MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MCH3999 Mini Project Fall 0 6 3 6
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Recommended Optional Program Components: NONE
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide a project environment through which students practice and integrate what they have learned throughout their undergraduate program. The course is intended to provide students of Mechatronics Engineering with an insight on how to prepare and present a Technical Proposal and a Technical Report, how to design, conduct and manage a scientific study, and, if applicable, how to plan and implement a product development process. Other objectives of the course include teaching the skills for finding and reducing information, identifying and allocating resources and also providing awareness for work ethics, academic honesty and constructive criticism.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I- . Apply the fundamentals of mechatronics engineering into the design, analysis and evaluation of mechatronics systems
II. Develop a suitable and effective method to carry out a specified project work
III. Construct an implementation (solution) procedure to obtain reproducible results
IV. Summarize the findings of a project work into a well-written report
V. Display competence in giving effective oral presentations
VI. Recognize the need for being engaged in a life-long learning process
VII. Develop academic honesty concept
VIII. A Design an experimental system, components of a resarch project or a process and meet desired needs of the project
IX- Solve Mechatronics engineering problems through fundamental engineering concepts

Course Content

Concept of a project, Technique of writing a Technical Report, Selecting a subject, Literature Survey, Application of the Method, Oral Presentation and submission of a final report.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The concept and subject of mini project
1) Writing of the interim report
2) Technical Proposal & Technical Report Methodology.
3) Literature Survey
4) Overview of the method
5) Application of the method
6) Application of the method
8) Interim Presentation.
9) Application of the method
10) Application of the method
11) Overview of Report Writing Rules
12) Application of the method
13) Report writing
14) Presentation and delivery of final report

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1) Project Management Life Cycle, Westland, J., 2007, ISBN: 0749449071
2) Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism, Neville, C., 2010, ISBN: 0335241034
3) Students Guide to Presentations, Chivers, B., 2007, ISBN: 0761943692
References: YOK

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 45
Paper Submission 2 % 55
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK %
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Project 14 11 154
Total Workload 154

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems. 4
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. 4
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. 4
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. 4
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. 4
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. 4
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions. 4
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. 4
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.