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Introduction to 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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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 | |||||
| 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 | - | |||||
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| 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;
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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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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction to Engineering and Design | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 3 | LO1 |
| 2 | Estimation and Dimensions and Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 5 | LO2 |
| 3 | Dimensions and Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 7 | LO2 |
| 4 | Universal Units | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 8 | LO2 |
| 5 | Graphic Solutions | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 11 | LO3 |
| 6 | Models and Systems | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 | LO3 |
| 7 | Algorithms | Thinking Like an Engineer, Stephan, Bowman, Park, Sill and Ohland, Pearson, Third Edition Chapter 12 | LO3 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | - | |
| 9 | Statics analysis | Lecture notesAn Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 | LO4 |
| 10 | Introduction to dynamic systems | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 4 | LO4 |
| 11 | Mechanical properties of materials | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 5 | LO4 |
| 12 | Mechanisms | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition Chapter 4 | LO4 |
| 13 | Introduction to manufacturing | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 2 | LO5 |
| 14 | Introduction to thermodynamics | An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Jonathan Wickert and Kemper Lewis, Cengage Learning, Third Edition, Chapter 7 | LO6 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| 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 |
| # | 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. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
LO2 LO3 | |||||
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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 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. |
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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. |
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Literature research for 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 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. |
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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 |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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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. |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject |
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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). |
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Ability to work individually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary 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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Ability to communicate verbally |
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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 technological changes. |
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