ABET Self-Study Report
for the
Mechanical Engineering
at
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, TURKEY
April 2009
CONFIDENTIAL
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1 Table of Contents
BACKGROUND INFORMATION...... 3 CRITERION 1. STUDENTS...... 7 CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES...... 16 CRITERION 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES...... 25 CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT...... 45 CRITERION 5. CURRICULUM...... 48 CRITERION 6 FACULTY...... 66 CRITERION 7. FACILITIES...... 86 CRITERION 8. SUPPORT...... 93 CRITERION 9 PROGRAM CRITERIA...... 97 APPENDIX A – COURSE SYLLABI...... 99 APPENDIX B – FACULTY RESUMES...... 239 APPENDIX C – LABORATORY EQUIPMENT...... 343 APPENDIX D – INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY...... 358 APPENDIX E – SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL...... 359
2 Self-Study Report Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science Middle East Technical University
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Contact information
Professor Suha Oral Chairman Mechanical Engineering Department Middle East Technical University 06531 Ankara, Turkey Phone: +90 312 210 2539 Fax: +90 312 210 2536 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/
B. Program History
Mechanical Engineering (ME) undergraduate program is the second program of the Middle East Technical University (METU) implemented in 1956.
The last major change in the curriculum was implemented in 1990 after a one-year long and extensive departmental effort, converting the earlier two-stem-option track and rather rigid structure into today's elective driven senior year structure.
In order to harmonize with the new core curriculum requirements brought by the Faculty of Engineering in 1993, two new courses (ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation and Free
3 Elective) are introduced one in the beginning of the 2nd year and the other in the senior year, and credits of those courses higher than three were reduced to three thereby making a uniform credit distribution among courses and also reducing the total credits down to 142 for graduation.
From that point on, there have been rather small scale fine tunings made in the curriculum in order to satisfy different requirement at each change:
In 2000, a new course, ENG 311 Advanced Communication Skills, was added to the curriculum as a general university requirement set by the university Senate, related to the general education area of the ME curriculum. This course had 3 credits and aimed at developing communication skills in a business context. However, its status has been changed from compulsory to non-technical elective by the university Senate again, effective for students enrolling the programs in 2006 and later. The department decided to remove this added course from the curriculum. As of 2004-2005 academic year, one of the technical electives taken by seniors is restricted to a pool of courses, ME 403, ME 421, ME 426 and ME 437, all regarded as design courses in the area of thermal systems. By this arrangement, it is aimed to have the students gain the ability to work in the area of thermal systems next to mechanical systems, which is handled in the compulsory capstone design course ME 407. As of 2004-2005 academic year, students are allowed to take one of the technical electives from engineering departments other than mechanical engineering provided that there is no substantial overlap between the courses in student's undergraduate program. Because sufficient emphasis on "engineering ethics" and "safety" were not placed in the curricula of most departments, the Faculty Academic Board decided to include these topics in all engineering undergraduate curricula. In the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, as of 2004-2005 academic year the "engineering ethics" topic was included to ME 200 and ME 407 courses, and the "laboratory safety" topic was added to ME 200 and ME 410 courses. There have been frequent changes in the contents, credits, and names of mathematics
4 courses in first three semesters of the curriculum, as a result of continuous improvements efforts by the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics Department. The very last change involved a credit increase in MATH 119 Calculus with Analytical Geometry and MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables courses from 4 to 5, and in MATH 219 Introduction to Differential Equations from 3 to 4, effective 2006-2007 academic year. These changes increased the total credits up to 145 for graduation.
The B.S. program of the department was evaluated by ABET in 1996 and received a substantial equivalency status. The program was again successfully evaluated by ABET in 2004 according to the ABET 2000 criteria.
C. Options
There are no options, tracks, concentrations included in the program.
D. Organizational Structure
To be provided by the Dean’s office.
5 E. Program Delivery Modes
The ME program is offered through daytime classes during fall and spring semesters. Some courses are also offered during summer schools but not on regular basis.
F. Deficiencies, Weaknesses or Concerns from Previous Evaluation(s) and the Actions taken to Address them
No deficiencies, weaknesses, or concerns were documented in the Final Report in the previous ABET general evaluation.
6 CRITERION 1. STUDENTS
A. Student Admissions
Key to the quality and performance of students in any educational program is the admission or selection process through which they enter the program. METU Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department admits top quality undergraduates through the Student Selection Examination (ÖSS), a very competitive nationwide examination. ÖSS scores combined with the applicants’ high school performances and their preferences on programs and universities are used in their placements to individual programs of all universities by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), a nationwide institution. Over 1.5 million applicants take this examination each year and only those within approximately first 5500 become eligible to enroll in the METU ME undergraduate program. A vast majority of students in the department are admitted through this process. A very limited number of students, each being the top ranked in their high schools are also admitted with a somewhat lower score through a 2% enrollment quota reserved for them. The history of admission standards for freshmen admissions for past five years is provided in Table 1-1. Note that there is a drop in the ranks of the admitted students in the Academic Year 2008. In this particular year, no new students graduated from the high-schools in Turkey due to the extension of basic education from 11 to 12 years. Therefore, candidates took ÖSS examination in 2008 were high school graduates of previous years, forming not a representative applicant population.
Table 1-1 History of Admissions Standards for Freshmen Admissions for Past Five Years
Number of Academic ÖSS Score Rank in ÖSS New Students Year MIN. AVG. MIN. AVG. Enrolled 2008 354.750 358.250 5281 3662 185+5 2007 361.012 363.507 3393 2439 180+5 2006 349.846 354.130 3937 2745 180+5 2005 364.216 366.626 3508 2493 170+5 2004 363.447 365.669 2873 2148 180+5
Other students are admitted to the program through;
7 Foreign Student Examination (YÖS), (About 8 students with non-Turkish nationality every year) Transfers from other departments of METU and/or universities Double Major Program Nationwide placement of top ranked graduates of 2–year Technical Vocational Schools through an examination administered by (ÖSYM)
B. Evaluating Student Performance
Student performances are evaluated on the basis of their success in the courses they take. Instructors keep records of student grades for their coursework and inform them on their achievements and grades as the semester progresses. At the end of each semesters, course and instructor evaluation questionnaires are filled by the students where this point is also rated. Instructors have the sole authority to assign the final letter grades to students and these grades can only be submitted electronically by course instructors through the online Student Affairs Information System maintained by the Registrar’s Office.
At the end of a semester, grade distribution statistics for all courses are sent to department chairs by the Registrar’s Office, so that they can monitor the performance of students in individual courses and evaluate the general performance of the department.
D. Advising Students
While the instructors evaluate student performances in individual courses, academic advisors are in a position to monitor the overall progress of individual students. Each student admitted to the department is assigned an academic advisor and usually this advisor does not change until graduation.
METU ME Department has a Student Affairs Office in which a separate file is kept for each student (both on paper and electronically). These files contain all the educational records of students. They are updated every semester and an up-to-date follow-up form is distributed to the advisors prior to registration periods. Each advisor has about 20 students and because of the large number of students in the
8 department some senior teaching assistants are also assigned as advisors in addition to full time faculty members. Students must obtain their advisors’ approval for the courses they take each semester. Without an advisor approval, the registration process which is conducted interactively through the Student Affairs Information System on internet cannot be completed. Hence, advisors can see whether or not a student is making progress towards completing program requirements on a timely basis; they can warn the student and suggest a course plan when necessary. The online registration system has many built-in checks regarding program requirements, which assists students and advisors during the registration process. In fact, student transcripts and follow-up records are accessible by the whole faculty through the online Student Affairs Information System and that facilitates monitoring students.
Advising of double major students, who are majoring in other programs and ME students who are double majoring in other programs is given a great care. All such students in the department are advised by a single faculty member, currently by Prof. Bülent E. Platin. There are several reasons for this special arrangement; their course loads are significantly heavier than the other students, they experience clashes in weekly schedules of courses of two different programs, and there are several courses in both programs with common content requiring some course equivalency decisions.
Similarly all transfer students are advised by a dedicated faculty member, currently by Prof. Rüknettin Oskay, for a better monitoring of their adaptation to the department as well as their smooth transition to a regular course plan.
The coordination of the courses related to the summer practice work is currently being carried out by Prof. S. Engin Kılıç, who is responsible for the coordination of the courses ME 300 (Summer Practice I) and ME 400 (Summer Practice II). Prof. Kılıç advises students on issues related to the summer practices and internships.
Middle East Technical University is a participant of the Erasmus Program. Since the 2004– 2005 academic year, 15 undergraduate students of the METU ME Department participated in the Erasmus Program. These students spent one or two semesters at a university in Europe. Currently, METU ME Department has bilateral agreements with Denmark Technical
9 University, Czech Technical University, Technische Universitat Braunschweig and Ruhr University Bochum. Prof. Serkan Dağ advises students on issues related to the Erasmus Program. It is also possible for the students to seek counsel from the METU International Students and Study Abroad Office. The students can also seek advice from the Students Affair Office of the Department where two full time staff (Mr. Bedrettin Aydemir and Mr. Latif Karaçar) are employed. Traditionally, a vice-chairman of the department (currently Prof. A. Buğra Koku) deals with the student affairs. He advises students on matters where student’s own advisor could not provide adequate counseling and also supervises the operations of the Student Affairs Office of the Department.
For special requests such as taking leave-of-absence etc., students can petition to the Department Chair. These petitions are evaluated and the necessary action is taken. If the request is beyond the jurisdiction of the Department, the petition is forwarded to the Faculty of Engineering, with a suggested course of action. All the correspondence is kept in students’ files.
Students can also apply to the Registrar’s Office of the university to obtain an official information regarding academic rules and regulations as well as their own academic status.
E. Transfer Students and Transfer Courses
Acceptance of Transfer and Double Major Students:
The following procedure is applied for the acceptance of transfer and double major students. All necessary dates are indicated on the academic calendar of the university.
The Faculty of Engineering asks the departments, the number of transfer students they are willing to admit for the coming semester as transfers and double majors. The Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering finalizes the quotas and announces them along with the necessary conditions and credentials needed for application. Student applications are made to the Registrar’s Office, where their credentials are screened. Then, only valid applications are sent to the Faculty of Engineering.
10 In the Faculty of Engineering, a weighted score is calculated for each applicant by considering his/her CGPA and ÖSS score. The applicants for each department are sorted according to this weighted score. The sorted list of applicants along with their application documents are sent to the Department Chairs for their review. Departments review these documents and send the list of students they are willing to admit back to the Faculty of Engineering. They also prepare ”Course Equivalency Forms” for the transfer of credits. Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering makes a final review of the lists sent by the departments and makes the final decision. Registrar’s Office announces the results.
Transfer students who are top ranked graduates of 2-year vocational technical schools are admitted through a special nationwide examination which is also organized by ÖSYM. Students who are placed in our department give a petition for the transfer of credits, which is evaluated by the department and submitted to the Faculty of Engineering for the final decision by the Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering.
The numbers of transfer students and double major students for past five academic years are provided in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Transfer and Double Major Students for Past Five Academic Years.
Number of Number of Double Number of ME Students Academic Transfer Students Major Students Enrolled Enrolled to Other Year Enrolled to ME Program Double Major Programs 2008-2009 12 4 2 2007-2008 11 4 - 2006-2007 10 3 3 2005-2006 11 1 3 2004-2005 10 3 2
Validation of credits for courses taken elsewhere:
11 As indicated in the previous section, the Department Chairman reviews the transcripts of transfer students and double major students and prepares course equivalency forms for the transfer of credits. On these forms, the courses taken elsewhere and their equivalents in ME program are indicated. These forms are subject to the approval of the Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering and are finalized there. Afterwards, the necessary information is forwarded to the Registrar’s Office and the student records are updated. Copies of the course equivalency forms are kept in the student files in the department and also by the advisor of each student.
Most students admitted through transfer come from other departments within the Faculty of Engineering of METU at the end of the freshman year. Since many courses (such as freshman Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, etc.) that they have already taken are the same as those of ME majors, their credits are directly transferred. For courses taken at other institutions, there are many precedents establishing course equivalencies, hence department chairs can easily prepare the course equivalency forms.
For courses taken in other departments of METU and approved to fulfill ME program requirements, credits and grades are transferred to student’s ME program and they appear on the transcripts of the students as if taken in the ME program. These grades and credits are used in calculating CGPA of the student. For courses taken in another institutions, if an equivalency is set, an exemption is granted for the course that is supposed to be taken in ME program. For such courses grades and credits are not taken into account in the calculation of CGPA.
For ME double major students majoring in other programs and ME students double majoring in other programs, once the equivalency between two courses of these two programs is established, students take only one of these courses. Such courses are considered to satisfy the requirements of both programs and they are taken in account in the calculation of CGPA’s of each program, separately.
For exchange students, who earned credits at an institution with which METU has an
12 ‘Exchange Student Agreement’, transfer of credits and grades is handled like transfer of credits within METU.
Occasionally, some students apply for other course replacements (i.e., the replacement of a course required in ME program with a course taken elsewhere) by writing a petition to Department Chair. Such situations arise, for example, when an ME major takes a course in his/her minor program and wants it to be considered as an elective course to meet an ME program requirement or when an ME major takes a course in some other institution as a special student. Requests in this category are processed by considering the precedents in the department and they are subjected to the general terms and conditions issued by the Registrar, regarding course replacement. The final authority in approving course replacements belongs to the Executive Board of Faculty of Engineering.
In preparing the course equivalency forms the Department Chair may consult with Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC), a board consisting of (currently) eight faculty members. A sample course equivalency form is given in Appendix E-1.
F. Graduation Requirements
METU ME undergraduate program is given in Table 5-7. In order to graduate from this program, all the students must complete this program (a total of 145 credits) with a CGPA of at least 2.00 and with a minimum of DD grade in each course. Transfer students might have course replacements or exemptions as discussed above.
Checking for the program requirements is a two tier process, run by the Registrar’s Office and ME Student Affairs Office. Towards the end of each semester, the Registrar’s Office issues a list of the students who are in graduation status. This list is sent to departments’ Student Affairs Offices for their confirmation. Upon receiving this list, Student Affairs Office reviews the files of the students and makes sure that these students fulfill all the program requirements by the end of that semester. After the final examinations and submission of grades electronically, the list is finalized, and graduated students are issued B.S. degree. Records of double major students are kept by their advisor, hence his confirmation is asked by ME Student Affairs Office, regarding the graduation of these students. G. Enrollment and Graduation Trends
13 The numbers of undergraduate students enrolled in the mechanical engineering program each semester since the 2003–2004 Spring Semester and the numbers of students graduated are provided in Table 1-3. During this period, highest number of students that are registered is recorded for the 2004–2005 Fall Semester. The number of enrolled students for this particular semester is 952. Lowest number is 866, which is recorded for the 2007–2008 Spring Semester. The average evaluated by taking into account the ten semesters considered in Table 1-3 is 912. Note that the number of students admitted to the program each year is determined by the admission quota assigned by the Higher Education Council (YÖK) of Turkey. Table 1- 3 also tabulates the numbers of students graduated from the mechanical engineering program each semester since the 2003–2004 Spring Semester. In a given academic year, most of the students graduate at the end of the spring semester. A relatively small number of irregular students graduate at the end of fall semester. By considering the data provided in Table 1-3, the average numbers of students graduated at the ends of spring and fall semesters are respectively calculated as 157 and 26.
Table 1-3. Enrollment Trends for Past Five Academic Years
2003- 2004- 2004- 2005- 2005- 2006- 2006- 2007- 2007- 2008- 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Full-time 930 952 937 940 905 906 875 909 866 895 Students Part-time ------Students Student ------FTE1 Graduates 171 24 151 29 156 27 160 30 148 18 1 FTE = Full-Time Equivalent
Table 1-4 lists the positions or employers of 25 students, who graduated at the end of the 2007–2008 Spring Semester. As can be seen in this table, most of the graduates are employed by the leading companies that are operating in various sectors of the industry in Turkey. In general, the graduates of the METU ME undergraduate program do not have any difficulties in finding suitable positions at the industrial sector. In addition to being full–time employees, most of the students also pursue advanced degrees. The graduates of the METU ME
14 undergraduate program are also preferred for positions such as teaching and research assistantships and fellowships that are offered by the universities in Turkey and abroad.
Table 1-4. Program Graduates
Prior Initial or Current Certification/ Numerical Year Year Degree(s) Employment/ Licensure Identifier Matriculated Graduated if Master Job Title/ (If Applicable) Student Other Placement 1 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Roketsan 2 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Roketsan 3 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Aselsan 4 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Unemployed 5 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Research Assistant 6 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Meteksan Defense 7 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Fellowship 8 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Aselsan 9 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Research Assistant 10 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA TAI 11 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA FNSS Defense 12 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Aselsan 13 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Teaching Assistant 14 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Project Assistant 15 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Fellowship 16 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Fellowship 17 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Unemployed 18 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Aselsan 19 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA TUBITAK Fellow 20 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Research Assistant 21 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Unemployed 22 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Aselsan 23 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA SSM 24 2003 2008 B.Sc. NA Unknown 25 2004 2008 B.Sc. NA Research Assistant
15 CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
A. Mission Statements
The mission of METU, as published on page VII of the 2008-2010 University Catalogue is given below.
The Middle East Technical University is devoted to the pursuit and application of knowledge for the social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological development of our society and mankind through achievements in teaching, research and community service that are of highest international standards.
The mission of METU Faculty of Engineering, as published on page 479 of the university catalogue is given below.
The Faculty of Engineering of METU educates engineers and researchers with universal qualifications, who can fulfill the needs and expectations of, and play a leadership role in the advancement of industry and society. The Faculty of Engineering advances engineering science and technology through research, and contributes to the application of the created knowledge and technology to benefit mankind.
The mission of METU Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department, as published on page 662 of the university catalogue and also given in the web site of the department is to educate individuals to become creative, inquisitive and productive in both national and international arenas, instilled with global knowledge and abilities, and able to be leaders and pioneers in their field, to perform research and development activities that will contribute to science and national technologies, to lead and to pioneer in related fields.
16 B. Program Educational Objectives
In order to accomplish the educational component of the mission of METU ME Department at undergraduate level, the following program educational objectives (PEO) for the undergraduate program have been established as published on page 662 of the university catalogue and also given in the web site of the department.
(http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/main/en/programs/#peo)
The graduates of the B.S. program of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department are engineering professionals who
PEO-I. are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in professional areas, PEO-II. identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, PEO-III. seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their social, environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
The first PEO above addresses “what our graduates could do best”. The second objective addresses “how our graduates would approach problem solving, using what skills”, and the last objective addresses “what values our graduates should have”.
C. Consistency of the Program Educational Objectives with the Mission of the Institution
The mission of METU focuses on the pursuit and application of knowledge, which can be achieved by individuals who can identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, as stated in PEO-II. Furthermore, social, cultural,
17 economic, scientific, and technological development of the society is mentioned in the METU mission, which is referred to by PEO-III through considering social, environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions. PEO-I is also consistent with the METU mission because a high standard of research can only be achieved by individuals who are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial, as stated in PEO-I.
The mission of METU Faculty of Engineering states advances engineering science and technology through research, which, similar to the relation with METU mission, can only be achieved by individuals who are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial, as stated in PEO-I. A reference is made to educating individuals with universal qualifications and the advancement of industry and society which are possible only if engineering professionals identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, as mentioned in PEO-II.
The mission of METU ME Department focuses on creative, inquisitive, and productive individuals who are leaders and pioneers in their field. PEO-I is consistent with this mission through the statement being innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in professional areas. Moreover, research and development activities that will contribute to science and national technologies are possible through the achievement of PEO-I and PEO-II.
D. Program Constituencies
The most significant constituents of ME undergraduate program are the students, faculty, alumni, and employers. ME faculty are responsible for developing, implementing, assessing, and revising the curriculum, which is the primary tool towards reaching PEO. The alumni and employers of ME graduates are the main external constituents that are necessary for the assessment of ME program.
18 E. Process for Establishing Program Educational Objectives
In 1999, a comprehensive self-assessment study was initiated towards the implementation of a continuous improvement system in ME Department. The current department mission as well as PEO arose as a result of these efforts. The process involved the organization of a search conference with the participation and input from the program constituents, who, in addition to the four major constituents, are faculty members from other departments within and outside METU, representatives from the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK) as well as national research institutions such as Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and Technology Development Foundation of Turkey (TTGV), representatives from relevant major industrial companies.
Prior to the search conference, a number of departmental study groups had been formed to perform a preliminary study on the strong and weak aspects of the department, proposals for improvement and the department mission statement. The results of these studies were then discussed in the search conference. The mission statement was formulated and approved within the department following this search conference. Four departmental working groups were formed in four areas; namely, “education”, “research and development”, “human resources”, and “administration and communication”. These groups worked towards developing departmental objectives and goals in the assigned areas based on the mission statement. The final form of departmental objectives and goals were established and adopted at an ME faculty meeting on June 22, 2002. A comprehensive history of this process is given in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ii. PEO were developed by the ABET Working Group (AWG) as statements derived from the mission statement, through the use of the departmental objectives and goals for the undergraduate education. An account of this process is given in Appendix E- 1a.i.1.a.iii.
The existing PEO of ME program need to be reviewed and, if necessary, updated periodically. This revision process involves inputs from and participation of the program constituents in a cycle. Since the PEO address the accomplishments of the ME graduates in their professional lives, the input of the external constituents, e.g. the employer / alumni surveys, plays the
19 major role in the revision of PEO. So, these surveys conducted every few years (4-6 years) were used not only to measure of attainment of POE but also to determine the need for their revisions with some additional questions and comment boxes inviting the participants to share their view on the existing PEO. The development and revision processes of PEO are depicted in Figure 2-1.
tuning PO and/or missions of the developing / revising PO and curriculum to support university and departmental mission curriculum faculty and/or PEO developed/revised PEO
LONG TERM reviewing and assessing PEO determining the needs and suggestions of REVISION revision processes for constituents CYCLE PEO
determining the constituents’ needs needs and expectations and proposals on of constituents PEO revisions
Figure 2-1 Development and Revision Cycle of Program Educational Objectives
F. Achievement of Program Educational Objectives
Curriculum Map in terms of PEO:
The curriculum of our undergraduate program is the main tool to prepare students for achieving PEO. Therefore, the relevance of the courses in our undergraduate curriculum to PEO needs be quantified in order to establish their level of support to PEO.
In Spring 2003, a process was initiated in which the level of success in each course is related to the level at which the course serves towards the achievement of PEO. In this process, the faculty members are asked to report the objectives of the courses they teach along with the corresponding course student learning outcomes (SLO) in the form of standard Course Worksheets Appendix E-4. A particular course objective is considered to be achieved if the corresponding SLOs are achieved. These SLOs are course specific and the faculty are asked
20 to relate each SLO to PEO, Program Outcomes (PO) and ABET Criteria 3 and 8 (now 9) in order to obtain the curriculum map. The faculty are also asked to indicate whether the relations are strong (S) or weak (W).
The process described above is repeated in February 2009. The updated results of this analysis for PEO are presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iv and in Figure 2.2. In Figure 2.2, the weighted averages of references by SLO per PEO are indicated. An immediate outcome of this analysis is that PEO-II is emphasized more than PEO-I and III in the ME undergraduate curriculum.
Figure 2-2 Average percentages of the references to each PEO in the curriculum
Historical Perspective of PEO Assessments in the Department:
The major consideration in the assessment of degree of PEO achievements was taken as the inputs of the external constituents, which are usually collected through alumni / employer surveys and meetings and discussions with alumni, employers, and representatives from industry.
As a result, an employer survey was prepared and conducted as part of a long term assessment process in 1999. This survey mainly addressed ABET Criterion 3 requirements. However, the results of this survey were considered as an assessment of PEO since the employers naturally
21 take into account the performance of our graduates in their professional lives and PEO are consistent with ABET Criterion 3 requirements. The number of participants in this survey was 28. The results indicated that the employers were quite satisfied with the capabilities of our graduates in all aspects.
Current PEO Assessment System in the Department:
For continuous improvement of ME program, PEO need to be evaluated periodically. The evaluation process involves inputs from and participation of the program constituents in a cycle. Since the PEO address the accomplishments of the ME graduates in their professional lives, the input of the external constituents, e.g. the employer / alumni surveys, plays the major role in the evaluation of PEO. Although the data collection for assessment of PEO is a continuous process, the formal review, assessment of PEO will be undertaken every few years (4-6 years). Figure 2-3 illustrates the assessment and evaluation process used currently that periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which these objectives are attained.
tuning PO and/or missions of the developing strategies PO and curriculum towards university, faculty, towards reaching curriculum and department PEO reaching PEO
LONG TERM reviewing and assessing PEO determining the inputs from constituents ASSESSMENT assessment processes on PEO achievements CYCLE for PEO
determining the constituents’ views views of on PEO constituents achievements
Figure 2-3 Assessment Cycle of Program Educational Objectives
In order to establish a more direct assessment system, the Evaluation and Assessment Committee (EAC) of the department prepared a new set of employer and alumni surveys (Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.v and Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vi, respectively) for measuring the level of achievement of all aspects of the PEO in 2004. These surveys were conducted through the internet in 2004 and repeated in 2009 with identical questions to see the effects of the
22 curriculum improvements that were made in the years 2000-2003.
