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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. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. HAYRİ ACAR
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

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 101
Workload (h) / 25.5 4
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 4,0