Information Package

Master's of Quality Engineering without Thesis

KAL512

METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION

Course Code
KAL512
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will have an ability to apply knowledge of engineering
  2. will have an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
  3. will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  4. will have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course Description
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamentals of mechanical measurement and calibration
2nd Week Standards and dimensional units of measurement
3rd Week Assessing experimental data-Statistical analysis
4th Week Common types of error and uncertainty analysis
5th Week Time dependent characteristics in mechanical and electrical measuring systems
6th Week Measuring and control systems in industrial automation
7th Week Common measuring devices used in automation
8th Week Inspection principles, practices and quantitative analysis
9th Week Midterm
10th Week Inspection Technologies: Characteristics of measuring instruments
11th Week Conventional measuring technologies
12th Week Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM):Construction, operation, applications and benefits
13th Week Surface measurement and surface measurement techniques
14th Week Image processing, optical inspection methods, noncontact inspection technologies.
Recommended or Required ReadingBeckwith, T.G.,Marangoni, R.D., Lienhard V, J.H., Mechanical Measurements, Six Ed. Pearson International Edition, 2009.
Groover, M.P; Automation, Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, Prentice Hall, Third Ed.(Chapter 5,6, 20-22).
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 15
Quiz 2 15
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 14 14 196
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 6 12
Total Work Load302
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.06
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X
K2 X X
K3 X X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X