Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Sensors MEM386 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. BÜLENT AYDEMİR
Instructor(s)
Goals The aims of this course are; to introduce sensors, choose the right sensor according to their requirements and usage purposes, working principles of sensors, define system requirements, define the connection points and connection types, give sample applications for different usage areas and increasing the knowledge level and awareness of students.
Course Content Introduce sensors, choose the right sensor according to their requirements and usage purposes, working principles of sensors, define system requirements, define the connection points and connection types, give sample applications for different usage areas and increasing the knowledge level and awareness of students.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 1. Learns the structure and operating processes of sensors
2 2. Learns different sensor usage areas (for force, displacement, pressure, temperature, flow measurements), sample applications and connection types
3 3. Learns the criteria to look for in sensors and how to evaluate the criteria
4 4. Increases the level of knowledge and awareness about sensors and detectors.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course, Information about basic terms and concepts related to sensors Presentation (Preparation) Research Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice
2. Week Explanation of sensor catalogue information Practice Interview Other Activities Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Sensor selection steps Interview Other Activities Practice Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
4. Week Control of sensor accuracy, calibration and accreditation Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Practice Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities
5. Week Structure of strain gage, its use in sensors, measurement principle, features Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Practice Interview Research
6. Week Indicator elements of systems with strain gage sensor structure, measurement principle, features Class Hours Interview Other Activities Practice Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Structure of piezo crystal sensors, its use in sensors, measurement principle, features Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research
8. Week Indicator elements of systems with piezo crystal sensor structure, measurement principle, features Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice Other Activities
9. Week Structure of force measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Other Activities Practice Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Structure of force measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Research Preparation, After Class Study Practice Other Activities Class Hours Presentation (Preparation) Interview
11. Week Structure of pressure measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Interview
12. Week Structure of displacement measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research
13. Week Structure of temperature measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Practice Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours Interview
14. Week Structure of flow measurement sensors, measurement principle, features Class Hours Interview Other Activities Presentation (Preparation) Research Preparation, After Class Study 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 Mathematics, science and engineering to gain practical skills in Mechatronics Engineering
2 All or a component of a mechatronic system design under realistic conditions and develop skills to gain
3 Ability to identify, formulate and solve to gain skills.
4 Current software and hardware for use in an effective manner
5 Professional responsibility and ethical awareness win
6 Ability to work in team and individual win
7 Oral and written communication skills to win. Foreign effectively use a language of professional life
8 Awareness of the needs of lifelong learning; The ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal ability to win
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 2 2 2 2
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1. Aydemir, B., “Kuvvet kalibrasyon rehberi”, TÜBİTAK UME, 2021, ISBN: 978-605-312-399-6
  • 2. Metroloji, 1. Basım, Şubat 2013, ISBN 978-975-403-731-9, TÜBİTAK Ulusal Metroloji Enstitüsü
  • 3. TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, Deney ve Kalibrasyon Laboratuvarlarının Yeterliliği İçin Genel Şartlar
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 3 3
Homework 1 14 3 42
Final 1 3 3
Practice 12 1 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0