EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK307	EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING	5	3	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. AHMET CİHAT BAYTAŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DUYGU ERDEM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Laboratory applications of different basic fields for the completion of engineering formation
Contents of the Course Unit:	Designing laboratory experiments on topics based on open-ended problems in accordance with laboratory techniques and facilities. Realization of experiments based on individual planning and interpretation of experimental results

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE (Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and/or competencies) To be able to do literature research, to be able to use library facilities efficiently, to be able to relate these studies to the project based on the studies (literature), to be able to plan an experiment by defining the experimental variables and creating the test matrix, to be able to design the experimental setup and to determine the measurement systems in accordance with the requirements, to make group work and discuss the results of the experiment, to determine the experimental measurement conditions by having knowledge about jet flow, flow around the cylinder and boundary layer flow, to be able to evaluate the experimental data and to perform the graphical presentation appropriately, Using Bernoulli's equation to pass from pressure difference to velocity information, Calculating the drag coefficient of the cylinder by using the surface pressure distribution, Obtaining stress and strain diagrams from tensile test results, Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of different systems used in the measurement of the same physical quantity and selecting the appropriate one according to the subject, Preparing an experimental report and paying attention to be original, making an oral presentation of the designed and performed experiments.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction of laboratory experiments	-
2	-	Standard Experiments: Boundary Layer Tests /Project: Literature research	-
3	-	Standard Experiments: Boundary Layer Tests /Project: Literature research	-
4	-	Standard Experiments: Determination of cylinder drag coefficient / Project: Literature survey and preliminary planning of the experimental setup	-
5	-	Standard Experiments: Determination of cylinder drag coefficient / Project: Literature survey and preliminary planning of the experimental setup	-
6	-	Standard Experiments: Jet Stream Experiments / Project: Design and fabrication of experimental model	-
7	-	Standard Experiments: Jet Stream Experiments / Project: Design and fabrication of experimental model	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Standard Experiments: Structural Experiments / Project: Creating the test matrix (planning the experiments to be performed)	-
10	-	Standard Experiments: Structural Experiments / Project: Creating the test matrix (planning the experiments to be performed)	-
11	-	Project : Experimental study	-
12	-	Project : Experimental study	-
13	-	Project : Experimental study	-
14	-	Project : Experimental study	-
15	-	Presentation	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Goldstein, R.J., 1996, Fluid Mechanics Measurements, Hemisphere, ISBN:978156032306. Beckwith, T., Marangoni, R. and Lienhard, J.V., 2007, Mechanical Measurements, Prentice Hall, ISBN:978020184765. Gdoutos, E.E., 2002, Recent Advances in Experimental Mechanics, Springer, ISBN:978140200683. Khan, A.S., Wang, X., 2000, Strain Measurements and Stress Analysis, Prentice Hall, ISBN:978013080076.
Holman, J.P.,, 2000, Experimental Methods for Engineers, McGraw- Hill, ISBN:978007118165.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.				3
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	3	7	21
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	101