FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
MCE 304 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Measurements and Instrumentation
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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MCE 304
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Spring
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2
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2
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Group WorkProblem SolvingApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | With this course, students will have basic knowledge on the measurement systems, will be able to design, perform and report experiments |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Provides basic knowledge on the fundamentals measurements, design and perform experiments, analyze and report data |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Basic concepts of measurement methods | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 2) |
2 | Basic concepts of measurement methods | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 2) |
3 | Analysis of Experimental Data | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 3) |
4 | Analysis of Experimental Data | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 3) |
5 | Report Writing and Data Presentations | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 15) |
6 | Operational Amplifiers, Filter Design | Handbook Of Operational Amplıfıer Applıcatıons, Application Report, SBOA092A –October 2001, Bruce Carter and Thomas R. Brown, Texas Instruments( Free PDF). |
7 | Operational Amplifiers, Filter Design | Handbook Of Operational Amplıfıer Applıcatıons, Application Report, SBOA092A –October 2001, Bruce Carter and Thomas R. Brown, Texas Instruments( Free PDF). |
8 | Midterm | |
9 | Sampling and data acquisitio | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 14) |
10 | ADC and DAC properties | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 14) |
11 | FFT and DFT | Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 2.11) |
12 | Data Acquisition | National Instruments Free Web Sources |
13 | Spectral Analysis, Experiment Design and Project | National Instruments Free Web Sources, Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, (Ch 16 |
14 | Project Presentations | |
15 | Review of the semester | |
16 | Review of the semester |
Course Notes/Textbooks | 1)Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman, McGraw Hill, 8th Ed., 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0-07-352930-1 2) Handbook Of Operational Amplifier Applications, Application Report, SBOA092A –October 2001, Bruce Carter and Thomas R. Brown, Texas Instruments (Free PDF). |
Suggested Readings/Materials | National Instruments Free Web Sources (http://www.ni.com/academic/students/learn-labview/) |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application |
6
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25
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Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
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5
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Project |
1
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5
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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25
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
9
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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3
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48
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
6
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4
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24
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Presentation / Jury |
1
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4
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4
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Project |
1
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10
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10
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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10
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10
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Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
X | ||||
5 | To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems. |
X | ||||
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. |
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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. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications. |
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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. |
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11 | Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level. |
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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. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest