Theory of Machines (MECE303) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Theory of Machines MECE303 5. Semester 3 1 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MECE204
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
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Course Objectives The objective of the course is to introduce the preliminary concepts of mechanisms and to present methods of analysis for the motion and force transmission in mechanisms. In this introductory course in mechanisms, basics of mechanism analysis, cams, and gear trains will be discussed.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. to be able to identify mechanisms, determine degrees of freedom
  • 2. to be able to make kinematic analysis of mechanisms
  • 3. to be able to make force analysis of mechanisms
  • 4. to be able to graphically synthesize certain mechanisms including dyads with specified two or three positions
Course Content Introduction to mechanisms: basic concepts, mobility, basic types of mechanisms; position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages; cam mechanisms, gear trains; static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to mechanisms and basic concepts, joint and link types, kinematic chain, degrees of freedom of mechanisms
2 Four-bar linkage: Grashof's law, transmission angle, mechanical advantage, coupler curves
3 Kinematic inversion, Grubler’s equation and enumeration of mechanisms
4 Kinematic analysis of mechanisms, loop closure equations and their representation by vectors and complex numbers
5 Position analysis of mechanisms, solution techniques for loop closure equations
6 Position analysis of mechanisms, solution techniques for loop closure equations (cont’d)
7 Position analysis of mechanisms, solution techniques for loop closure equations (cont’d)
8 Velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms
9 Velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms (cont’d)
10 Cam mechanisms; analysis and design
11 Gear trains, simple gear trains
12 Planetary gear trains, bevel gears
13 Static force analysis of mechanisms
14 Dynamic force analysis of mechanisms (cont’d)
15 Exam Week
16 Exam Week

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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 0 0
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
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.
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.
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.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
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.
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)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
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Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 0