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    MCE 303 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Sensors and Actuators
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    MCE 303
    SPRING
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites None
    Course Language English
    Course Type Required (Core Course)
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Face-to-face
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
    Problem Solving
    Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Prof. Dr. Şeniz Ertuğrul
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Öğr. Gör. Gülay Bozdağ
    Assistant(s)
    • Araş. Gör. Alperen Keser
    • Araş. Gör. Rahime Alsanğur
    Course Objectives The purpose of the course is to introduce the know-how and skills to use various sensors and actuators in related circuits.
    Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Define the basic principles of sensors. 1.5 X
    LO2 Explain the physical working principles of actuators. 1.5 X
    LO3 Use the basic principles of electromagnetic energy conversion in calculations related to actuators. 2 X
    LO4 Design experiments with sensors and actuators. 5.2 X
    LO5 Analyze data collected in experiments on sensors and actuators. 5.3 X
    Course Description The main topics included in this course are elements of interface mechanics-electronics (sensors and actuators), circuits for supplying actuators, circuits for conditioning signals from sensors, physical values and role of sensors and actuators in measurement.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals
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    Course Category

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

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction and Motivation. Instrumentation of an engineering system. Role of Sensors and Actuators. Application Scenarios. Mechatronic Engineering and Instrumentation. Control System Architectures. Instrumentation Process Chapter 1. Instrumentation of an Engineering System LO1
    2 Basic concepts and terminology. Sensor Characteristics. Performance & Terminology. Signal Conditioning. Estimation. Analog sensors and transducers. Chapter 5. Analog Sensors and Transducers LO1
    3 Analog sensors and transducers. Sensors for Electromechanical Applications. Potentiometer. Variable-Inductance Transducers. Permanent-Magnet and Eddy Current Transducers. Variable-Capacitance Transducers. Chapter 5. Analog Sensors and Transducers LO1
    4 Analog sensors and transducers. Piezoelectric Sensors. Strain Gauges. Torque Sensors. Thermo-Fluid Sensors Chapter 5. Analog Sensors and Transducers LO1
    5 Digital sensors. Analog versus Digital Sensing. Shaft Encoders. Incremental Optical Encoder. Motion Sensing by Encoder. Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing LO1
    6 Digital sensors. Encoder Data Acquisition and Processing. Optical Sensors, Lasers, and Cameras. Miscellaneous Sensor Technologies. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) . Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing LO1
    7 Electromagnetic energy conversion Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing LO3
    8 Electromagnetic energy conversion Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing LO3
    9 Midterm 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing -
    10 Electromagnetic energy conversion Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing LO3
    11 Continuous drive actuators. DC motor Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators LO2
    12 Continuous drive actuators. Control of the DC motor Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators LO2
    13 Continuous drive actuators. Induction Motors Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators LO2
    14 Continuous drive actuators. Synchronous Motors. Solenoid and valves. Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators LO2
    15 Continuous drive actuators. Stepper motors Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators LO2
    16 Final exam -

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks Clarence W. de Silva Sensors and Actuators: Control System Instrumentation CRC Press 2007 ISBN: 1420044834
    Suggested Readings/Materials Festo Didactic GmbH Sensors for Object Detection 566920 09/2009 Frank Ebel

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
    Laboratory / Application 4 20 X X X
    Midterm 1 20 X X X X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 10 X X X
    Homework / Assignments 1 10 X X X X X
    Total 10 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 2 32
    Laboratory / Application Hours 16 2 32
    Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 4 12
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments 1 6 6
    Presentation / Jury - - -
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 16 16
    Final Exam 1 20 20
        Total 150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    5

    Related engineering discipline-specific topics

    LO1 LO2
    6

    The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    LO3
    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions

    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.

    5

    Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    LO4
    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    LO5
    6

    Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject

    8

    Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    Ability to work individually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Ability to communicate verbally

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing

    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis

    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation

    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.

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