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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Mechatronics
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03710101 Fundamentals of Mechatronics 1 Autumn 1 3+0+0 4 4
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 -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Lect. Taha Fatih ATEŞ
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Hüseyin ŞAKALAK
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Hüseyin ŞAKALAK T-209 [email protected] 7863 Tuesday
14.00-16.00
Course Content
Mechatronics Components, Mechatronic System Structure and Mechatronic Design Technique, Function Based Conceptual Design, Mechanical and Energy Systems, Work-Power-Energy Calculations, Circular Motion, Electric and Electronic, Energy Loss in Electric Motors, Hydraulic-Pneumatic Systems, Working of Different Mechatronic Systems Study of the Principle
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed for the student to learn the components that make up the science of mechatronics, to know the structure of the mechatronic system and mechatronics design technique, and to be able to use the scientific foundations that mechatronics benefits from.
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 Has Fundamental, Current, And Practical Knowledge Related to Their Profession. 4
P3 Follows and Effectively Uses Current Developments and Applications in Their Profession 3
P6 Can Effectively Present Thoughts at The Level Of Knowledge and Skills Through Written and Verbal Communication And Expresses Them Clearly 4
P11 Defines and Applies Fundamental Concepts Related to Mechatronics 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Understands the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. P.1.1 1
O2 Grasps the working principles of sensors, actuators, and control systems. P.1.2 1
O3 Gains practical skills for applying mechatronic systems to real-world problems. P.1.6 1,6
O4 Develops the ability to diagnose and solve problems related to the use of mechatronic systems. P.1.8 1
O5 Researches and analyzes the latest technological developments in the field of mechatronics P.3.1 1
O6 Speaks and presents confidently in front of an audience P.6.7 1,6
O7 Explains and defines fundamental concepts in the field of mechatronics P.11.1 1
O8 Identifies and explains mechatronic components such as sensors, actuators, and control systems P.11.2 1
O9 Designs and simulates simple systems by applying fundamental mechatronic principles P.11.3 1
O10 Analyzes the working principles of mechatronic systems and uses them in practical projects P.11.4 1
O11 Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects P.11.5 1
O12 Identifies and uses basic electronic components used in mechatronic systems P.11.6 1
O13 Uses problem-solving techniques in mechatronic projects P.11.7 1
O14 Integrates and tests mechatronic systems P.11.8 1
O15 Follows current developments and innovations in the field of mechatronics P.11.9 1
O16 Uses measuring instruments for mechatronic systems measurements P.11.10 1
O17 Knows about mechatronic design principles and distinguishing features from classical design P.11.11 1
** 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 - Units / Components Forming Mechatronics
2 Mechatronic System Structure and Mechatronic Design Technique
3 Conceptual Design Based on Function in Mechatronics
4 Measurement Systems
5 Velocity, Acceleration and Friction Force
6 Work, Power, and Energy Calculations
7 Work, Power, and Energy Calculations
8 Buoyancy and Liquids
9 Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
10 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
11 Ideal Gas Laws
12 Energy Losses in Electric Motors
13 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
14 Examination of the Working Principles of Different Mechatronic Systems
Textbook or Material
Resources Mekatronik Mühendisliğine Giriş, Prof. Dr. Hakan Yavuz, PapatyaBilim Üniversite Yayıncılığı, 2018
Mekatronik Temel Bilgileri, Prof. Dr. M. Oktay Alnıak, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2019
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz 1 10 (%)
Midterms 1 40 (%)
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 3 42
Midterms 1 9 9
Quiz 1 14 14
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 1 14 14
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 121
Total Work Load / 30 4,03
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P6 P11
O1 Understands the basic principles of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. 4 - - -
O2 Grasps the working principles of sensors, actuators, and control systems. 4 - - -
O3 Gains practical skills for applying mechatronic systems to real-world problems. 3 - - -
O4 Develops the ability to diagnose and solve problems related to the use of mechatronic systems. 3 - - -
O5 Researches and analyzes the latest technological developments in the field of mechatronics - 4 - -
O6 Speaks and presents confidently in front of an audience - - 4 -
O7 Explains and defines fundamental concepts in the field of mechatronics - - - 5
O8 Identifies and explains mechatronic components such as sensors, actuators, and control systems - - - 3
O9 Designs and simulates simple systems by applying fundamental mechatronic principles - - - 4
O10 Analyzes the working principles of mechatronic systems and uses them in practical projects - - - 4
O11 Identifies software and hardware components used in mechatronic projects - - - 3
O12 Identifies and uses basic electronic components used in mechatronic systems - - - 3
O13 Uses problem-solving techniques in mechatronic projects - - - 4
O14 Integrates and tests mechatronic systems - - - 3
O15 Follows current developments and innovations in the field of mechatronics - - - 4
O16 Uses measuring instruments for mechatronic systems measurements - - - 4
O17 Knows about mechatronic design principles and distinguishing features from classical design - - - 4