Department of Mechatronics Engineering

MCE 104 | Course Introduction and Application Information

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	-
Course Language	English
Course Type	Required (Core Course)
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 Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Lütfi Mutlu
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. 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

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Explain the fundamental principles, components, and application areas of mechatronics engineering						X
LO2	Use computer-aided mechanical design tools at a basic leve			X
LO3	Design electronic circuits using basic electronic materials and circuit elements			X
LO4	Integrate sensor and actuator components in microcontroller-based systems to create functional circuits			X
LO5	Develop software for microcontroller-based systems using the C programming language			X

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	X
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Fields of Study in Mechatronics Engineering and Mechatronic Systems	Online resources published on the course page	LO1
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	LO2
3	3D Solid Modeling and Assembly	Engineering Design and Graphics with Solidworks 2019 by James D. Bethune, Chapter 3: Features and Chapter 5: Assemblies	LO2
4	Basic Electronic Materials	J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel, "Electric Circuits", Pearson, Chapter 2: Circuit Elements	LO3
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	LO3
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	LO4
7	Introduction to Microcontroller Programming with C++	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 2: Getting Started	LO5
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	LO5
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	LO5
11	Sensors	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 6: Input and Output	LO4
12	Actuators	Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches, Simon Monk, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2016, Chapter 6: Input and Output	LO4
13	Introduction to Single-board Computers	Online resources published on the course page	LO4
14	Project Management	Project Management, Adrienne Watt, 2nd Ed., BCcampus, 2020, Chapter 8: Overview of Project Planning	LO4
15	General Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks	1. Engineering Design and Graphics with Solidworks 2019 by James D. Bethune 2. J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel “Electric Circuits” Pearson 3. Programming Arduino: Getting Started with Sketches Simon Monk 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill 2016 4. Design Concepts for Engineers 4th edition by Mark Horenstein 2009
Suggested Readings/Materials	-

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Laboratory / Application	1	20	X	X	X	X	X
Midterm	1	30	X	X	X
Final Exam	1	40				X	X
Project	1	10	X	X	X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	2	32
Laboratory / Application Hours	16	2	32
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	15	15
Final Exam	1	17	17
		Total	180