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    ME 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Introduction to Engineering
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ME 102
    SPRING
    3
    0
    3
    4

    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 Lecture/Presentation
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Prof. Dr. Hakkı Eskicioğlu
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Prof. Dr. Hakkı Eskicioğlu
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental engineering principles, practices, and problem-solving methods.
    Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 Define the concept of engineering design and approaches to design. 1.5 X
    LO2 Apply engineering measurement units accurately. 1.3 X
    LO3 Perform basic analysis on graphical solutions, modeling, and systems. 1.3 X
    LO4 Analyze the behavior of mechanical designs. 1.5 X
    LO5 Describe manufacturing methods. 1.5 X
    LO6 Explain the laws of thermodynamics 1.5 X
    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
    -

     



    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 to Engineering and Design Chapter 1 & 3: Thinking Like an Engineer 49dd2540
    8 Midterm Exam -
    9 Statics analysis Lecture notesAn Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 ef822083
    13 Introduction to manufacturing An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 2 20a5ae17
    12 Mechanisms An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition Chapter 4 ef822083
    16 Final Exam -
    2 Estimation and Dimensions and Units 4b726ddf
    3 Dimensions and Units Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 7 4b726ddf
    4 Universal Units Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 8 4b726ddf
    5 Graphic Solutions Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 11 b398aa77
    6 Models and Systems Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 b398aa77
    7 Algorithms Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 b398aa77
    11 Mechanical properties of materials An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 5 ef822083
    14 Introduction to thermodynamics An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 7 35c5fa19
    15 Review of the semester -
    10 Introduction to dynamic systems An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 ef822083

     

    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 SBN-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 and Sons
    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

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

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

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 3 48
    Laboratory / Application Hours - - -
    Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques 3 4 12
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments - - -
    Presentation / Jury - - -
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
        Total 120

     

    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

    LO2 LO3
    4

    Computation

    5

    related engineering discipline-specific topics

    LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6
    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.

    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 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.

    5

    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.

    1

    Literature research far the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    3

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

    6

    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.

    1

    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.

    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    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.

    1

    Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles. information about ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and indusive of diversity, without disaiminating on any subject.

    8

    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).

    1

    lndividually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectivefy as a team member or leader in mutti-disciplinary 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

    Verbal

    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 tedınological changes

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