ECTS - Mechanical Systems Design
Mechanical Systems Design (ME403) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Mechanical Systems Design | ME403 | 7. Semester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| ME316 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Project Design/Management. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Students are expected to review and use basic knowledge from statics, strength, machine elements, understand and be comfortable with mechanical system component analysis and failure analysis. Any design course invites extensive use of engineering application software (finite element methods) in order to minimize tedious manual work and maximize efficiency of interpolation, iteration, what-if analysis, graphing etc. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Systems design concepts, mathematical modeling, optimization methods, static and dynamic analysis and failure analysis of large systems. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Basic Considerations In Design | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Introduction to Machine Elements, Static Analysis | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Failure Analysis of Machine Elements | Chapter 3 |
| 5 | Fatigue analysis of Machine Elements | Chapter 4 |
| 6 | Overall System Design and Analysis | Chapter 4 |
| 7 | Optimization and project control | Chapter 5 |
| 8 | Optimization and project control | Chapter 5 |
| 9 | Numerical Modelling And Simulation | Chapter 6 |
| 10 | Numerical Modelling And Simulation | Chapter 6 |
| 11 | Economic Considerations | Chapter 7 |
| 12 | Problem Formulation For Optimization | Chapter 7 |
| 13 | Project Design | Chapter 8 |
| 14 | Project Design | Chapter 8 |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Review of Topics |
| 16 | Final Examination Period | Review of Topics |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Mechanical Engineering Design, 7th Edition, J.E.Shigley, C.R.Mischke, R.Budynas, McGraw-Hill, 2004 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Mark's Calculations For Machine Design, 1st Edition, Thomas H. Brown Jr., McGraw-Hill, 2005 |
| 3. Standard Handbook of Machine Design, 3rd Edition, J.E.Shigley, C.R.Mischke, T. H. Brown, McGraw-Hill, 2004 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 4 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | X | ||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. | X | ||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | X | ||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | X | ||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 12 | Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 193 | ||