MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MCH4005 Measurement and Instrumentation Fall 2 2 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YALÇIN ÇEKİÇ
Assoc. Prof. MEHMET BERKE GÜR
Course Objectives: This is an introductory course in which fundamental engineering concepts are explained with examples selected from the everyday life. After completing the course, students will get basic understanding about the engineering measurement using mathematics and scientific principles.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Describe the physical standards on which units are based, the conversions between SI and English units,

II. Identify the basic components of a measurement system. Familiarize student with commonly-used instruments,

III. Select appropriate techniques and instrumentation for the measurement of motion, temperature, pressure, strain, force, etc.,

IV. Understand the operating principles of a range of widely used instrumentation techniques and appreciate how to use them in the design of measurement systems

V. Understand basic measurement circuit analysis techniques,

VI. Calibrate common sensors and instruments.

VII. Apply knowledge in math, science, and engineering.

VIII. Write effective technical lab reports.

Course Content

The general measurement system and its components. Statistical analysis of experimental data, uncertainty analysis, various statistical distributions and test of goodness of fit. Engineering instrumentation include types of passive/active transducers, electronics for instrumentation, computer-based data acquisition, and experiments on temperature, force measurements.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The general measurement system and its components
2) Standards and dimensional units of measurement
3) Probability and statistics (I)
4) Probability and statistics (II)
5) Uncertainty analysis
6) Time-Dependent Characteristics
7) Response of measurement systems (I)
8) Response of measurement systems (II)
9) Passive Sensors
10) Active Sensors
11) Temperature measurement
12) Amplifiers and filters (I)
13) Amplifiers and filters (II)
14) Digital techniques in measurements

Sources

Course Notes: Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements, Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley, ISBN 978-0-470-64618-2
References: Mechanical Measurements, 6/E, Thomas G. Beckwith, Roy D. Marangoni, 2007 Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0201847655

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Laboratory 10 % 30
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 35
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 10 2 20
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 5 2 10
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 20 20
Total Workload 138

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution