Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Statistics and Optimization MEM387 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Gürcan SAMTAŞ
Instructor(s)
Goals • Utilize statistical tools to analyze and interpret sensor data. • Apply statistical distributions to model the behavior of mechatronic systems. • Optimize error estimation and decision-making processes in control systems. • Enhance the performance of mechatronic systems by optimizing design parameters. • Develop data-driven decision making and statistical thinking for engineering problem solving.
Course Content This course introduces critical statistical and optimization techniques for solving problems frequently encountered in Mechatronics Engineering. We aim to equip students with the ability to utilize statistical methods for data analysis, modeling, and decision-making processes, as well as mathematical tools to optimize design and control problems.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Calculate statistical properties of data acquired from sensors.
2 Employ statistical methods to analyze and filter noisy signals.
3 Utilize statistical distributions to model the dynamic behavior of mechatronic systems.
4 Perform error estimation and design decision rules in control systems.
5 Apply linear programming and other optimization techniques to optimize design parameters.
6 Interpret statistical results to evaluate and improve the performance of mechatronic systems.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction & Sensor Data Interview Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
2. Week Probability & Random Variables Class Hours Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Interview
3. Week Statistical Distributions & Mechatronic Systems Class Hours Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Interview
4. Week Error Estimation & Control Systems Class Hours Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Interview
5. Week Linear Regression & Mechatronics Applications Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice
6. Week Linear Regression & Mechatronics Applications Preparation, After Class Study Interview Class Hours Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Practice
7. Week Linear Programming & Design Optimization Class Hours Interview Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Linear Programming & Design Optimization Interview Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Other Optimization Techniques
10. Week Other Optimization Techniques
11. Week Sampling Methods & Mechatronics Applications
12. Week Advanced Statistical Techniques for Mechatronics Other Activities Research Presentation (Preparation) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice
13. Week Optimization Algorithms & Mechatronics Applications Other Activities Practice Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview
14. Week Optimization Algorithms & Mechatronics Applications Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Practice Presentation (Preparation) Interview Other Activities
*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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Mühendisler İçin Uygulamalı İstatistik ve Olasılık, Douglas C. Montgomery , George C. Runger, Palme Yayınevi
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 50 1 50
Final 26.5 1 26.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0