Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Introduction To Mechanical Engineering MM105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şenol MERT
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şenol MERT (Güz)
Goals Introducing engineering profession and ethics Giving a solution approach to engineering problems Teaching basic engineering issues Developing teamwork ability
Course Content Explanation of basic engineering information
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to recognize the course program and Faculty / Department facilities of Düzce University Faculty of Engineering Mechanical Engineering
2 Having knowledge about the profession of mechanical engineering, history, present, future, and role in society,
3 Having knowledge about manufacturing methods in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Mechanical Engineering as a Profession. Definition of Engineer and Engineering Class Hours
2. Week Energy and Machine. Dimensions and Units Class Hours
3. Week Unit analysis, unit conversions and related applications Class Hours
4. Week Description of measuring and control subjects, introduction of used measuring instruments. Class Hours
5. Week Introduction of gauge as calipers, micrometer and comparator as measuring instruments, as control instruments. Measurement reading applications with caliper and micrometer Class Hours
6. Week Connecting elements, Weld connections, Solder connections, Adhesive connections, Bolt connections Class Hours
7. Week Having a sense of professional and ethical responsibility. Class Hours
8. Week Introduction of national and international standards and quality organizations. Definition of Standard and Quality Class Hours
9. Week Describing students as entrepreneurial and self-confident Class Hours
10. Week Describing students as entrepreneurial and self-confident Class Hours
11. Week Knowledge of the national and global dimensions of engineering service Class Hours
12. Week Industrial property rights , intellectual property rights ,patent, licensing Class Hours
13. Week Science and technology policy Class Hours
14. Week Visiting an industrial establishment and observing engineering applications on site. Class Hours
*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 Engineering graduates with sufficient theoretical and practical background for a successful profession and with application skills of fundamental scientific knowledge in the engineering practice
2 Engineering graduates with skills and professional background in describing, formulating, modeling and analyzing the engineering problem, with a consideration for appropriate analytical solutions in all necessary situations
3 Engineering graduates with the necessary technical, academic and practical knowledge and application confidence in the design and assessment of machines or mechanical systems or industrial processes with considerations of productivity, feasibility and environmental and social aspects
4 Engineering graduates with the practice of selecting and using appropriate technical and engineering tools in engineering problems, and ability of effective usage of information science technologies
5 Ability of designing and conducting experiments, conduction data acquisition and analysis and making conclusions
6 Ability of identifying the potential resources for information or knowledge regarding a given engineering issue
7 The abilities and performance to participate multi-disciplinary groups together with the effective oral and official communication skills and personal confidence
8 Ability for effective oral and official communication skills in Turkish Language and, at minimum, one foreign language
9 ngineering graduates with motivation to life-long learning and having known significance of continuous education beyond undergraduate studies for science and technology
10 Engineering graduates with well-structured responsibilities in profession and ethics
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5
PY10 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Robert Rizza, Prentice Hall.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şenol MERT Kanaat 10.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Şenol MERT Ödev 90.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 10 10
Research 1 6 6
Other Activities 1 5 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0