FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 313 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Measurement Systems
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 313
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The objective of this course is to introduce the measurement systems widely used in engineering, and statistical methods to analyze experimental data. Students will be able to perform basic measurements in engineering systems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define a general measurement system
  • evaluate measurement error calculation, uncertainty analysis and statistics for various measurement systems
  • model measurement systems
  • measure different quantities; temperature, heat, pressure, force and velocity
  • explain principles of measurement methods with their practical use
Course Description Introduction to measurement systems in engineering is given. Statistical measures are described. Different measurements are to be performed.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction HExperimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 1 Introduction
2 Basic Concepts Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 2 Basic concepts
3 Basic Concepts Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 2 Basic concepts
4 Analysis of Experimental Data Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 3 Analysis of Experimental Data
5 Analysis of Experimental Data Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 3 Analysis of Experimental Data
6 Basic Electrical Measurements Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 4 Basic electrical Measurements and Sensing devices
7 Midterm Exam
8 Displacement measurements Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 5 Displacement and Area Measurements
9 Pressure Measurement Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 6 Pressure Measurement
10 Flow Measurement Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 7 Flow Measurement
11 Measurement of Temperature Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 8 The measurement of temperature
12 Midterm Exam
13 Thermal Measurements Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 9 Thermal and Transport Property Measurements
14 Force and Torque Measurements Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, Chapter 10 Force, Torque and Strain Measurements
15 Review of the Semester
16 Review of the Semester

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Experimental Methods for Engineers, J.P. Holman, 8th Edition, Mc Graw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-352930-1

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
40
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
3
42
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
24
24
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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