MCE 104 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Mechatronics Engineering

Course Name

Fundamentals of Mechatronics Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MCE 104	Spring	2	2	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem Solving Q&A Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	Dr.Öğretim Üyesi Lütfi Mutlu
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr.Öğretim Üyesi Lütfi Mutlu
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

This course aims to teach the fundamental principles of mechatronics engineering. The course will cover topics such as basic electronic components, electronic circuit design, computer-aided mechanical design, and an introduction to microcontroller programming. Students will learn to program microcontroller-based systems like Arduino and develop applications with electronic circuits using the C programming language. Additionally, students will acquire skills in analytical thinking, system design, and project development for engineering problems. By the end of the course, students will develop a basic mechatronic project using the knowledge and skills they have gained.

Learning Outcomes

#	Content	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
#	Content	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the fundamental principles, components, and application areas of mechatronics engineering
2	Use computer-aided mechanical design tools at a basic level
3	Design electronic circuits using basic electronic materials and circuit elements
4	Integrate sensor and actuator components in microcontroller-based systems to create functional circuits
5	Develop software for microcontroller-based systems using the C programming language

Course Description

This course covers topics in mechanical design, electronic circuit design, microcontroller programming, and developing basic mechatronic systems using the C programming language.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation	Learning Outcome
1	Fields of Study in Mechatronics Engineering and Mechatronic Systems	Online resources published on the course page
2	Introduction to CAD and 2D Drawing Techniques	Engineering Design and Graphics with Solidworks 2019 by James D. Bethune, Chapter 2: Sketch Entities and Tools
3	3D Solid Modeling and Assembly	Engineering Design and Graphics with Solidworks 2019 by James D. Bethune, Chapter 3: Features and Chapter 5: Assemblies
4	Basic Electronic Materials	J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel, “Electric Circuits”, Pearson, Chapter 2: Circuit Elements
5	Electronic Circuit Design	J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel, “Electric Circuits”, Pearson, Chapter 3: Simple Resistive Circuits and Chapter 4: Techniques of Circuit Analysis
6	Microcontrollers and Peripheral Devices	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 1: This is Arduino and Chapter 2: Getting Started
7	Introduction to Microcontroller Programming with C++	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 2: Getting Started
8	Midterm Exam
9	Introduction to Microcontroller Programming with C++	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 3: C Language Basics and Chapter 4: Functions
10	Introduction to Microcontroller Programming with C++	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 5: Arrays and Strings
11	Sensors	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 6: Input and Output
12	Actuators	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 6: Input and Output
13	Introduction to Single-board Computers	Online resources published on the course page
14	Project Management	Project Management, Adrienne Watt, 2nd Ed., BCcampus, 2020, Chapter 8: Overview of Project Planning
15	General Review
16	Final Exam

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing	LO 1	LO 2	LO 3	LO 4	LO 5
Participation
Laboratory / Application	1	20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project	1	10
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	30
Final Exam		40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	3	60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	40
Total

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	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class			0
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project	1	16	16
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam		25	0
		Total	95

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	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.		-	-	-	-	-
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.		-	X	-	-	-
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.		-	-	-	-	-
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.		-	-	-	-	-
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.		-	-	-	-	-

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