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Sensors and Actuators
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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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MCE 303
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SPRING
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2
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2
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3
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5
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| 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 |
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| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| 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;
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| 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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| 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 | 9729b28b-3072-4597-9a42-22ce16055e2d |
| 5 | Digital sensors. Analog versus Digital Sensing. Shaft Encoders. Incremental Optical Encoder. Motion Sensing by Encoder. | Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing | 9729b28b-3072-4597-9a42-22ce16055e2d |
| 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 | 9729b28b-3072-4597-9a42-22ce16055e2d |
| 8 | Electromagnetic energy conversion | Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing | f656576b-c8de-40f2-8589-50707a6c57ae |
| 9 | Electromagnetic energy conversion | Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing | f656576b-c8de-40f2-8589-50707a6c57ae |
| 10 | Electromagnetic energy conversion | Chapter 6. Digital and Innovative Sensing | f656576b-c8de-40f2-8589-50707a6c57ae |
| 11 | Continuous drive actuators. DC motor | Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators | 811aa11e-0754-44da-9340-4cb90fac2000 |
| 12 | Continuous drive actuators. Control of the DC motor | Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators | 811aa11e-0754-44da-9340-4cb90fac2000 |
| 13 | Continuous drive actuators. Induction Motors | Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators | 811aa11e-0754-44da-9340-4cb90fac2000 |
| 14 | Continuous drive actuators. Synchronous Motors. Solenoid and valves. | Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators | 811aa11e-0754-44da-9340-4cb90fac2000 |
| 15 | Continuous drive actuators. Stepper motors | Chapter 9. Continuous-Drive Actuators | 811aa11e-0754-44da-9340-4cb90fac2000 |
| 9 | Midterm | - | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| 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 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
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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. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
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Computation |
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related engineering discipline-specific topics |
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the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems. |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate tectıniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools. including estimation and modeling. far the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems while recognizing their limitations. |
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Research and ınvestigation: Ability to use research methods ta investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. |
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Literature research far the study of complex engineering problems |
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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Global lmpact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on s.ociety, health and safety. ttıe economy, sustainability and the environment \ıVlthin the context of the UN Sustainable Development GoaJs; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions. |
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Knowledge of ttıe impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, su.stainability and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavlor: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession. knowledge about ethical ,esponsibility; awareness of being impartial. without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity. |
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Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles. information about ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and indusive of diversity, without disaiminating on any subject. |
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lndividual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader on interdis.ciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid). |
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lndividually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectivefy as a team member or leader in mutti-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Verbal |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing. |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies. and thinking questioningly about tedınological changes |
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