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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
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