ECTS - Basic Mechanics I-Statics

Basic Mechanics I-Statics (CE201) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Basic Mechanics I-Statics CE201 3. Semester 4 0 0 4 7
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATH157
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, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertan Sönmez
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide the theory of engineering mechanics of rigid body in details along with its applications.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to characterize forces and moments acting upon a rigid body or a system of rigid bodies.
  • will be able to construct clear and concise free-body diagrams for any rigid body or system of rigid bodies.
  • will be able to develop equations of equilibrium from free-body diagrams.
  • will be able to solve equations of equilibrium.
  • will be able to apply fundamental design concepts.
Course Content General introduction, statics of particles, statics of rigid bodies, equivalent force systems, equilibrium, analysis of trusses, analysis of beams, friction, and geometric properties of surfaces.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Lecture Notes
2 Statics of Particles Lecture Notes
3 Statics of Particles Lecture Notes
4 Rigid Bodies: Equivalent System of Forces Lecture Notes
5 Rigid Bodies: Equivalent System of Forces Lecture Notes
6 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies and Frames Lecture Notes
7 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies and Frames Lecture Notes
8 Analysis of Structures (Trusses, Beams, Frames) Lecture Notes
9 Analysis of Structures (Trusses, Beams, Frames) Lecture Notes
10 Internal Forces Lecture Notes
11 Internal Forces Lecture Notes
12 Geometric Properties of Surfaces Lecture Notes
13 Geometric Properties of Surfaces Lecture Notes
14 Friction Lecture Notes
15 Friction Lecture Notes
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Ders Notları/Course Lecture Notes
Other Sources 2. Beer, F.P., Johnston, E.R., and Mazurek, D.F., Vector Mechanics for Engineers – Statics, 11th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2016.
3. Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics – Statics, 14th ed., Pearson, 2016.
4. Meriam, J.L., Kraige, L.G., and Bolton J.N., Engineering Mechanics – Statics, 9th ed., Wiley, 2018.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 8 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 11 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
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 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. X
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to 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 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 8 3 24
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 175