In both survey forms, it is specifically noted that the answers are expected to reflect the performances of our graduates, who have only 3-6 years of experience. In the employer survey, 51 employers participated in 2004 and 23 in 2009. The results shown in Figure 2-4 indicate that the employers seem to be quite satisfied with the capabilities of our graduates in all respects in both 2004 and 2009 surveys.
In order to account for the statistical differences between the results of 2004 and 2009 employer surveys, t-tests were performed to determine the difference of means on question basis (Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii). The only difference between these means that appeared to be statistically significant at 5% level was the increase in the mean of Question 15, which was "Have an ability to use English effectively in oral communication.".
Figure 2-4 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Employer Surveys
23 Figure 2-5 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Alumni Surveys
In the alumni survey, 105 alumni participated in 2004 and 87 in 2009. The overall results in Figure 2-5 reveal that the perception of alumni on the achievement levels of most PEO requirements is quite high. However the scores for items 5, 11, 13 and 15 are somewhat lower than the others.
In order to account for the statistical differences between the results of 2004 and 2009 alumni surveys, t-tests were performed to determine the difference of means on question basis (Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii). The differences between these means that appeared to be statistically significant at 5% level were the decreases in the means of Questions 6 and 9, which were "I have an ability to design a system, component or process." and "I have an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.", respectively.
Since statistically significant changes in the means from 2004 to 2009 surveys appears in only a small number of questions and they do not support each other as far as employer and alumni surveys are concerned, it is concluded that there exists no major change in the perceptions of employer and alumni, in line with each other.
24 CRITERION 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
A. Processes for Establishing and Revising Program Outcomes
Like Program Educational Objectives, Program Outcomes (PO) also arose as a result of the self-assessment studies in the department initiated in 1999. A history of this process is presented in Section 2.E and Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ii. The Education Working Group (EWG), formed in the department during this process, developed a proposal for the educational goals of the ME undergraduate and graduate programs. These goals were elaborated through several faculty meetings and finalized at the faculty meeting on June 22, 2002; and undergraduate educational goals were adopted as the Program Outcomes in early 2003. Details of the development process of PO can be found in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iii.
In 2002-2003 period, the components of each PO were also established by EWG in order to clarify the definitions of PO, as they are perceived by the faculty. These components were reconsidered and finalized by the Educational Assessment Committee (EAC) in 2005.
In a faculty meeting on 14 January 2005, it was decided to question the relative importance of the PO considering the expectations of a recent mechanical engineering graduate. A survey was conducted in 2005 involving faculty members, teaching assistants, undergraduate students, employers, and the alumni, where they were asked to grade the importance of each PO from ten (using it only once) down to zero, and also to make suggestions for the modifications of the PO together with their justifications. In order to avoid any misunderstanding of the statements of the PO, their components were also provided in the questionnaire. The results of the survey given in Appendix E-9 and Figure 3-6 show that all of the 14 PO were regarded as important. Furthermore, no notable modifications were suggested for any of the PO.
25 Figure 3-6 Average percentages of the references to each PO in the ME curriculum
B. Program Outcomes METU ME Department has set forth the following PO for its undergraduate program: PO 1.Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications PO 2.Ability to find and interpret information PO 3.Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest PO 4.Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession PO 5.Possession of written and oral communication skills PO 6.Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi- disciplinary) PO 7.Ability to produce original solutions PO 8.Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs PO 9.Openness to all that is new PO 10. Ability to conduct experiments PO 11. Ability to do engineering design
26 PO 12. Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements PO 13. Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities PO 14. Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession.
The components of these PO are given in Appendix E-10. These PO are documented on the web page (http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/main/en/programs) of the department. PO of the ME undergraduate program encompass the ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) and the ABET Criterion 9 (ME program criteria l-m) fully. The components (l) and (m) referred here are defined as
The program must demonstrate that graduates have the ability to: (l) apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and (m)work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
The relations between our PO and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 are presented in Table 3-5.
27 Table 3-5 Relations Between PO and ABET Criteria 3 and 9
ABET Criterion 9 ABET Criterion 3 (ME Program PO Requirements) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) 1 √ √ √ √ √ 2 √ √ √ 3 √ √ 4 √ √ √ 5 √ 6 √ 7 √ √ 8 √ √ 9 √ √ 10 √ √ 11 √ √ 12 √ 13 √ √ 14
C. Relationship of Program Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives
As listed in Section 3.B, fourteen Program Outcomes the ME undergraduate program foster the attainment of program educational objectives through relations presented in Table 3.2.
28 Table 3-6 Relations between PO and PEO
PEO PO I II III 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
D. Relationship of Courses in the Curriculum to the Program Outcomes
In order to establish the relationship of the courses in the curriculum to the PO, course worksheets were used back in 2003 assessment studies. Faculty members were asked to prepare course worksheets in which specific course objectives are stated along with strategies, expected student learning outcomes (SLO) and assessment methods for the SLO of each course objective. At the same time, each student outcome is to be related to PEO, PO, and ABET Criteria 3 and 8. The format of the course worksheets were adopted from the faculty workbook by the Gateway Coalition [1]. A copy of the course worksheets is given in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.v. An example of completed course worksheets, incorporating only one objective, is presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.viii for ME 312 Thermal Engineering. The course worksheets are updated in 2009.
The relation of each course to the PO is presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii as a curriculum map and in Figure 3-6 as the frequency of referrals by each SLO. Similarly, the relation of each course to the ABET Criteria 3 and 9 are presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ix and in Figure 3.2.
29 Figure 3-7 Average percentages of the references to the ABET Criteria 3 and 9, in the ME curriculum
E. Documentation
The two main display materials related with the Program Outcomes that will be available for review during the visit are:
Individual PO files, which include the measurement and assessment process for that PO (including descriptions of PO components and indicators, as well as measurement methods and their application frequencies), the data collected during the assessment, the evaluation of the data, the final assessment, suggestions for the improvement of the assessment process, and course data (faculty evaluation reports, surveys, focus group meeting reports, student evaluations, etc.), and Course files, which include textbooks, all midterm and final exam questions, homework assignments, quizzes, projects, all supplementary material that is disseminated to the students, as well as sample graded exam papers, project reports, and lab reports, whichever applicable.
30 In addition to the above, the following materials will also be available for review.
Course worksheets detailing course objectives, strategies, SLO and assessment methods for all undergraduate courses taught by ME faculty, Samples of summer practice reports, Summer practice employer surveys, Samples of ME 407 (capstone design project) reports and prototypes manufactured therein, Student exit surveys, Grade statistics for each course, and Instructor and course evaluation survey results.
F. Achievement of Program Outcomes
During the studies of the departmental Educational Assessment Committee, it was realized that the course-by-course assessment procedure described in Appendix E-13 has some drawbacks; namely, it is not a direct evaluation process, all courses are considered equivalent (including the technical electives), it is quantitative, and most importantly it does not give any information whether the current curriculum covers each PO sufficiently. Hence, it was concluded that with this approach any qualitative conclusion in the desired depth and detail could not be reached. A proposal was prepared and submitted to the department by EAC for employing a different PO assessment and continuous improvement system which is mainly based on direct measurements of individual PO. At the faculty meeting on April 21, 2006, the department decided to implement this new assessment system. Figure 3-8 illustrates the basic features of this system.
31
PO Assessments ASSESSMENT PEO PO1-PO14 Cycle COMMITTEE and Proposals
PO1 PO2 PO14 WG WG WG
STUDENTS WORKS, FACULTY CURRICULUM STUDENTS, GRADUATES, BOARD COMMITTEE FACULTY, FACULTY ASSESSMENTS, SURVEYS, STANDARD EXAMS, MEETINGS
modifications CURRICULUM
Figure 3-8 Assessment and Continuous Improvement Cycle for Program Outcomes
32 A pilot study was conducted by EAC for the assessment of PO6 “Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)”. In 2007, individual working groups (PO-WG) were formed for the assessment of each PO. Each PO-WG was composed of two to three faculty members and one teaching assistant. The groups were asked to develop, conduct, and report their studies, which include identifying the components of their own PO and their indicators, deciding on the assessments methods and their application frequencies, collecting and analyzing measurement data, assessing the results, and suggesting for improvement on the assessment. With these reports, individual PO folders were formed, which included sample reports/surveys, etc. in addition to the report contents. These folders will be available for the disposal of the ABET evaluation team during the visit.
Below is the summary that describes the assessment methods and the level of achievement of each Program Outcome.
PO 1 Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications
The assessment method used to assess this PO was to get information from the faculty and the undergraduate students. For this purpose the instructors and the students of three courses, namely ME 304 Control Systems, ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II and ME 478 Introduction to Solar Energy Utilization were selected. This decision was driven by the fact that, these three courses are among the ones, which most heavily emphasized PO1, as revealed by the Course Worksheets. In order to extract information from the faculty, it was decided to ask questions in a direct manner, to assess the level of satisfaction of each criterion. Quantitative information in terms of percentages was requested where applicable. The most important quantitative data asked were the average scores that the students get in the exams from the questions which are related to PO1 components. In order to extract information from the students, separate survey forms were prepared for each of the courses involved. There were two types of questions on each form: course dependent (specific) and course independent (general). There were three to four questions for each type. Hence each form contained six or seven questions. Some of these were Likert type survey questions. The others were open ended very simple technical questions about the subject matter of the course involved.
33 Survey questions reflect how the students "feel" about the attainment of PO1 components whereas the technical question provides more concrete data for measurement.
By considering the quantitative data obtained as well as the qualitative remarks from the faculty, it was concluded that the level of attainment of all three PO1 components by the graduates of the METU Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum is good.
PO 2 : Ability to find and interpret information
For the assessment of PO2, an already available homework that requires a literature survey was reconstructed. The selected course for this purpose was ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design. Course assistants were provided an evaluation form as a guideline to gather information for the purpose of the assessment of this PO and its components. The evaluation process was carried out for the first time in 2007-2008 Fall semester, and repeated in 2007-2008 Spring semester. It was concluded that while components 1,2, and 3 of this PO were attained at the very good level, component 4 was attained at the good level.
PO 3 : Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
For each of the four PO3 components, corresponding indicators have been determined. Eight measurement methods have been suggested. Three separate ways of data collection were proposed based on these methods. These were a student survey, a student test and an employer survey. In Spring 2008, the student survey was prepared and given to the students of the fourth year must course ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design. A total of 84 students answered the survey. Another survey was prepared and conducted to gather information from ME faculty members and seven responses were obtained. The student test has also been prepared and is planned to be integrated into the ME 407 final examination in the upcoming semesters. Analysis of the collected data by means of the student and faculty surveys indicated that the students are in general at a good level regarding components 1, 2 and 4 and at a satisfactory level regarding component 3.
34 PO 4 : Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
The assessment of this PO was based on the surveys developed and the data collected from the department. Two different surveys were developed; one for the 4th year students and one for the graduates. The survey prepared for the 4th year students consisted of 7 questions. 4 questions were on the first component for the motivation to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession: the order that the students choose Mechanical Engineering in the University Entrance examination, the area that the graduates would want to work, the sector that the students would want to have their summer practice ME 400, the method that the students would want to conduct the experiments. On the second component, there were 2 questions, which were on the sufficiency of the knowledge acquired and the critical thinking skills. A question which was the same for all the components was on the communication (information) tools that would be used to follow the new developments in technological applications and to keep oneself update his/her knowledge. The other assessment method for the first component of this PO was to gather available data related to the number of students who applied for transfer to other departments at the end of 1st year and the number of students who have the right (CGPA more than 3.0) for transfer to other departments.
In June 2008, the survey prepared for the 4th year students was conducted by the Department Office with the participation of 148 graduates. From the result of this evaluation, it was decided that the achievement levels of each component of this PO are good.
The frequency of evaluations using these measurement methods will be once in a year.
PO 5 : Possession of written and oral communication skills
Considering that the engineering communication skills and knowledge most probably can only be attained during engineering education, the measurement methods were only formed and implemented for the period of education, at the time of graduation and within the first year of the employment after graduation.
During the undergraduate education period, all of the courses can contribute to the PO5 indicators. Thus without making any distinction, it was intended to conduct measurements in all departmental courses, if possible. A questionnaire was prepared for all departmental
35 instructors asking about their observations related to these indicators. For two terms, this questionnaire was distributed to all faculty members and the collected data was analyzed. A total of 23 faculty members responded to the questionnaire (3 of them responded in both semesters). The responses to the questionnaire were processed to reach the following conclusions.
About Component 1: a) Report writing is a more common communication tool in the undergraduate courses compared to oral presentations. b) The use of both report writing and oral presentation in the courses can be evaluated in terms of sufficiency as in between good and fair. c) In general, students’ knowledge and use of report writing format is in between good and fair. d) The knowledge and use of effective presentation techniques can be evaluated as fair. e) The student participation in these activities is rated between good and fair.
About Component 2: a) The students’ communication of their ideas in group meetings is evaluated as good with large number of responses from the faculty. b) The use of memorandums is not a very common communication tool but when they are used, the success in their use can be rated as fair. c) Technical drawings are also not used commonly as a communication tool. When they are used as a communication tool, the ability of students to use them for communication can be rated as in between good and fair.
About Component 3: a) The knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish can be rated as in between fair and poor. Considering that the language of education in the department is English, a faculty member commented that this part of the component should not be a part of PO5. However, two other faculty members mentioned that they try to introduce Turkish vocabulary together with English vocabulary as much as they can.
36 b) The knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in English can be rated as good.
In light of the conclusions, it can be stated that although there are some variations, in overall, the achievement levels of all of the components are good except the indicator of component 3 which is related to Turkish ME terms. The shortcomings are in insufficient use of oral presentations, memorandum and technical drawings as communication tools and in the knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish.
The frequency of evaluations using the questionnaire and the employer survey will be once in every three years. The questions that will be added to the exit survey and the planned vocabulary test that will be given to students may be repeated every year with improvements.
PO 6 : Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi- disciplinary)
The assessment methods used for this PO were information from faculty, assessment of faculty, information from students, assessment of students and assessment of student club studies, contests, extracurricular projects, minor program projects, etc. For this purpose assessment and information from the faculty and students related to the courses contributing to PO6 (ME 202, ME 306, ME 311, ME 312, ME 401, ME 407, ME 410, ME 413, ME 416, ME 421, ME 422, ME 426, ME 432, ME 433, ME 442, ME 443, ME 451, ME 462, ME 471, ME 483, ME 485) was collected. Also meetings were held by the PO6 work group with members of student groups contributing highly to PO6, to obtain oral information and assessment. As a result of these assessments, it was concluded that this PO was attained at the very good level, except for component 4, which was attained at the good level.
In order to measure the level of attainment of PO6 by the students, to assess, and to provide feedback for the improvement of the level, it is proposed that the developed process is to be applied and the results are to be evaluated once in every 2-3 years.
37 PO 7 : Ability to produce original solutions
Because novel solutions to engineering problems and its components stated are goals of the ME curriculum, it was decided that a measurement be performed on the senior students (many of which are expected to graduate at the end of the semester). For this purpose 9 senior level courses (ME 421, ME 424, ME 428, ME 431, ME 432, ME 436, ME 450, and ME 471) were selected and the instructors of the selected courses have assigned a bonus project, a midterm/final question or a bonus quiz to test the capability of the students relevant to this program outcome. The evaluation was carried out in 2008-2009 Fall Semester. Furthermore, selected course instructors have provided a written comment on the performance of the students related to this program outcome. As a result, it was concluded that this PO was attained at the average-to-good level. No assessment was performed at the component level.
PO 8 : Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
For the assessment of this PO, PO8 evaluation form for the course instructors has been prepared based on the indicators of the PO8 components. Of the courses offered during the semester, eleven undergraduate courses that were deemed especially relevant to PO8 were selected and the instructors of these courses were sent this evaluation form which consisted of questions about the students taking the course. The instructors were asked to complete the evaluation form based on their observations and if possible, quantitative assessment of the students. Specifically, the instructors were asked to base their evaluations on various assessment methods (exams, quizzes, homework assignments) used in their courses. As a result it was concluded that components 1 and 2 of this PO were attained at the good level while components 3 and 4 were attained at the average-to-good level.
It is suggested that for assessment results that reflect the true state of achievement, the data collection and the assessment of the data must be a continuous process. Ideally, the process should be repeated each semester. If not, the assessment must be performed yearly. The courses used in the current assessment period (Spring 2008 semester) must be supplemented by the complementing courses offered in Fall Semester (such as ME 307 Machine Elements
38 I, ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 311 Heat Transfer I, etc.). PO 9 : Openness to all that is new
For the assessment of this PO the data collected was success rates of department students in the compulsory English classes, evaluation of the grades obtained by the students in these classes at the end of the semester or specific performance such as presentations, projects or homeworks, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and/or TMMOB (The Chamber of Turkish Architects and Engineers) membership statistics, quantification of department students’ library utilization habits, such as number of books borrowed throughout the undergraduate education, evaluation of the ability to complete a homework or project assignment in a course using a tool that is not taught in the course or that is known by the student, quantification of the interest in the newly offered departmental elective course (ME 490 Fuel Cell Fundamentals), evaluation of the interest shown by the students in the seminars held in the Department, ratio of the students in minor programs to the number of total students in the Department, quantification of the number of engineering software packages that a student knows how to use, and an awareness of current techniques majorly used in Mechanical Engineering.
When the results are analyzed on a component basis, it can be concluded that component 1 and 3 are satisfied at the average-to-very good level whereas component 2 is satisfied at the average level.
PO9 assessment process is suggested to be repeated every year.
PO 10 : Ability to conduct experiments
The main assessment tool is the form “Student Evaluation of Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory Questionnaire”, which was prepared to collect written information and assessment from students in ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems. In addition, quizzes, lab reports, and the final exam applied in ME 410 are used in the assessment of the various components of PO10. As a result, it was concluded that this PO was attained at the average- to-good level.
39 PO 11 : Ability to do engineering design
There are eleven components of PO11 most of which are in the form of an indicator that can be directly measured. Assessment process was carried out in three steps. In the first step, the courses that were declared to have more than 10% contribution to PO11 were selected from the Course Worksheets. Surveys were given to the instructors of these courses to determine the contribution of these courses to the components of PO11. The evaluation of survey results also helped to find the minimum number of courses on which direct measurement can be taken for assessment purposes. At the end, it turned out that the only course that has some degree of contribution to all components of PO11 is ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course, which is the only capstone design course in the ME curriculum. In the next step, ME 407 course given in Fall of 2008 was used for quantitative assessment purposes. The graded tasks that a student has to complete during the semester in addition to some of the final exam questions were associated with PO11 components and data obtained from this semester were used for quantitative assessment purposes. Finally, to investigate the students’ perspective on the abovementioned quantitative evaluations, a student survey was conducted on the students.
As a result, PO11 components were assessed via surveys and direct measurements. While components 1 and 8 are open to possible improvement, the rest of the components were addressed in the ME curriculum. The survey results and measurements do not pose serious contradictions. Hence, it is concluded that the degree of achievement of PO11 components is good.
PO 12 : Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
The first assessment method used for this PO was an extensive student survey consisting of 12 questions prepared and conducted on two groups of the student population: 118 sophomores at the beginning of ME 200 before the Fall semester started in 2007 and 148 seniors at their graduation in June 2008 with the assumptions that, the survey results are an accurate measure of ethical attitudes, and the students in the 2nd year are representative of the current 4th year students when they started their 2nd year. One can point out that in terms of
40 the notion of academic ethics, it seems like a difference is observed in favor of the graduating students, which can be an indication that during their education they indeed learn about and become more conscious on these matters. When it comes to professional ethics, it seems like there is negligible difference between 2nd and 4th year students who answered the survey.
The second assessment method used for this PO was to give group assignments related to academic and professional ethics, to students in a section of the 2nd year required course ME 203 Thermodynamics I and the 4th technical elective course ME 490 Fuel Cell Fundamentals in the Fall 2008 semester. In the academic ethics exercise, students were asked to respond/react to the proposed class policies and to several observations by the instructor related to academic and personal ethics. In the professional ethics exercise students were asked how they think Turkey should meet her growing demand for electricity by weighing the societal, national and environmental implications of several alternate scenarios. The context for each assignment was explained and the students were assigned to groups of approximately 4-8 students based on their student number. The students were then asked to meet in their group, discuss their ideas, and then as a group write a single memo to the instructor summarizing their ideas. The assignments were not intended to have a “correct” answer, but rather to give the instructor ideas about how the students think about ethical issues. Based on these class exercises, seniors do exhibit a much more sophisticated approach to ethical issues than sophomores, and therefore there does appear to be an improvement in their ability to deal with ethical issues as they advance in curriculum.
PO 13 : Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities
To assess this PO, a student questionnaire has been prepared and applied to junior and senior students. Another questionnaire was given to the faculty members and teaching assistants. The students’ ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities was rated good, but needed improvement. In addition, the number of student members of Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) and ASME should be increased.
41 PO 14 : Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession
The method of assessment of this PO was a questionnaire composed of six questions. The group stressed the need to assess the accuracy of this result and suggested that discussions must be made with employers, and recommended some companies. Another measure was suggested to be the determination of the number of companies founded by our students in Technoparks and OSTIM. The main conclusion was that the attainment level of all components of PO14 is very good and that “the students think that they have the leadership and pioneering characteristic overwhelmingly”.
The frequency of application of PO assessment tools, which have not been specified above, will be 2-3 years and it will be shorter according to the following factors.
A change in the admitted student profile (the number of admitted students, the university entrance exam score), A change in the course instructors, A change in the teaching assistant profile (number and quality), A change in course conduct, content, and/or infrastructure of the course.
The level of achievement of each PO can be observed from the PO group assessment folders, which is the main tool of assessment. There is also supporting data, as will be explained below, which will be used for triangulation purposes. The first such assessment tool is the exit survey conducted on the graduating students every year (Appendix E- 1a.i.1.a.x). The survey questions include specific references to ABET Criterion 3 requirements (see Table 3-5). The results of the 2004-2008 exit surveys are given in . A high level of achievement is observed in all requirements.
42 Figure 3-9 Program Exit Surveys (2005-2008)
The second tool is summer practice surveys. Since 2005, the summer practices of the 2nd and 3rd year students have been utilized for obtaining the opinions of employers on the qualifications of the current undergraduate students. In the summer practice surveys, the summer practice supervisors of the students are asked to evaluate the students directly on the basis of PO. The results of these surveys are given in Figure 3-10 and .
Figure 3-10 ME 300 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)
43 Figure 3-11 ME 400 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)
Reference 1. Gateway Coalition, Faculty Workbook: Preparing For ABET 2000 – Defining Course Objectives, Strategies, Outcomes and Assessment Methods, 1998
44 CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
A. Information Used for Program Improvement
The results from the Criteria 2 and 3 processes, especially the degree to which the PO are attained as explained in Section 3F (Achievement of Program Outcomes) are the major tools in making decisions regarding program improvements. The information used for program improvement are listed below.
Alumni and employer survey results PO overall assessment results from individual PO files Annual student exit survey and summer practice employer survey results Course files Course worksheets Other miscellaneous information such as; the available number of students, the faculty capacity, the fund allocation and their estimated capacities in the future
B. Actions to Improve the Program
The employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2004 showed that items 11, 13 and 15 of the survey questionnaires were not satisfactorily met (Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5). Item 11 involves ability to take ethical, societal and environmental considerations into account in professional activities.
On January 2, 2004, the department added ethics and engineering ethics topics into ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation and ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design courses and laboratory safety topic into ME 200 and ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course. The employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2009 (see Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5) showed that there is an increase in item 11, however this increase is not statistically significant based on a 95% confidence level (see Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii for details).
45 Items 13 and 15 are related to written and oral communication skills and the use of English effectively in oral communication, respectively. In the METU ME curriculum there are three compulsory English courses. These are ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I, ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II and ENG 211 Academic Oral Presentation Skills. As a result of exemption exams held for ENG 101 and ENG 102 courses, about 90% of the students were exempt from ENG 101 and about 50% from ENG 102. In 2006 ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 211 courses were revised and reorganized by the University Senate and exemption was only limited to ENG 101 with its level reduced to about 10%. Hence improvements in the achievement of items 13 and 15 are expected. The employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2009 (see Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5) showed that items 13 and 15 have also increased, significantly in the employer survey for item 15.
The “Academic Code of Ethics” has been developed and made available to students on our web page in 2006. In addition, this code is implemented into several of the courses by the instructors in various forms, such as a handout to students, or as a signed form required for course admission. As a result, an improvement has been observed in PO12 awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements, component 1, academic ethics.
The subject “Experiment Design” has been added to the ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course as of Fall 2008, because during the recent assessment studies it was seen that this topic was not addressed at all in any of the compulsory courses of the METU ME curriculum. Since one of the five components of PO10 is “Ability to design experimental procedure and experimental setup”, this improvement had a direct effect of compliance of all components of PO10, positively contributing to the overall assessment of this PO, conducted at the end of Fall 2008 semester.
