Course Name |
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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Local Credits
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ECTS
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ME 102
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Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Lecture / Presentation | |||||
National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles, applications, and problem-solving methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course Description | This course provides an overview of the mechanical engineering discipline through fundamental concepts such as engineering design, unit systems, graphic methods, modeling, and static analysis. It also introduces core topics like mechanical properties of materials, thermodynamics, dynamic systems, and manufacturing processes. The course highlights the real-world implementation of engineering principles as well as the relationship between engineering and societal needs, including the role of ethics in professional practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation | Learning Outcome |
1 | Introduction to Engineering and Design | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 3 | |
2 | Estimation and Dimensions and Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 5&7 | |
3 | Dimensions and Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 7 | |
4 | Universal Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 8 | |
5 | Graphic Solutions | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 11 | |
6 | Models and Systems | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 | |
7 | Algorithms | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 | |
8 | Midterm Exam | ||
9 | Statics analysis | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 | |
10 | Introduction to dynamic systems | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 | |
11 | Mechanical properties of materials | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 5 | |
12 | Mechanisms | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 | |
13 | Introduction to manufacturing | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 2 | |
14 | Introduction to thermodynamics | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 7 | |
15 | Review of the semester | ||
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill, and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0133593211 ISBN-10: 0133593215
An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1305635135 ISBN-10: 1305635132 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Engineering Mechanics: Statics, R.C. Hibbeler. Pearson, 13th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0132915540 ISBN-10: 0132915545
Materials Science and Engineering, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 10th Edition
ISBN-13:978-1119721772 ISBN-10: 1119721776
Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, by E. Paul DeGarmo, J. T. Black, Ronald A. Kohser, Wayne Anderson, John Wiley andSons, 13th Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1119723295 ISBN-10: 1119723299
Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, Yunus Çengel and Michael A. Bowles, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 9th Edition
ISBN-13:978-1259822674 ISBN-10:1259822672 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing | LO 1 | LO 2 | LO 3 | LO 4 | LO 5 | LO 6 |
Participation | ||||||||
Laboratory / Application | ||||||||
Field Work | ||||||||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||||||||
Portfolio | ||||||||
Homework / Assignments |
3
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30
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Presentation / Jury | ||||||||
Project | ||||||||
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 |
4
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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 |
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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0
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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 |
3
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4
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12
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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8
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8
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Final Exam |
1
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10
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10
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Total |
120
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PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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2
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5
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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