FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering
ME 320 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Manufacturing Automation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ME 320
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Fall/Spring
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3
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1
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3
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5
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Problem SolvingLecture / Presentation | |||||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to explain the basic concepts of manufacturing automation and to give information about various hardware elements used in automation. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The main topics included in this course are automation types, Sensors and Actuators, Data Conversion, Numerical Control technology and types of NC concept, Principles of NC programming, PLC, Robot anatomy. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses |
X
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Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Basic elements of automated systems; advanced automation functions; levels of automation | Chapter 4 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
2 | Binary systems and digital computer hardware | Lecture notes |
3 | Binary systems and digital computer hardware | Lecture notes |
4 | Sensors and actuators | Chapter 6 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
5 | Digital-to-analog conversion; i/o devices for discrete data | Chapter 6 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
6 | Fundamentals of NC technology | Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
7 | CNC and DNC concepts, applications | Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
8 | Analysis of positioning systems | Chapter 5 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
9 | Midterm 1 | |
10 | Introduction to part programming | Chapter 7 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
11 | IRobot anatomy; robot control systems; | Chapter 8 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
12 | Industrial robot applications; robot accuracy and repeatability | Chapter 8 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
13 | Programmable logic controllers: discrete process control; ladder logic diagram | Chapter 9 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
14 | Programmable logic controllers: ladder logic diagram | Chapter 9 - Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, 4th Edition, Pearson. |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing", Mikell P. Groover, Fourth Edition, Pearson ISBN 0-13-088978-4 |
Suggested Readings/Materials |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
1
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30
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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1
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16
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
1
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14
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14
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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15
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15
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Final Exam |
1
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15
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15
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Total |
150
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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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. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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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. |
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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. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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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. |
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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. |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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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. |
X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest