MKN1001 Fundamentals of MechatronicsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
MECHATRONICS (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MKN1001 Fundamentals of Mechatronics Fall 2 0 2 4

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor ŞAFAK BÜLBÜL
Recommended Optional Program Components: There is no recomended optional program component for this course.
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach to the student to analyze mechatronic systems and to encourage them to follow basic scientific principles of mechatronic systems and mechatronic system applications.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Defines and list the systems before mechatronic systems.
2. Defines and list the systems after mechatronic systems.
3. Describes the components of mechatronic systems and develop applications on these components.
4. Lists and examines the mechatronics applications in Automotive Industry.
5. Lists and examines the mechatronics applications in aerospace and defense systems.
6. Lists and examines the mechatronics applications in customer products.
7. Lists and examines the mechatronics applications in health care industry.
8. Lists and examines the mechatronics applications in manufactuing industry.
9. Does work, power and energy calculations for mechatronic system actuators.

Course Content

In this course, the following subjects will be taught: The systems before Mechatronics, The systems after Mechatronics, Components of Mechatronics Systems, Aviation Mechatronics, Mechatronics of Consumer Electronics, Mechatronics of Medical Sectors, Mechatronics of Production Systems.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The systems before mechatronic.
2) The systems after mechatronic.
3) Components of the mechatronic systems.
4) Components of the mechatronic systems.
5) Mechatronic in Automotive Industry
6) Mechatronic in Aerospace Industry
7) Mechatronic in Medical Systems
8) Main Mechatronic Systems
9) Fundementals of Kinematic
10) Work, Power and Energy Calculations
11) Electromagnetic Field
12) Basic Gas Laws
13) Fundementals of Termodynamic
14) Basic Heat Laws, Fluid Mechanics

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Bishop R., 2002, The Mechatronics Handbook, CRC Press, New York
References: 1. Fraden J., 2004, Handbook of Modern Sensors, AIP Press , Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Project 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 10 3 30
Project 2 10 20
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 91

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To improve fundamental computer knowledge, to encourage students using office and package programs.
2) Ability to have and use of fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills the usage of relevant materials. 1
3) Ability to recognize general structures of machine equipments and the features of shaping 3
4) Ability to grasp manufacturing processes and cutting tool materials, materials, statics, mechanics and fluid science fundemantal knowledge. 3
5) Ability to draw assembly and auxilary devices as well as to draw whole or details of a system. 2
6) Ability to have a knowledge of fundemantal manufacturing process such as turning, milling, punching,grinding and welding techniques and to have a self esteem in order to work behind the bench. 2
7) Ability to do computer aided design and write program on digital benches.
8) Ability to prepare project report, follow up project process and implement projects. 2
9) ability to learn the areas of usage of electronic circuit components. Ability to grasp and write programs for micro controllers and for their components. Ability to design relevant circuits.
10) Ability to understand the electric motors principles and AC-DC analysis
11) Ability to gain a dominaion on visual programming
12) Having the ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written Turkish, to know at least one foreign language in order to communicate with the colleagues and customers.