A number of licensed software, such as; SolidWorks Suite, Unigraphics, and the student version of ProEngineer, has been made available for the use of students, as of December 2008. Among these software, SolidWorks Suite can be used in their own computers during their undergraduate education. This implementation was a result of the relatively low-level
46 of assessment of PO9, openness to all that is new, component 3, ability to use newly developed engineering methods, tools and applications.
Based on recent assessments of all PO, it was observed that some PO components, need additional improvement. As a result, the following suggestions have been proposed to and accepted by the faculty board.
PO3 Component 3 “Development of an awareness of the technical fairs about different branches of mechanical engineering”: The department will place some effort in providing information on major technical fairs organized in Turkey. A collaboration with the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Ankara Branch in this respect could be useful in helping students to attend technical fairs and other organizations. PO 4 “Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession.”: The number of departmental seminars regarding new technology will be increased and attendance to a major portion of these seminars will be encouraged. Undergraduate students will also be encouraged to attend ME 590 Thesis seminars, where graduate students present their research. PO 5 Component 3 “Know the mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish and English”: The catalogues used in design courses will be provided in Turkish as a reference to students. Also, references in Turkish will be added to the list of references for some courses. Finally, the students could be asked to provide the translations of the Turkish terms that they learn during their summer practice, in their summer practice reports. PO 9 Component 3 “Ability to use newly developed engineering methods, tools and applications”: In senior level courses, the use of relevant licensed software will be increased.
47 CRITERION 5. CURRICULUM
A. Program Curriculum
In the first year of ME program curriculum students take courses related to basic sciences and college level mathematics. In the second year of the curriculum, basic engineering subjects and two mathematics courses are given in order to prepare the student for engineering subjects. In the third year of the curriculum, courses in mechanical engineering are offered. In the fourth and last year of curriculum, a capstone design course and several technical and nontechnical elective courses are offered in order to give more insight to the students in certain subjects. Average percentages of the references to each Program Educational Objective (PEO) in the ME curriculum are given in Figure2.2. Average percentages of the references to each Program Outcome and ABET criteria 3 are given in Figure 3-6 and Figure 3.2 respectively. The relationship between PO and ABET criteria 3 and PO and PEO are given in Table 3-5 and . In addition to these contribution of each course to PEO is given in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iv.
A minimum of 145 credit-hours is required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The ME curriculum includes 33.5 credit hours (23%) of mathematics and basic sciences and 81.5 credit hours (56%) of engineering topics. Therefore, the majority of the compulsory courses in the ME curriculum are under the engineering topics category. In addition to this, 26 credit hours (18%) of general education courses are present in the ME curriculum. Table 5-7 summarizes the courses and their credit hour contribution to each item specified above.
48 Table 5-7 Basic-Level Curriculum (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
Category (Credit Hours) Engineering Topics Math & Semester Course (Department, Number, Title) Check if Contains General Basic Other Significant Design Education Sciences (√) Computer Aided ME 113 2 1 Engineering Drawing I MATH Calculus with Analytical 5 119 Geometry PHSY General Physics I 4 105 First CENG Introduction to C Semester 3 230 Programming Development of Reading ENG 101 4 and Writing Skills I Introduction to IS 100 Information Tech. and NC App. Computer Aided ME 114 3 Engineering Drawing II MATH Calculus for Functions of 5 120 Several Variables Second PHYS General Physics II 4 Semester 106 CHEM General Chemistry 4 107 Development of Reading ENG 102 4 and Writing Skills II Mechanical Engineering ME 200 NC Orientation ME 203 Thermodynamics I 1 2 ME 205 Statics 3 METE Basic Concepts in 1 2 227 Material Science MATH Ordinary Differential Third 4 Semester 219 Equations Fundamentals of EE 209 Electrical and Electronic 3 Eng. Advanced Reading and ENG 211 3 Oral Communications HIST Principles of K. Atatürk NC 2201 I
49 Table 5-1 Basic-Level Curriculum (continued)
(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
Category (Credit Hours) Engineering Math & Topics Check if Semester Course (Department, Number, Title) General Basic Contains Other Education Sciences Significant Design (√) Manufacturing ME 202 3 Technologies ME 204 Thermodynamics II 0.5 2.5 ME 206 Strength of Materials 3 Fourth ME 208 Dynamics 3 Semester Applied Mathematics for ME 210 3 Mechanical Engineers METE 228 Engineering Materials 3 Principles of K. Atatürk HIST 2202 NC II ME 300 Summer Practice I NC ME 301 Theory of Machines I 3 Manufacturing ME 303 3 Engineering Fifth ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I 0,5 2.5 Semester ME 307 Machine Elements I 3(√) ME 311 Heat Transfer 0,5 2.5 ECON 210 Principles of Economics 3 TURK 303 Turkish I NC ME 302 Theory of Machines II 3 ME 304 Control Systems 3 ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II 3 Sixth ME 308 Machine Elements II 3(√) Semester ME 310 Numerical Methods 3 ME 312 Thermal Engineering 3 TURK 304 Turkish II NC
50 Table 5-1 Basic-Level Curriculum (continued)
(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) Category (Credit Hours) Engineering Math & Topics Check if Semester Course (Department, Number, Title) General Basic Contains Other Education Sciences Significant Design (√) ME 400 Summer Practice II NC Mechanical Engineering ME 407 3(√) Design DE. EL. Departmental Elective* 3 Seventh Semester DE. EL. Departmental Elective* 3 DE. EL. Departmental Elective* 3 NT. EL. Non-Technical Elective 3 FE. EL. Free Elective 3 Mechanical Engineering ME 410 1 2 Systems Laboratory DE. EL. Restricted Elective* 3 Eighth DE. EL. Departmental Elective* 3 Semester DE. EL. Departmental Elective* 3 NT. EL. Non-Technical Elective 3
TOTALS-ABET BASIC LEVEL 36.5 81.5 23 4 REQUIREMENTS OVERALL TOTAL FOR DEGREE 145 PERCENT OF TOTAL 25% 56% 16% 3%
Totals must Minimum semester credit hours 32 hrs 48 hrs satisfy one set Minimum percentage 25% 37.5% √ Indicates courses with significant design content. * See next page for list of departmental electives.
51 Engineering design is a decision-making process that requires fundamental knowledge of all aspects of the curriculum, including mathematics and basic science, engineering science, as well as non-engineering aspects. It is therefore appropriate to include the capstone design course in the later stage of the students’ education. ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course is the compulsory capstone design course for senior level students in the fourth-year of the program. This is a one-semester course and half of the fourth year students take the course in the fall semester, the other half in the spring semester. Students who do not take ME 407 register for ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course.
The main objective of the ME 407 course is to provide the senior engineering student with a realistic understanding of the engineering design process and to develop engineering design synthesis ability. Students are encouraged to develop a creative and/or innovative design project on preferably a real design problem, manufacturing a prototype. Groups of six students tackle with design problems, which require analytical ability, judgment, technical skills, creativity and innovation and produce a working prototype of their design. These prototypes are tested and evaluated on the basis of some pre-established merit.
ME 407 lectures include discussions on the design process and morphology, problem solving and decision making, modeling and simulation, project engineering, planning and management, design optimization, economic decision making and cost evaluation, aspects of quality and human and ecological factors in design. These subjects are built on and are meant to supplement fundamental concepts.
Every semester several different design project topics (around 40) are announced in ME 407 course. Students in groups of six are assigned to one of these projects. They have to design the prototype, produce engineering drawings, construct the design in the machine shop and test it in a competitive examination at the end of the semester. The prototype should perform the assigned task for the students to get passing grades. Throughout the semester, course assistants follow the progress of each group and contribute to the grading of the project, assessing the effort of each student in the group.
52 Two third-year courses, ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II, are other courses with design emphasis, aiming to develop student skill in analysis and design of machine parts that may be used in a mechanical device. In each course, two monthly design projects are assigned. Each student is required to submit separate reports and drawings.
The first design elements of the program are introduced in ME 113 and ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing courses. Theory of Machines courses, ME 301 and ME 302, include design concepts: design of a flywheel for a slider-crank mechanism, and design of machinery foundations that achieve vibration isolation are examples. ME 304 Control Systems, ME 305 and ME 306 Fluid Mechanics I-II, ME 311 Heat Transfer and ME 312 Thermal Engineering courses each have some design elements in the problems, assigned to the students as homework.
Among the technical elective courses offered in the fourth year, students apply fluid dynamics principles to the preliminary design of fluid machinery in their homework assignments in ME 402 Fluid Machinery course. Design of dry and wet coils and design of warm water heating systems are among the subjects of ME 403 HVACR course. In ME 415 Utilization of Geothermal Energy course, analysis of system components leads to a geothermal system design. Students are given two design projects, namely a jig or fixture design project and a sheet metal die design project in ME 416 Tool Design course. Students are assigned a term project in ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery course that involves a practical machine design problem. Projects on technical and economical optimization calculations of heat exchangers and on design calculations of steam generators are given in ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design course. In ME 422 HVACR Design course, students prepare one project on the design of warm or pressurized hot water heating system and another on the design of a summer air conditioning system. Open-ended problems are given to students on gas turbines and its components in ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion course. An interactive computer aided internal combustion engine design is made in ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course. In ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms course, graphical and analytical kinematic synthesis methods are taught and several synthesis problems are solved in the computer laboratory. Pipeline design methods are studied and design projects are made in ME 437 Pipeline Engineering course.
53 ME 442 Design of Control Systems course provides the students with design techniques for classical control systems, backed by some voluntary laboratory work performed by teams of 2-3 students each. ME 444 Reliability in Engineering Design course emphasizes reliability as reflected to the design of mechanical components. Students are required to submit a case study, analyzing a design, which involves considerable risk in groups of maximum four students. ME 451 Introduction to Composite Structures course has a project for the design of a fiber reinforced composite laminate under a specified load. In ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses, teams of two or three students work on design projects which involve a group-up design process with an operational end product. Each student is required to submit a complete plant design project in ME 471 Production Plant Design course. Synthesis methods of fluid power circuits are taught in ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power course. Students are asked to design, construct and then do experiments on an experimental setup in ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics course.
The curriculum of the ME Undergraduate Program meets the requirements of the program’s educational objectives and ABET. The undergraduate program aims to give the student mathematics and basic science courses in the first year, mainly engineering science courses in the second year, courses that basically are related to mechanical engineering areas in the third year, and mechanical engineering specific application courses as technical electives in the fourth year together with a capstone design course and a capstone laboratory course. The ME Department undergraduate program leading to the B.S. degree in ME is given in Table 5-7, which categorizes the course credit hours into mathematics & basic sciences, engineering topics including both engineering science and engineering design, general education, and other. The program contains 46 courses with credit, six of which are technical electives, two are non-technical electives and one is a free elective. Course Syllabi of the courses offered in the undergraduate curriculum can be found in Appendix A.
The program also includes two non-credit Turkish language courses, two non-credit history courses, one non-credit information technology introduction course, one non-credit orientation course and two non-credit summer practices.
54 A minimum of 148 credit-hours is required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Mathematics and Basic Sciences:
The ME curriculum includes 33 credit hours (22%) of mathematics and basic sciences. In the first year, students complete most of the mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses that provide the fundamental knowledge applied in engineering:
MATH 119 Calculus I (5 credits) MATH 120 Calculus II (5 credits) PHYS 105 General Physics I (4 credits) PHYS 106 General Physics II (4 credits) CHEM 107 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
The remaining mathematics courses are given in the second and third year:
MATH 219 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 credits) ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers (3 credits) ME 310 Numerical Methods (3 credits)
At the beginning of the ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course (3 credits of which 1 credit is Mathematics & Basic Science), students are lectured on presentation of experimental results, data plotting, curve fitting, error treatment, uncertainty, probability distributions, significance tests, combination of uncertainties for a duration of 20 hours in the first two weeks of the semester.
Engineering Topics:
The ME curriculum includes 84 credit hours (57%) of engineering topics. Therefore, the majority of the compulsory courses in the ME curriculum are under the engineering topics category.
Students start taking the engineering fundamental courses and ME core courses in the second year:
55 ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies ME 203 Thermodynamics I ME 204 Thermodynamics II ME 205 Statics ME 206 Strength of Materials ME 208 Dynamics
Besides these ME courses, students are required to take supporting courses from other engineering departments, including Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. These courses are:
METE 227 Basic Concepts in Material Science EE 209 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering METE 228 Engineering Materials
In the third year, students take additional mechanical engineering core courses. These courses are:
ME 301 Theory of Machines I ME 302 Theory of Machines II ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering ME 304 Control Systems ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II ME 307 Machine Elements I ME 308 Machine Elements II ME 311 Heat Transfer ME 312 Thermal Engineering
These required engineering courses prepare students to work in both the mechanical systems and thermal systems stems and also provide students with all the fundamental topics required for a mechanical engineer.
56 Students are required to select 6 technical elective courses (18 credits in total) during their senior year in addition to a restricted elective course from a pool of Thermo-Fluids design courses. Table 5-7 lists all the technical and restricted elective courses offered in the ME undergraduate curriculum. Course Syllabi of the technical electives courses, which are given in Appendix A, provide a description of each course.
Laboratory Experience:
ME students have their first laboratory practice in the first year in the PHYS 105, PHYS 106, and CHEM 107 courses.
Just before the registration period for the fall semester, second year students attend an eight- day program, ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, five days of which are spent to introduce the students to the laboratories and the machine shop of the department. No formal experiments are performed, however, students get used to the physical setting and facilities present. Also some demonstrations are given.
Students spend about 30 hours in the machine shop for the ME 202 Manufacturing Engineering course. They do bench work, lathe work, milling machine, sheet metal forming and welding practice. They are asked to produce small parts, such as nutcrackers, screwdrivers etc., during the practice.
In the machine shop, students are instructed on safety procedures, attire and behavior requirements by the supervising assistants and the machine shop personnel. They wear white shop coats and use glasses when necessary. At all times, students are under the supervision of the machine shop staff.
Students perform formal laboratory experiments in ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II, ME 311 Heat Transfer, and ME 312 Thermal Engineering courses. In each course, 2 to 3 experiments are performed in groups of 5 to 10 students. A report is required for each experiment performed. Laboratory demonstrations are held once every semester in ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses.
57 ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory is a compulsory course in the fourth year of the curriculum. After being instructed on statistical uncertainty analysis, students perform 6 experiments in groups of 2 or 3. Every student submits a report for each experiment. Each group conducts experiments on topics such as straightness and flatness measurements on a surface table, closed loop on-off control, mass and energy balances in psychrometric processes, performance characteristics of an internal combustion engine, stress analysis by using strain gages, and characteristics of an airfoil, etc., which might not have been fully covered in the compulsory courses of the curriculum. This course is an overview of the basic courses of the first three years of the undergraduate curriculum. The students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in basic mechanical engineering subjects on practical engineering systems. A total of six experiments are selected to cover most of the basic branches of mechanical engineering. The experiments are aimed at either providing an immediate numerical answer to a specific problem or the verification of an existing theory. In either case the collected data are statistically analyzed and filtered. The necessary calculations for presenting the results require a certain amount of research on the specific subject of the experiment. This serves to acquaint the student with a subject that he or she might not have selected as a technical elective. Assignments are also given for the same purpose. The presentation of the data and results are according to technical reporting format. As a result of these combined efforts, the student is expected to learn how to conduct an experiment in a group of at most three students and analyze and then synthesize the data and hypothesis or assignment in an internationally understandable format.
ME 401 Internal Combustion Engine course has two experiments for which reports are required. ME 402 Fluid Machinery course has also two experiments. Demonstrations are made in ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) course. ME 411 Gas Dynamics course has one experiment for which a report is required and two demonstrations. ME 414 System Dynamics course has five experiments. ME 425 Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II courses each have two, and ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control and ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power courses each have three one-hour sessions in the laboratory mainly for demonstrative purposes. There are two experiments requiring reports in ME 422 HVACR Design course.
58 Three experiments are performed in ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion course. ME 437 Pipeline Engineering course has two one hour laboratory sessions. ME 442 Design of Control Systems course has an option in which students work on a semester-long laboratory project in teams of 2-3, spending at least two hours in a week, producing weekly progress reports, and at the end of the semester a formal written report and its presentation are required. In ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems, ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems, and ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power courses there are laboratory demonstrations. ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods course has 5 experiments. Several experiments in mechatronics topics are conducted in ME 461 Mechatronics Components and Instrumentation course. Students taking ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics course perform 10 experiments, 5 of them on instrument calibration, and there are three demonstrations. Students also design, construct and perform experiments on an experimental setup or a prototype in groups of 2 in this course.
General Education:
The ME curriculum includes 26 credit hours (18%) of general education.
English is a second language for almost all students of METU. After the initial registration procedure, students take a multiple-choice English Proficiency Examination prepared by the School of Foreign Languages. Based on the results of this examination, students either start their first year programs or they attend the Department of Basic English (English Preparatory School) for one year.
All ME students are required to take ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I and ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II courses in the first year, ENG 211 Advanced Reading and Oral Communication courses in the second year. ENG 101 aims to reinforce reading and writing skills through reading selections with review of structural patterns and paragraph and summary writing. ENG 102 is a continuation of ENG 101 with emphasis on essay writing. ENG 211 aims at further reading improvement and vocabulary expansion through readings, while attention is paid to the development of oral skills.
59 All Turkish students are required to take TURK 303 Turkish I and TURK 304 Turkish II language courses in their third year, which aim at improving oral and written communication and expression skills. All non-Turkish speaking foreign students must take TURK 201 Elementary Turkish and TURK 202 Intermediate Turkish courses.
Students may also take ENG 201 and ENG 202 English-Turkish Translation courses, ENG 203 Readings in Drama course, ENG 204 Communication and Culture course, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, and Advanced Turkish (foreign students only) language courses to satisfy their non-technical elective or free elective requirements.
In addition to four English language courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 211), each student has to take ECON 210 Principles of Economics in the third year, HIST 2201 Principle of K. Atatürk I and HIST 2202 Principle of K. Atatürk II courses in the second year, two non- technical elective courses (NTE) and one free elective (FE) course. Although NTE and FE courses are in the last year of the program, most students start taking them earlier, especially when unable to follow the regular program due to unsatisfied prerequisites. It is required that NTE courses must at least be 3 credit courses in the fields of linguistics, foreign language studies, history, psychology, sociology, philosophy, literature, music and fine arts, political science, international relations, architecture, educational sciences, and economics. The faculty of Engineering maintains an active list of courses offered by other faculties of METU that engineering students can take as NTEs.
The Department of Modern Languages requires that students taking more than one language courses should take different level courses of the same language, rather than courses of two different languages, thereby providing some depth in the field.
Students may take NTE courses in excess of the number in program requirements, subject to the approval of the academic advisor.
60 Computer Experience:
The ME program contains three computer related courses in the first semester. One of them is CENG 230 Introduction to C Programming, a computer language and programming course offered by the Computer Engineering Department. IS 100 Introduction to Information Technologies and Applications course introduces students to the basic information technology concepts and applications (i.e., introduction to computers, computer hardware and software, word processors, spreadsheets, computer networks and internet browsers) in their freshman year preparing them to use these skills during their undergraduate studies in their respective disciplines, as well as professional lives. In ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I course, a commercial CAD package is used as a tool for all assignments in the Computer Graphics Laboratory. The continuation of the course, ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II, is in the second semester of the program.
At the beginning of the first semester of the third year, all students are given four hours of instruction on the use of MathCad/MATLAB programs as a mathematical tools. Afterwards, students spend four times two hours in the computer laboratory for ME 301 Theory of Machines I course and two times two hours for ME 311 Heat Transfer course, under the supervision of assistants, where they are required to work on assigned problems. The practice continues in the next semester in ME 302 Theory of Machines II course (with 3 or 4 two hours sessions) and ME 312 Thermal Engineering course (with 2 two hours sessions). Students are encouraged to use MATLAB software for homework problems of ME 304 Control Systems and to use MathCad/MATLAB or similar software in the preparation of design projects of ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses. The biweekly homework assignments in ME 310 Numerical Methods course require the application of numerical solution techniques using a high-level computer language of student’s choice. ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course requires students to make design calculations and engineering drawings using available software packages.
Use of computers in fourth year technical elective courses is widespread. ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines course requires students to use Borland Delphi 4.0 language in data evaluation. Homework problems are solved using a computer code in ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element analysis course. Students are required to use commercial packages to solve
61 problems using in ME 414 System Dynamics course and to make drawings in ME 416 Tool Design course. Computer tools are also necessary to solve practical machine design problems in ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery course. ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course requires writing a program in Delphi 4.0 language for thermodynamic analysis and component design, and preparing a fully computer aided design of an internal combustion engine. In ME 422 HVACR Design course, students are recommended to make computerized design calculations. In ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms course, students are required to solve several synthesis problems using MathCad or Excel.
ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control course requires students to use computers for statistical process control. In ME 437 Pipeline Engineering course students work in the computer laboratory on pipeline design analysis. ME 438 Theory of Combustion course uses available programs for the solution of complex chemical equilibrium problems. In ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools course students use computers for simulation of CNC machines and also for term papers. For the homework solutions of ME 442 Design of Control Systems course, MATLAB software is utilized. In ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems course, computers are used for PLC programming. ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems course requires the projects to be prepared using related software packages. In ME 451 Introduction to Composite Structures course students prepare a computational design project for which they must use computers. Microcontrollers are programmed and debugged in ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses. Students use commercial packages in their projects in ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power course. ME 485 Computational Fluid Dynamics course has five computer assignements to be solved by using commercial CFD software packages.
In addition, students are encouraged to use computers for homework exercises in ME 402 Fluid Machinery, for homework problems in ME 403 HVACR, for design calculations in ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design, for homework assignments and projects in ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations, for homework problems and voluntary projects in ME 425 Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II, for term project in ME 443 Engineering Economy and Production Management, for case study topics
62 in ME 444 Reliability in Engineering Design, and for homework solutions in ME 476 Second Law Analysis of Thermal Systems courses.
As a result of these experiences, it is believed that students develop the necessary competence in engineering applications of computers until graduation.
63 B. Prerequisite Flow Chart
Figure 5-12 Prerequisite flowchart of the Mechanical Engineering Department
64 C. Course Syllabi
Course Syllabi are given in Appendix A.
65 CRITERION 6 FACULTY
A. Leadership Responsibilities
The department chair has leadership responsibilities for the ME program. He is appointed by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering for a period of three years. The program chair evaluates the performance of each faculty member annually in the areas of research, teaching and service. There are two vice-chairmen who assist the department chair in the departmental operations. There are ten advisory standing committees in the department level. All department committees meet frequently during the semester, report their activities and submit policy and program related recommendations to the department chair. Academic changes require the approval of the departmental Faculty Board consisting of entire faculty of the department which meets at least once a month during semesters.
B. Authority and Responsibility of Faculty
Development of new courses as well as modification and evaluation of existing ones are entirely the responsibility of the faculty. The department chair with the advice of Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) makes suggestions to the Faculty Board about curricular matters. Courses may be created or modified through an established process through the faculty governance system.
The departmental faculty is strongly involved with the governance of the Department and Faculty of Engineering. Nearly each faculty member of the department serves on at least one standing committee at the department and/or at the Engineering Faculty level and/or university level, in some cases in multiple manners. They serve also in ad-hoc committees formed by the administration at departmental, Faculty of Engineering, and upper administration level as a need arises for their expertise.
66 C. Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has a diversified background in teaching and research with Ph.D. degrees received from various prestigious universities around the world. Many of them have more than one teaching and research areas and have strong teaching and research record. A brief summary of the adequacy of the faculty expertise and experience is provided here along with additional information on their activities. Table 6.1 shows the activity distribution for the faculty members in Mechanical Engineering Department. Table 6.2 shows the professional credentials of the faculty. The resumes of all faculty associated with the department are given in Appendix B. The size of the faculty is adequate for the current status of the program.
