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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Kinematics

Course Code : MK-505

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains machine design complex mechanism relationships;does classification of mechanisms .
Explains Graphical,Grapho-Analytical and analytical techniques for determining displacement,velocity,acceleration of complex mechanisms ;determines Coupler curves.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To know necessary knowledge about the most difficult stage of machine design which is selection and analysis of compound and complex mechanisms.

Course Contents : Concept of complexity in mechanisms; Kinematics of complex mechanisms;Methods of analysis for velocity and acceleration in complex mechanisms; Methods of normal acceleration; auxiliary point method; Goodman´s indirect approach; Analytical methods; Coupler curves.

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 Machine Design-Kinematic Analysis Relationships Relevant references Systematic Planning
2 Simple,Compound and Complex Mechanisms Relevant references Selection of Methods on Examples
3 Normal Acceleration Method Relevant references Illustrative Explanations
4 Auxiliary Point Method Relevant references Conceptual Explanations
5 Applications Relevant references Problem Solving
6 Goodman´s Approach Relevant references Theoretical Analysis
7 Applications on Complex Mechanism of Low,High Degree Relevant references Problem Solving
8 Singularity Analysis Relevant references Illustrative Explanations
9 Analytical Methods Relevant references Theoretical Analysis
10 Mechanism Modeling by Complex Numbers Relevant references Illustrative Explanations
11 Solutions in Analytical Methods Relevant references Problem Solving
12 Mid-Term exam
13 Matrix Formulation Relevant references Illustrative Explanations
14 Iteration Techniques Relevant references Problem Solving
15 Coupler Curves Relevant references Illustrative Explanations
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  İleri Kinematik,Akçalı, İ.D.,ÇÜ MACTİMARUM Yayın No:2,1997;
 Mekanizma Tekniği,İ.D.Akçalı, Birsen Kitabevi,2007;Kinematics and Linkage Design,Hall,A.S.,Prentice-Hall Inc.,N.J.1961;Kinematics and Dynamics of Plane Mechanisms,Hirschhorn, J.,McGraw-Hill Book Co.,N.Y.,1962
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 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 5
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 5
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 5
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 5
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 5
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 5
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 5
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 5
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 4 12
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6