Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Hydraulic and Electrohydraulic MEM381 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 1 4.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-Face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ (Güz)
Goals Teaching about Hydrolic systems and their usage.
Course Content Introduction to Hydraulic Systems, Advantages and Disadvantages, Usage Areas of Hydraulic Systems, Basic Hydraulic System Structure and Elements, Hydraulic Oils, Hydraulic Pumps, Types, Selection Criteria, Cylinders, Engines, Valves and Symbols, Hydraulic filters, Hydraulic pressure valves, Hydraulic power unit components , Hydraulic circuit design, Hydraulic circuit design in simulation program, Fundamentals of electricity, Sensor technology, Electrohydraulic Systems and circuit elements, Electrohydraulic System Design, Design of electrohydraulic circuits using simulation program.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understanding Basic Hydraulic Concepts
2 Learning of hydraulic circuit elements and their functions
3 Learning to hydraulic circuit design
4 Learning electrohydraulic circuit elements and their functions.
5 Learning to electrohydraulic circuit design
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction To Hydraulic Systems Interview
2. Week Application Areas Of Hydraulic Systems Interview
3. Week Hydraulic System Structure And Components Interview
4. Week Hydraulic Pumps, Types, Choosing Criterion Interview
5. Week Cylinders, Motors, Valves, Symbols Interview
6. Week Location And Pressure Based Control Interview
7. Week Time Or Counter Based Control Interview
8. Week Dimensioning Of Hydraulic System Components Interview
9. Week Dimensioning Of Hydraulic System Components
10. Week Choosing Of Cylinder, Pump And Electric Motor Interview
11. Week Introduction to Electrohydraulic Systems Interview
12. Week Electrohydraulic Circuit Elements Interview
13. Week Design of Electrohydraulic Systems Interview
14. Week Drawing Electrohydraulic Systems with Simulation Program Interview, 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 To gain the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the field of Mechatronics Engineering
2 To gain the ability to design and develop an entire mechatronic system or one of its components under realistic constraints and conditions
3 To gain the ability to identify, model, and solve engineering problems
4 To effectively use up-to-date software and hardware tools with an awareness of project management, risk management, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development
5 To acquire professional responsibility and ethical awareness
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Berkün, M., Akışkanlar Mekaniği ve Hidrolik, Literatür Yayınları, 2010.
  • Hydraulics Electrohydraulics Lecture Notes
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ A GRUBU Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ A GRUBU Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ B GRUBU Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ B GRUBU Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Interview 8 1 8
Practice 6 1 6
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 52 1 52
Practice End-Of-Term 1 3.5 3.5
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0