ENGINEERING METROLOGY

ME403

Course Code: ME403
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

The topics covered within this lecture are: Specifications, standardization, interchangabilty and technical drawing in production. SI units of measurement. Linear, angular, geometrical measurements; perpendicularity, flatness, roundness, parallelelism, linearity, concentricity, eccentricity, and surface roughness measurements. Testing of machine tools. Gauges and gauge design principles. Gear and thread measurements.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	1st Week Introduction : Measurement and measurement errors
2^nd Week	2nd Week Introduction : Measurement and measurement errors
3^rd Week	3rd Week Uncertainty analysis
4^th Week	4th Week Linear measurement tools
5^th Week	5th Week Angular measurement tools
6^th Week	6th Week Geometric tolerances and their measurements
7^th Week	7th Week Geometric tolerances and their measurements
8^th Week	8th Week Surface finish and measurement
9^th Week	9th Week Metrology and calibration in quality management
10^th Week	10th Week Statistical process control and sampling plans.
11^th Week	11th Week Statistical process control and sampling plans.
12^th Week	12th Week Screw thread and gear measurements
13^th Week	13th Week Gages and their design
14^th Week	14th Week Gages and their design

Recommended or Required Reading

DOTSON, C., HARLOW, R., THOMSON, Richard L., "Fundamentals of Dimensional Metrology", THOMSON, 2003
SMITH, Graham T., "Industrial Metrology", Springer Verlag, 2002
DeSILVA, G.M.S., "Basic Metrology for ISO 9000 Certification", Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002
KENNEDY, C., BOND, S., "Inspection and Gaging", Industrial Press Inc., 1987
BUCHER, J.L., "The Metrology Handbook", Quality Press, 2004

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Assignment	1	10
Quiz	1	10
Attendance	1	5
Total(%)		55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		45
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	4	2	8
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	1	14
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	1	7
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	3	3
Homework	2	2	4
Project	1	30	30
Quiz	4	0.5	2
Total Work Load			140
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.66
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2		X
K3
K4
K5	X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11