67 Table 6-8 Faculty Workload Summary
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Classes Taught (Course No./Credit Hrs.) Total Activity Distribution1 FT Research Faculty Member or 2 PT 2008-09 Fall Term 2008-09 Spring Term Teaching /Scholarly Other Activity AKKÖK, Metin FT ME 307 / 3, two groups ME 206 / 3, ME 560 / 3 50 30 20 (C) AKSEL, M. Haluk FT ME 305 / 3, ME 411 / 3 ME 306 / 3, ME 485 / 3 50 50 - ME 305 / 3, ME 402 / 3, ALBAYRAK, Kahraman FT ME 306 / 3, ME 306 / 3 40 40 20 (D,I,C) PNG E211 / 3 ANLAĞAN, Ömer PT ME 445 / 3 ME 535 / 3 100 - - ARIKAN, Sahir FT ME 202 / 3, two groups ME 202 / 3, two groups 50 25 25 (C) ARINÇ, Faruk FT ME 311 / 3, ME 510 /3 ME 210 / 3, ME 310 / 3 50 20 30 (I) ATAOĞLU, Ayfer PT ME 113 / 3, two groups ME114 / 3, two groups 100 - - BAKER, Derek FT ME 203 / 3, ME 490 / 3 ME 203 / 3, ME 476 / 3 40 60 - BALKAN, Tuna FT ME 410 / 3, ME 516 / 3 ME 304 / 3, ME 410 / 3 40 40 20 (C) BAYKA, A.Demir FT ME 401 / 3, ME 410 / 3 ME 410 / 3, ME 426 / 3 45 50 5 (C) ME 308 / 3, two groups, CİĞEROĞLU, Ender FT ME 307 / 3, two groups 60 25 15(C) MECH 307 / 4 CİVCİ, Kerep FT ME 113 / 3, three groups ME 114 / 3, three groups 80 20 - ÇALIŞKAN, Mehmet FT ME 414 / 3, ME 520 / 3 ME 302 / 3, ME 432 / 3 40 35 25 (U) ÇETİNKAYA, Tahsin FT ME 305 / 3, ME 517 / 3 ME 208 / 3, ME 310 / 3 50 40 10 (C) DAĞ, Serkan FT ME 521 / 3, ME 543 / 3 ME 210 / 3, ME 583 / 3 45 45 10 DARENDELİLER, Haluk FT ME 205 / 3, ME 586 / 3 ME 206 / 3, ME 208 / 3 11 5 84 (U) DOYUM, Bülent FT ME 205 / 3, two groups ME 206 / 3, ME 450 / 3 55 30 15 (U) DÖLEN, Melik FT ME 303 / 3, ME 440 / 3 ME 407 / 3, two groups 50 40 10 (C) DURSUNKAYA, Zafer FT ME 546 / 3 ME 518 / 3 20 20 60 U ERALP, O.Cahit FT ME 483 / 3 ME 437 / 3 20 50 30 (U,I,C) ERDAL, Merve FT ME 455 / 3, ME 521 / 3 ME 306 / 3, two groups 35 30 35 (A) GÖKLER, Mustafa İ. FT ME 212 / 3, two groups ME 212 / 3, ME 443 / 3 25 25 50 (U,C) 68 Table 6-8 Faculty Workload Summary
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Classes Taught (Course No./Credit Hrs.) Total Activity Distribution1 FT Research Faculty Member or 2 PT 2008-09 Fall Term 2008-09 Spring Term Teaching /Scholarly Other Activity HEPER, Yaver PT ME 424 / 3 ME 424 / 3 50 0 50 İDER, S.Kemal FT ME 528 / 3 ME 302 / 3, two groups 40 30 30 (C, D) KADIOGLU, Suat FT ME 205 / 3, two groups ME 206 / 3, ME 308 / 3 55 40 5 (C) KAFTANOGLU, Bilgin PT ME 533 / 3 ME 541 / 3 30 35 35 (C) KARABAY, Macit PT ME 433 / 3 None 80 20 - ME 303 / 3, two groups, ME 303 / 3, two groups, KILIÇ, S.Engin FT 35 25 40 (U, I, C) ME 410 / 3 ME 410 / 3 KOKU, Buğra FT ME 220 / 1, ME 461 / 3 ME 462 / 3 30 40 30 (D,C) KONUKSEVEN, İlhan FT ME 105 / 3, ME 407 / 3 ME 308 / 3, two groups 30 40 30 (D,C) ÖZYURT, H. Tuba Okutucu FT None ME 521 / 3, ME 704 / 3 50 50 - ORAL, Suha FT ME 404 / 3, ME 413 / 3 ME 581 / 3 40 40 20 (D,C) OSKAY, Rüknettin FT ME 311 / 3, ME 403 / 3 ME 312 / 3, ME 422 / 3 50 30 20 ÖZDEMİR, Ayla PT ME 113 / 3, three groups ME114 / 3, two groups 100 - - ÖZGEN, Gökhan Osman FT ME 208 / 3, ME 310 / 3 ME 208 / 3, two groups 60 40 - ÖZGÖREN, M.Kemal FT ME 301 / 3, ME 502 / 3 ME 304 / 3, ME 522 / 3 50 50 - ÖZGÜVEN, H.Nevzat FT ME 429 / 3 ME 532 / 3 15 10 75 (U) PARNAS, K.Levend FT None None 30 30 40 (A,C) PLATİN, Bülent E. FT ME 442 / 3, ME 511 / 3 ME 210 / 3, two groups 35 35 30 (I) SERT, Cüneyt FT ME 305 / 3, two groups ME 310 / 3, ME 413 / 3 50 50 - SOYLU, Reşit FT ME 301 / 3, two groups ME 210 / 3, two groups 50 50 - SÖYLEMEZ, Eres FT ME 301 / 3, ME 418 / 3 ME 431 / 3, ME 519 / 3 40 60 - TARI İlker FT ME 311 / 3, ME 421 / 3 ME 312 / 3, ME 508 / 3 40 60 - ME 206 / 3, ME 301 / 3, ME ME 302 / 3, ME 547 / 3, ME TÖNÜK, Ergin FT 50 50 - 590 / NC 590 / NC, BME 501 / 3 69 Table 6-8 Faculty Workload Summary
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Classes Taught (Course No./Credit Hrs.) Total Activity Distribution1 FT Research Faculty Member or 2 PT 2008-09 Fall Term 2008-09 Spring Term Teaching /Scholarly Other Activity TÜMER, S.Turgut FT None None - - 100 (U) ULAŞ, Abdullah FT ME 203 / 3, ME 311 / 3 ME 204 / 3, ME 312 / 3 50 50 - ÜNLÜSOY, Y.Samim FT ME 425 / 3, ME 513 / 3 ME 304 / 3, ME 436 / 3 50 40 10 (C) VURAL, Hüseyin FT ME 203 / 3, two groups ME 204 / 3, two groups 30 5 65 (U) YAMALI, Cemil FT ME 203 / 3, ME 311 / 3 ME 312 / 3, ME 478 / 3 35 35 60 (C) YAZICIOĞLU, Almıla G. FT ME 351 / 3, two groups ME 351 / 3, ME 421 / 3 40 60 - YAZICIOĞLU, Yiğit FT ME 310 / 3, two groups ME 205 / 3, two groups 50 50 - YEŞİN, A.Orhan FT ME 415 / 3, ME 427 / 3 ME 312 / 3, ME 428 / 3 30 30 40 (I) YILDIRIM, R.Orhan FT ME 307 / 3, ME 523 / 3 ME 308 / 3, ME 588 / 3 40 45 15 (C) YOZGATLIGİL, Ahmet FT ME 204 / 3, ME 438 / 3 ME 203 / 3, ME 351 / 3 40 50 10 (U) YÜNCÜ, Hafit FT ME504 / 3, ME 537 / 3 ME204 / 3, ME 505 / 3 50 50 -
1. Activity distribution should be in percent of effort. Members' activities should total %100. 2. Indicate sabbatical leave, etc., under "Other." (D : administration in department; U : administration in university. I : administration in other institutions; C : consultancy) 3. FT = Full Time Faculty PT = Part Time Faculty
70 Table 6-9 Faculty Analysis
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y a t e s G l t o s k s R T e h i o u r p e c g h s i f o i T p t o n T c A H r o W a P C r P AKKÖK, Metin Prof. T FT Ph.D. Imperial College, 1980 - 29 27 - Medium High Low AKSEL, M. Haluk Prof. T FT Ph.D. Lehigh Univ., 1981 1 29 28 - None High Medium ALBAYRAK, Kahraman Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1984 1 20 20 - Medium High Mediuim ANLAĞAN, Ömer Prof. NTT PT Ph.D. Univ. of Manchester, 1975 8 29 29 - None High Medium ARIKAN, Sahir Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1987 - 24 24 - Low Medium High ARINÇ, Faruk Prof. T FT Ph.D. North Carolina State Univ., 1976 4 23 18 - High Low Low ATAOĞLU, Ayfer Instr. NTT PT M.Sc. METU, 1974 3 36 36 - Low None None BAKER, Derek Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. University of Texas-Austin 2,5 8,5 6 ICAT High High None BALKAN, Tuna Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1988 - 27 27 - High Medium High BAYKA, A.Demir Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ.of Manchester, 1980 - 24 24 - None High High CİĞEROĞLU, Ender Instr. Dr. T FT Ph.D. The Ohio State University - 2 2 - None High Low CİVCİ, Kerep Instr. NTT FT M.Sc. METU, 1974 - 37 37 - None Medium None ÇALIŞKAN, Mehmet Prof. T FT Ph.D. NCSU at Raleigh, 1983 - 20 30 - None Medium High ÇETİNKAYA, Tahsin Instr.Dr. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1990 1 18 18 - None Medium None DAĞ, Serkan Assoc.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Lehigh University, 2002 1 7 7 - Low High Low DARENDELİLER, Haluk Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1991 - 9 8 - None High None DOYUM, Bülent Prof. T FT Ph.D. Lehigh Univ., 1986 - 22 22 - Low Medium Medium DÖLEN, Melik Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Wisconsin, 2000 - 8 3 - Low High Medium DURSUNKAYA, Zafer Prof. T FT Ph.D. IIT, 1988 5 15 15 - None Medium None
71 Table 6-9 Faculty Analysis
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
d Years of Level of Activity T l e T i Experience (high,med,low,none) in: c N F
i
, y d r T m r
t y n e ,
State in e t s y a d e T
u r n m i a t PT e which y T d o c c s
e t i
Institution from which m o t n l t r u h A Name Rank or I Society u S
n u g u
c d
f / S t e c l
e Highest Degree Earned & Year . r
i n o / t a a t
FT (Indicate a I D m
s g v
e n F e t
t n o n s n o p l n s i
Society) i i I e i
y a t e s G l t o s k s R T e h i o u r p e c g h s i f o i T p t o n T c A H r o W a P C r P ERALP, O.Cahit Prof. T FT Ph.D. Cranfield Institute of Tech, 1980 - 29 29 - Low High High ERDAL, Merve Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. Illinois, 1998 - 5,5 3 - None Medium None GÖKLER, Mustafa İ. Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Birmingham, 1983 - 20 20 - Medium High High HEPER, Yaver Instr. NTT PT M.Sc. METU, 1972 38 11 11 - None - High İDER, S.Kemal Prof. T FT Ph. D. Univ. Of Illinois, 1988 6 20 19 - None High Medium KADIOĞLU, Suat Prof. T FT Ph.D. Lehigh Univ., 1993 1 13 13 - None Medium Low KAFTANOĞLU, Bilgin Prof. NTT PT Ph.D. Imperial College, 1966 6 38 34 - High High High KONUKSEVEN, E. ilhan Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1996 - 21 21 - Low High Medium KOKU Buğra Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Vanderbilt University, 2003 - 6 6 - Low High Medium ORAL, Suha Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1987 3 27 27 - Medium High Medium OSKAY, Rüknettin Prof. T FT PhD METU&1976 - 40 40 - Medium Medium Low ÖZDEMİR, Ayla Instr. NTT PT M.Sc. METU, 1972 3 37 37 - None None None ÖZGEN, Gökhan Osman Instr.Dr. T FT Ph.D. University of Cincinnati, 2006 1 2 2 - None Medium Low ÖZGÖREN, M.Kemal Prof. T FT D.E.Sc. Columbia Univ., 1976 - 33 33 - None High Low ÖZGÜVEN, H.Nevzat Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Manchester, 1978 8 22 20 - None High Low PARNAS, K.Levend Prof. T FT Ph.D. Georgia Inst. of Tech., 1990 - 4 3 - Low High High PLATİN, Bülent E. Prof. T FT Sc.D. MIT, 1978 1 31 31 - High Medium Low SERT, Cüneyt Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Texas A&M Univ., 2003 - 5 5 - None High None SOYLU, Reşit Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Florida, 1987 - 22 22 - None Medium None
72 Table 6-9 Faculty Analysis
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
d Years of Level of Activity T l e T i Experience (high,med,low,none) in: c N F
i
, y d r T m r
t y n e ,
State in e t s y a d e T
u r n m i a t PT e which y T d o c c s
e t i
Institution from which m o t n l t r u h A Name Rank or I Society u S
n u g u
c d
f / S t e c l
e Highest Degree Earned & Year . r
i n o / t a a t
FT (Indicate a I D m
s g v
e n F e t
t n o n s n o p l n s i
Society) i i I e i
y a t e s G l t o s k s R T e h i o u r p e c g h s i f o i T p t o n T c A H r o W a P C r P SÖYLEMEZ, Eres Prof. T FT Ph.D. Columbia U., New York, USA 14 38 33 - None High High TARI, İlker Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Northeastern Univ., 1998 1,5 11 10 - None High Low TÖNÜK, Ergin Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. METU, 1998 - 11 9 - None Med Low TÜMER, S.Turgut Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Manchester, 1980 5 28 23 - None Medium None ULAŞ, Abdullah Assoc.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Pennsylvania State Un., 2000 - 8 8 - Med High Low ÜNLÜSOY, Y.Samim Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Birmingham, 1979 - 32 30 - None High Medium VURAL, Hüseyin Prof. T FT Ph.D. Rutgers Univ., 1982 5 22 22 - Low Low Medium YAMALI, Cemil Assoc.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Michigan, 1983 - 22 22 - None Medium Medium YAZICIOĞLU, Almıla G. Asst. Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. Illinois Chicago, 2004 - 4,5 3,5 - None High None YAZICIOĞLU, Yiğit Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D Univ. Illinois at Chicago 4 4 - None Medium None YEŞİN, A.Orhan Prof. T FT Ph.D. UMIST, 1969 2 35 37 - High Medium None YILDIRIM, R.Orhan Prof. T FT Ph.D. Univ. of Birmingham, 1981 6 25 23 - None High Low YOZGATLIGİL, Ahmet Asst.Prof. T FT Ph.D. Drexel University 2005 2 4 2 - None High None YÜNCÜ, Hafit Prof. T FT Ph.D METU, 1975 - 40 40 - Low High Low
73 D. Faculty Competencies
The Mechanical Engineering program of METU with a wide spectrum of content requires a faculty with diverse backgrounds to provide adequate coverage. The faculty of ME department has ample experience and knowledge in the basic areas of ME program. Most faculty have publications in their areas of focus, and has about twenty years of experience in teaching their courses in the curriculum. All faculty members with tenure tract and tenured positions are involved in supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students.
The undergraduate curriculum is sub-divided into five mechanical engineering categories; namely, machine theory and dynamics, design and production, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and energy. Table 6-3 shows these curricular areas and faculty members who teach in those areas. A sub-discipline breakdown based on research areas of the faculty given in Table 6-4 shows a similar trend with a little bit more dispersed cross- over character, which is a pretty good sign of the existence of multi-disciplinary nature of research activities, at least within the department. Therefore, all five curricular areas are well covered by the existing faculty members. The average age of the faculty is 51, implying an experienced and matured group of academicians. But this figure also indicates that there should be a carefully administrated recruitment plan for the coming years since there exists a mandatory retirement age of 67 in Turkey.
Faculty from Electrical Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Departments provide input into the program by teaching required courses specific to Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
E. Faculty Size
The ME faculty covers a wide range of the discipline and, collectively, has a wide range of experience in our discipline. The faculty analysis summarizing information about each faculty member is given in Table 6-2. Current summary curriculum vitae for all faculty members with the rank of instructor and above who have primary responsibilities for course work associated with the program are provided in Appendix B. The size of the faculty of ME
74 is the second largest among mechanical engineering departments in Turkey, with a total of 48 full-time faculty members composed of 28 professors, 3 associate professors, 12 assistant professors, 5 instructors in the 2008-2009 academic year. The average undergraduate student population excluding freshman is about 660 and graduate student population is 360. Therefore, the current student to faculty ratio is about 14 and it is about 21 including graduate students.
In addition to the full-time faculty, the department has 6 part-time very capable adjunct instructors. These people are contributing to the teaching load, most of whom are emeritus professors, former METU ME faculty members. The number of teaching assistants involved mostly in undergraduate teaching is 48 in the 2008-2009 academic year.
The faculty members are highly competent in their respective areas of expertise. About only one fifth of the faculty hold doctoral degrees from our department, and the rest from various prominent institutions abroad, mostly from the U.S. and from the U.K. Starting early 1990’s, a minimum of one academic year of experience abroad has been used as one of the university-wide requirements in all initial faculty appointments for those who have doctoral degrees from METU, as a measure against possible in-breeding. On the other hand, most newly appointed faculty members with non-METU doctoral degrees have already had some teaching experience abroad. As a university policy, the faculty may be given one year leave- of-absence with pay and if requested a second year of leave-of-absence without pay to follow once every seven years. This leave is almost invariably spent in educational institutions abroad. Therefore, with the exception of a small number of faculty, it can be stated that faculty body of the department have involved in some teaching and research activities at institutions abroad, at various levels. We consider this diverse faculty background on teaching and research as a richness of our department in handling matters regarding teaching and research.
The university provides travel support to every faculty member to attend professional meetings in Turkey almost without any restrictions and one international meeting a year provided that he/she has a paper to present. In the 2002-2003 academic year, 16 faculty members used this support to attend international meetings. The faculty is highly
75 encouraged to publish their research findings in internationally recognized scientific journals. In 2002 calendar year, ME faculty published 18 international journal papers.
The faculty workload summary are given in Table 6-1. The regular teaching load of full-time faculty members in the department is two course sections per semester for professors and three course sections per semester for instructors, regardless of being undergraduate or graduate. The course load in the summer school is voluntary and carries extra compensation.
The regular faculty load is reduced by one course for faculty members in full-time administrative posts within or outside the university, starting from department chair position and up.
The department also offers a total of 25 course sections in one academic year to other departments in the university. These courses are ME 105 Engineering Graphics (18 sections), ME 212 Principles of Production Engineering (3 sections) and ME 351 Thermodynamics of Heat Power (4 sections).
There are no separate research professorship assignments in the department. Faculty members are expected to carry out their teaching and research activities concurrently. Each faculty member may supervise at most 12 graduate students at any time. The average of this figure was 7.5 in the department in the 2008-2009 academic year. Those faculty members with a large amount of research support and/or supervising a high number of graduate students are not provided with any release time from teaching.
Based upon the data given in Table 6.5, the average class size in undergraduate program courses offered by the department in the 2008-2009 academic year turns out to be 44, barely allowing a desired level of faculty-student interaction in undergraduate courses.
76 Table 6-10 Faculty Undergraduate Teaching Breakdown * on leave Must Technical Adjunct Curricular Area Faculty Cross-Over Courses Electives Faculty Balkan, Çalışkan, ME301 ME414, ME418, İder, Koku, Özgen, ME302 ME425, ME429, Özgören, Özgüven, Machine Theory ME304 ME431, ME432, Platin, Soylu, Dölen - and Dynamics ME310 ME436, ME442, Söylemez, Tönük, ME410 ME481 Tümer*, Ünlüsoy, Yazıcıoğlu Y. ME105 ME113 ME114 ME202 ME220, ME440, Akkök, Arıkan,, Darendeliler, Anlağan, ME212 ME416, ME433, Ciğeroğlu, Civci, Eralp, Ataoğlu, Design and ME220 ME443, ME445, Dölen, Gökler, Kılıç, Kadıoğlu, Karabay, Production ME303 ME455, ME461, Koku, Konukseven, Koku, Özgen, Özdemir, ME307 ME462, ME471, Yıldırım Yazıcıoğlu Y. Kaftanoğlu ME308 ME445, ME448 ME310 ME407 ME410 ME205 Dağ, Darendeliler, İder,Ciğeroğl ME206 ME413, ME434, Doyum, Kadıoğlu, u,Çetinkaya, Solid Mechanics ME208 - ME450, ME451 Oral, Özgen, Tümer*, ME310 Parnas*, Sert Tönük ME410 ME305 Aksel, Albayrak, ME402, ME411, ME306 Çetinkaya, Fluid Mechanics ME423, ME437, Yazıcıoğlu A. - ME310 Dursunkaya, Erdal, ME483 ME410 Eralp, Sert ME401, ME403, ME203 ME405, ME415, Arınç, Baker, Bayka, ME204 ME420, ME421, Okutucu, Oskay, ME310 Thermodynamics ME422, ME424, Tarı, Ulaş, Vural, Dursunkaya, ME311 Heper and Energy ME426, ME427, Yamalı, Yazıcıoğlu Sert ME312 ME428, ME438, A., Yeşin, ME351 ME476, ME478, Yozgatlıgil, Yüncü ME410 ME490
77 Table 6-11 Faculty Research Breakdown
* on leave Curricular Area Faculty Cross-Over Balkan, Çalışkan, Ciğeroğlu,, İder, Koku, Machine Theory Özgen, Özgören, Özgüven, Platin, Soylu, Dölen, Dursunkaya, Konukseven and Dynamics Söylemez, Tönük, Tümer*, Ünlüsoy, Yazıcıoğlu Y. Design and Akkök, Arıkan, Civci, Dölen, Gökler, Balkan, Bayka, Darendeliler, Erdal, Production Kılıç, Koku, Konukseven, Yıldırım İder, Koku, , Söylemez, Tönük Dağ, Darendeliler, Doyum, Kadıoğlu, Oral, Ciğeroğlu, İder, Özgen, Tönük, Solid Mechanics Parnas* Yıldırım, Yazıcıoğlu Y. Aksel, Albayrak, Çetinkaya, Dursunkaya, Okutucu, Oskay, Tarı, Ulaş, Vural, Fluid Mechanics Erdal, Eralp, Sert Yazıcıoğlu A , Yeşin Arınç, Baker, Bayka, Okutucu, Oskay, Thermodynamics Aksel, Albayrak, Civci, Çetinkaya, Tarı, Ulaş, Vural, Yamalı, Yazıcıoğlu A., and Energy Dursunkaya, Eralp Yeşin, Yozgatlıgil, Yüncü
78 Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary
Type of Class Course No. of Sections Title No. offered in Year Avg. Section 2008-2009 Enrollment Lecture Lab. Recit. Other ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I 9 29 50% 50% ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II 9 31 50% 50% ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies 4 65 60% 40% ME 203 Thermodynamics I 7 49 100% ME 204 Thermodynamics II 5 52 100% ME 205 Statics 7 50 100% ME 206 Strength of Materials 5 45 100% ME 208 Dynamics 5 47 100% ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers 4 62 100% ME 220 Introduction to Mechatronics 1 24 60% 25% 15% (Pr.) ME 301 Theory of Machines I 5 46 75% 25% ME 302 Theory of Machines II 4 58 75% 25% ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering 5 40 85% 5% 10% ME 304 Control Systems 4 59 90% 10% ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I 5 44 90% 10% ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II 5 47 90% 10% ME 307 Machine Elements I 5 45 80% 5% 15% (Pr.) ME 308 Machine Elements II 5 45 100% ME 310 Numerical Methods 6 39 85% 15%
79 Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary (continued)
Type of Class Course No. of Sections Title No. offered in Year Avg. Section 2008-2009 Enrollment Lecture Lab. Recit. Other ME 311 Heat Transfer 5 43 85% 15% ME 312 Thermal Engineering 5 39 85% 15% ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines 1 55 90% 10% ME 402 Fluid Machinery 1 12 75% 15% 10% ME 403 Heating,Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 1 51 90% 10% ME 404 Thin Walled Structures 1 20 100% ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design 4 50 50% 50% (Pr.) ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory 4 48 75% 25% ME 411 Gas Dynamics 1 8 100% ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis 2 30 100% ME 414 System Dynamics 1 44 100% ME 415 Utilization of Geothermal Energy 1 34 90% 10% (Tr.) ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery 1 17 100% ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design 2 53 85% 15% (Pr.) ME 422 Heat. Vent. Air Cond. and Ref. System Design 1 9 80% 10% 10% (Pr.) ME 424 Steam Power Plant Engineering 2 29 100% ME 425 Automotive Engineering I 1 45 100% ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design 1 8 50% 50% (Pr.)
