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Dissertation Project-II

 

 

PIRI REIS UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING FACULTY

Mechanical Engineering Programme

2016 - 2017 Spring Term Course catalog Form

Course Name :  Dissertation Project - I

Degree: BSc

 

Code

 

 

Year/Semester

 

Local Credits

 

ECTS Credits

 

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MECH 422

4/2

4

8

2

2

2

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Assist. Prof. Atilla Savaş

Contact Information

asavas@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday 1400-1700

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 documentation  preparation and presentation , 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 Dumentation

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, studies about the Dissertation Projects

I-II

2

Scientific Reporting Procedure

I-II

3

On-line Literature Surveying

I

4

Presentation of Dissertation Documents, Term Reports and Final Dissertation Templates

I

5

Dissertation Documents Preparation

I-II

6

Presentation of Dissertaiton Documents

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 – presentation of dissertation project

I-II-III

14

Term Report - presentation of dissertation project

I-II-III

 

Relationship between the Course and the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Curriculum

 

 

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

 

         1: Small, 2: Partial, 3: Full

 

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Atilla Savaş

Date

December 1, 2016

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