* 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 10 2 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4