Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Calibration KAL2101 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Onur ÖZBEK
Instructor(s)
Goals This course aims to help students understand calibration and accreditation and learn the calibration of some important measuring instruments.
Course Content 1. Metrology Calibration, Traceability concepts and importance, 2. International Metrology System, related organizations and their purposes, 3. International System of Units (SI), Basic, Derived and Additional units and symbols in the SI system, 4. Calibration Activities, conditions, periods, reasons and importance of calibration, Calibration forms, 5. Requirements for the Competence of Calibration Laboratories,
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Metrology Calibration, Traceability concepts and their importance,
2 International Metrology System, related organizations and their objectives,
3 International System of Units (SI), Basic, Derived and Additional units and symbols in the SI system,
4 Accreditation
5 Calibration Activities, conditions, periods, Reasons and importance of calibration, Calibration forms,
6 Requirements for the Competence of Calibration Laboratories,
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Metrology and definition of measurement and calibration Other Activities
2. Week The necessity of calibration Other Activities
3. Week SI unit systems Other Activities
4. Week Defining accreditation Other Activities
5. Week Important factors in laboratory selection Other Activities
6. Week Calibration hierarchy Other Activities
7. Week Calibration system documentation Other Activities
8. Week Important typical nonconformities Other Activities
9. Week Important typical nonconformities Other Activities
10. Week Bias, stability, consistency and reproducibility Other Activities
11. Week Gauge blocks Other Activities
12. Week Calibration of calipers Other Activities
13. Week Calibration of micrometers Other Activities
14. Week Selection of the organization that will perform the calibration 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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Has basic, up-to-date and applied knowledge about his/her profession.
3 Follows current developments and applications for his/her profession and uses them effectively.
9 Has social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the results of data related to his/her field.
13 Explains quality assurance and standardization.
144 Applies calibration methods and performs measurement, control and quality processes.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY144 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Metroloji (TÜBTAK Ulusal Metroloji Enstitüsü)
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 11 3 33
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 0.5 0.5
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0