Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Design in Engineering ZFZ401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bülent PİŞKİN
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of the course is to cultivate students' competencies in teamwork and effective communication, conceptual project management and engineering design, comprehension and definition of a given engineering problem, realization of the necessity for lifelong learning, and internalization of ethical principles.
Course Content Conceptual Preparation Phase: Design and Project Concept / Team Work and Project Management / Design Tools and Methods / Statistics and Modelling Methods / Environmental and Social Interaction / Flexibility and Reliability / Quality and Standard Concepts / Price and Engineering Economics / Ethics and Concepts / Reporting and Presentation Techniques / Reporting and Presentation Örneklerirımın Tools and Methods . Team Project Work 1: Determination of Issues Project / Project Teams Building / Planning and the Division of Labour / Resource Research and Literature / Resources Classification and Analysis / Determination of tools and methods to be used / Analysis and Modeling / Design and Verification / Procurement and Implementation / Testing and Testing / Analysis and Interpretation of Results / The Problems and Solutions / Quality and Value Assessment / Environmental and Social Assessment / Reporting and Presentation
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student gains experience in areas such as teamwork and effective communication, conceptual project management, and engineering design.
2 The student acquires the capacity to comprehend and define a given engineering problem.
3 The student learns to internalize the necessity for continuous professional development and ethical regulations.
4 The student conducts resource investigation and a comprehensive literature review.
5 The student's capacity for reporting and formal presentation is enhanced.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Determination of Project Scopes Presentation (Preparation), Practice
2. Week Formation of Project Teams. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Planning and Task Delegation. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Resource Investigation and Literature Review / Classification and Analysis of Resources. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Determination of Instruments and Methodologies to be Employed. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Analysis and Modeling. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
7. Week Design and Validation Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Design and Validation Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Experiments and Testing Procedures Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Analysis and Interpretation of Findings. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Identification and Resolution of Issues Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Evaluation of Quality and Cost - Environmental and Societal Assessment. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Reporting and Formal Presentation. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Reporting and Formal Presentation. Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 5 5 5 5 5
PY12 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 2 2 2 2 2
PY14 4 4 4 4 4
PY15 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Associated with the project, books, and other materials
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0