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  Course Description
Course Name : Principles Of Mechanical Engineering

Course Code : ME 158

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HASAN SERİN
Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM DENİZ AKÇALI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has an understanding of mechanical science-engineering science relationships and their fundamental concepts and terminology of mechanical engineering.
Learns the motion,force, strength,rigidity characteristics of machinery are learned. Acquires the basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and components of machinery.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To acquire the basic knowledge concerning the functions, methods, contents and jargon of mechanical engineering. To understand relationships, concepts and scope of mechanical sciences from an engineering perspective. To learn the methodolgy of mechanical engineering.To explain engineering and machine design processes.To explain motion,force,strength and rigidity charecteristics of machinery. To acquire fundemantal knowledge about materials, manufacturing processes and components of machinery.

Course Contents : Fundamental knowledge about functions, methods and jargon of mechanical engineering; Relationships between mechanical sciences of engineering in relation to the design process. Motion,force,strength,rigidity charecteristics of machinery. Materials, manufacturing processes and components of machinery.

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 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Pages 1-6 of the textbook Conceptual explanations
2 Mechanical Engineering Principles Lectures Notes Prensantation 1 Conceptual explanations
3 Functions and Methodology of Mechanical Engineering Pages 7-18 of the textbook Explanations by examples
4 Thermodynamic Principles Mechanical Engineering Science Book Part Seven Definitions
5 Engineering and Machine Design Concepts Pages 19-26 of the textbook Explanations by charts
6 Heat Transfer Mechanical Engineering Science Book Part Eigth Explanations by examples
7 Mechanisms and Motion Characterictics in Machinery Pages 27-33 of the textbook Explanations by examples
8 HVAC Systems Lectures Notes Prensantation 1 Explanations by examples
9 Midterm Exam
10 Fluid Mechanics Mechanical Engineering Science Book Part Six Conceptual explanations
11 Fundamentals of Force, Strength and Rigidity Analysis Relevant sections of references Conceptual explanations
12 Energy Systems Lectures Notes Prensantation 2 Explanations by examples
13 Materials and Manufacturing Processes in Machinery Relevant sections of references Explanations by examples
14 Automotive Systems Lectures Notes Prensantation 3 Conceptual explanations
15 Machine Components Relevant sections of references Explanations by examples
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Mechanical Engineering Science, An Introduction, Val Ivanoff, McGraw-Hill Book Company, ISBN 0074510053, 1984
 Priciples of Mechanical Engineering,İ.D.Akçalı, Ç.Ü.MACTİMARUM Yayın No:1,1997; Experimental Methods in Mechanical Engineering,ÇÜ MACTİMARUM Yayın No:5,1998
Required Course Material(s)  Mechanical Engineering Design,Shigley,J.E.,McGraw-Hill Co.1963;Makine Bileşenlerinin Tasarım Esasları,ÇÜ MACTİMARUM Yayın No:3,1998;Makine Bileşenlerinin Tasarımı: Vidalar ve Yaylar,ÇÜ MACTİMARUM Yayın No:4,1998


  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 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 3
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 4
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 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. 5
10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 3
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 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 132
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.28
ECTS Credit: 5