| MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| MCH4992 | Capstone Project II | Spring | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Must Course |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | NA |
| Course Objectives: | The students are expected to gain the following skills and knowledge: planning and managing a project, working in an interdisciplinary team, building a product according to correct engineering design concepts, validation and integration of system components, report writing and presenting. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course; 1) will have gained significantly contribute to the planning and management of a complex project 2) will have learned how to work in an interdisciplinary team 3) will have implemented a conceptual design considering a relevant set of engineering constraints 4) will have performed verification of an implemented design 5) will have gained skills in integration of ideas and systems 6) will have provided a working demonstration of the product 7) will have gained report writing and presentation skills |
| Continuing with the project team and project proposal defined in "Capstone I", the students will implement their solution and demonstrate their working product at the end of the semester. A progress report, in the form of a written report and presentation will be given mid-term. A final report and presentation will be given at the end of the semester. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Organization of the project team | |
| 2) | Execution | |
| 3) | Execution | |
| 4) | Execution | |
| 5) | Execution | |
| 6) | Execution | |
| 7) | Execution | |
| 8) | Midterm presentation and midterm progress Report | |
| 9) | Execution | |
| 10) | Execution | |
| 11) | Execution | |
| 12) | Integration and testing | |
| 13) | Submission of the final report | |
| 14) | Final presentation |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Engineering by Design, 2nd Edition, Gerard Voland, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0131409194 |
| References: | https://capstone.eng.bau.edu.tr/ |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Presentation | 2 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Application | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 144 | ||
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | 5 |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. | 5 |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. | 5 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. | 5 |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |