Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05510004 | Mechatronics Measurements | 1 | Autumn | 1 | 2+0+1 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Adem YILMAZ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Sinan İLGEN |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Adem YILMAZ | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Introduction to Measurements, Instrument Types and Performance Characteristics, Sensors Technologies, Basics of Statistics, Error during Measurement Process, Noise in Measurements & Signal Processing, Basic Mechatronics Instruments for Measurement, Variable Conversion Elements.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to is to build the knowledge of undergrad students with fundamentals of measurement systems. The course will introduce the measurement instrument types and their performance characteristics. In addition, many sensors that used for measurements including errors and noises will be described. The main core of the course is statistics which is very important science for measurements due to using huge amount of data.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Mechatronics Engineering | 5 |
| P7 | Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions | 3 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Ability to make electrical circuit measurements | P.5.43 | 7 |
| O2 | Ability to have skills about basic measuring instruments used in engineering | P.5.44 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Ability to prepare and present technical documents such as technical reports and presentations | P.7.2 | 5 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Measurements |
| 2 | Instrument Types and Performance Characteristics |
| 3 | Instrument Types and Performance Characteristics |
| 4 | Instrument Types and Performance Characteristics |
| 5 | Sensors Technologies |
| 6 | Basics of Statistics |
| 7 | Error during Measurement Process |
| 8 | Noise in Measurements & Signal Processing |
| 9 | Basic Mechatronics Instruments for Measurement |
| 10 | Basic Mechatronics Instruments for Measurement |
| 11 | Basic Mechatronics Instruments for Measurement |
| 12 | Basic Mechatronics Instruments for Measurement |
| 13 | Variable Conversion Elements (1) |
| 14 | Variable Conversion Elements (2) |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Alan S Morris, ""Measurement and Instrumentation Principles-Third Edition""-2001 |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 15 (%) |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 150 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P5 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to make electrical circuit measurements | 3 | - |
| O2 | Ability to have skills about basic measuring instruments used in engineering | 5 | - |
| O3 | Ability to prepare and present technical documents such as technical reports and presentations | - | 4 |