80 Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary (continued)
Type of Class Course No. of Sections Title No. offered in Year Avg. Section 2002-2003 Enrollment Lecture Lab. Recit. Other ME 427 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 1 50 100% ME 428 Nuclear Reactor Engineering 1 21 90% 10% (Tr.) ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations 1 49 90% 10% ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms 1 29 70% 30% (Pr.) ME 432 Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering 1 40 90% 10% ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control 1 27 80% 20% (Pr.) ME 436 Automotive Engineering II 1 16 100% ME 437 Pipeline Engineering 1 57 65% 5% 5% 25% (Pr.) ME 438 Theory of Combustion 1 44 100% ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools 1 34 75% 25% ME 442 Design of Control Systems 1 39 60% 40% ME 443 Engineering Economy and Production Management 1 52 100% ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems 1 41 65% 35% ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods 1 30 75% 25% ME 455 Manufacturing of Polymeric Structures 1 28 75% 25% (Pr.) ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation 1 26 50% 25% 25% (Pr.) ME 462 Mechatronic Design 1 18 60% 40% (Pr.) ME 476 Second Law Analysis of Engineering Systems 1 35 100% ME 478 Introduction to Solar Energy Utilization 1 46 100%
81 Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary (continued)
Type of Class Course No. of Sections Title No. offered in Year Avg. Section 2008-2009 Enrollment Lecture Lab. Recit. Other ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics 1 14 25% 25% 10% 40% (Pr.) ME 485 Computational Fluid Dynamics 1 23 100% ME 490 Fuel Cell Fundamentals 1 39 100%
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82 F. Faculty
Each full-time faculty member of the department without any administrative duty serves as the faculty advisor for about 25 undergraduate students, which used to be below 20 before 1997. Every freshman is assigned a faculty advisor during his/her enrollment to the department, who will monitor the student’s academic performance for supplying appropriate guidance and mentoring as well as counsel him/her in his/her personal problems throughout his/her residence in the university as an undergraduate. The role of academic advisors is not limited to the advisor-student interaction during registration, add-drop and withdrawal periods, but continues throughout the year. Therefore, faculty members not only give the final approval to the courses that their advisees would take every semester, but also are asked to provide their opinion on topics like whether their advisees should take a certain technical elective course or not, should increase or decrease their course load or not, should be granted a leave of absence or not, etc. Advisors welcome student questions on academic, professional, and social matters. A special emphasis is given to particular group of students who happen to follow some specific programs like double majors and minors because of the special nature of their academic problems. Therefore, those mechanical engineering undergraduates double majoring in another program or those undergraduates of other programs double majoring in mechanical engineering, undergraduates of other programs following production minor program, and undergraduates following mechatronics minor program are all advised by three faculty members each specialized in one of these programs.
Faculty doors are always open to students unless the faculty member is not busy with consulting job or committee work. Therefore, the accessibility to faculty by our students can be considered as one of our defining characteristics. In spite of a large student body, students are encouraged to contact their instructors and teaching assistants during off-hours of regularly scheduled class, laboratory, recitation meetings for clarification of course material, hints on the solutions of homework problems, or guidance on their term projects.
Another mode of student-faculty interaction is the informal student-faculty get-togethers arranged by the department administration with free agendas every semester. These meetings
83 serve as platforms to discuss all matters collectively related to the student life in the department, in academic, social or administrative sense.
Faculty members serve in standing committees of the department, at least in one. Some of the most active committees are on undergraduate education, masters education, doctoral education, and departmental facilities. These committees not only serve to resolve specific problems involving individual students but also act as bodies to review cases and/or to develop proposals on matters of general interest to the department when asked by the department administration. Several faculty members of the department serve at posts, on boards or in committees at various levels in the upper administration of the university. Faculty members serve also in various ad-hoc committees formed at departmental level and up. Examples are self Evaluation and Assessment Committee (EAC), PO individual working groups (PO-WG), working group on human resources, ABET Working Group (AWG) and new course evaluation sub-committees.
Many faculty members are very active as holding administrative positions in professional societies, members of editorial boards of professional journals, refereeing for scientific journals, or serving on organization and/or scientific committees of conferences at national/international level.
Faculty members interact with industry in the forms of consulting, carrying out contract research projects, or conducting courses at the Continuing Education Center of the university. Other major sources of research support are the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), State Planning Organization (DPT), and University Research Fund. They also serve as experts in peer evaluations of project proposals to institutions like TÜBİTAK, in patent investigations and in cases requiring technical views in courts.
G. Faculty Development
The ME Department places high priority on faculty development. Faculty members are encouraged to choose their own path for improving their abilities while keeping the mission
84 of the department in mind. All the faculty members are required to report their activities to the department chair on an annual basis. The highlights of these development activities for each faculty member are organized under the general headings of teaching and service with the additional administrative category as department chair. Course instructor evaluations completed by students at the end of each semester gives feedback to the course instructors to develop their teaching competence. The Faculty of Engineering provides monetary support for faculty travel to technical conferences to maintain and to develop currency in the field.
85 CRITERION 7. FACILITIES
A. Space
The department has about 25000 m2 of floor space distributed to 7 buildings which are labeled from A to G. This space is used as classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities, offices, janitorial facilities and storage space. The details of office, classroom and laboratory use is given below.
1. Offices (Administrative, Faculty, Clerical, Teaching Assistants)
Faculty and assistant offices are distributed to all 7 building of the department. Department administration being in building E, all administrative and clerical offices are located in this building. All faculty members have an office of their own. All remaining staff and teaching assistants are given offices as well but they are mostly shared. Depending the size of the offices one or more teaching assistants and other staff are allocated in these offices. In terms of office space, the department provides sufficient amount of space to all of its staff so that they can not only work in their own privacy, but also can personally meet with students in addition to the class hours if necessary.
In addition to full time faculty, office space is also given to part-time faculty as well in order to facilitate student-faculty interaction.
Offices of retired faculty is not allocated to someone else until it is absolutely necessary and retired faculty is in a way encouraged to keep his/her ties to the department. As a result, even after retirement, faculty is given the opportunity to come to the department and get involved in teaching, research and social activities.
As a result, it can be said that the office space existing at the department is sufficient for conducting educational facilities at a healthy level.
86 2. Classrooms
The department has 16 classrooms that meet the needs of our educational facilities. The list of all classrooms and their capacities (in terms of number of students) are given in Table 7.1. All of the classrooms are equipped with a computer and an overhead data projector enabling computer based presentations. All of the classrooms have whiteboards as well.
In addition to the classrooms, the department has two auditoriums (E-200, E-108) that are have capacities of 150 and 60 people respectively. These auditoriums are also available for lectures and seminars.
Table 7.1 Classroom Capacities of the Department Room Capacity Room Capacity Room Capacity Room Capacity B-101 70 B-203 42 G-102 90 G-203 90 B-102 70 B-204 42 G-103 90 G-108 40 B-103 70 B-205 25 G-201 90 D-109 120 B-202 42 G-101 90 G-202 90 D-101 96
All of the classrooms are well equipped and sufficient in terms of their capacity to support all the lectures given at hour department. Considering the fact that the student body at the department is quite large in number (~200students/year admitted), department administration tries to open as many sections as necessary for each course and keep a maximum of 40-50 students in each class. For these conditions, our classes are properly equipped and provide adequate and sufficient support for all of the lectures given at the department.
3. Laboratories
There are various laboratories in the department having a total area of about 4000 m2. These laboratories are used for the experiments and demonstrations related to the undergraduate courses, and also for graduate courses and research activities. Laboratories are available to students on need basis and they are taken care of by responsible technicians and teaching assistants. Laboratories to which students has to access during after overtime period equipped with card readers which grant access based on student ID cards.
87 The laboratories are organized in four groups. The groups and the individual laboratories in these groups are given below. Detail information about the instructional and laboratory equipment present in these laboratories is given in Appendix C.
1. Materials Testing, Production and Dimensional Metrology Material testing laboratory High speed impact laboratory Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) laboratory Machine shop Machine tool and automation laboratory Plasticity and metal forming laboratory Dimensional metrology laboratory Physical vapor deposition (PVD) laboratory
2. Heat Transfer and Energy Heat transfer laboratory Thermal environmental engineering laboratory Internal combustion engines laboratory Nuclear engineering and radioisotope applications laboratory
3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory Aerodynamics and acoustics laboratory (Windand, water tunnels anechoic chamber) Basic fluid mechanics and turbo-machinery laboratory Appliance engineering laboratory Industrial ventilation and fire studies laboratory
4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics Mechanical engineering design laboratory
88 Dynamic systems laboratory Control systems and mechatronics laboratory Automotive engineering laboratory Biomechanics laboratory Machine elements laboratory Instrumentation center
In addition to these laboratory groups there are centers and laboratories affiliated with or associated to the department and the department utilizes their facilities. These are CAD/CAM/Robotics Application and Research Center (BİLTİR) Welding Technology and Nondestructive Testing Center
Some of the general-purpose equipments are stored in the department’s Instrumentation Center, which provides equipment support for all the laboratories as the need arises.
The students are introduced with the general laboratory safety rules in ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation and ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies courses. The regulations about individual laboratories are distributed to the students in the related courses, and rules which are specific to individual set-ups are posted at the laboratories. Regular maintenance of the electrical system and the machinery is done during the semester breaks. The fire extinguishers are controlled and replaced by the Civilian Defense unit on regular basis. The Atomic Energy Commission regularly checks the radioactivity level at the Nuclear Engineering and Radioisotope Applications Laboratory.
The laboratories present at our department provide the students with the basic experience that a student needs to get during undergraduate education.
89 B. Resources and Support
1. Computing resources, hardware and software used for instruction.
The computational resources of our department are basically formed by the desktop computers located in several laboratories. Most common engineering and mathematical tools such as MS Visual Studio, Mathematica, MathCad, Matlab, MSC packages, ANSYS, Pro-E, Key Creator, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and office tools are available to the students. If necessary, additional software can be provided by university’s computer center. Management of available software is taken care of by the network administrators of the Mechanical Engineering Department.
The computational facilities targeting undergraduate education can be grouped as follows: Computer Graphics Laboratory General Purpose Computer Room Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
The computers in these facilities are upgraded or replaced as needed.
Computer Graphics Laboratory1:
This laboratory is mainly used for ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I, ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II and ME 105 Engineering Graphics (offered to non- ME students only) courses. The laboratory contains four computer rooms (B-206, B-207, D- 111, D-113) equipped with a total of 150 computers. Key-Creator 7.5 is used in these courses. Solidworks Full Suite and SolidCAM software are also available for departmental use.
General Purpose Computer Room:
This computer room contains 50 computers and 1 laser printer. The scheduled computer sessions for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers, ME 301 Theory of Machines I, ME 302 Theory of Machines II, ME 311 Heat Transfer, and ME 312 Thermal
1 http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/Laboratories/cad/index.htm
90 Engineering courses are held in this computer room. The room also serves the students for their computational needs in the homework and project assignments of all undergraduate courses. Available software can be listed as: MathCad, Matlab, Mathematica, AutoCAD, MSC/MARC, MSC/Superform, MSC/Superforge, MSC/Patran and ANSYS. The university has site licences for these software and they are upgraded on regular basis.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Laboratory2:
Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory is established to serve undergraduate and graduate students in the Mechanical Engineering Department. In the undergraduate level Computational Fluid Dynamics course, students are encouraged to work on the industrial applications by using the commercially available CFD software. This provides the necessary link between the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics behind complex engineering flows and the numerical solution algorithms on which the CFD codes are based. CFD laboratory also forms an environment for advanced level research and a platform for high performance computing in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Graduate students are encouraged to use the facilities in the CFD laboratory during their graduate work. A parallel computing facility composed of 32 discrete nodes is available for the solution complex thermo-fluid problems. Also, several multi-processor computers are devoted to mesh generation process for industrial applications.
In the recent years many of the students started using laptops extensively. Therefore, besides existing computer laboratories, the wireless network infrastructure present around the campus also enables the students to make use of online resources such as the library and course websites anywhere around the campus, hence around the department.
2. Laboratory equipment planning, acquisition, and maintenance processes and their adequacy.
2 http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/Laboratories/cfd/index.html
91 Each laboratory is assigned to one faculty member, and this faculty member acts as the director of this laboratory. However, since many faculty members teach courses that make use of each laboratory, hence, the directors determine the needs of their lab by interacting with all the faculty members using that lab for educational purposes. As a result adequate equipment is requested by laboratories. In terms of acquisition of planned equipment purchase, two different financial sources are available. Necessary equipment are either purchased through department budget given by the university, or through the department share coming from the research grants taken by department faculty. , responsible from Laboratory equipment are acquired through.
3. Type and number of support personnel available to install, maintain, and manage departmental hardware, software, and networks.
The department currently has four network assistant who are responsible for proper operation of departmental network, and all of the hardware and software on this network. So far three to four network assistants have been able to successfully manage the computational infrastructure of the department.
4. Describe the type and number of support personnel available to install, maintain, and manage laboratory equipment.
The department employs 19 technicians. 10 technicians work in the Machine Shop, 2 in the Fluid Mechanics Lab and one technician in each of the following labs: Automotive Lab, Control Systems Lab, Mechanical Engineering Design Lab, Heat Transfer Lab, Internal Combustion Engines Lab, and PVD Lab. Remaining labs are managed by responsible teaching and research assistants. Despite their duties in allocated labs, when service is required in other labs, relevant technicians take part in other labs as well.
C. Major Instructional and Laboratory Equipment
List of laboratories present in the department is given in 7.3. Major instructional and laboratory equipment in these labs are given in detail in Appendix C. CRITERION 8. SUPPORT
92 A. Program Budget Process and Sources of Financial Support
Describe the process used to establish the program budget and provide evidence of continuity of institutional support for the program.
The major part of the annual budget of METU is allocated by the state. The primary source of the remaining income is the tuition and fees paid by the students. The University Executive Board decides on the budget of all the faculties and schools of the university. The budget allocated to faculties and schools do not include utilities such as heating, electricity, water and minor maintenance, which are paid by the University. The Dean’s Office further apportions the budget allocated to the Faculty of Engineering to the 14 departments. In the process of budgeting for equipment, the following data regarding the departments are used: number of publications (journal, conference paper, book and book chapter) made by the department in the previous year number of graduates the previous year number of faculty in the department number of students in the department number of grades given by the department
The last item is used in order to account for the activity regarding “service courses” offered to other departments by the department in question.
The budgeting for operations is done in a similar way, with consideration given to the following: number of faculty in the department number of students in the department equipment in the department number of courses with laboratory sessions in the department
Foreign travel expenses are budgeted regarding the number of travels the previous year. It is normally assumed that each faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering will travel once out of the country per year. The budget allocated to the university by the state has limited
93 funds for travel related expenses. Therefore, most of the travel is funded through the share the Faculty of Engineering receives from the tuition and fees, and the university revolving fund.
Overall the state supplies approximately 65% of the university’s overall expenses, and this is insufficient. Due to an aggressive plan of increasing the number of higher education establishments in the country, the increased personnel and infrastructure costs limit the support given by the state to the universities. Nevertheless, METU can accommodate the maintenance costs and investment on equipment through the remaining funds. The amount of tuition and fees to be paid by the students is decided on by the state, but in case of the universities where the language of education is English, the tuition and fees paid by the students is double the designated amount. This brings in additional revenue to METU.
METU being a state university has no flexibility as far as the salaries of the faculty members are concerned. The number of years in the service and the rank of the faculty member determine the salary, and the university officers have no say in the salary of the personnel. This restricts actions that can be taken by the department chairs and the dean to motivate the faculty members. Nevertheless, the academic performance of the faculty members are monitored through “Academic Performance Reports”, which every faculty member must submit at the end of the year that summarizes his/her activities during the year. These reports, as well as the results of surveys filled by the students at the end of each course are used during tenure and promotion evaluations. The department chairs and the dean use these data when deciding the promotion or tenure of a faculty member.
B. Sources of Financial Support
Financial income of the department comes from university resources as explained above in part A. In addition to these research funds acquired by faculty members is an additional source of income. Research funds basically come from BAP (University Scientific Research funds), DPT (Fund granted by State Planning Organization), EU (European Union), TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) projects. Some portion of research money is officially allocated to the departments use which is spent for laboratories and all other relevant educational needs.
94 C. Adequacy of Budget
The support provided to the department for expenditures are given in Appendix 18. This budget is just sufficient for running educational services and keeping laboratory equipment operational. Yet for establishing new laboratories and improving the existing labs, current provided support needs significant improvement.
D. Support of Faculty Professional Development
The Faculty of Engineering encourages faculty members to participate in meetings of technical nature, such as conferences, symposia and workshops. Financial support given by the Faculty of Engineering can be used to cover transportation costs, registration fees and per diem allowance. In order to qualify for financial support, approvals of the chairman of the department and the Faculty of Engineering Executive Board are required. The faculty members participating in professional activities in Turkey receive a full support for an unlimited number of travels per year. In case of international travel a partial support of $400-$1300 is given, the amount depending on the country of travel. This support is extended to all faculty members who attend an international meeting in the capacity of author or who give an oral presentation in the meeting. In addition, faculty may receive a prize of $1000 for publishing papers in a selected list of international journals. This prize can be used for travel expenses in addition to the above mentioned travel support. In addition there is a $1000 support for newly hired tenure track faculty members. New members of the faculty get an additional $1000 to attend an international conference of their choice in the first three years of employment at METU.
Every faculty member may be given a paid leave of absence up to 3 months per year to spend time in an organization, preferably outside the country. Faculty members usually use this opportunity to spend the summer months in research institutions or universities outside the country. To qualify for this leave of absence the approvals of the department chairman and the Faculty of Engineering Executive Board are required.
Each faculty member may be allowed the equivalent of one day per week for professional development. This includes activities such as; consulting, applied research and teaching
95 continuing education courses. Activities, for which compensation is received, must be approved by the department chair, the dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the president according to the revolving funds regulations of the university.
E. Support of Facilities and Equipment
In general the laboratories, classrooms and offices of METU are sufficiently equipped and it can be said that the equipment required to achieve program objectives is sufficient. Every year, the Dean’s Office asks the departments to quantify the equipment and major maintenance requests for the coming fiscal years. These requests are evaluated by the Dean’s Office, and realized during a 2 to 3 year plan. On the other hand, equipment purchased for research projects may also be used in undergraduate programs. Currently, the renewal of personal computers due to the rapid changes in technology and the increased use of computers in the curricula form the largest, steady cost of equipment renewal. There is sufficient funding for computer purchases, maintenance, supplies and operations through the state funds and tuition and fees.
There are also special programs in the university where the department is provided funds. The “Faculty Development Program” (ÖYP) is one of these programs in which graduate students of some developing national universities are given a Ph.D. education to become faculty members in these universities in the future. These funds are not included in Table I-5. They are allocated to the graduate students, but if at the end of the fiscal year ÖYP budget has excessive money left, it is use in the development of the laboratories.
F. Adequacy of Support Personnel and Institutional Services
Currently the department has 3 administrative assistants, 4 clerical staff and 19 technicians. For the time being the service provided this support personnel meet the needs of the department. The network infrastructure is established by the university’s computer center including wired and wireless access. Any constructional and repair needs are met by the university’s central workshops.
96 CRITERION 9 PROGRAM CRITERIA
9.1. Curriculum
We have restated the curriculum requirements of the ME program criterion as the two additional ABET outcomes, l-m, that we expect our students to have at the time of their graduation: l. Ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes. m. Ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
The following courses in METU ME undergraduate curriculum are related directly to Criterion 9 requirements: The freshman year includes two physics courses PHYS 105 General Physics I and PHYS 106 General Physics II and one chemistry course, CHEM 107 General Chemistry. Calculus is given in two consecutive courses, MATH 119 Calculus with Analytic Geometry and MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables in the freshman year. A differential equations course, MATH 219 Introduction to Differential Equations, in the sophomore year follows the MATH 119-120 series. Two departmental mathematics courses, ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers and ME 310 Numerical Methods, are compulsory in sophomore and junior years, respectively. The senior year course ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory is a laboratory course that deals with statistics. Engineering design is emphasized in the METU ME curriculum. The compulsory and elective courses that involve engineering design are explained in Section 5.A3 and are indicated in Table 5.1. In our curriculum there are two senior level compulsory design courses. The capstone design course, ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design, involves mechanical design projects. The second mandatory senior level design course is to be chosen among a pool of design courses in thermo-fluid areas. The pool currently includes ME 403 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design, ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design and ME 437 Pipeline Engineering. In addition to these courses, many ME courses relate to one or both of
97 the requirements of ABET Criterion 9 (l-m), through content and course activities. Previously, the relations between our courses and ABET Criteria 3 (a-k) and 9 (program requirements, l-m above) were presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ix and Figure 3-8, through the course worksheet studies performed in our department as given in section 3.D.
The two ABET ME program criterion outcomes “l-m” were related to the PO of our department in Table 3.1. It is seen in Table 3.1 that “l” is related to PO1 and “m” is related to PO11. Hence the assessment of ME program requirements are performed through the assessment of PO1 and PO11, which were presented in detail in section 3.F.
9.2 Faculty
Majority of the faculty members responsible for the upper level professional program are currently involved in supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students, publishing research papers in journals, submitting papers to conferences regularly, and carry out project work to maintain currency in their areas of specialty.
98 APPENDIX A – COURSE SYLLABI
99 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 113 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING DRAWING I
Course Description : ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I (2-2)3
Introduction to computer aided drawing. Geometrical constructions. Orthographic drawing and sketching. Three dimensional drawing. Dimensioning principles. Sectioning and conventions.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : T.E. French, C.J. Vierck and R.J. Foster, Engineering Drawing and Graphics Technology, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993
References : F.E. Giesecke, A. Mitchell, H.C. Spencer, I.L. Hill and J.T. Dygdon, Technical Drawing, MacMillan Publishing Co., 1986. W.J. Luzadder, J. Warren and J.M. Duff, Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1989.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to use and understand basic principles of engineering drawing using Computer Aided Design and Projections, make Geometric Constructions, make Orthographic Projections, sketch and generate two and three dimensional drawings, and Solid CAD Models based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication, prepare Multiview Drawings, understand theory of projections for Isometric and Oblique Views, prepare Auxiliary Views, prepare Sectional Views.
Topics: week 1. Introduction to computer aided drawing 1 2. Geometrical constructions 2 3. Principles of orthographic projection; projection of principal views from three 1 dimensional models 4. Drawing techniques for basic manufacturing processes and standard features 1 5. Projection of third principal view from two given principal views, freehand 1 drawing techniques 6. Three dimensional drawing techniques (simple shapes) 1 7. Three dimensional drawing techniques (inclined surfaces) 1 8. Three dimensional drawing techniques (skew surfaces) 1 9. Principles of dimensioning 1
100 10. Principles of sectioning (full and half sections) 1 11. Further principles of sectioning; conventional practices 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session.
Computer Usage: Students are required to draw all assignments using a CAD package as a tool in computer graphics laboratory. In addition to two hours of formal lectures and two hours of course work studies; students are to spend two hours per week in computer graphics laboratory to complete weekly assignments.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 2 credits Other: 1 credit
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 2, 4, 5, 8.
Prepared by : Kerep CİVCİ Date : Fall 2008
101 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 114 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING DRAWING II
Course Description : ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II (2-2)3
Working drawings, assembly drawings. Screw threads, threaded fasteners. Keys, springs, locking devices, rivets, welds, piping layouts. Gears and cams. Dimensioning and tolerances. Introduction to descriptive geometry; points, lines, planes. Piercing points, dihedral angle. Angle between line and plane. Parallelism, perpendicularity. Intersections. Developments.
Prerequisites : ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I
Textbook : T.E. French, C.J. Vierck and R.J. Foster, Engineering Drawing and Graphics Technology, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993
References : E.G. Pare, R.O. Loving, I.L. Hill, R.C. Pare, Descriptive Geometry, MacMillan Publishing Co. Inc., 1977.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to use and understand basic principles of engineering drawing for working drawings for production and descriptive geometry using Computer Aided Design, prepare Assembly Drawings, use and understand Dimensional Principles, tolerancing systems, standard tolerances, surface quality marks, understand technical drawings of assembly and machine elements, understand descriptive geometry.
Topics: week 1. Working drawings and assembly drawings 1 2. Screw threads 1 3. Threaded fasteners 1 4. Keys, springs, locking devices, rivets, welds 1 5. Piping layouts, gears and cams 1 6. Further work on dimensioning and tolerances 1 7. Surface quality marks and form tolerances 1 8. Introduction to descriptive geometry, auxiliary views and visibility 1 9. Piercing points, line of intersection and angle between planes 1 10. Parallelism, perpendicularity, angle between line and plane 1 11. Intersection of solids with planes 1 12. Intersection of solids with solids 1 13. Developments 2
102 Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session.
Computer Usage: Students are required to draw all assignments using a CAD package as a tool in computer graphic laboratory. In addition to two hours of formal lectures and two hours of course work studies, students are to spend two hours per week in computer graphics laboratory to complete weekly assignments.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 2, 4, 5, 8.
Prepared by : Kerep CİVCİ Date : Fall 2008
103 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 200 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
Course Description : ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation (0-4) Non-credit
Introduction to mechanical engineering. Demonstrations in Mechanical Engineering Department laboratories. Practical work in the machine shop. Technical trips to various industrial sites.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : None
References : None
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be introduced to mechanical engineering department and its laboratories, have a good idea about the capabilities of the machine shop of mechanical engineering department, learn about mechanical engineering applications in different industrial sectors.
Topics: day 1. General lectures 0.5
2. Machine shop practice 1.5
3. Departmental laboratories 2.5
4. Trips to industrial sites 2.5
Computer Usage: Computers are used in some of the demonstrations given to students in the laboratories.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11.
Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Ergin TÖNÜK Date : Fall 2008
104 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 202 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Course Description : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies (3-0) 3
The objective of the course is to teach students the descriptions of manufacturing processes. Students are to learn to identify the processes and to perform simple calculations like machining time in metal removal processes, etc. Students are required to have hands on experience by doing benchwork and by operating the machine tools in the machine shop. The topics covered are: casting; powder metallurgy; metal working - hot working and cold working processes; chip removal processes; non-traditional machining processes; welding; manufacturing systems and automation; machine shop practices.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : E. P. DeGarmo, J. T. Black and R. A. Kohser, Materials and Processes in Manufacturing, Eighth Edition, Wiley.
