Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
180104001105	INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	Compulsory	1	1	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine engineering, engineering ethics, learning and creative thinking, various engineering concepts and systems.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Mustafa HAMAMCI

Learning Outcomes

1	Recognizes the working areas of mechanical engineering
2	Understands the environmental and social problems and effects of engineering solutions.
3	Gains the awareness of the necessity of the mechanical engineer to update herself for life
4	Gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
5	Learns how to determine machine elements and mechanical properties

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

History of engineering, what is engineering? Engineering ethics, lifelong learning and creative thinking. Mechanical engineering historical development, mechanical engineering subjects and departments. Engineering designs, dimensions and units, various concepts. Laboratories and mechanisms in mechanical engineering. Stress and strength, materials used in machine construction and test methods. Importance of practical education in university. Manufacturing methods. Machine elements, gear wheels.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Engineering history What is engineering Branches in the engineering profession Other engineering branches
2	Subjects and sections of mechanical engineering Engineering designs Mechanical engineering and its social relationship Engineering support staff The importance of practical education in engineering
3	Laboratories in mechanical engineering Manufacturing methods Measuring systems Dimensions Various concepts
4	Machinery and energy sources Classification of machines Types of stress and strength
5	Materials used in machine construction Tensile test and tensile properties of materials Measuring hardness Notch impact test Fatigue properties Creep test
6	Fastening methods and elements Unsolvable links Rivet connections Resource links Soldering Detachable fasteners Screws Screw types Bolts and nuts Washers
7	Pins and pernos Wedges Elastic fasteners (springs) Shafts and axles Clutches Bearings and lubrication methods Fats
8	Midterm exam
9	Motion transmitting elements Pulleys Straps
10	Cogwheels Chain and sprockets Machine tools Lathe machine Saw machine Milling machine
11	Trowel and planer machine Drill bench
12	Force machines Steam machines
13	Internal combustion engines Gas turbines
14	Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Makine Mühendisliğine Giriş (Prof. Dr. M. Baki KARAMIŞ)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Self Study	7	2	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	7	2	14
Individual Study for Final Examination	7	2	14
Homework	5	2	10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			84

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
LO5

* Katkı Düzeyi : 1 Çok düşük 2 Düşük 3 Orta 4 Yüksek 5 Çok yüksek