Introduction To Mechanical Engineering

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Introduction to ME

Course Contents

Definitions of machines. Introduction to engineering materials. Structure and properties of materials. Production and general properties of iron, steel, copper and aluminium. Introduction to manufacturing processes; casting, plastic forming, machining and joining processes. Introduction to machine elements.

Weekly Schedule

1) Intoduction: General information of machines and mechanical engineering.
2) Intoduction to material science: Clasification of engineering materials. Basic structure of materials.
3) Mechanical properties of materials. Tensile testing
4) Hardness testing. İmpact test.
5) Fe-C alloys: Steels and cast ıron.
6) Nonferrous metals and alloys: Copper and aluminum.
7) Casting methods.
8) Examination
9) Machining processes
10) Plastic forming methods.
11) Joining.
12) Intoduction to machine elements.
13) Machine elements.
14) Internal combustion machines.
15) Steam turbines, hydrolic engines
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required