ECTS - Basic Communication and Computational Tools for Automotive Engineers
Basic Communication and Computational Tools for Automotive Engineers (AE112) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Basic Communication and Computational Tools for Automotive Engineers | AE112 | 2. Semester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | This course aims that the student acquires basic, and essential, computational skills via MS EXCEL® and MATLAB®, and basic interactive control skills via ARDUINO®. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | MS EXCEL®, MATLAB®, and ARDUINO®. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Basic features of MS EXCEL® | Lecture notes and presentations on MOODLE website |
| 2 | Essential features of MS EXCEL® - Part I | Lecture notes and presentations on MOODLE website |
| 3 | Essential features of MS EXCEL® - Part II | Lecture notes and presentations on MOODLE website |
| 4 | Some advanced features of MS EXCEL® - Part I | Lecture notes and presentations on MOODLE website |
| 5 | Some advanced features of MS EXCEL® - Part II | Lecture notes and presentations on MOODLE website |
| 6 | MATLAB environment, vectors and matrices | McMahon, Chapters 1 and 2 |
| 7 | Plotting and graphics | McMahon, Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Handling probability and statistics with MATLAB, solving algebraic equations | McMahon, Chapters 4 and 5 |
| 9 | Basic symbolic calculus, integration | McMahon, Chapters 6 and 8 |
| 10 | Identifying the Arduino board | Shiloh, Chapter 1 |
| 11 | Introduction to Arduino Platform (Fundamental Applications on the Board) | Shiloh, Chapters 2 and 3 |
| 12 | The usage of sensors with Arduino | Shiloh, Chapter 4 |
| 13 | Arduino Project with the sensors and LEDs | Shiloh, Chapter 4 |
| 14 | Arduino Project with the sensors and LEDs (cont'd) | Shiloh, Chapter 4 |
| 15 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Mastering Microsoft Office Made Easy, versions 2010 through 97, TeachUcomp. |
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| 2. MATLAB Demystified, D. McMahon, Mc Graw Hill. | |
| 3. Getting started with Arduino, by M. Shiloh and M. Banzi, Maker Media. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 35 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 100 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 0 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Gains adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; gains the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; gains the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | Gains the ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | Gains the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | (a) Gains effective oral and written communication skills; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. (b) Gains the knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly in this foreign language. | |||||
| 8 | Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Gains knowledge about acting in conformity with the ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; gains awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
| 12 | (a) Gains knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) Gains the ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | Gains the ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | |||||
| 14 | Gains he ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 84 | ||