References : G. Tlusty, Manufacturing Process and Equipment, Prentice Hall.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will know manufacturing processes, know manufacturing equipment, know manufacturing systems, be able to manufacture parts by using basic manufacturing processes, be able to use basic manufacturing equipment and machine tools.
Topics: week 1. Introduction; casting 2 2. Powder metallurgy 0.5 3. Metal working - general description, hot working processes, cold working 3 processes (squeezing, bending, drawing, shearing) 4. Chip removal; general description, shaping and planning, drilling and reaming, 5 turning and related operations, milling and reaming, broaching, gear cutting, abrasive machining processes 5. Non-traditional machining processes 1.5 6. Welding 1 7. Manufacturing systems and automation 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
105 Laboratory work: 1. Bench work 2. Sheet metal forming work 3. Lathe work 4. Milling machine practice 5. Arc and gas welding practices
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Sahir ARIKAN Date : Fall 2003
106 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 203 THERMODYNAMICS I
Course Description : ME 203 Thermodynamics I (3-0) 3
Basic concepts and definitions. Properties of a simple compressible pure substance. Equations of state. Work and heat. First law of thermodynamics. Internal energy and enthalpy. Carnot cycle. Entropy. Entropy generation, Second law of thermodynamics.
Highly Recommended : Undergraduate physics, chemistry and calculus or their equivalents.
Textbook : M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2008.
References : 1. M. Planck, Treatise on Thermodynamics, Dower Publications Inc, New York 1945. 2. A. Bejan, Entropy Generation Through Heat and Fluid Flow, A Wiley Interscience Publication New York, 1982. 3. G.N. Hatsopoulos and J.H. Keenan, Principles of General Thermodynamic, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1965, 1981. 4. J.R. Howell and R. O. Buckius, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1992. 5. H. Reiss, Methods of Thermodynamics, Blaisdell Publishing Co., Waltham, MA, 1965. 6. W.C. Reynolds and H.C. Perkings, Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1977. 7. K. Wark, Thermodynamics, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York 1983. 8. L.C. Woods, The Thermodynamics of Fluid Systems, Oxford University Press, London, 1975. 9. E. P. Gyftopoulos and G.P. Beretta, Thermodynamics-Foundation and Applications, Macmillan Publishing Company, New Pork 1991. 10. H.Yüncü, Klasik Termodinamik – Prensipleri , Tıp Teknik yayınları., Ankara, 2000 11. P.S.Schmidt ,O.A.Ezekoye, J.R. Howell and D.K.Baker , Thermodynamics- An Integrated Learning System- John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2006 12. R.E. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke and G.J. Van Wylen, Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, eigth Edition, John Wiley, 2009.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn basic concepts of the thermodynamics and the conditions for thermodynamic equilibrium. how to use the thermodynamic tables to find thermodynamic properties of simple compressible pure substances work and heat intereactions
107 first law of thermodynamics for control mass and control volume. Factors that preclude the attainment of best theoretical performance Carnot Corollaries,Carnot Corollaries, Clausius Inequality, Entropy and Entropy Generation, Entropy Balance, to predict the direction of the processes Ancillary Concepts
Topics: week 1. Introduction, some concepts and definitions 2 2. Properties of pure substance 2 3. Work and heat 1.5 4. The first law of thermodynamics 2 5. First law analysis for a control volume 2 6. The second law of thermodynamics 1.5 7. Entropy 1.5 8. Second law analysis for a control volume 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 1 credit Engineering Topics: 2 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Hafit YÜNCÜ and Prof.Dr. Hüseyin VURAL Date : Fall 2008
108 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 204 THERMODYNAMICS II
Course Description : ME 204 Thermodynamics II (3-0) 3
Irreversibility and availability. Vapor power and refrigeration cycles. Air standard power and refrigeration cycles. Thermodynamic relations. Ideal gas mixtures. Gas and vapor mixtures. Chemical reactions. Chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisites : ME 203 Thermodynamics I
Textbook : R.E. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke and G.J. Van Wylen, Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition, John Wiley, 1998.
References : Y.A. Çengel and M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw-Hill. M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley.
Course Objectives : After completing the course, students will be able to apply the concept of exergy to qualitatively compare the quality of energy in various forms and perform an exergy analysis on common energy conversion devices using appropriate assumptions, understand how thermodynamic cycles are used in our society and be able to perform a quantitative cycle analysis, be able to develop and solve simple mathematical models of ideal gas mixtures undergoing a thermodynamic process and understand why these processes are important to our society, be able to use a limited set of thermodynamic property data and fundamental relations to calculate other thermodynamic properties, be able to develop and quantitatively analyze simple thermodynamic models of chemical reactions and understand the societal and environmental implications of combustion reactions, be able to develop and quantitatively analyze simple thermodynamic models for chemical equilibrium, be able to develop simpler computer models to perform and document thermodynamic analyses, be able to perform a thermodynamic analysis in a systematic manner and clearly document their work.
Topics: week 1. Availability and irreversibility 2 2. Power and refrigeration systems 4.5 3. Gas mixtures 2.5
109 4. Thermodynamic relations 2 5. Chemical reactions 2 6. Introduction to phase and chemical equilibrium 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects Homework problems are assigned bi-weekly Quizzes are held bi-weekly
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 0.5 credits Engineering Topics: 2.5 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Asistant Prof. Dr. Ahmet YOZGATLIGİL Date : Fall 2008
110 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 205 STATICS
Course Description : ME 205 Statics (3-0)3
Idealizations and principles of mechanics. Important vector quantities. Classification and equivalence of force systems. State of equilibrium. Elements of structures, trusses, beams, cables and chains. Friction. Statics of fluids. Variational methods, principles of virtual work and minimum potential energy.
Prerequisites : PHYS 105 General Physics I MATH 158 Basic Calculus II
Textbook : Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics, STATICS, 2007, 11th Edition (SI), Pearson-Prentice Hall, printed in Singapore.
References : Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, 2002, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA. Beer, F.P. and Johnston, E.R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics, 2004, 7th Edition (SI), The McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc., USA.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the students will be able to calculate the moment of a force and couple vector in 3D-space using vector algebra. determine the resultants of force systems acting on rigid bodies. identify the types of contact between rigid bodies and draw the free body diagrams for a rigid body or for a group of rigid bodies. establish the equations of equilibrium for a rigid body or a group of rigid bodies. calculate the internal forces in engineering structures composed of simple trusses or beams. analyze the static problems involving Coulomb friction, complex surface contact friction and belt friction determine the geometric properties of surfaces and volumes.
Topics: week 1. Fundamentals of mechanics 0.5 2. Important vector quantities 2 3. Equivalent force systems 2 4. Equations of equilibrium 3 5. Structural mechanics 2.5 6. Frictional forces 2 7. Properties of Surfaces 2
111 Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 hour in the other session.
Homework, Quizzes, Projects: There could be weekly held quizzes and/or homework assignments throughout the semester.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 7, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan DAĞ Date : Fall 2008
112 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 206 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Course Description : ME 206 Strength of Materials (3-0)3
Concepts: normal and shear stress, strain. Materials, factor of safety, stress concentration. Pressurized thin walled cylinders. Simple loading tension, torsion and bending. Deflections with simple loadings, superposition techniques. Statically indeterminate members, thermal stresses. Combined stresses, Mohr's circle, combined loadings. Buckling. Energy methods.
Prerequisities : ME 205 Statics
Textbook : Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., DeWolf, J.T.: Mechanics of Materials, 4th Edition in SI Units, McGraw Hill, 2006
References : S. Timoshenko, Elements of Strength of Materials, D.Van Nostrand Comp. Inc. E.P. Popov, Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall Inc., 1978.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will be able to analyze the stresses and strains in load carrying members due to direct axial tensile and compressive forces, determine the torsional shear stress and deformation, compute the stresses due to bending in beams, calculate the deflection of beams due to a variety of loading and support conditions using double integration, moment area and superposition method, analyze stresses in beams under combined axial and flexure loads, eccentric loads and unsymmetrical bending, analyze stresses in two dimensions and understand the concepts of principal stresses and the use of Mohr circles to solve dimensional stress problems, understand the differences between statically determine and indeterminate problems, compute thermal stresses and deformation, compute the stress in thin-walled pressure vessels due to internal pressure.
Topics: week 1. Introduction-concept of stress 1 2. Stress and strain-axial loading 1 3. Torsion 1 4. Pure bending 2 5. Transverse loading 1 6. Combined stresses 1 7. State of stress and Mohr's circle 1 8. Deflection of beams 1.5
113 9. Statically indeterminate members 1 10. Thermal stresses 0.5 11. Pressure vessels 0.5 12. Energy methods 1.5 13. Columns 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Every week there is a quiz on the related subjects.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. A. Bülent DOYUM Date : Fall 2008
114 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 208 DYNAMICS
Course Description : ME 208 Dynamics (3-0) 3
Kinematics and kinetics of particles and system of particles. Plane kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. Newton's second law of motion. Methods of work energy and impulse-momentum.
Prerequisites : ME 205 Statics
Textbook : J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, John Wiley, Sixth Edition, SI Version, 2008.
References : Shames, I. H., Engineering Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1996. Beer, F. P. and Johnston, E. R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1996. Hibbeler, R. C., Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc, 1992.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to conduct the kinematical analysis for the plane motion of particles, comprehend the basic principles underlying the kinetics of particles, be able to apply the concepts of work-energy and impulse-momentum to particle motion problems, be able to conduct a kinematical analysis for the plane motion of rigid bodies, identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in rigid body dynamics, be able to apply the concepts of work-energy and impulse-momentum to rigid body systems.
Topics: week 1. Introduction to dynamics and kinematics of particles 3 2. Kinetics of particles 3.5 3. Kinetics of systems of particles 0.5 4. Plane kinematics of rigid bodies 4 5. Plane kinetics of rigid bodies 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
115 Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8.
Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Ergin TÖNÜK Date : Fall 2008
116 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 210 APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Course Description : ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers (3-0)3
Fundamentals of vector analysis. Vector algebra. Line, surface and volume integrals. Green's theorem in the plane, Stokes and Gauss theorems. Matrices. Determinants. Systems of linear equations. Characteristic values and characteristic vectors of matrices. Complex numbers. Complex analytic functions, applications.
Prerequisites : MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables
Textbook : Kreyszig, E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
References : Adams, R.A., Calculus: A Complete Course, 5th Ed., Addison- Wesley, 2003. Greenberg, M.D., Advanced Engineering Mathematics , 2 nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1998. Lopez, R.L., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Addison- Wesley, 2001. O'Neil, P.V., Advanced Engineering Mathematics , 5 th Ed., Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, 2003. Thomas, G.B. and Finney, R.L ., Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Addison-Wesley, 1996. Trim, T., Calculus for Engineers, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 2001. Wylie, C.R. and Barrett, L.C., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn the basic concepts used in advanced vector analysis such that they will be able to o formulate and use parametric and closed form representations of curves and surfaces in engineering/ mathematical problems, o identify, formulate and use gradient, divergence and curl operations in solving engineering/mathematical problems; learn the evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals such that they will be able to o identify, formulate and solve engineering/mathematical problems involving line, surface, double, and triple integrals; o identify, formulate and use integral theorems in solving engineering/mathematical problems; learn basic concepts in linear algebra and their applications for analysis and solution of engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to
117 o use basic matrix properties and operations for identifying solution characteristics of systems of linear algebraic equations, o solve systems of linear algebraic equations analytically, o identify, formulate and solve eigenvalue-eigenvector problems analytically, o identify similarity of matrices and use it towards diagonalization of matrices; learn complex function analysis and their applications towards analysis and solution of engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to o perform basic operations with complex numbers in both rectangular and polar forms, o identify some basic complex functions and to use their properties, o identify and formulate analyticity concept in mathematical/ engineering functions; enhance his/her analytical thinking and problem analysis skills such that they will be able to o identify the appropriate mathematical tool to be used for the solution of a given problem and formulate accordingly, o follow a logical sequence of progression in solution, upon formulation of the problem; become aware of the relevance of mathematical tools to engineering applications such that they will be able to o identify the relevance of learnt mathematical tools to the solution of a given engineering problem; appreciate the use of some modern computational tools for the solution of complex engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to o use at least one computational tool in solving engineering/ mathematical problems that involve vector analysis, line/surface/volume integration, linear algebra and complex numbers; enhance their technical written presentation skills such that they will be able to o report analysis, solution and results in a logical sequence within a standard engineering format.
Topics: week 1. Introduction. Scalar functions, scalar fields, vector functions, vector fields. 1 Derivative of a vector function. Partial derivative of a vector function. Representation of curves and surfaces by writing the position vector of a general point on the curve or on the surface. Closed form representation of curves and surfaces by scalar equations. Position vector as a vector function. Derivative of position vector and its geometrical significance (tangent vector to a curve). Unit tangent vector. Arc length. Position vector in terms of arc length. 2. Physical significance of derivative of position vector (velocity and 1 acceleration). Curvature and torsion of a curve, normal and binormal vectors, TNB frame, Frenet-Serret formulas. Directional derivative, gradient of a scalar function. Geometrical significance of gradient (level surfaces, normal vector to a surface). 3. Physical significance of gradient (direction of highest rate of change) and 1 directional derivative. Vector fields obtained from potentials (conservative
118 vector fields and potential functions). Divergence of a vector function. Physical significance of divergence (continuity equation). 4. Curl of a vector function. Physical significance of curl (rotation). Evaluation of 1 line integrals. Examples on line integrals. Geometrical significance of line integrals. Line integrals of vector functions. 5. Physical significance of line integrals. Work integral. Path independent line 1 integrals. Generalization of line integral concept to surface and volume integrals. Evaluation of surface integrals. Conversion of surface integrals to double integrals. 6. Examples on surface integrals. Evaluation of volume integrals. Examples on 1 volume integrals. 7. Integral theorems of vector calculus. Green's theorem in plane. Stokes' theorem. 1 Divergence theorem of Gauss. 8. Examples on integral theorems. Definition of a matrix. Equality, addition, 1 subtraction, multiplication by a constant, properties of these operations (commutative, associative, distributive). Transpose of a matrix. Matrix multiplication and its properties. Special square matrices (symmetric, skew symmetric, diagonal, identity, null, triangular, banded, etc.). 9. Definition of a determinant, minors, cofactors. Evaluation of a determinant. 1 Some important properties of determinants. Submatrices and the rank of a matrix. Linear dependence and independence of vectors. Linear systems of algebraic equations. Inhomogeneous and homogeneous linear equations. Fundamental theorem of linear systems ; the cases of unique solution, infinitely many solutions and no solution depending on rank information for a system of m equations and n unknowns. Geometrical interpretation of these cases in plane geometry. 10. Solution of a set of linear algebraic equations by the Cramer's rule. Solution of a 1 set of linear algebraic equations by Gauss elimination. Examples on Gauss elimination. 11. Matrix inversion. Solution of a set of linear algebraic equations by matrix 1 inversion. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix. 12. Examples on eigenvalue problems. Similar matrices, similarity transformations. 1 Diagonalization. Examples on diagonalization and Cayley Hamilton theorem. 13. Complex numbers, definition, geometric representation, complex conjugate. 1 Equality, addition, multiplication, division. Powers and roots of complex numbers. De Moivre's theorem. Complex functions. Complex mapping. Complex valued functions of a real variable. 14. Complex valued functions of a complex variable. Limits, continuity and 1 derivatives. Analytic functions of a complex variable. Cauchy-Riemann equations. Harmonic functions and Laplace's equation.
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework problems will be assigned as regularly as possible.
119 Computer Usage: In homeworks, assignments require use of readily available software packages like MathCad and Matlab in derivation, computation, verification, and graphical presentation of results.
Computer Laboratory: 2 hours in weeks with voluntary participation when computer solutions are required in homework assignments. These sessions also serve as recitation hours.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Bülent E. PLATİN, Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve ERDAL, Prof.Dr. Suat KADIOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Zafer DURSUNKAYA, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan DAĞ, Asst. Prof. Dr. Almıla GÜVENÇ- YAZICIOĞLU, Prof. Dr. Reşit SOYLU, Asst. Prof. Dr. Cüneyt SERT, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet YOZGATLIGİL, Prof. Dr. Faruk ARINÇ Date : Fall 2008
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ME 220 INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS
Course Description : ME 220 Introduction to Mechatronics (1-0) 1
Introduction to mechatronic systems, components and machines, engineering and non-engineering features of mechatronic products, role of synergy in developing mechatronic products, trends in technological developments.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : Lecture notes
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will become familiar with various software tools that can be used in the integration of electro/mechanical systems, acquire an understanding of the factors involved in mechatronic design, and conceptually become aware of the (functionality of) components involved in such a design, be able to make a small-scale mechatronic design and implement this within laboratory environment.
Topics: week 1. What is mechatronics? 1 2. Lab: Introduction to lab environment and electrical components 1.5 3. Programming Overview: Basics of Microcontroller Programming 1.5 4. Case study: Robots 1 5. Lab: Hello Microps 2 6. Lab: Actuation systems 2 7. Lab: Interfacing sensors 2 8. Lab: Closing the loop 2 9. Project presentations 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held once a week. Students work for 2 class hours in this session session and in case they need more time they are able to come to the lab .
Laboratory Exercises: 5 labs are conducted throughout the semester. These labs are designed to provide the students hands on experience in building circuits, interfacing them to microcontrollers and programming these microcontrollers. First lab focuses on basics of circuits, common circuit elements and building circuits on breadboards. Second lab introduces the microcontroller that will be used throughout the rest of the semester and simple digital circuits are built in this lab which uses the microcontroller as simple decision making medium. Third lab
121 introduces actuators and control of RC servomotors is practiced. Fourth lab focuses on sensors, and different sensors are interfaced to the microcontroller during this lab. Fifth and the last lab introduce the concept of feedback control and a simple feedback application is designed during this lab by the students.
Homework, Quizzes and Projects: Teams of three to four students work on mechatronic design projects. The projects will involve a small-scale design process in which a simple feedback control system is designed.
Computer Usage: Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug microcontrollers.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 1 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7.
Prepared by : A. Bugra KOKU Date : Fall 2008
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ME 300 SUMMER PRACTICE I
Course Description : ME 300 Summer Practice I (0-4) Non-credit
Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty working days) summer practice at the shop floor of a suitable factory. The students are expected to practice on manufacturing processes such as machining, foundry work, metal forming, welding, non-traditional machining, heat treatment, finishing, etc. A report is to be submitted to reflect the work carried out personally by the student.
Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies
Textbook : None
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will have some experience with different discrete manufacturing processes used in industry, learn the importance of engineering drawing in manufacturing, be able to learn how to do cost analysis for simple parts, get acquainted with a typical organizational structure for a discrete manufacturing company.
Class Schedule: Twenty working days of practical training, no class hours
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component: Contributes to the requirement of practical training to develop mechanical engineering practice.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kemal İDER Date : Fall 2009
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ME 301 THEORY OF MACHINES I
Course Description : ME 301 Theory of Machines I (3-0)3
Introduction to mechanisms: basic concepts, mobility, basic types of mechanisms. Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages. Simple and planetary gear trains. Static and dynamic force analysis of mechanisms.
Prerequisites : ME 208 Dynamics
Textbook : E. Söylemez, Mechanisms, METU Publication No.64, 3rd Edition, 1999.
References : J.E. Shigley and J.J. Uicker, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1995. A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sandor, Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis, Prentice-Hall, 1991. B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery, Prentice-Hall.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to recognize the types and functions of mechanisms, acquire a clear understanding of mobility of mechanisms in relation to their topological characteristics and perform kinematic enumeration, perform kinematic analysis of planar mechanisms, analyze a gear train, perform force analysis of planar mechanisms.
Topics: week 1. Introduction to mechanisms, basic concepts 1
2. Joint and link types, degree-of-freedom of a mechanism 1
3. Kinematic inversion, kinematic enumeration 1
4. Loop closure equations of a mechanism 1
5. Solution methods for the loop closure equations ( Position analysis of 1 mechanisms )
6. Position analysis of mechanisms ( continued ) 1
124 7. Velocity analysis of mechanisms 1
8. Acceleration analysis of mechanisms 1
9. Simple and compound gear trains 1
10. Planetary gear trains 1
11. Forces in machine systems, static equlibrium equations 1
12. Static force analysis of mechanisms 1
13. Dynamic force analysis of mechanisms 1
14. Four-bar mechanism, Grashof’s theorem, transmission angle 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homework, Quizzes, Projects: Homeworks are assigned approximately bi-weekly.
Computer Usage: Computer implementations ( of the solution methods discussed in class ) are demonstrated during lecture hours. In these demonstrations, full cycle kinematic and dynamic analysis of various mechanisms are realized. Furthermore, the students are reqıired to use a software, of their choice, to perform full cycle kinematic and dynamic analysis of various mechanisms as part of their homework assignments.
Laboratory Work: None. However, models and computer animations of various mechanisms are presented to the students in the classroom.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Reşit SOYLU Date : Fall 2008
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ME 302 THEORY OF MACHINES II
Course Description : ME 302 Theory of Machines II (3-0)3
Virtual work method for static and dynamic force analyses. Modeling and elements of vibratory systems. Free and forced vibrations of single degree-of-freedom systems. Vibration isolation. Introduction to multi degree-of-freedom systems. Driving torque characteristics and machine-prime mover interactions.
Prerequisites : ME 301 Theory of Machines I
Textbook : S.G. Kelly, Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2000, International Editions.
References : J.E. Shigley and J.J. Uicker, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, International Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1995. E. Söylemez, Mechanisms, METU, 3rd Edition, 1999.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to carry out force analysis of machinery through application of the principle of virtual work, model elements of single degree of freedom systems and perform free vibration analysis of such systems, obtain forced response of single degree of freedom systems due to harmonic forcing, carry out free vibration analysis of multi degree of freedom systems with no damping, design a flywheel to suit to a given speed fluctuation limit and to a specified set of supply torque-load combination in machinery.
Topics: week 1. Virtual work method 3 - Static force analysis - Dynamic force analysis 2. Modeling and elements of vibratory systems 2 - Stable and unstable equilibrium positions - Equivalent system approach for single degree of freedom systems 3. Free vibrations of single degree of freedom systems 1.5 - Underdamped vibrations - Critially damped and overdamped vibrations 4. Forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems (2 weeks) 2 - Response to harmonic forcing - Response to rotating unbalance - Response to harmonic excitation of support
126 - Multifrequency excitations 5. Vibration isolation 1.5 - Force isolation - Motion isolation 6. Introduction to multi degree-of-freedom systems 2 - Natural frequencies and mode shapes - Free vibration response of undamped systems. 7. Machine-prime mover interactions 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Bi-weekly homework assignments are assigned.
Computer Usage: Students are required to solve several problems in the computer laboratory using EXCEL, MathCAD or MATLAB software as mathematical tools. Students are assigned to prepare projects on force analysis of machinery, , analysis of the free vibrations of an underdamped single degree of freedom system and analysis of forced vibrations of a single degree of freedom system subject to periodic forcing, free vibration analysis of multi degree of freedom systems, and design of a flywheel for a mechanism to regulate the speed fluctuations.
Laboratory Work: Demonstrations are performed to measure the free vibrations of a single degree of freedom system. Effects of stiffness and damping properties are investigated.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 10, 11.
Prepared by : Prof.Dr. Kemal İDER, Prof.Dr. Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN Date : Fall 2008
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ME 303 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Course Description : ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering (3-0)3
Introduction. Strain hardening properties of metals. Theory of metal forming; workability, formability, bulk deformation processes, sheet metal forming processes. Theory of metal cutting; cutting forces and energy requirement, tool life, machinability, tool materials, cutting fluids, surface quality, machining economics.
Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies
Textbook : J.A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1987.
References : S. Kalpakjiyan, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials, Addison Wesley, 1984.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will gain insight into the behavior of metals under loading and heating conditions, be able to use elementary theory of plasticity to formulate bulk forming processes, be able to master the basic formulations and their applications to sheet forming processes, be able to master and apply the basic theory of metal cutting, have the basic knowledge about the cutting tools, cutting fluids and the cutting parameters and how they affect the cutting performance, be able to optimize metal cutting operations for the selected criteria.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5 2. Material properties 2 3. Bulk deformation processes; deformation forces and energy requirement, 4 forging, extrusion, drawing, rolling 4. Sheet-metalworking processes; formability, shearing, bending, deep drawing 2.5 5. Machining; cutting forces and energy requirement, tool wear and tool life, 5 cutting tool materials, cutting fluids, surface quality, machining economy
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
128 Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 8, 10, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. S. Engin KILIÇ Date : Fall 2008
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ME 304 CONTROL SYSTEMS
Course Description : ME 304 Control Systems (3-0)3
Introduction and basic concepts. Modeling physical systems. Control system components. Transient response. Stability. Steady state response and error. Sensitivity. Basic control actions and controllers. Root-locus method. Frequency response.
