Course Name :  Dissertation Project - I

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MECH 412

4/1

4

8

2

2

2

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Atilla Savaş

Contact Information

asavas@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Web page

PRU Online

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

  None

Course Category by Content

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

%30

%40

%30

-

Course Description

Introduction. Resume preparation, scientific reporting techniques, dissertation project proposal preparation, literature review for the dissertation.

Course Objectives

1.  To provide students with knowledge and skills required for completing the Dissertation Project..

2.  To engage students towards a scientific attitude in researching.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the course will acquire the fundamental knowledge listed below as a basis for completing their Dissertation Projects.

1.      Scientific reporting methods.
2.      Literature review.
3. Project planning.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection,  PowerPoint,  instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

Computer Lab

Co-term Condition

Textbook

None

Other References

None

Homework & Projects

Students are expected to prepare a dissertation proposal and complete the background research for the proposed Dissertation Project.

Laboratory Work

Computer Lab

Computer Use

Web, Scientific journals

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Dissertation Proposal

1

40

Quiz

Homework

Term Report

1

60

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

40

Effects of Final on Grading, %

60

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, Resume Preparation, Presentation of Dissertation Subjects by Faculty

I-II

2

Scientific Reporting Procedure

I-II

3

On-line Literature Surveying

I

4

Presentation of Dissertation Proposal, Term Reports and Final Dissertation Templates

I

5

Dissertation Proposal Preparation

I-II

6

Presentation of Dissertaiton Proposals

I-II-III

7

Background Research

I-II-III

8

Background Research

I-II-III

9

Background Research

II

10

Background Research

II

11

Background Research

II

12

Background Research

II

13

Term Report - Preparation

I-II-III

14

Term Report - Preparation

I-II-III

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 engineering knowledge in fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, material selection and energy/propulsion systems in the context of marine vehicles and offshore structures.

X

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Atilla Savaş

Date

September 9, 2016

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