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Program of Mechanical Engineering (English)

ME313

FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHATRONIC

Course Code
ME313
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine inputs and outputs of circuit problems,
  2. Solve current, voltage, resistance and power concepts.
  3. Apply circuit analysis techniques.
  4. Fundamentals of digital systems
  5. An ability to design and conduct experiments of mechatronic systems, as well as to analyze and interpret data
  6. An ability to use the software, and modern engineering tools necessary for circuit analysis.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsElectronics
Course DescriptionIntroduction to mechatronic systems, components and machines. Fundamental Topics of electronics for mechatronic systems. Circuit components and their analysis. Circuit theorems. General equations of Electro-mechanics. Capacitance and Reluctance motors, DC and AC motors. Transformers and magnetic circuits. Semiconductors, p-n junction, diode and types, Circuit Analysis of diode models, BJT Transistors and DC biasing. BJT small signal analysis, FET transistors and DC biasing, FET small signal analysis, MOSFETs, OPAMPs. Logic Gates.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week 1st Week Introduction to Mechatronics
2nd Week 2nd Week Introduction to object-oriented programming in C# compiler
3rd Week 3rd Week Fundamental applications in C# compiler
4th Week 4th Week Electronic equipment in Mechatronic systems
5th Week 5th Week Electronic equipment in Mechatronic systems
6th Week 6th Week Microcontrollers
7th Week 7th Week Microcontroller programming by PIC-C compiler
8th Week 8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week 9th Week Microcontroller programming by PIC-C compiler and Communication with a PC
10th Week 10th Week Electronic circuit simulation
11th Week 11th Week Electronic circuit simulation
12th Week 12th Week Fundamental actuators
13th Week 13th Week Actuators and power supplies
14th Week 14th Week Presentation of projects
Recommended or Required ReadingMechatronics, Sabri Çetinkunt, Wiley
Mechatronics Handbook, Robert H. Bishop, CRC Press
Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems D. G. Alciatore, M.B. Histand Mc Graw Hill
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Presentation
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 20
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 4 0.5 2
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 14 1 14
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1 7
Laboratory (including preparation) 5 2 10
Final exam 1 2.5 2.5
Homework 4 2 8
Quiz 4 0.2 0.8
Total Work Load130.3
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.34
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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