ECTS - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (ME101) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Mechanical Engineering | ME101 | 2. Semester | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 |
| 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. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To train students about history of mechanical engineering, sub-disciplines of mechanical engineering, skills necessary for a degree in mechanical engineering and curricula, and career opportunities in mechanical engineering. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | History of mechanical engineering, its areas of interest and its relationship with the other engineering disciplines, sub-disciplines of mechanical engineering, design, materials, mechanical and thermal sciences, emerging technologies and latest trends in mechanical engineering, skills necessary for a degree in mechanical engineering and |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolution of the Universe and the Solar System | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 2 | Development of Early Technological Ages | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 3 | Development of the First Universities | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 4 | The Renaissance and the Reformation | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 5 | Industrial Revolutions | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 6 | Industrial Revolutions | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 7 | Evolution of Engineering | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 8 | Environmental Issues and Recycling | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 9 | Energy Conversion Techniques | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 10 | Occupational Health and Safety | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 11 | The Engineering Design Process | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 12 | Manufacturing Methods | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 13 | Manufacturing Methods | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 14 | Engineering Ethics | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
| 16 | Final Examination Period | Lecture notes on Moodle page |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Lecture notes on moodle page |
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| Other Sources | 2. An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Ed., J. Wickert, Thomson Learning, 2006 |
| 3. Wright, P. H., Introduction to Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 2004. | |
| 4. Mitcham, C. and Duvall, R.S., Engineering Ethics, Prentice Hall, 2000. | |
| 5. Gerard Voland, Engineering Design. | |
| 6. Kalpakjian, S., Schmid, S. R., “Manufacturing Engineering and Technology”, Prentice Hall; 5th Ed., 2005. | |
| 7. Mikell P. Groover.” Principles of Modern Manufacturing”, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2011. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 14 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 15 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 45 |
| Toplam | 19 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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. | X | ||||
| 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. | |||||
| 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). | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 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. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 39 | ||