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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05551004 | Process Control | 3 | Autumn | 5 | 3+0+1 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, Problem Solving, Laboratory, Project |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | There is no prerequisite for the course. |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Process control Definitions and terminology, controllers, Signal Conditioning (Analogue and Digital), Final Control Discrete State Process Control PLC, Controller Principles, Continuous control modes (On-Off, P, I, D and PID), Control Loop Characteristics.
Objectives of the Course
How to run a process/system in a controlled manner, How to best operate a process plant in which not much is steady state and most of the parameters change (time dependent), Gain an appreciation for the dynamic behavior of chemical processes and develop strategies to operate these processes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; Ability to use information technologies effectively | 5 |
| 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 |
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 know the general properties of opamp circuits | P.2.15 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Ability to know analogue signal shaping | P.2.29 | 1 |
| O3 | Ability to know digital signal shaping | P.2.30 | 1 |
| O4 | Ability to know the principles of process control | P.2.31 | 1 |
| O5 | Ability to analys controller modes | P.3.11 | 1 |
| O6 | 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 Definitions and Terminology |
| 2 | Introduction Definitions and Terminology |
| 3 | Signal Conditioning |
| 4 | Signal Conditioning |
| 5 | Signal Conditioning |
| 6 | Signal Conditioning |
| 7 | Control Elements |
| 8 | Control Elements |
| 9 | Control Elements |
| 10 | Control Principles |
| 11 | Control Principles |
| 12 | Control Principles |
| 13 | Control Principles |
| 14 | Control Principles |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | D.A. Bradley, D. Dawson, D. Seward, S. Burge "Mechatronics and the Design of Intelligent Machines and Systems", CRC Press Inc (2000) |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 1 | 5 (%) |
| Laboratory | 10 | 15 (%) |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 138 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,60 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P3 | P7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Ability to know the general properties of opamp circuits | - | - | - |
| O2 | Ability to know analogue signal shaping | 4 | - | - |
| O3 | Ability to know digital signal shaping | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Ability to know the principles of process control | - | - | - |
| O5 | Ability to analys controller modes | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | Ability to prepare and present technical documents such as technical reports and presentations | - | - | 5 |
