At the end of this course, the students; 1) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3) Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs with inrealistic 4) Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 6) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context 7) Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Introduction to university, faculty and department, administrative directives and university WEB page. History, development and future of mechanical engineering in the development process of science and technology. Working areas of mechanical engineering, relations with other sciences. Job opportunities of mechanical engineers in Turkey and in the world. Unit systems, conversions and calculating techniques. Basic courses, concepts, problems and applications in mechanical engineering. Library and internet researches and project presentations of the students about basic subjects, techniques and methods of various mechanical engineering fields.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
1st Week Aim and scope of course. Introduction to Faculty and Department
2nd Week
2nd Week Regulations, instructions and procedures of Faculty and Department
3rd Week
3rd Week Knowledge, Science and Profession: Agricultural revolution and its influences
4th Week
4th Week Industrial revolutions and its influences
5th Week
5th Week Introduction to mechanical engineering
6th Week
6th Week Main subjects of mechanical engineering
7th Week
7th Week Guest lecturer about mechanical engineers
8th Week
8th Week Guest lecturer about work areas in industry for mechanical engineers
9th Week
9th Week Student Presentations
10th Week
10th Week Student Presentations
11th Week
11th Week Student Presentations
12th Week
12th Week Student Presentations
13th Week
13th Week Student Presentations
14th Week
14th Week Student Presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Ders sunumları Alvin Toffler, Üçüncü Dalga, Altın Kitaplar Jean Gimpel, Ortaçağda Endüstri Devrimi,Tubitak, 1997 P.H. Wright, A Koblasz, W.E. Sayle, Intrduction to Engineering, John Wiley & Suns, 1989 J. Wickert, Intrduction to Mechanical Engineering, Thomson, 2006
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Report Preparation,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
25
Assignment
1
25
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
14
1
14
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
6
2
12
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
7
2
14
Laboratory (including preparation)
1
Final exam
1
1,5
1,5
Homework
4
2
8
Quiz
6
,5
3
Total Workload
109,5
Total Workload / 30
3,65
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)