ECTS - Advanced Measurement Techniques for Physical Quantities

Advanced Measurement Techniques for Physical Quantities (MECE431) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Advanced Measurement Techniques for Physical Quantities MECE431 Area Elective 2 0 2 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Experiment, Problem Solving, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor H. Orhan Yıldıran
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To introduce the student general view about measurement of different physical quantities. To enable the students to implement different physical phenomena in measurement hardware and implement it to mechatronic systems. To familiarize students with typical measurement hardware systems and software tools
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • to be able to analyze and design of measurement systems, which can be implemented in different mechatronic constructions.
Course Content The measurement and presentation of physical quantities; different methods of measurement of these quantities; a wide range of transducers; analysis of a multitude of analog and digital circuits used to amplify, transmit and display electrical signals; the application of these modules in modern measurement equipment.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, classification of physical quantities, application of measurement instrumentation N/A
2 Physical phenomena using for measurement of physical quantities N/A
3 Errors, standards, accuracy and calibration. Direct and indirect measurements. N/A
4 Motion measurement. Fundamental standards. Measurement of displacement, translational and rotational movement N/A
5 Measurement of velocity, acceleration and vibrations. Seismic vibrations N/A
6 Force, torque and shaft power measurement N/A
7 Measurement of strain, stress. Gyroscopic force. N/A
8 Pressure Measurement. Standards and Calibration. Basic Methods. N/A
9 High- and low-pressure measurement. Sound measurement N/A
10 Flow measurement. Flow velocity. Volume flow rate. Mass flow rate. N/A
11 Liquid and solid level measurement and limit detection N/A
12 Temperature and heat-flux measurement, radiation measurement N/A
13 Time, frequency and phase-angle measurement. Light and luminous intensity measurement. Measurement of optical quantities. N/A
14 Diagnostic testing and trouble shooting. Telemetry. N/A
15 Case Studies N/A
16 Final Examination N/A

Sources

Course Book 1. Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, by R.S. Figliola and D.E. Beasley, Fifth Edition, John Wiley and Sons
Other Sources 2. Mechanical Measurements, T.G.Beckwith, R.D.Marangoni, J. H.Lienhard, Sixth Edition, Pearson (Prentice Hall)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 5 8
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 7
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 13 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 Ability to formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Ability to design a complex mechatronics engineering system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in mechatronics engineering and robot technology practices; ability to employ information technologies effectively. X
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex mechatronics engineering and robot technology problems or research questions. X
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. X
8 Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9 a-) Knowledge on behavior according to ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility b-) Knowledge on standards used in engineering practices.
10 a-) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management b-) Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Competency on defining, analyzing and surveying databases and other sources, proposing solutions based on research work and scientific results and communicate and publish numerical and conceptual solutions in the field of mechatronics engineering.
13 Consciousness on the environment and social responsibility, competencies on observation, improvement and modify and implementation of projects for the society and social relations and be an individual within the society in such a way that planning, improving or changing the norms with a criticism.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 2 28
Laboratory 14 2 28
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments 4 1 4
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 128