FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

FENG 102 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Introduction to Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
FENG 102
Spring
2
0
2
4

Course Objectives The aim of the course is to examine the engineering aspects of various systems and devices. Student will gain exposure to the basic fields of engineering and the interrelationships among engineering, science, mathematics and society. Students will develop a number of skills that will help them excel in their chosen engineering field.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • perform teamwork tasks effectively
  • communicate effectively by writing
  • prepare a solid curriculum plan for each semester including summers
  • analyze a real-life problem and designing a solution process with team
  • use project management technics for problem solving
  • identify major problem-solving tools used in engineering practices
  • define basic units of length, time, mass, force, temperature, electric current, energy and power, and related parameters frequently observed in engineering problems
  • make an effective presentation
Course Description The course will cover basic engineering concepts such as units, engineering analysis and design process. The second half of the course will be dedicated to program-based introductory content.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 What is engineering as a career and profession? Textbook 1 : Chapter 1 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
2 What is the impact of engineering and the contributions of engineers in the real world? Textbook 1 : Chapter 6 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
3 Engineering analysis problem solving Textbook 1 : Chapter 2 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
4 Project management Textbook 1 : Chapter 3; Textbook 2: Chapter Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
5 Team building and team works Textbook 1 : Chapter 3; Textbook 2: Chapter Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
6 Learning of literature review and writing a document Textbook 1 : Chapter 7 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
7 Learning to make presentations. Textbook 1 : Chapter 7 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
8 Midterm Exam
9 Engineering tools Textbook 1 : Chapter 4 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
10 Engineering design process Textbook 1 : Chapter 2 Lecture Notes; http://fecs.ieu.edu.tr/
11 Program-based introductory content
12 Program-based introductory content
13 Program-based introductory content
14 Program-based introductory content
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Design Concepts for Engineers, 4th edition by Mark Horenstein, 2009

ISBN-13: 978-0136069553    ISBN-10: 013606955X

Suggested Readings/Materials

Software Project Management, A Real World Guide to Success, Joel Henry, 2004, ISBN 032122342X

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
15
Project
1
30
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
35
Final Exam
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
5
100
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
1
16
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
6
12
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
10
10
Project
1
30
30
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
0
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems

2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

4

To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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