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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
08820102 Machine Elements 2026 Spring 2 2+1+0 5 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lectures, question-and-answer sessions, discussions, case studies, interpretation of technical drawings and diagrams, problem-solving activities, calculation exercises, and examination of practical examples of machine elements will be used. Students will be encouraged to relate theoretical knowledge to practical applications and understand the working principles of basic machine elements.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites There are no specific prerequisites for this course. Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and technical drawing will facilitate the understanding of the course topics.
Coordinator Lect. Mehmet AKSOY
Instructor(s) Lect. Recep Safa DURAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Recep Safa DURAN T-202 [email protected] 7669 Thursday
10:00-12:00
Course Content
Introduction to machine elements, classification and applications of machine elements, materials used in machine elements, fastening elements, bolted and pinned joints, shafts and axles, bearings and rolling-element bearings, gears and gear mechanisms, belt-pulley systems, chain drives, clutches, couplings, springs, sealing elements, and selection of basic machine elements.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge of the basic properties, purposes, working principles, and selection criteria of machine elements. The course aims to enable students to identify fundamental machine elements such as bolts, nuts, shafts, bearings, gears, belt-pulley systems, and couplings, understand their applications, and develop the ability to select appropriate machine elements using basic engineering principles.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Textbook or Material
Resources Budynas, R. G., & Nisbett, J. K. (2024). Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design (2024 Release). McGraw Hill.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam - -
Total 0 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 0 0 0
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 0 0 0
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 0
Total Work Load / 30 0
Course ECTS Credits: 0