Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MECH 213

2/3

3

6

2

2

-

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Prof. Dr. M. Oktay ALNIAK

Contact Information

moalniak@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

4 Hours

Web page

pruonline

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

40

30

10

Course Description

This is an introductory course in mechanical engineering. The knowledge of technical drawing, dimensional analysis and systems of units will be covered. Students will deal with mechanical engineering profession, mechanical design, technical problem solving, forces in structures, materials and stresses, fluid dynamics, thermal and energy systems and motion and power transmission.

Course Objectives

In this course the students will define mechanical engineering problems and propose solutions. They are going to learn problem solving techniques for solid and fluid mechanics area and the energy area.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Define mechanical engineering
2. Employ engineering measurements, units and conversions
3. Describe some of the subfields of mechanical engineering
4. Improve problem solving capabilities in the subfields of mechanical engineering

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

• Jonathan Wickert, Kemper Lewis An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Cengage Learning.

Other References

• Clifford, An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Part I, Hodder Education

Homework & Projects

• One project

Laboratory Work

-

Computer Use

 Necessary

Other Activities

calculator necessary

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

15

15

Midterm

1

25

Quiz

1

                       10

Homework

10

10

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

 1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

4

56

Midterm

1

8

8

Quiz

1

4

4

Homework

2

4

8

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

8

8

Field Study

Final Exam

2

8

16

Total Workload

100

Total Workload/25

100/25

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

• Introduction

I-II

2

• Mechanical Design

I-II-IV

3

• Technical problem solving and communication skills

III-IV

4

• Forces in structures and machines

III-IV

5

• Forces in structures and machines

III-IV

6

• Materials and stresses

III-IV

7

• Midterm Exam

III-IV

8

• Fluids engineering

I-II-III

9

• Fluids engineering

III-IV

10

• Thermal end energy systems

III-IV

11

• Thermal end energy systems

I-II-III-IV

12

• Motion and power transmission

I-II-III-IV

13

• Motion and power transmission

I-II-III-IV

14

• Review before final exam

I-II-III-IV

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

x

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

x

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

x

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

x

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

x

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

x

g

An ability to communicate effectively

x

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

x

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

x

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

x

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

x

l

An ability to apply basic knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material properties, and energy/propulsion systems in the context of mechanical engineering design

x

Course

I

II

III

IV

Outcomes

Programme Outcomes

a

X

X

b

X

c

X

d

X

X

X

e

X

f

X

X

g

X

h

X

X

X

X

i

X

X

j

X

k

X

X

l

X

X

Prepared by

Prof. Dr. M. Oktay ALNIAK

Date

July 30, 2018

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