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)
ME 404
Course Language English
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 Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Methods and skills for the engineering design process, consisting of four stages: concept design, detail design, analysis, and manufacturing. The course covers the engineering design process in a holistic fashion by discussing theories and practices of the four stages and inter-relating them. Term projects will be assigned to the teams of students practice engineering design.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students are expected to be comfortable with mechanical engineering system design analysis and synthesis.
  • Design of complete systems is stressed.
  • Students are also expected to do economical optimization analysis and evaluation.
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 The design process and morphology Chapter 1
2 Problem solving, decision making Chapter 2
3 Project engineering, planning and management Chapter 3
4 Design optimization Chapter 4
5 Economic decision making and cost evaluation Chapter 5
6 Aspects of quality, failure analysis and reliability Chapter 6
7 Special topics in mechanical engineering design (Project Progress) Chapter7
8 Project design
9 Project design
10 Project design
11 Project design
12 Project design
13 Project design
14 Project design
15 Final Examination Period Review of Topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of Topics

Sources

Course Book 1. "Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach" by George Ellwood DIETER. Mc Graw Hill Publishing, 2000
Other Sources 2. Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 3rd Equation by Robert C. Juvinall and Kurt M. Marshek. John Wiley & Sons Inc. Publishing, 1991

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 7 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 40
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 10 100
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 of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 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; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 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. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; 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. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. X
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 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; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X
12 Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 4 56
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 2 5 10
Project 1 40 40
Report
Homework Assignments 8 3 24
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 187