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Ph.D. on Defence Technologies and Systems

STS624

MICRO-ELECTRONIC-MECHANIC SENSORS:MANUFACTURING AND APPLICAT

Course Code
STS624
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Recognizing the importance of MEM systems.
  2. Being able to generate coupled system of equations in MEM systems.
  3. Analyzing MEM systems with beam and plate theories.
  4. Learning the fundamentals of electrodynamics.
  5. Apprehending the today and future application areas of the MEM systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Componentsnone
Course DescriptionMEM materials, micro mechanic processes, MEM structures and systems, industrial, photonic and RF applications, packaging and safety.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course overview, non-dimensionalization, and single degree of freedom systems
2nd Week Elastic MEMS and kinematics of continua
3rd Week Equilibrium equations, constitutive equations in linear elasticity, and Navier's equations
4th Week Strings and membranes
5th Week Beam theory
6th Week Variational calculus: Lagrange equations and an alternative way to look at strings, membranes, and plates
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Plate theory
9th Week Plate problems
10th Week Fundamentals of electrodynamics and small is different
11th Week Analysis of single degree of freedom models for electrostatically actuated MEMS
12th Week Modeling electro statically actuated micro membranes
13th Week Modeling and numerical analysis of electro statically actuated micro beams and
14th Week micro plates
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingNano- and Micro-Electromechanical Systems: Fundamentals of Nano- and Microengineering, Second Edition (Nano- and Microscience, Engineering, Technology, and Medicine Series)
An Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering, Second Edition by Nadim Maluf and Kirt Williams
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 8 112
Preparation for Final exam 1 60 60
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 56 56
Total Work Load299
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.96
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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