Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ME360 |
| Name | Software Applications in Mech. Eng. |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURMUŞ ALİ BİRCAN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURMUŞ ALİ BİRCAN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide the students with a foundation in computer aided design. To produce knowledgeable users of CAD systems, and to make the students aware of the capabilities and limitations of computer design tools for engineers.
Course Content
Introduction to CATIA. The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, constraints. The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, part design exercises. The assembly workbench: objectives, the assembly environment, assembling components using the product structure toolbar. The drafting workbench: an introduction to drafting, draft documents, drafting tools, drafting exercises.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | After taking this course, students should be able to: be competent in designing mechanical parts and assemblies, |
| LO02 | Can draw two-dimensional geometric shapes |
| LO03 | It can create a three-dimensional solid model with commands such as exdrude, rotate, sweep from two dimensional drawings |
| LO04 | The resulting solid can create complex solid bodies by adding or subtracting new elements onto the model |
| LO05 | Designed solid parts can be assembled by combining them in different ways |
| LO06 | The design can create the manufacturing details from finished parts and assemblie |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering | 2 |
| PLO02 | - | Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering | 1 |
| PLO03 | - | Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to CATIA. | Homework and Projects | |
| 2 | The Sketcher Workbench | Homework and Projects | |
| 3 | The Sketcher Workbench: objectives, sketcher functionality, geometry profiles, sketcher operation exercises, constraints. | Homework and Projects | |
| 4 | sketcher operation exercises, constraints. | Homework and Projects | |
| 5 | The Sketcher Workbench and sketcher operation exercises, constraints. | Homework and Projects | |
| 6 | Part Design Workbench | Homework and Projects | |
| 7 | The Part Design Workbench: objectives, reference elements, geometry-based features. Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, applications | Homework and Projects | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Homework and Projects | |
| 9 | Model organization: specification tree fundamentals, body types, applications | Homework and Projects | |
| 10 | Mid term exam | Homework and Projects | |
| 11 | The assembly workbench | Homework and Projects | |
| 12 | The assembly workbench: objectives, menus, and constraints | Homework and Projects | |
| 13 | The assembly workbench andnd constraints | Homework and Projects | |
| 14 | The drafting workbench | Homework and Projects | |
| 15 | The drafting workbench: objectives, menus, constraints and applications | Homework and Projects | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Homework and Projects | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Homework and Projects |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 70 | 28 |
| 1. Performance Task (Application) | 30 | 12 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||