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  Course Description
Course Name : Engineering Mechanics

Course Code : TBP110

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the basic concepts
Understands mechanical problems
Finds solutions for mechanical problems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To understand the problems related to engineering mechanics, to find solutions

Course Contents : The concept of force, the concept of torque, center of gravity of surfaces, support reactions of beams and frames , snow, wind and water loads

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts of mechanical A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
2 Scalar and vector multiplicities A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
3 Force, resultant, a component, balance force A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
4 The concept of the moment A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
5 Support types of structure elements, loading conditions of beams A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
6 Finding the support reactions of girders and frames A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
7 Friction: coefficient of friction and angles of friction A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
8 Finding geometric centers of the surfaces A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
9 Finding the center of gravity of objects A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
10 Mid term exam A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
11 Moments of inertia and resistance A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
12 Truss: Plane trusses (isostatic) Finding rod forces A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
13 Truss: Plane trusses (isostatic) Finding rod forces A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
14 The loads and load values affecting structures acceptances and accounting methods , water and soil loads A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
15 Snow and wind loads A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression
16/17 Final exam A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and written expression


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  TEKİNEL, O., 1989. Statik ve Mukavemet, ÇÜ. ZF. Ders kitabı,
 HANİLİ, S., 2003. Yapı Statiği. TEP OFSET, Ankara
 CAN, H., 1980 Yapı Statiği YTÖO Yayın No: 44, Ankara
 TOPKAYA, H,.1973. Güven Kitapevi, Ankara
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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 Has knowledge about agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0
2 Determines and solves the problems related to agricultural engineering as well as agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0
3 Graduates gain abilty to synthetize the basic concepts related to the field crops. 0
4 Rrecognises problems related to agricultural engineering,makes decisions and takes initiative to solve the problems. 2
5 Gains knowledge about sustainable agriculture, protection of environment and natural sources, biodiversity and conservation of genetic sources. 0
6 Gains ability to optimize the plant production by sustainable use of natural resources. 0
7 Learns basic principles of breeding and biotechnology of field crops. 0
8 Chooses and uses modern technical equipments for the agricultural engineering applications as well as for the applications in the agronomy and breeding of field crops. 0
9 Gains ability to establish suitable research experiments for the purpose and the ability to interpret its results by scientific methods. 0
10 Works both individually and in a team. 0
11 Internalizes the necessity of lifelong learning. 4
12 Has an effective and healthy communication in his fıeld and use communication technologies. 0
13 Improve themselves consistently by determining educational requirements in scientific, cultural and social areas depending on their abilities,besides their career development 0
14 Shows respect to job ethic. 3
15 Becomes competent in the legislation and management systems related to agricultural engineering. 1
16 Becomes proficient in doing, applying, managing and monitoring plans and projects about agricultural engineering 5
17 Evaluates the learned knowledge by analytical and critical approach. 0
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 86
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44
ECTS Credit: 3