Machinery
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Machinery
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08841104 | Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis | 2026 | Spring | 4 | 2+1+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| 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, case studies, problem-solving, practical exercises, and technical analysis. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | Having basic knowledge of machine elements and mechanical engineering fundamentals. |
| Coordinator | Lect. Mehmet AKSOY |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Muhammed Emin BOYACIOĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Muhammed Emin BOYACIOĞLU | T-202 | [email protected] | 7671 | Monday 14.00 - 16.00 |
Course Content
Maintenance management and maintenance types, wear and failure types in machine components, fault diagnosis methods, vibration analysis, oil analysis and thermography, measurement and inspection techniques, computer-aided maintenance planning, root cause analysis, maintenance and repair applications, occupational health and safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and environmental safety.
Objectives of the Course
To teach maintenance methods used for machinery and equipment in industrial facilities, identify failures in machine components, use appropriate measurement and fault diagnosis methods, and develop solutions in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations during maintenance and repair processes.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | X |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Acquires fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge related to the profession and uses it effectively. | 4 |
| P3 | Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animation, etc.) related to their profession. | 4 |
| P14 | It detects faults in machine systems and performs maintenance operations. | 5 |
| P23 | Selects and uses appropriate methods and tools related to occupational health and safety to solve problems encountered in creating a healthy and safe working environment. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Endüstriyel tesislerde uygulanan bakım türlerini (periyodik, önleyici, kestirimci, düzeltici) ve bakım yönetim ilkelerini açıklar. | P.1.40 | 1,7 |
| O2 | It defines the types of wear, failure, and deformation occurring in machine elements (bearings, gears, belt-pulley systems, shafts, etc.). | P.1.41 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Effectively utilizes relevant computer/software and information technologies in fault diagnosis and maintenance planning processes. | P.3.18 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Selects and applies appropriate measurement, analysis, and diagnostic methods (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, etc.) to detect faults in machine systems. | P.14.3 | 1,7 |
| O5 | It conducts root cause analysis and develops solution proposals by evaluating complex malfunctions occurring in machinery and production systems using an analytical approach. | P.14.4 | 1,7 |
| O6 | During maintenance and repair activities, selects and implements—in compliance with environmental regulations—the OHS methods, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safety tools appropriate for the associated risks. | P.23.8 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 | Basic Concepts and Importance of Maintenance and Fault Diagnosis |
| 1 | Types of Maintenance and Principles of Maintenance Management |
| 3 | Makine Elemanlarında Aşınma, Hasar ve Deformasyon Türleri |
| 4 | Failures in Bearings, Gears, Belt-Pulley Systems, and Shafts |
| 5 | Arıza Teşhisinde Kullanılan Ölçüm ve Kontrol Yöntemleri |
| 6 | Titreşim Analizi ve Makine Arızalarının Belirlenmesi |
| 7 | Oil Analysis, Thermography, and Predictive Maintenance Applications |
| 8 | Fault Detection and Diagnostic Techniques for Machinery and Equipment |
| 9 | Maintenance Planning, Maintenance Tracking, and Work Orders |
| 10 | Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Problem-Solving Techniques |
| 11 | Maintenance and Repair Applications for Machinery and Equipment |
| 12 | Occupational Health and Safety in Maintenance and Repair, and LOTO Procedures |
| 13 | Environmental Safety, Waste Management, and Risk Control in Maintenance Activities |
| 14 | Bakım Performansının Değerlendirilmesi, Verimlilik ve Genel Tekrar |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Mobley, R. K. (2002). An Introduction to Predictive Maintenance (2nd ed.). Butterworth-Heinemann. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 1 | 20 (%) |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 50 (%) |
| 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 | 14 | 14 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 140 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,67 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P14 | P23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Endüstriyel tesislerde uygulanan bakım türlerini (periyodik, önleyici, kestirimci, düzeltici) ve bakım yönetim ilkelerini açıklar. | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | It defines the types of wear, failure, and deformation occurring in machine elements (bearings, gears, belt-pulley systems, shafts, etc.). | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | Effectively utilizes relevant computer/software and information technologies in fault diagnosis and maintenance planning processes. | - | 4 | - | - |
| O4 | Selects and applies appropriate measurement, analysis, and diagnostic methods (vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, etc.) to detect faults in machine systems. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | It conducts root cause analysis and develops solution proposals by evaluating complex malfunctions occurring in machinery and production systems using an analytical approach. | - | - | 4 | - |
| O6 | During maintenance and repair activities, selects and implements—in compliance with environmental regulations—the OHS methods, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safety tools appropriate for the associated risks. | - | - | - | 5 |
