MCH4907 Principles of Engineering DesignBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SOCIOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SOCIOLOGY
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
MCH4907 Principles of Engineering Design Fall 3 0 3 8
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: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AMIR NAVIDFAR
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FERHAN EGEMEN OKUTUR
Course Objectives: New technologies, materials and manufacturing processes and also severe competition in business environment have changed
the understanding of design. Thus, today design discipline should be understood as a more complex structure covering broad
range of product, service, process and experience design within the social, economic and environmental contexts. Fundamentals
of Engineering Design course aims to provide knowledge and skills for the management of this interdisciplinary and complex
process and includes topics such as engineering economics, project planning, professional and social context of design, and
optimization.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who have succeeded in this course;

1) demonstrate strategy building, product development, problem-solving and decision making capabilities

2) display different kinds of skills and techniques used in product/service development (projects, people, processes, strategies, etc.)

3) develop an understanding of using design for differentiation, innovation and value creation in business environment

4) correlate the relationship between design and other disciplines

5) display critical, analytical and evaluative competencies

6) exhibit team working skills

Course Content

New technologies, materials and manufacturing processes and also severe competition in business environment have changed
the understanding of design. Thus, today design discipline should be understood as a more complex structure covering broad
range of product, service, process and experience design within the social, economic and environmental contexts. Fundamentals
of Engineering Design course aims to provide knowledge and skills for the management of this interdisciplinary and complex
process and includes topics such as engineering economics, project planning, professional and social context of design, and
optimization.
1) What is 'Design'? Introduction to Engineering Design

2) Engineering&Design, Definitions, Introduction to semester project

3) Design Process- Identifying the Problem

4) Design Process-Research

5) Design Process- Identifying requirements&Ideation&Concept development

6) Design Process- Ideation&Creativity&Creative Thinking

7) Design Process- Detailed Design

8) Midterm Report- Detailed Design

9) Decision Making in Design

10) Human Factors and Ergonomics in Design

11) Design Process-Prototyping&Modellin&Presentation Techniques

12) Design Management&Engineering Economy in Design Process

13) Aspects of Design as a Profession, Design Ethics

14) Innovation in Design and Engineering

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Decision Making in Design Online video
1) What is 'Design'? Introduction to Engineering Design
2) Engineering&Design, Definitions, Introduction to semester project Watching a movie
3) Design Process- Identifying the Problem reading material
4) Design Process-Research Product research
5) Design Process- Identifying requirements&Ideation&Concept development Watching a movie
6) Design Process- Ideation&Creativity&Creative Thinking reading material
7) Design Process- Detailed Design Watching a movie
8) Midterm Report- Detailed Design reading material
10) Human Factors and Ergonomics in Design Product research
11) Design Process-Prototyping&Modellin&Presentation Techniques Watching a movie
12) Design Management&Engineering Economy in Design Process reading material
13) Aspects of Design as a Profession, Design Ethics reading material
14) Innovation in Design and Engineering Online video

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: Barry Hyman (2003) Fundamentals of Engineering Design, Pearson
Nigel Cross (2008) Engineering Design Methods: Strategies for Product Design, Wiley
Pahl G, Beitz W, Feldhusen J, Grote KH (2007) Engineering Design; A Systematic Approach, Springer
Burdek, B. E. 2005. Design: The History, Theory and Practice of Product Design, Birkhäuser Architecture.
Ulrich, K. & Eppinger, S. 2011. Product Design and Development, McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Kumar, V. 2012.101 Design Methods: A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organization, Wiley.
Best,K. 2007. Design Management: Managing Design Strategy, Process and Implementation, AVA Publishing SA.Barry Hyman
(2003) Fundamentals of Engineering Design, Pearson

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 9 126
Presentations / Seminar 2 3 6
Midterms 1 2 2
Paper Submission 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 198

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 learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.