COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MCE 102
Fall
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Foundations of Mechatronics Engineering; visual programming with Blockly, Scratch, ArduinoBlocks and Tinkercad Circuits visual programming tools; programming Arduino electronic kits with these tools; introduction to the C language; programming Arduino electronic kits with the C language; foundations of mechanical design and developing a mechatronics project with the skills acquired during the course
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • define the areas of interest of Mechatronics Engineering
  • develop computer programs using visual programming languages
  • develop programs for embedded systems that can use sensors and actuators
  • develop programs for embedded systems using the C programming language
  • design and develop a simple mechatronic system
Course Description Analysis of mechatronic systems, visual programming, introduction to the C programming language, programming embedded systems and developing a mechatronic system are among the topics covered.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction. Areas of interest of Mechatronics Engineering and mechatronic systems Internet resources posted on course website
2 Visual programming Internet resources posted on course website
3 Basic electronics Internet resources posted on course website
4 Programming embedded systems with C Internet resources posted on course website
5 Programming embedded systems with C Internet resources posted on course website
6 Programming embedded systems with C Internet resources posted on course website
7 Programming embedded systems with C Internet resources posted on course website
8 Programming embedded systems with C Internet resources posted on course website
9 Midterm examination -
10 Sensors Internet resources posted on course website
11 Actuators Internet resources posted on course website
12 Developing a simple robot and foundation of mechanical design Internet resources posted on course website
13 Project meeting -
14 Developing a simple robot Internet resources posted on course website
15 Robot programming Internet resources posted on course website
16 Review of the semester
Course Notes/Textbooks

Internet resources and lecture notes

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
8
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
10
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
8
Presentation / Jury
Project
1
24
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
20
Final Exams
1
24
    Total
180

 

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

X
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.

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.

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.

X
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.

X
9

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

X
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)

X
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