Prerequisites : MATH 253 Ordinary Differential Equations ME 208 Dynamics
Textbook : Nise, N. S., Control Systems Engineering, 5th Ed., John Wiley, 2008.
References : Dorf, R.C. and Bishop, R.H., Modern Control Systems, 10th Ed., Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2005. Franklin, G.F., Powell, J.D., and Emami-Naeini, A., Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 5th Ed., Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2006. Kuo, B.C. and Golnaraghi, F., Automatic Control Systems, 8th Ed., John Wiley, 2003. Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice-Hall, 2002. Phillips, C.L., and Harbor, R.D., Feedback Control Systems, 4th Ed., Prentice-Hall, 2000. Raven, F. H., Automatic Control Engineering, 5th Ed., McGraw- Hill, 1995.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to model a physical system and express its internal dynamics and input- output relationships by means of block diagrams and transfer functions, know the basic control architectures (OL, FB, FB+FF) and also know how to generate and why to use the basic FB control actions (P,PD,PI,PID), know the relationships between the parameters of a control system and its stability, accuracy, transient behavior, tracking ability, disturbance rejection ability, and parameter sensitivity, know how to determine the control parameters for low-order systems in a compromising way under the time response requirements of accuracy, relative stability, and speed of response, be able to determine the frequency response of a control system and use it to evaluate or adjust the relative stability, speed of response, tracking accuracy, and noise rejection ability of the system by means of the Bode plots of amplitude ratio and phase angle variations.
130 Topics: week 1. Introduction and basic concepts 0.5 2. Transfer functions and block diagrams 1 3. Modeling physical systems 2 4. Basic features of control systems 1 5. Sensitivity 0.5 6. Basic control actions and electronic controllers 1 7. Time response 1 8. Stability 2 9. Steady state response and error 1 10. Transient response 2 11. Frequency response 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly. Pop quizez are given during lectures.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use Matlab® software package in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work: 1. Familiarization with a PID controller 2. Closed-loop position control of a DC motor In laboratory experiments, students are expected to gain basics of oscilloscopes, function generators, analog PID controllers, position/velocity sensors, operational amplifiers, data acquisition, and real-time control with Matlab®.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 8, 10, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN Date : Fall 2008
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ME 305 FLUID MECHANICS I
Course Description : ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I (3-0)3
Introduction. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid flow. Integral formulation of basic equations. Bernoulli equation. Differential formulation of basic equations. Similarity. Flow in closed conduits.
Prerequisites : ME 208 Dynamics ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers Or consent of the department Textbook : M.H. Aksel, Fluid Mechanics, Lecture Notes, METU, 2003.
References : B.R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1994. F.M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Course Objectives : This course is designed to introduce the continuum concept and the properties of cotinuum with a short review of fluid statics, for the students to be able to understand methods to describe the fluid motion, the relations in between them, and the mathematical formulation of the fluid flow, and the kinematics of the fluid flow, for the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on the basic laws of integral form, for the students to be able to understand the mechanical energy equation and its limits, and apply to flow measurements, for the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on the basic laws in differential form, for the students to be able to understand the importance of similitude in experimentation and solve problems using laws of similitude and dimensional analysis, for the students to be able to understand and solve the engineering problems on the viscous flow in closed conduits.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 1
2. Fluid statics (reading assignment) 1
3. Introduction to kinematics of fluid flow 2
132 4. Basic equations in integral form 2
5. The Bernoulli equation 2
6. Differential formulation of fluid flow 2
7. Similitude and dimensional analysis 2
8. Viscous flow in closed conduits 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Every week there is a pup quiz on the related subjects, and before the quiz students solve the given homework problems and
Laboratory Work: 1. Measurement of fluid properties: a. Density measurement by means of hydrometer b. Viscosity measurement by means of - Saybolt viscometer - Falling ball viscometer 2. Calibration of a Bourdon Gage by using - U-tube manometer - Dead weight tester 3. Measurement of volume and mass flow rates by means of rotameter, orifice meter and venturi meter 4. Measurement of flow velocities by means of Pitot tubes and the application of continuity and Bernoulli equations 5. Application of the conservation of linear momentum equations a) Vertical jet flow on a horizontal flat pate b) Drag force measurement on a model bus NOTE: Due to the decrease in contact hours with students (previous ABET requirements) 2 experiments are performed in the course.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 0.5 credits Engineering Topics: 2.5 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kahraman ALBAYRAK Date : Fall 2008
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ME 306 FLUID MECHANICS II
Course Description : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II (3-0)3
Potential flow theory. Viscous flow-Boundary layer theory Turbomachinery. Introduction to compressible fluid flow.
Prerequisites : ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I
Textbook : M.H. Aksel and O.C. Eralp, Gas Dynamics, Lecture notes, METU, 1993. M.H. Aksel, Fluid Mechanics, Lecture notes, METU, 1992. A.S. Ucer, Turbomachinary, Lecture notes, METU, 1982.
References : B.R. Munson, D. F. Young and T. H. Okiishi, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1994. F.M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Course Objectives : This course, as a second fluid mechanics course, is designed for the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on turbomachinery, inviscid flow over immersed bodies, viscous flow over immersed bodies, compressible flow.
Topics: week 1. Potential flow theory 2
2. Viscous Flow-Boundary layer theory 4
3. Turbomachinery 4
4. Introduction to compressible fluid flow 4
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Every week there is a quiz on the related subjects, and before the quiz students solve the given homework problems.
134 Laboratory Work: 1. Friction factor determination in a steady incompressible pipe flow and loss factor determination of different type of fittings 2. Boundary layer flow measurement over a flat plate and the experimental determination of the integral quantities of the boundary layer flow 3. Demonstration of the potential flow analogy on a Hele-Shaw apparatus 4. Experiment to determine the characteristics of a centrifugal pump and the application of similitude to generalise the performance NOTE: Due to the decrease in contact hours with students ( previous ABET requirements) 2 experiments are performed in the course.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kahraman ALBAYRAK Date : Fall 2008
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ME 307 MACHINE ELEMENTS I
Course Description : ME 307 Machine Elements I (3-0)3
Tolerances and fits. Stress analysis in 3-D, thick walled cylinders, contact stresses, strain energy and Castigliano’s theorem. Static design criteria; factor of safety, stress concentration, theories of failure for ductile and brittle materials. Fatigue design criteria under mean and combined stresses. Design of shafts. Design of permanent joints; riveted and welded joints. Design of detachable joints; bolted joints, power screws, keys, splines, pins, rings. Design of springs.
Prerequisites : ME 206 Strength of Materials
Textbook : R.G. Budynas and J.K. Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
References : A.D. Deutschman, W.J. Michels and C.E. Wilson, Machine Design, Collier MacMillan.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to formulate and analyze stresses and strains in machine elements and structures in 3-D subjected to various loads, able to do tolerance analysis and specify tolerances for machine design applications, able to apply multidimensional static failure criteria in the analysis and design of mechanical components, able to apply multidimensional fatigue criteria in the analysis and design of mechanical components, able to analyze and design structural joints, able to analyze and design power transmission shafts carrying various elements with geometrical features, able to analyze and design mechanical springs, acquainted with standards, safety, reliability, importance of dimensional parameters and manufacturing aspects of mechanical design, able to improve their technical report writing skills.
Topics: week 1. Tolerances and fits 0.5 2. 3-D Stress analysis 1 3. Thick walled cylinders and interference fits 0.5 4. Bending of curved beams 0.5
136 5. Contact stresses 0.5 6. Columns 0.5 7. Strain energy and Castigliano’s theorem 0.5 8. Factor of safety and stress concentration 0.5 9. Static design criteria 2 10. Fatigue design criteria 2 11. Design of shafts 0.5 12. Design of permanent joints: riveted and welded joints 1.5 13. Design of detachable joints: bolted joints, power screws, keys, pins, retainer 2 rings 14. Design of mechanical springs: helical springs, miscellaneous springs 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions in a week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: This course aims to develop students’ skill in design and analysis through one project. Students are required to work on monthly project and submit report and engineering drawings prepared individually. The design project covers the design and analysis of machine structures, design of a power transmission shaft and structural joints. The homework problems cover the subjects which are not covered in the project.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use MathCad or similar software packages in the design project and homeworks.
Laboratory Work: A laboratory demonstration is held once in a semester at Machine Elements Laboratory to introduce various concepts and machine elements to the students. The laboratory is equipped with several test apparatus on machine elements. These are electrical resistance strain gauge, deflection of curved beams apparatus, critical load on struts, critical end condition of struts, photo-elastic stress distribution demonstration apparatus, rotating beam fatigue test machine, extension and compression of spring apparatus, and rubber block in shear apparatus.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Metin AKKÖK Date : Fall 2008
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ME 308 MACHINE ELEMENTS II
Course Description : ME 308 Machine Elements II (3-0)3
Friction, wear and lubrication; their types, systems of lubrication. Criteria for the selection of bearing type. Design of sliding bearings; Journal and thrust bearings. Antifriction bearings; their types, selection criteria and calculation procedure. Power transmission; Prime mover characteristics and types. Design of gear drives; spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears and special gears. Design of couplings, clutches and brakes. Design of belt drives; flat belts, V-belts. Design of chain drives and rope drives.
Prerequisites : ME 307 Machine Elements I
Textbook : R.G. Budynas and J.K. Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
References : A.D. Deutschman, W.J. Michels and C.E. Wilson, Machine Design, Collier MacMillan, 1975.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be be able to analyze and design sliding bearings, be able to select rolling element bearings for a given application, be acquainted with the basic features of prime movers and the means of power transmission commonly used in mechanical engineering, be acquainted with the terminology, geometry and basic kinematics concepts associated with gearing, be able to analyze and design main types of gears, be able to analyze and design couplings, brakes and clutches, be able to analyze and design flexible power transmission systems, be able to improve their technical report writing skills, acquire experience in using and obtaining information from engineering documents.
Topics: week 1. Friction and wear 0.5 2. Lubricants and systems of lubrication 0.5 3. Design of sliding bearings; journal and thrust bearings 2 4. Antifriction bearings 2
138 5. Power transmission; prime mover types and characteristics 0.5 6. Design of gears drives; types, kinematics, spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, 4.5 worm gears 7. Design of brakes 1 8. Couplings 0.5 9. Design of clutches 0.5 10. Design of belt drives 1 11. Design of chain drives 0.5 12. Design of rope drives 0.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: This course aims to develop students’ skill in design and analysis through a project and homeworks. Students are required to work on monthly project and submit reports and drawings prepared individually. The project covers design of a 3-stage gear drive. The homeworks are assigned to cover bearings, design of brakes, clutches and belt drives.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use MathCAD or similar software packages in the preparation of design project and homeworks.
Laboratory work: A laboratory demonstration is held at Machine Elements Laboratory once every semester to introduce various concepts and machine elements to the students. Students may use the computing facilities of the Department in their design projects and homeworks. The laboratory is equipped with several test apparatus on machine elements. These are journal bearing friction test apparatus, pivot bearing friction test apparatus, brake drum friction apparatus, plate clutch friction apparatus, flat and V-belt friction apparatus, rope belt friction apparatus, and multi-purpose friction and wear test apparatus.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Metin AKKÖK Date : Fall 2008
139 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 310 NUMERICAL METHODS
Course Description : ME 310 Numerical Methods (3-0) 3
Approximations and errors. Roots of equations. System of algebraic equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Curve fitting, interpolation, least squares. Numerical differentiation and integration. Ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites : ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
Textbook : S.C. Chapra and R.P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1990.
References : Multitude of books on introductory numerical methods available in the library.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will learn numerical methods that are used for solving engineering and mathematical problems, learn and appreciate error analysis as a major criterion in numerical solutions, become fluent in algorithmic applications of a high-level computer language, learn about the analytical basis behind numerical methods, understand the limitations of analytical methods and the need for numerical methods, enhance their report-writing skills.
Topics: week 1. Approximations and errors 1
2. Roots of equations: Bisection, false position, and iteration methods 1
3. Newton-Raphson and secant methods, case studies 1
4. Systems of equations: Gauss elimination, matrix inversion, Gauss-Seidel 1 iteration methods 5. Eigenvalue and eigenvectors; power method 1
6. Midterm test; difference tables 1
7. Interpolation by polynomials 1
8. Curve fitting, least squares regression 1
140 9. Numerical differentiation 1
10. Numerical integration, Newton-Cotes formulae 1
11. Gauss-quadrature integration 1
12. Midterm; solution of ODE's 1
13. Euler, Runge-Kutta, multi-step methods 1
14. Boundary-value problems 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: Students are assigned biweekly homeworks, requiring the application of numerical solution techniques using a high level computer language of the student's choice. Students are expected to write their own main programs which may call ready subroutines. Homeworks are collected and graded on magnetic medium.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 12, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Faruk ARINÇ Date : Fall 2003
141 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 311 HEAT TRANSFER
Course Description : ME 311 Heat Transfer (3-0) 3
1-D steady heat conduction, thermal resistances, extended surfaces. 2-D steady heat conduction, shape factor, finite difference methods. Transient conduction, lumped capacitance method, 1-D transient conduction, product solutions. Boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flow, convective transfer boundary layer equations, dimensionless parameters, Reynolds analogy. External flow, empirical correlations. Internal flow correlations. Free convection.
Prerequisites : ME 203 Thermodynamics I or consent of the department.
Textbook : F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2007.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will learn modes of heat transfer and perform energy balances on systems that involve conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer, apply the conduction equation to a given problem to determine the temperature distribution and heat fluxes in objects, understand the convective transfer equations and apply them to a heat transfer problem, identify, formulate and solve problems involving external and internal convection heat transfer for various surface geometries, gain hands-on experience in heat transfer experimentation through a number of laboratory tests.
Topics: week 1. Introduction, conduction equation 1
2. 1-D steady conduction, thermal resistances 1
3. Extended surfaces 1
4. Steady multi-dimensional conduction 0.5
5. Numerical methods in steady conduction 1
6. Transient, lumped capacitance conduction 1
142 7. 1-D transient conduction 1
8. Product solutions for transient multi-dimensional conduction 0.5
9. Numerical methods in transient conduction 1
10. Introduction to convection 0.5
11. Conservation equations of convection 1
12. Dimensionless parameters, Reynolds analogy 0.5
13. External flow forced convection 2
14. Internal flow forced convection 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Laboratory Work: Experiment laboratory is one class hour per week, three weeks per semester. Computer laboratory is two class hours per week and twice during the semester.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 0.5 credits Engineering Topics: 2.5 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Prepared by : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah ULAŞ Date : Fall 2008
143 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 312 THERMAL ENGINEERING
Course Description : ME 312 Thermal Engineering (3-0) 3
Boiling correlations, laminar and turbulent film condensation. Heat exchangers, LMTD and ε-NTU methods. Physics of radiation, Kirchhoff's law, spectral radiative properties. Solar radiation. View factors, blackbody radiation exchange, radiation circuits. Diffusion mass transfer, mass diffusion without chemical reaction, convective heat-mass transfer analogy.
Prerequisites : ME 311 Heat Transfer
Textbook : F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2002.
Reference : J.P. Holman, Heat Transfer, McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will solve convection heat transfer problems with phase change, perform thermal design and performance analysis of common types of heat exchangers, understand the physical nature of thermal radiation and its interaction with matter, be able to calculate radiation heat exchange between two or more surfaces, identify, formulate and solve problems involving mass transfer through analogy to corresponding modes of heat transfer, gain further hands-on experience in heat transfer experimentation through a number of laboratory tests.
Topics: week 1. Free convection 2
2. Boiling heat transfer 1
3. Condensation heat transfer 1
4. Classification of heat exchangers 0.5
5. Heat exchanger analysis methods 2.5
6. Design of heat exchangers 1
7. Physics of thermal radiation 2
144 8. Blackbody heat exchange 1
9. Radiation circuits 1
10. Diffusive mass transfer 0.5
11. Convective mass transfer 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Laboratory Work: Experiment laboratory is one class hour per week, three weeks per semester.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Rüknettin OSKAY Date : Fall 2008
145 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 400 SUMMER PRACTICE II
Course Description : ME 400 Summer Practice II (0-4) Non-credit
Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty working days) summer practice in a suitable factory, a power station, or an engineering design and consultancy office. They are expected to get acquainted with a real business environment by studying various managerial and engineering practices through active participation. A report is to be submitted to reflect the students' contributions.
Prerequisites : ME 300 Summer Practice I or consent of the Department.
Textbook : None
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will be familiar with various types of organizations in which they are likely to work after graduation, get acquainted with practical and applied aspects of their theoretical mechanical engineering background, be able to have studied non-engineering departments and their relations with technical departments.
Class Schedule: Twenty working days of practical training, no class hours
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component: Contributes to the requirement of practical training to develop mechanical engineering practice.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kemal İDER Date : Fall 2009
146 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 401 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES (Elective Course)
Credit Structure : ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines (3-0)3
Thermodynamic cycle analysis of the gas exchange, compression, expansion and combustion processes with dissociation. Mechanism of combustion. Fuel and additive characteristics. Real cycles. Performance characteristics. Brief analysis of the fuel metering and ignition systems, exhaust emissions and control systems, heat transfer, friction and lubrication systems.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II
Textbook : John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1988.
References : Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975. R.S. Benson, N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines, Vol. 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979. C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.
Course Objectives : At the end of this program students will be able to accomplish a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion engine, able to apply such an analysis for calculating the cyclic gas forces to be used in a preliminary design, understand the physics of engine cyclic processes such as induction, compression, combustion, expansion and exhaust both descriptively and analytically, learn the operation and description of various engine auxiliary systems such as induction, ignition, fuel injection, cooling and lubrication systems, have acquired a comprehensive insight of an internal combustion engine and how it is applied.
Topics: week 1. Introduction to and the history of the internal combustion engine 1
2. Cycles, mixtures, general combustion equations, air/fuel ratio 1.5
3. Otto and dual cycle combustion analyses and mechanism in SI/CI engines & 3 fuels parameters
4. Gas exchange processes 1.5
147 5. Real cycles and engine characteristics 1.5
6. Carburetion, Injection and Ignition systems 3
7. Engine heat transfer 1
8. Exhaust emissions 1
9. Engine friction & lubrication 0.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: This course requires students to use Borland Delphi 4.0 language in data evaluation, P-v and the p-t diagrams, through an onboard data acquisition card of a PC.
Laboratory Work: ME 401 Internal Combustion Engine course has two experiments for which reports are required:
1. Variable speed and load test of a spark ignition engine with exhaust gas emission measurements. Hydraulic dynamometer, quartz crystal pressure transducer, digital optic counter, thermocouples, exhaust gas analyzers, calibrated air flow-metering nozzle are used. Data logger and a data acquisition system plus oscilloscope. 2. Constant speed and variable load test of a diesel engine with gas emission measurements, including an opacimeter for measuring the particulate emissions. An electric dynamometer is used for loading the engine.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003
148 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 402 FLUID MACHINERY (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 402 Fluid Machinery (3-0)3
Fundamentals of fluid flow in inertial and rotating coordinate systems. Energy and momentum relations through an arbitrary turbomachines, loss mechanisms. 3D, 2D and 1D representation of flow in turbomachinery.. Theoretical operational characteristics of fluid machinery. Internal aerodynamics of blades and axial flow cascades. Preliminary design principles for fluid machinery. Loss and deviation correlations.
Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook : A.S. Ucer, Turbomachinary, Lecture notes, METU, 1982.
References : G.T. Csanady, Theory of Turbomachines, McGraw-Hill, 1964. W.R. Hawthorne, ed., Aerodynamics of Turbines and Compressors, Oxford, 1964. J.H. Horlock, Axial Flow Turbines, Butterworth, 1966. H. Cohen, G.F.C. Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas Turbine Theory, Longman 1972. S.L. Dixon, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Pergamon Press, 1975. “The Design of Gas Turbine Engines”, IGTI, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1985. R.K. Turton, “Principles of Turbomachinery”, E & FN Spon Ltd., 1984. A.S. Ucer, P. Stow, and C.H., Hirsch, Ed., “Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachinery”, Nijhof, 1985. N. Cumpsty, “Compressor Aerodynamics”, Longman, 1989. Turbomachinery Design Using CFD, AGARD LS195, 1994.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will apply basic thermo fluid concepts used for modeling compressible and incompressible fluid flow through turbomachines, appreciate the methodology used to approximate complex physical phenomena for modeling and design purposes, be able to appreciate the importance of empirical approaches at the preliminary design phase, appreciate the importance of analytical thinking in the design process, understand the relationship between the measured performance parameters in the laboratory and the internal flow model of a turbomachine,
149 appreciate that the one of the most important tasks of a design engineer is to improve the efficiency of machinery, understand the importance of using references in the solution of problems.
Topics: week 1. Introduction, types and working principles of fluid machinery 1 2. Fundamentals of fluid flow 1 3. Momentum relations through an arbitrary turbomachine 1 4. Energy relations through an arbitrary turbomachine 1 5. Theoretical operational characteristics of turbomachinery 1 6. Dimensional analysis and similitude 2 7. Limitations in design 1 8. Some design aspects of axial flow turbomachines 2 9. Some design aspects of radial and mixed flow turbomachines 2 10. Actual operational characteristics of fluid machinery 2 11. Positive displacement type fluid machinery 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use computer in their design exercises.
Laboratory Work: Two experiments are performed in the laboratory: The first experiment is performed on an axial hydraulic turbine to investigate the effect of inlet angle on the performance of the machine. The analysis of flow inside the machine is of interest. Report required. The second experiment is on a two stage vertical mix type water pump. The system performance and net positive suction head requirement of the pump are determined. Standard testing techniques of pumps are of interest. Report required.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13.
150 Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Kahraman ALBAYRAK Date : Fall 2008
151 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 403 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (3-0)3 Psychrometrics and elementary psychrometric processes. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in external flows. Direct contact transfer devices. Heating and cooling coils-compact heat exchangers. Thermal comfort. Warm water heating systems
Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering References : B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice, Happer and Row, 1984 B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and Control, Happer and Row, 1988 J.L. Threlkeld, Thermal Environmental Engineering, Prentice- Hall, 1976-1998 W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984 W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, McGraw-Hill, 1988 N.C. Harris, Modern Air Conditioning Pract., McGraw-Hill, 1989 Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701,4704 and 4720 Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm Water Heating Systems, 1996 ASHRAE Handbooks-Fundamentals, Systems, Equipment and Applications Volumes 1996-1998
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn the analysis of psychrometric processes which involve in HVAC systems, learn the thermal design of direct contact transfer devices, know thermal design and performance analysis of extended surface coils (compact heat exchangers) for heating, cooling, dehumidification of moist air, learn the principles of thermal comfort and indoor design conditions for summer/winter A-C. applications, know the design of warm water heating systems with various types of heating appliances. Topics: week 1. Phychrometrics and Elementary Psychrometric Processes 3 a) Atmospheric air as an ideal gas mixture of dry air and water vapor. b) Properties of atmospheric air and definition of basic parameters. c) Thermodynamic analysis of moist air system, i.e., conservation of mass and energy principles. d) Adiabatic saturation process. e) Psychrometric chart, Elementary psychrometric processes.
152 f) Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in spray chambers g) Psychrometer and humidity measurements. 2. Direct Contact Transfer Processes between Moist Air and Water 2.5 a) Design of air washer. b) Design of cooling tower. c) Design of spray dehumidifier. 3. Heating, Cooling and Dehumidification of Moist Air around the Extended 3 Surface Coils a) Design of Sensible heating or cooling coils (dry coils) b) Design of wet cooling coils 4. Physiological Reactions to Heating and Cooling 2 a) Properties of Moist air effecting thermal comfort b) Effective temperature, comfort charts c) Heat loss from human body. d) Requirements for quantity and quality of moist air, ventilation standards (TSE, ASHRAE, IHVE) 5. Warm Water Heating System Design (3.5 weeks) 3.5 a) Overall heat transfer coefficients of composite structural elements b) Insulation Standards- (TSE, DIN, ISO Standards) c) Heating load calculations according to Turkish and German Standards d) Types, selection and installation of heating appliances. e) Types and design of circulation (piping) system. f) Auxiliary parts and equipments in warm heating systems; boilers, pumps, expansion tank, valves, fittings etc.
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are six problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R. Computer Usage: Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve homework problems. Laboratory Work: Demonstrations are performed in the Thermal Environmental Engineering Laboratory to explain the psychrometric measurements, operation of the direct contact transfer devices, the heating appliances and the complete air conditioning unit. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Rüknettin OSKAY Date : Fall 2008
153 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 404 THIN WALLED STURCTURES (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 404 Thin Walled Structures (3-0)3
Stretching, bending and torsion of thin walled beams, normal stresses and shear flows in open, single cell and multicell sections, shear center. Vlasov theory and axial effects, warping torque and bimoment loadings, thin plates, membrane shells, stability of thin walled members.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : None
References : J.T. Oden, Mechanics of Elastic Structures, McGraw-Hill Inc.
