ECTS - Design Project
Design Project (ME404) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Project | ME404 | 8. Semester | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ME316 |
| 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, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to enable students to approach the engineering design process holistically and to develop a mechanical system from conceptual design to prototype manufacturing and experimental validation. Within the scope of the course, students integrate engineering practices such as literature review, analytical modeling, CAD-based design, manufacturing processes, experimental testing, data analysis, and performance evaluation. In addition, the course aims to develop students’ skills in project management, sustainability, ethical responsibility, and technical reporting |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | The design process and morphology, problem solving and decision making, modeling and simulation, use of computers in engineering design and CAD, project engineering, planning, and management, design optimization, economic decision making cost and reliability, human and ecological factors in design, case studies. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Updated Literature Review | |
| 3 | Design Revisions | |
| 4 | Manufacturing Methods and Material Selection | |
| 5 | Manufacturing Methods and Material Selection | |
| 6 | Assembly Process | |
| 7 | Assembly Process | |
| 8 | Assembly Process | |
| 9 | Trial Tests | |
| 10 | Trial Tests | |
| 11 | Post-Test Revisions | |
| 12 | Post-Test Revisions | |
| 13 | Final Assembly | |
| 14 | Presentations to Project Advisors | |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | |
| 16 | Final Examination Period |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Reference books provided by advisors depending on the project |
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| Other Sources | 2. Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th Edition, J.E.Shigley, C.R.Mischke, R.Budynas, McGraw-Hill, 2004 |
| 3. Mark's Calculations For Machine Design, 1st Edition, Thomas H. Brown Jr., McGraw-Hill, 2005 | |
| 4. Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition, J.E.Shigley, C.R.Mischke, T. H. Brown, McGraw-Hill, 2004 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | 2 | 50 |
| Project | 1 | 10 |
| Report | 1 | 30 |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 40 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 60 |
| 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations. | X | ||||
| 5 | The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. | X | ||||
| 6 | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 7 | Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity. | X | ||||
| 8 | The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader. | X | ||||
| 9 | "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession). | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | X | ||||
| 11 | The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding technological changes. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Project | |||
| Report | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 200 | ||