| 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 |
| MCH4991 | Capstone Project I | Fall | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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: -how to solve an engineering problem through interdisplinary collaboration, -how to synthesize knowledge in order to solve an engineering problem, -how to plan and manage an interdisciplinary engineering project, -report writing, -presentation skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; The students who have succeeded in this course will; 1) Gain a knowledge of project management, team management, conflict resolution 2) Gain a knowledge of engineering design, usability, and integration 3) Gain a knowledge of engineering constraints 4) Gain a knowledge of measurement and verification of a product 5) Gain a knowledge of innovation, entrepreneurship, patent and useful model protection 6) Identify an engineering problem and divide it into smaller sub problems to apply previous knowledge to solve each sub problem. 7) Produce alternative solutions to the problem and analyze different solutions in terms of cost, time, work, maintenance, efficiency etc. 8) Prepare a project proposal that includes a complete design and plan of execution taking into consideration engineering constraints. 9) Gain a knowledge of engineering standards and apply them in a project design. 10) Gain research, report writing and presentation skills. |
| In this course, lectures are given on various topics relevant to conducting engineering projects. The first six lectures cover topics that are general to the faculty and are examined with a common mid-term exam. These topics are also expected to be expressed by the students in reports and presentations. Also in this course, students will be directed to form interdisciplinary teams and select a project among the projects offered by the faculty. The final report (project proposal) will be focussed on this chosen project and will be a single document prepared by the interdisciplinary team; this project proposal will detail the work that will be carried out in the following semester in the course 4992. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Capstone Courses I & II | |
| 2) | Team and Project Management | |
| 3) | Engineering Design | |
| 4) | Engineering Constraints | |
| 5) | Product Verification | |
| 6) | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 10) | Status Report | |
| 13) | Submission of final project proposal | |
| 14) | Presentation of the project proposal. |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Presentations given in Capstone website (https://capstone.eng.bau.edu.tr/) Engineering by Design, 2nd Edition, Gerard Voland, Prentice Hall, ISBN-13: 978-0131409194 |
| References: |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload | 32 | ||
| 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 |