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 3 1 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
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.
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.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
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.

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