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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    MCE 411 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Introduction to Robotics
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    MCE 411
    Fall/Spring
    3
    2
    4
    6

    Prerequisites
      MCE 310 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
    or ME 401 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
    or EEE 411 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
    Q&A
    Simulation
    Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s)
    Course Objectives With this course, students will have basic knowledge on fundamental concepts of robotics including kinematics, statics, dynamics and control principles of robot manipulators.
    Learning Outcomes
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    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1explain fundamentals of robotics
    2explain degrees of freedom
    3describe different coordinate frames of robot manipulators
    4analyse dynamic equations of robot manipulators
    5describe general methods in controlling the motion of robot manipulators
    Course Description Provides basic knowledge on fundamentals of robotics such that robot kinematics, robot statics, robot dynamics, robot motion and control principles.

     



    Course Category

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

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 1)
    2 Spatial descriptions and transformations Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 2)
    3 Manipulator kinematics Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 2)
    4 Inverse manipulator kinematics Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 2)
    5 Jacobians: velocities and static forces Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 3)
    6 Manipulator dynamics Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 4)
    7 Trajectory generation Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 7)
    8 Midterm Exam
    9 Manipulator-mechanism design Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 5)
    10 Linear control of manipulators Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 8)
    11 Nonlinear control of manipulators Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 8)
    12 Force control of manipulators Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 8)
    13 Robot programming languages and systems Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 6)
    14 Off-line programming systems Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, (Chapter 6)
    15 Review of the semester
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Robotics Modelling, Planning and Control, B.Siciliano, L. Sciavicco, L. Villani, G. Oriolo, ISSN 1439-2232, Springer-Verlag London Limited 2010

    Suggested Readings/Materials Robot Manipulators: Mathematics, Programming, and Control, R. P. Paul, The MIT Press, 1981.

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    1
    20
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    1
    10
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    30
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    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
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Study Hours Out of Class
    16
    4
    64
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    1
    10
    10
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    10
    10
    Final Exam
    1
    16
    16
        Total
    180

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    PC Sub 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.

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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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    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.

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

     


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