Course Name :  Design Project - I

Degree: BSc

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

MECH 411

4/7

4

6

1

-

4

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Instructors

Dr. H. Yavuz YÜCESOY

Contact Information

yyucesoy@pirireis.edu.tr - +90 532 287 73 71

Office Hours

Will be stated.

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

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. Distribution of projects and selection of groups. Determination of main design criterion and basic dimensions of the design.

Course Objectives

1.  To provide students with knowledge and skills required for completing the conceptual design of a conventional ship.

2.  To enable students into blending their knowledge and skills from various courses into creating a complete design.

3. To engage students into cooperation and group work.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1.     To create a conceptual mechanical design given the owners requirements
2. To ensure that their conceptual design meets international standards.
3. To engage in teamwork for complicated tasks.
4. To enhance their experience in project planning. And meeting deadlines.

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Projection, Power Point, instruction by writing and drawing on the board.

Tutorial Place

Computer Lab.

Co-term Condition

Submission of final project report with all required data.

Textbook

None

Other References

None

Homework & Projects

Students are expected to complete the conceptual design of a commercial ship as specified in the course description.

Laboratory Work

Computer Lab

Computer Use

Design Software, Spreadsheets

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Design Proposal/Work

1

40

Quiz

Homework

Design 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

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

1

14

Midterm

Quiz

Homework

Term Paper/Project

1

70

70

Laboratory Work

14

4

56

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

10

10

Field Study

Final Exam

Total Workload

150

Total Workload/25

150/25

Course ECTS Credits

6

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction, distribution of projects and determination of design criterion.

I-II-III-IV

2

Determination of main dimensions and subject evaluation.

I-II-III-IV

3

Determination of main dimensions and subject evaluation.

I-II-III-IV

4

Literature and market research on the subject determined for each student.

I-II-III-IV

5

Preliminary design work.

I-II-III-IV

6

1st Design Critic

I-II-III-IV

7

İmprovements on the preliminary design.

I-II-III-IV

8

İmprovements on the preliminary design.

I-II-III-IV

9

Application of the formulas of science & technology on the improved design.

I-II-III-IV

10

Application of the formulas of science & technology on the improved design.

I-II-III-IV

11

 2nd Design Critic

I-II-III-IV

12

Analysis of the improved design work.

I-II-III-IV

13

Analysis of the improved design work.

I-II-III-IV

14

Submission of the work done and 3rd Design Critic.

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

X

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

Course

Outcomes

A

X

X

B

X

X

C

X

X

X

        D

X

X

E

X

X

F

G

X

X

H

I

J

K

X

X

X

X

L

X

X

X

X

Prepared by

Asst. Prof. Dr. H. Yavuz YÜCESOY

Date

20.09.17

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