ECTS - Statistical Analysis and Instrumentation

Statistical Analysis and Instrumentation (MFGE312) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Statistical Analysis and Instrumentation MFGE312 Area Elective 3 1 0 3 5
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, Drill and Practice, Team/Group.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. C. Merih Şengönül
Course Assistants
Course Objectives This course aims to give student an experience of experimental design, measurement instrumentations and tools. In addition, data analysis types, statistical data interpretations are introduced.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Student is expected to attain adequate knowledge of statistical analysis methods for data interpretation
  • Student is expected to attain notion of experimental design
  • Student is expected to learn how to evaluate uncertainity and bias in measurements
  • Student will learn 0, 1st and 2nd order measurement systems
  • Student will have experience on micrometers, callipper, comparators, surface roughness measument and calibration
  • Student is expected to design an experimental setup for thermocouple and strain gages for temperature and stress measurements
Course Content Basic concepts, analysis of experimental data, working principles of basic electrical measurements and sensing devices.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Design of experiments (DoE) Chapter 1
2 Introduction to Design of experiments (DoE) Chapter 2
3 Basic concepts: Active and passive instruments, analog and digital instruments, readability, hysteresis, calibration, standards, dimensions and units, measurement systems, etc. Chapter 3
4 0, 1st and 2nd order measurement systems Chapter 4
5 0, 1st and 2nd order measurement systems Chapter 5
6 Analog and digital meters, Input circuits, amplifiers, signal conditioning, output recorders, transducers Chapter 6
7 Analysis of Experimental Data: Error and uncertainty analysis, standard deviation, probability distributions, method of least squares, multivariable regression, curve fitting Chapter 7
8 Analysis of Experimental Data: Error and uncertainty analysis, standard deviation, probability distributions, method of least squares, multivariable regression, curve fitting Chapter 8
9 Analysis of Experimental Data: Error and uncertainty analysis, standard deviation, probability distributions, method of least squares, multivariable regression, curve fitting Chapter 9
10 Displacement, area, length, angle and surface roughness measurement measurement Chapter 10
11 Temperature Measurement Chapter 11
12 Temperature Measurement Chapter 12
13 Force, torque and strain measurements Chapter 13
14 Force, torque and strain measurements Chapter 14
15 Project Presentations Chapter 15
16 Final exam All chapters

Sources

Course Book 1. Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P.Holman, 8Th Ed., Mc Graw Hill
Other Sources 2. Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, Richard S. Figliola, Donald. E. Beasley, 6th Edition, Wiley
3. Ölçme Tekniği: Boyut, Basınç, Akış ve Sıcaklık Ölçmeleri, Prof. Dr. Osman F. Genceli, Birsen Yayınevi, 2016

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory 1 5
Application - -
Field Work 1 5
Special Course Internship 1 5
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 10
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 8 100
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 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods.
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines.
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 2 1 2
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work 1 3 3
Study Hours Out of Class 12 2 24
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 4 4
Project 1 30 30
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 5 5
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 5 5
Total Workload 121