Department of Mechanical Engineering

FENG 101 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Fundamentals of Engineering Culture

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
FENG 101	FALL	2	0	2	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Online
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Explanation Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Fehmi Görkem Üçtuğ
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to bring students to a level where they can comprehend the fundamentals of the engineering concept and problem-solving methods in engineering; ethical issues encountered in engineering practices; the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of engineering applications; their impacts on health and safety; how to conduct literature reviews; how to write scientific reports; the fundamentals of entrepreneurial engineering and project management; disaster awareness; the importance of lifelong learning; and the fundamentals of methods for accessing information.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).						X
LO2	Explain the legal implications of engineering solutions.					X
LO3	Evaluate engineering activities in terms of adherence to professional principles and ethical responsibilities.						X
LO4	Discuss the responsibilities of engineers in maintaining impartiality and inclusivity regardless of nation, language, religion, race, or gender.					X
LO5	Identify the skills required for entrepreneurship and the steps to establish a business.						X
LO6	Explain the principles of project management and economic feasibility in business practices.					X
LO7	Discuss the stages and principles of conducting a literature review for problem-solving.			X
LO8	Discuss the principles to consider for effective written and oral communication while addressing diverse audiences (e.g., education, language, profession).			X

Course Description

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	What is engineering? How do engineers differ from other professions?	Lecture notes	LO3
2	Problem-solving methods in engineering	Averill, R. "The Seven C’s of Solving Engineering Problems", ASEE 2019 International Conference	LO3
3	Fundamentals of engineering ethics	Engineering Ethics: The Basics (https://www.nafe.org/assets/HollywoodEdSeminar/general%20lecture.pdf	LO4
4	Case studies in engineering ethics	Engineering Ethics : An Industrial Perspective; Gail D. Baura; 2006; Elsevier Secience & Technology ISBN: 9780120885312	LO2
5	Sustainability in engineering practices: environmental, social, and economic impacts	Chapters 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 Sustainable Engineering: Drivers, Metrics, Tools, and Applications Krishna R. Reddy, Claudio Cameselle, Jeffrey A. Adams ISBN: 978-1-119-49393-8	LO1
6	Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and indicators	Indicators of Sustainable Development: Guidelines and Methodologies (3rd edition), United Nations, 2007	LO1
7	Life cycle assessment	Life Cycle Assessment: Principles and Practice, Scientific Applications International Corporation, 2006.	LO1
8	Midterm exam	-	-
9	Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in engineering	Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan Paul Swamidass, Cambridge Press ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7	LO5
10	Preparing a business plan	Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan Paul Swamidass, Cambridge Press ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7	LO5
11	Fundamentals of project management	Software Project Management, A Real World Guide to Success, Joel Henry, 2004, ISBN 032122342X	LO6
12	Using scientific databases and conducting literature reviews; Understanding plagiarism and how to avoid it	www.sciencedirect.com; https://www.webofscience.com/wos/woscc/basic-search	LO7
13	Writing scientific reports	Lecture notes	LO8
14	Effective presentation techniques	Lecture notes	LO8
15	Disaster awareness	Lecture notes	LO2
16	Final exam	-	-

Course Notes/Textbooks

Suggested Readings/Materials

Engineering Ethics : An Industrial Perspective; Gail D. Baura; 2006; Elsevier Secience & Technology
ISBN: 97801208853
Engineering Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Business Plan
Paul Swamidass
Cambridge Press
ISBN: 978-1-107-65164-7
Sustainable Engineering: Drivers
Metrics
Tools
and Applications
Krishna R. Reddy
Claudio Cameselle
Jeffrey A. Adams
ISBN: 978-1-119-49393-8
Software Project Management
A Real World Guide to Success
Joel Henry
2004
ISBN 032122342X

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7	LO8
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	3	30	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Total	5	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	3	4	12
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	28	28
		Total	120

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
			1	2	3	4	5
No program competency data found.

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

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