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  Course Description
Course Name : Measurement And Instrumentation

Course Code : ME 250

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the basic concepts of measurement
Has the basic knowledge of methods of measurement of quantities used in mechanical engineering
Carries out experimental uncertainty analysis

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Experimental measurements, sensitivity, resolution, error, uncertainty, understanding and application of the concepts of precision and accuracy. Measurement of basic quantities used in Mechanical Engineering. Concept of calibration

Course Contents : Basic concepts of measurement. Dynamical analysis of measurement. Statistical and uncertainty analysis of experimental data. Data acquisiton and processing. Pressure, flow rate, temperature and forve measurement techniques.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : MAK-1, Machanical Engineering Lab.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
2 Basic definitions of measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
3 Basic definitions of measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
4 Basic definitions of measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
5 Experimental data processing Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
6 Experimental data processing Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
7 Uncertainty analysis Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
8 Uncertainty analysis Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
9 Definition pressure and its measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
10 Mid-term exam Written Exam Written Exam
11 Measurement of pressure Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
12 Concepts of velocity and flow rate Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
13 Measaurement of velocity and flow rate Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
14 Concept of temperature and its measurement Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
15 Measurement of force and stress Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books Lecturing
16/17 Final Exam Written Exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Walt Boyes, "Instrumentation Reference Book", Third Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, 2003
 Alan S. Morris, "Measurement and Instrumentation Principles", Butterworth-Heinemann Linacre House, Jordan Hill, Oxford OX2 8DP, 2001
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 3 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 4
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 5
4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 1
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 2
7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 1
8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 4
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 2
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 3
* 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 3 4 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 118
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72
ECTS Credit: 5