Ders Planı

CLASS 4

Lesson plan / INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Lesson Information

Course Credit	2.0
Course ECTS Credit	4.0
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?	Z
Course Coordinator
Instructor (s)	Assist. Prof. Dr. VEDAT ÖZTÜRK
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To introduce the mechanical engineering profession to new students and prepare them to the lectures that they will have in the next years.
Course Content	The history of mechanical engineering, interests and relations with other engineering disciplines. Sub-branches, design, materials, mechanical and thermal units. New technologies and trends in the development of mechanical engineering. Needed skills to become a mechanical engineer and training program. Typical mechanical engineering projects and problems. The techniques used in the solutions of engineering problems and applications of these techniques on certain problems. The importance of written, oral and electronic communication; creative thinking, problem solving, lifelong learning and team work. The importance of computers in mechanical engineering. Business areas of mechanical engineers. Engineering and industrial applications with support of factory excursions.

The aim of the course

To introduce the mechanical engineering profession to new students and prepare them to the lectures that they will have in the next years.

Course Content

The history of mechanical engineering, interests and relations with other engineering disciplines. Sub-branches, design, materials, mechanical and thermal units. New technologies and trends in the development of mechanical engineering. Needed skills to become a mechanical engineer and training program. Typical mechanical engineering projects and problems. The techniques used in the solutions of engineering problems and applications of these techniques on certain problems. The importance of written, oral and electronic communication; creative thinking, problem solving, lifelong learning and team work. The importance of computers in mechanical engineering. Business areas of mechanical engineers. Engineering and industrial applications with support of factory excursions.

Learning Outcomes

Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; The theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, the ability to use in complex engineering problems
Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; Selecting and implementing appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering applications ; The ability to use information technologies effectively
Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for observing complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics
The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; The ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose
Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions, and on the problems of the modern era reflected in the field of engineering; Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions
Effective communication skills in Turkish verbal and written communication; At least one foreign language knowledge; Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and clear instructions
Conducting ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information about the standards used in engineering applications
The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; Individual work skill
Information on practices in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; Awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation; Information on sustainable development
Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning; Ability to access knowledge, follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal skills
Physics knowledge based on mathematics and chemistry knowledge
Advanced mathematical knowledge, including multivariable mathematical and differential equations; Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra
The ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems, including design and realization of such systems.
Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for analyzing and solving complex problems in engineering applications ; The ability to use information technologies effectively
Develop self professionalism by having adequate background for the related engineering area.
Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning; Ability to access knowledge, follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal skills
Effective communication skills in Turkish verbal and written communication; At least one foreign language knowledge; Ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give clear and clear instructions
Conducting ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information about the standards used in engineering applications
Physics knowledge based on mathematics and chemistry knowledge
Advanced mathematical knowledge, including multivariable mathematical and differential equations; Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra
The ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems, including design and realization of such systems.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Defination of Engineering according to ABET. Historical development of Engineering in Turkey and the World. Development of Engineering Institutes in Turkey.
2	Defination of Mechanical Engineering. Working fields and required qualifications for Mechanical Engineering Profession. Curriculum of Mechanical Engineering of Istanbul Aydın University. Work Placement. Graduation requirements.
3	Technical communication and problem solving in Mechanical Engineering. Dimensions and Units. Measurement systems. Introduction to measurement gauges. Measurement with Caliper.
4	Introduction to mechanics.. Sciences of Statics, Kinetics and Kinematics. Free Body Diagram. Newton's Laws for Motion and applications.
5	Introduction to Materials Science. Classification of materials. Steal and Concept of Ferrous Carbon Diagram. Tensile Testing. Stress- Strain Diagram and applications.
6	Introduction to Manufacturing Processes. Classification. Casting- Machining- Forging-Welding and other techniques.
7	Introduction to Strength of Materials. Normal and Share Stresses. Mohr's Circle.
8	Midterm Exam.
9	Introduction to Machine Elements. Classification of them. Gears and classification of gears.
10	Concept of Mechanism and Machine. Steps of design process. Reducer and reduction ratio.
11	Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. Definition and classification of fluids. Definition of viscosity. Classification of fluids according to viscosity. Bernouli's Principle and applications.
12	Hydrostatic Pressure. Absolute and gauge pressure. Pressure units, barometer and applications.
13	Introduction to Thermodynamics. Laws of thermodynamics. Intensive and extensive properties. State, process and cycle. Diagrams. Triple point and critical point.
14	Ideal cycle, Carnot Cycle. hydro-thermic plant modelling, Rankine Cycle. Internal combustion engines and Otto Cycle. Diesel motors and Diesel Cycle.

Resources

1. Kurbanoğlu C, “Makine Bilgisi”, 2003, Atlas Yayınları

2.Introduction to Engineering, Wright, P.H., A. Koblasz, W.E.

Sayle II, John Wiley and Sons Inc., NEW YORK, (1989).

3. Principles of engineering, Duderstadt, J.J., G.F. Knoll, G.S.

Springer, John Wiley and Sons Inc., NEW YORK, (1982).

4. Oportunities in Mechanical Engineering, Kunzo, S., J.W. Boyne ,

VGM Career Horizons, (1979).

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