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 |
DES1021 | Introduction to Industrial Design | Fall |
2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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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 : | Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MEHMET ASATEKİN |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course introduces the student to the discipline of industrial design through lectures, class discussion, one assignment, and two exams. It will provide the student with: - A general understanding of the subjects listed in the course description above. - An exposure to the visual world of industrial design. - Some experience of group discussion and teamwork. - The experience of researching, analyzing, and presenting on aspects of industrial design - Discuss the social, historical and cultural context of key art and design movements, theories and practices - Analyse a specific work of art or design related to own area of specialism |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I- define design, industrial design, formation and evolution of the profession II- identify the practice area of the profession and the other fields that industrial design relates III- identify the role of industrial designer and process of industrial design IV- define stages of design problem solving V- debate on application of industrial design on specific problems and user groups VI- analyze specific industrial design projects according to practice fields of the profession VII- relate business and management to industrial design VIII- debate on human factors, material and technology, manufacturing process, innovation and creativity in industrial design |
1. Introduction to the course. 2. Design, Industrial Design and Basic Concepts in Industrial Design 3. Design Process, Roles in Design Process and Design Criteria 4. Identifying Qualifications and Problems in Product Design 5. Color in Industrial Design 6. Collection and Process of Information in Design 7. Human Factors in Industrial Design 8. Special Topics in Industrial Design for Special Age Groups and Universal Design 9. Midterm exam 10. Business of Industrial Design 11. Presentation of papers 12. Presentation of papers 13. Presentation of papers 14. Presentation of papers 15. Design Ideation and Problem Solving 16. Innovation and Creativity in Decision Making |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the course. | |
2) | Design, Industrial Design and Basic Concepts in | |
3) | Design Process, Roles in Design Process and Design Criteria | |
4) | Identifying Qualifications and Problems in Product Design | |
5) | Color in Industrial Design | |
6) | Collection and Process of Information in Design | |
7) | Human Factors in Industrial Design | |
8) | Special Topics in Industrial Design for Special Age Groups and Universal Design | |
9) | Midterm | |
10) | Business of Industrial Design | |
11) | Presentation | |
12) | Presentation | |
13) | Presentation | |
14) | Presentation | |
15) | Design Ideation and Problem Solving | |
16) | Innovation and Creativity in Decision Making |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Slack, Laura. What is Product Design? UK: RotoVision, 2006. Asatekin, Mehmet. Endüstri Tasarımında Ürün Kullanıcı İlişkileri. Ankara: ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınevi. 1997. Heskett, John. Industrial Design.London: Thames and Hudson, 1980. Bayazıt, Nigan. Endüstriyel Tasarımcılar İçin Tasarlama Kuramları ve Metodları. İstanbul: Birsen yayınevi, 2004. Clay, Robert. Beautiful Thing. An Introduction to Design. New York: Berg, 2009. |
References: | Slack, Laura. What is Product Design? UK: RotoVision, 2006. Asatekin, Mehmet. Endüstri Tasarımında Ürün Kullanıcı İlişkileri. Ankara: ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Yayınevi. 1997. Heskett, John. Industrial Design.London: Thames and Hudson, 1980. Bayazıt, Nigan. Endüstriyel Tasarımcılar İçin Tasarlama Kuramları ve Metodları. İstanbul: Birsen yayınevi, 2004. Clay, Robert. Beautiful Thing. An Introduction to Design. New York: Berg, 2009. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 16 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 8 | % 20 |
Presentation | 4 | % 10 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 30 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 15 | 2 | 30 |
Application | 15 | 2 | 30 |
Presentations / Seminar | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 77 |
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. | |
2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose. | |
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) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems. | |
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. | |
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. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications. | |
10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
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. |