Course Objectives : In this course, students will learn to compute geometrical properties of open, single and multicell sections, calculate normal stresses in sections, solve torsion problem for various sections and compute shear stresses due to torque, calculate shear stresses under transverse loads, locate the shear center, analyze warping of sections, analyze beams under bimoment and warping torque, analyze flexural-torsional and lateral buckling, solve for beam column problems, understand the basics of plate and membrane shell theories.
Topics: week 1. Geometrical properties of sections 1
2. Normal stresses in stretching and bending 0.5
3. Torsion of thin walled beams 1.5
4. Transverse loading and shear center 1.5
5. Warping of sections 1
6. Kinemeatics of deformation 4
154 7. Flexural-torsional and lateral buckling 2
8. Beam columns 1.5
9. Thin plates and shells 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 class hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: None
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Suha ORAL Date : Fall 2009
155 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 407 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Course Description : ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design (2-2)3
The design process and morphology. Problem solving and decision making. Modelling and simulation. Use of computers in engineering design and CAD. Project engineering, planning and management. Design optimization. Economic decision making and cost evaluation. Aspects of quality. Failure analysis and reliability. Human and ecological factors in design. Case studies. A term project is assigned.
Prerequisites : ME 307 Machine Elements II Consent of the Department.
Textbook : G. Dieter, Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
References : R. C. Juvinall and K. M. Marshek, Fundamentals of Machine Component Design, 3 rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1991. V.G. Hajek, Management of Eng. Projects, McGraw-Hill, 1977. G. Voland, Engineering by Design, Addison Wesley, 1999. K. Otto and K. Wood, Product Design: Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development, Prentice Hall, 1999. A. Ertaş and J. C. Jones, The Engineering Design Process, John Wiley & Sons,1993. M. F. Spotts, Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall, 1953. R. H. Creamer, Machine Design, Addison Wesley, 1984. A. D. Deutscman, W. J. Michels and C. E. Wilson, Machine Design: Theory and Practice, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc., 1975. A. Esposito, Machine Design, Charles E. Merrill Co. Inc., 1991. C. E. Wilson, Computer Integrated Machine Design, Prentice Hall, 1997. J. E. Shigley and C. R. Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design 5 th Edition, McGraw Hill Inc., 1989.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be competent in designing a mechanical engineering system in a team environment, know how to manufacture a working model of their design collectively, know how to document and present their work on their design project efficiently, integrate their knowledge and skills on electrical engineering that are acquired throughout their ME education, understand the principles of project management and will work in a team environment efficiently.
156 General Course Outline: The course is composed of three parts: lectures, design workshop and seminars.
Lecture Topics: week 1. Explanations of term projects, 0.5 2. Introduction to the course 0.5 3. The design process and morphology 1.0 4. Problem solving and decision making 0.5 5. Modelling and simulation 0.5 6. Use of computers in engineering design and CAD 0.5 7. Project engineering, planning and management 1.0 8. Design optimization 1.0 9. Economic decision making and cost evaluation 1.0 10. Aspects of quality, failure analysis and reliability 1.0 11. Human and ecological factors in design 0.5 12. Case studies in mechanical engineering design - 13. Special topics in mechanical engineering design -
Design Workshops: At the beginning of the semester, several design workshops are conducted during lecture hours. Schedules and place for these workshops are specified in the “Weekly Schedule & Important Dates” section. Main purpose of these initial workshops is to aid students in selecting a design project topic and decide on design specifications, criteria and performance targets. Students have the chance to directly discuss their ideas with their instructors and receive feedback before they finalize their project topic. Project group assistant as well as other course assistants will be readily available at these workshops for additional discussions.
Additional workshops are organized throughout the semester as needed. The goals of these workshop sessions are as follows: • To give group members an opportunity to come together on a regular basis. • To discuss students’ project with the course staff that are available throughout the workshop sessions. • To pace students’ projects via setting weekly milestones together with the course staff. • To give the course staff an opportunity to evaluate students’ work and to monitor their progress closely. Since groups working on similar projects attend the same workshop sessions, students will have the chance to interact with these groups
Seminars: As the semester progresses visitors, experts on specific areas of interest within the scope of the class, give seminars during certain lecture hours. Students are responsible for the content of these seminars in the Final exam. Seminars are scheduled to be given during regular lecture hours.
157 Project Topics: A culminating feature of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum for senior level students is the Design Project Competition in this course. Groups of five to six students tackle design problems which require analytical ability, judgment, technical skills, creativity and innovation. At the end of the semester groups produce a working prototype of their design and present their work efficiently. The prototypes are tested and evaluated on the basis of some pre-established performance criteria. The prototype should perform the assigned task for the students to get passing grades. Throughout the semester, course assistants follow the progress of each group and contribute to the grading of the project, assessing the effort of each student in the group. Students in groups of five or six are assigned to one of the three design projects announced in the course or they are let to define the context of their own project if they can find a sponsor. The sponsor has to guarantee to provide necessary support towards the completion of their project. Students have to design the prototype, produce engineering drawings, construct the design in the machine shop and test it in a competitive examination at the end of the semester.
Project Groups: At the beginning of the semester the students are encouraged to form their own design team composed of a maximum of 6 members. All group members are to work closely to fulfill the requirements of their assigned projects. Use the group members list form to submit your design group application.
Project Supervisor: Once the project group is approved, students are assigned a teaching assistant who acts as the project supervisor throughout the semester. Students should schedule a weekly project meeting with their supervising assistant and attend to those meeting regularly to discuss their progress with their assistant. Assistants are not get involved in the actual design effort but closely monitor their progress with minimal feedback.
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session.
Computer Usage: Students are required to make design calculations and engineering drawings by using available software packages. MatLab, MathCad, various CAD and FEM software are used for term projects.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Erhan İlhan KONUKSEVEN Date : Fall 2008
158 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 410 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Course Description : ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (2-2)3
The need for experiments. Experimental procedure. Generalized measurement system. Report writing. Error treatment. Uncertainty. Frequency Distribution. Expected value, standard deviation. Presentation of experimental results. Plotting data. Curve fitting, linear regression. Non-linear relationships. Dimensional analysis. Laboratory experiments.
Prerequisites : Consent of the Department. (This course does not have a definite prerequisite. However, it is recommended that regular 4th year students should take this course. By regular it should be understood that the student's status is 4th year.)
Textbook : None
References : Orhan Kural, ME 410 Lecture Notes
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will gain laboratory practice in the area of experimental mechanical engineering, gain theoretical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals, gain ability and practice on team work and report writing, gain information from seminars from the professional engineers, gain practice in data acquisition and analysis, learn about instrumentation and measurement fundamentals.
Topics: week 1. General approach to experimentation, generalized measurement system, 1 presentation of experimental results 2. Plotting data; curve fitting, linear regression; non-linear relationships; error 1 treatment.; uncertainty; frequency distribution; expected value-standard deviation; chi-square test; Chauvenet's criteria; combination of uncertainties; dimensional analysis 3. Dynamic response of measurement systems 2 4. Impedance matching, types of filters and amplifiers 2 5. Digital measurement systems and null methods 2 6. Displacement, force, pressure and temperature measurement sensors and 2 systems 7. Noise control in low level data systems 2
159 8. Computer controlled data acquisition system 2
Class Schedule: During the first two weeks all students will be collectively lectured on the listed topics. During weeks 3 to 14 each student will attend particular lectures on one of the six experiments and general topics for 5 hours and conduct an experiment for 2 hours for every 2 weekly periods. This will result in 2.5 theoretical lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour for each week.
Laboratory Work: The laboratory work consists of the substantial portion of this course. The students are expected to follow all laboratory rules in a professional manner, which obviously includes attending laboratory sessions on time, following all safety regulations, conducting experiments at your best in cooperation with your laboratory partners, logging and reporting the results of experiments formally. Throughout the semester, all students are to attend a total of six pre-designed experiments:
1. Measurement of Geometrical Errors in Manufacturing-Flatness Measurement 2. Closed Loop On-Off Control 3. Mass and Energy Balances in Psychrometric Processes 4. Performance Characteristics of an Internal Combustion Engine 5. Stress Analysis by using Strain Gages 6. Characteristics of an Airfoil
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 1 credit Engineering Topics: 2 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003
160 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 411 GAS DYNAMICS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 411 Gas Dynamics (3-0)3
Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Fundamentals of thermodynamics. Introduction to compressible flow. Isentropic flow. Normal shock waves. Frictional flow in constant area ducts. Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer. Steady and two- dimensional supersonic flows.
Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook : M. H. AKSEL, and O. C. ERALP, Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall , Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1994.
References : J. D. Jr. ANDERSON, Modern Compressible Flow: With Historical Perspective, 2nd ed. McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1990. DANESHYAR, One-Dimensional Compressible Flow, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1976. J. E. JOHN and KEITH, T., Gas Dynamics, 3rd ed., Pearson International Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2006.. P. H. OOSTHUIZEN, and W. E. CARSCALLEN, Compressible Fluid Flow, McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1997. J. A. OWCZAREK, Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics, International Textbook Co., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1964. A. H. SHAPIRO, The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow, Vol. 1, Ronald Press, New York, 1953. M. J. ZUCROW, and J. D. HOFFMAN, Gas Dynamics, Vol. 1, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1976.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will understand the physical behavior of compressible fluid flow, appreciate the principles behind modern applications of compressible flows, acquire a foundation for more advanced courses such as high speed aerodynamics, multi-dimensional compressible flows and flows with chemical reaction, appreciate the methodology used to approxiamate complex physical phenomena related to compressible flows, appreciate the importance of 1D approach for the preliminary design of compressible flow applications.
161 Topics: week 1. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics 0.5
2. Fundamentals of thermodynamics 0.5
3. Introduction to compressible fluid flow 1
4. Isentropic flow 2
5. Normal shock waves 3.5
6. Frictional flow in constant area ducts 2.5
7. Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer 1
8. Steady and two-dimensional supersonic flows 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: There are 12 homework sets, which are assigned on weekly basis. Also, there are 10 quizzes which are based on homework sets.
Laboratory Work: Course has one experiment for which a report is required and two demonstrations:
Analysis of flow in a converging-diverging nozzle (report required) Demonstration of a shock tube (report is not required) Demonstration of a supersonic wind tunnel (report is not required)
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Haluk AKSEL Date : Fall 2008
162 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 413 INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3-0)3
Review of basic laws of continuum. Variational and weighted residual methods. Element type. Interpolation function. Boundary conditions. Transformation and assembly of element matrices. Solution methods and accuracy. Examples from solid mechanics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : None
References : K.J., Bathe, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis, Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, 1982. K.H. Huebner, and E.A. Thornton, The Finite Element Method for Engineers, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1982. O.C. Zienkiewicz, The Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1983. J.N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1984. R. Cook, D.S. Malkus, and M.E. Plesha, Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1989
Course Objectives : At the end of this part, the students will make a review of basic relations in elasticity, learn energy principles, learn the basics of finite element formulation, be able to formulate one-dimensional elements and make static analysis of trusses and frames, be able to formulate a two-dimensional element and analyze plane elasticity problems, learn to analyze torsion of thin-walled beams, learn to apply FEM to dynamic problems, learn to apply FEM to initial stress and stability problems, learn to apply multipoint constraints.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5
163 2. Review of basic laws of thermofluids and thermoelasticity 1.5
3. Variational and weighted residual methods 2
4. Element types and interpolation functions 2
5. Boundary conditions 1
6. Transformation and assembly of element matrices 2
7. Solution methods and accuracy 3
8. Case studies involving linear and non-linear examples from solid mechanics, 2 heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: Homework problems are solved using a computer code in ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element analysis course. Students are required to solve one and two-dimensional fluid mechanics, heat transfer and solid mechanics problems by using a self prepared computer code.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. Haluk AKSEL, Prof. Dr. Suha ORAL Date : Fall 2009
164 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 414 SYSTEM DYNAMICS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 414 System Dynamics (3-0)3
Introduction and basic Definitions. Modeling of physical system components. Modeling of physical systems. Linear graphs of one- port and two-port elements. State models of dynamics systems. Selection of state variables via system graph. Transfer functions and system response. Time response of first and second order systems. Higher order systems. System identification in time and frequency domain. Model reduction.
Prerequisites : ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook : D. Rowell and D. Wormley, System Dynamics: An Introduction, 1st Ed. Prentice Hall, 1997.
References : B.E. Platin, M. Çalışkan, and H.N. Özgüven, Dynamics of Engineering Systems, Lecture Notes, 1991. K. Ogata, System Dynamics, 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall, 1998. J.L. Shearer, A.T. Murphy, and H.H. Richardson, Introduction to System Dynamics, Addison-Wesley, 1967. D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, Analysis and Simulation of Multiport Systems, The MIT Press, 1968. D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, System Dynamics: A Unified Approach, John Wiley and Sons, 1975. H.E. Koenig, Y. Tokad, H.K. Kesevan, and H.G. Hedges, Analysis of Discrete Physical Systems, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1967. A.G.J. MacFarlane, Dynamical System Models, George G. Harrap and Company Ltd., 1970.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will be able to identify components of physical systems in terms of their energetic behavior, gain the ability to model physical systems and to express mathematical model in the form of system equations be able to obtain and interpret time responses of physical systems.
Topics: week 1. Introduction and basic definitions, across and through variables, power and 2 energy ports, one-port pure elements
165 2. Modeling of physical system components 2.5
3. Modeling of physical systems, linear graphs of one-port and two-port elements 2.5
4. State models of dynamics systems, selection of state, variables via system graph 2
5. Transfer functions and time response 2
6. System identification: time and frequency domain, techniques, model reduction 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly.
Computer Usage: Students are required to solve some problems by using COFADS and Matlab package as a verification of their solutions in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work: Five experiments are performed in the laboratory: Time response Frequency response System identification by using time domain techniques System identification by using frequency domain techniques Model reduction
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN Date : February, 2009
166 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 415 UTILIZATION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 415 Utilization of Geothermal Energy (3-0) 3
Thermodynamic aspects of geothermal fluids. Geothermal fluid collection and distribution. Well head equipment and piping. Geothermal electric power plants. Geothermal district heating systems. Scaling, corrosion and environmental pollution problems. Economics of geothermal energy utilization.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II ME312 Thermal Engineering
Textbook : M. Dickson and M. Fanelli, Geothermal Energy, John Wiley, 1995.
References : E.F. Wahl, Geothermal Energy Utilization, John Wiley, 1977. P. Kruger and C. Otte, Geothermal Energy, Stanford University Press, 1973. S.L. Milora and J.W. Tester, Geothermal Energy as a Source of Electric Power, MIT Press, 1976.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will learn the nature of the Earth’s heat source, methods of geothermal energy utilization and its environmental impacts, acquire knowledge on Plate Type Heat Exchangers ( PTHX ), gain knowledge on Geothermal District Heating Systems, acquire knowledge on Geothermal Power Plants ( GPP ), appreciate the importance of Geothermal Energy applications in the World and in Turkey.
Topics: week 1. Thermodynamic state and properties of geothermal fields and geothermal fluid 2
2. Geothermal well head equipment: valves, separator, silencer, safety devices, 2 pumps, piping 3. Power potential of geothermal fluids, power cycles, geothermal power plant 3 components 4. Direct use of geothermal energy: hot water supply, residential heating and 3 cooling, district heating, industrial process heat supply, surface mounted and downhole type heat exchangers for geothermal applications 5. Scaling, corrosion, environmental pollution problems of geothermal systems 2 and their remedies, reinjection
167 6. By-products of geothermal resources: carbon dioxide, boric acid economics of 2 geothermal energy utilization
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Each student prepares a term-paper to study one of the geothermal energy utilization topics in more details.
Laboratory Work: A technical field trip is arranged for students to Denizli- Sarayköy Geothermal Power Plants and Sarayköy Geothermal District Heating System.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Orhan YEŞİN Date : Fall 2008
168 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 416 TOOL DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 416 Tool Design (3-0)3
Introduction. Tools used in manufacturing. Jig and fixture design. Die design for sheet metal work. Die design for forming and extrusion. Die design for injection molding. Computer aided die design applications. Techniques used in tool manufacturing. Tool economy.
Prerequisites : ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering ME 307 Machine Elements I
Textbook : Class notes prepared by the instructor.
References : Handbook of Fixture Design (SME), Society of Manufacturing Engineers, McGraw-Hill. D.F. Eary and E.A. Red, Techniques of Pressworking Sheet Metal, Prentice Hall. Tool Engineers Handbook, ASTME, McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will know to design jigs and fixtures, to design dies for sheet metal works, design rules for forging, extrusion dies and injection molds, how to make economical analysis for tool design, tool materials and manufacturing methods of dies.
Topics: week 1. Introduction and basic tool design principles 0.5
2. Jig and fixture design principles 1
3. Location, clamping, guiding systems and factory visit 2
4. Sheet metal dies 1.5
5. Press capacity calculations 1
6. Progressive, compound, inverted, bending and drawing die designs 1
7. Die design for metal forming; forging and extrusion dies 3
169 8. Die design for injection molding 2
9. Tool manufacturing 1
10. Computer aided die design applications 1
11. Factory visit 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Two term projects involve jig or fixture design and die design.
Computer Usage: Students are required to be able to make the drawings using either AUTOCAD or CADKEY programs.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.
Prepared by : Asist.Prof.Dr. Macit KARABAY Date : Fall 2008
170 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 418 DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery (3-0) 3
Kinematic influence coefficients. Equations of motion and dynamic response analyses of single degree-of-freedom machines. Numerical solution methods and computer simulations. Shaking forces and moments. Balancing of four-bar linkages. Dynamically equivalent lumped mass systems. Analysis of unbalance in multi-cylinder engines. Kinetostatics: effects of dry friction, power flow in simple and planetary gear trains.
Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II
Textbook : None
References : B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery, Prentice Hall, 1979. G.N. Sandor and A.G. Erdman, Advanced Mechanism Design: Analysis and Synthesis, Volumes 1 and 2, Prentice Hall, 1984.
Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students will acquire the following abilities: They will have a thorough understanding of the application potential of the computer simulations based on direct dynamics in the process of machine design and they will be able to judge how direct dynamics will complement the inverse dynamic approach studied in the compulsory courses ME 301 and ME 302 of the curriculum. They will understand the dynamic interaction between a machine and its prime mover, e.g. an AC electric motor. They will have learned some additional considerations needed in order to proceed with the strength and rigidity calculations based on the rigid body dynamic force analysis of a machine. They will appreciate the role of balancing in eliminating or reducing vibrations and they will acquire knowledge on the balancing of both rotating and inertia-variant machines as well as multi-cylinder engines. They will see the adverse effects of dry friction on the performance of a machine.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5
2. Kinematic influence coefficients 2.5
171 3. Equation of motion for single DOF machines 0.5
4. Numerical solution methods and computer simulations 1
5. Dynamics of single DOF machines; energy-integral method for conservative 2.5 systems, steady-state response and flywheel calculations for conservative systems, approximations for conservative systems
6. Shaking forces and moments 1
7. Balancing of four-bar linkages 1
8. Reciprocating engine dynamics 1
9. Balancing of multi-cylinder engines 1
10. Force analysis for systems with dry friction 2
11. Force analysis and power flow in planetary gear trains 1
Class Schedule: It is advised that the classes be held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other.
Homework, Quizzes, Projects: - Four or five homework assignments. - A project involving computer simulation of a machine to test and discuss its performance when it is driven by a suitably selected AC motor. - Another project that consists of an open-ended design problem.
Computer Usage: The students will be assigned projects that require computer usage. Therefore, they are expected to have sufficient literacy on computers and be competent in at least one of the software packages such as MATLAB, Math Cad, Excell, etc.
Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of the Course to the Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. Kemal ÖZGÖREN Date : Fall 2008
172 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 421 STEAM GENERATOR AND HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN (Restricted Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design (3-0)3
Classification of heat exchangers and steam generators. Tubular and plate type heat exchanger design procedures. Comparison and selection of different types for various applications. Discussions related to limitations and advantages of different designs. Fouling of heat exchangers: how to design for fouling and how to control it.
Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering
Textbook : S. Kakaç and H. Liu, Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating and Thermal Design, Second Edition, CRC Press.
References : Steam, Babcock and Wilcox Co.
Course Objectives : After taking this course, the students will know common heat exchanger types, their advantages and limitations, be aware of and will appreciate single and multiphase heat transfer and friction coefficient correlations, and they will know how to select the appropriate ones for the case in hand, know how to handle rating and sizing problems in heat exchanger design, know how to consider fouling of surfaces, how to incorporate fouling in designs, and how to handle fouling during heat exchanger operation, learn how to design common types of heat exchangers namely hair-pin, shell-and- tube, gasketed plate and compact heat exchangers and will understand their uses in some new engineering areas or in innovative applications.
Topics: lecture 1. Introduction 2
2. Basic Design Methods 3
3. Design Correlations 2
4. Pressure Drop in Heat Exchangers 3
5. Fouling of Heat Exchangers 3
6. Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers 3
173 7. Correlations for two-phase flow 3
8. Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers 4
9. Compact Heat Exchangers 3
10. Gasketed-Plate Heat Exchangers 4
11. Condensers and Evaporators 4
12. Design Problems and Presentations by Students 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments and a group term project with a written and oral report.
Computer Usage: Term project involves calculations done on a computer using MathCAD.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Dr. İlker TARI Date : Fall 2008
174 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 422 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description: ME 422 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System Design (3-0)3
District heating systems-steam and warm water. Psychrometric analysis of summer air conditioning systems. Air cleaning and filtering. Analysis and design of a year-round air conditioning unit. Ducting and air distribution. Refrigeration cycles and equipment in HVAC & R systems. Control equipment and systems in HVAC & R applications.
Prerequisites : ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
References : B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice, Harper and Row, 1984 B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and Control, Harper and Row, 1988 W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984 W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, McGraw-Hill, 1988 N.C. Harris, Modern Air Cond. Practice, McGraw-Hill, 1989 Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701, 4704 and 4720. Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm Water Heating Systems, 1996
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will learn the design of summer AC systems with air in duct and chilled water-fan coil arrangements, know the thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression refrigeration cycles, learn fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer on the basis of balanced cycle thermodynamic analysis to design evaporators and condenser, learn constructional and operational features of reciprocating, rotary, screw and centrifugal refrigeration compressors and thermal analysis and preliminary design principles of compressors, learn constructional and operational features of various expansion devices used in vapor compression refrigeration cycle and the integration of proper expansion device into a vapor compression refrigeration cycle, gain experience in HVAC & R experimentation and application through a number of laboratory test and demonstrations and in team work through two design project assignments.
175 Topics: week 1. Design of Warm Water Heating System (A brief review) 0.5 2. Summer Air Conditioning System Design 2.5 Cooling Load Calculation Psychrometric Analysis and System Arrangement 3. Analysis and Design of Year-round A.C. Unit 1 4. Duct and Air Distribution System Design 3 5. Air Cleaning and Filtering 1 6. Vapor Compression Refrigeration 4 Thermodynamic Analysis of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles Thermal Design of Compressors, Evaporators, Condensers and Expansion Devices 7. Heat Pumps 1 8. Control Systems and equipment in HVAC&R Applications 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R. Two design projects are assigned. The first project is the design of warm water heating system complying with Turkish standards (TS 825 and TS 2164) and the second is the design of summer air conditioning system for various comfort applications. Computer Usage: Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve homework problems. Laboratory Work: Experiments are performed in the laboratory: Performance evaluation of a water-cooled refrigeration unit with variable load to investigate evaporator and condenser loads. Report required. Performance evaluation of a cooling tower with various filling-packing material and determination of transfer coefficient. Report required. Performance evaluation of a radiator type heater in accordance to DIN 4701. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Rüknettin OSKAY
176 Date : Fall 2008
177 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 423 GAS TURBINES AND JET PROPULSION (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion (3-0)3
Introduction to gas turbines. Gas turbine cycles for shaft power and propulsion. Centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines; blade design. Combustion systems. Prediction of gas turbine performance.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II and ME306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook : H. Cohen, G.F.C Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas Turbine Theory, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2001.
References : S.L. Dixon, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Pergamon Press, 1975. P.G. Hill, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion, Addison Wesley, 1970. R.T.C. Harman, Gas Turbine Engineering, The MacMillan Press Ltd., 1983. Sir F. Whittle, Gas Turbine Aero-thermodynamics, Pergamon Press, 1981. W.W. Bathie, Fundamentals of Gas Turbines, John Wiley & Sons, 1984. N.A. Cumpsty, Compressor Aerodynamics, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn about gas turbine units and power cycles, the design and analysis of gas turbine components, the performance of gas turbines during operation.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5
2. Shaft power cycles 1.5
3. Gas turbine cycles for aircraft propulsion 2
4. Centrifugal compressors 2
5. Axial flow compressors 2
178 6. Combustion systems 2
7. Axial flow turbines 2
8. Prediction of performance of simple gas turbine systems 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Laboratory Work: There are 2-one hour laboratory sessions during the semester. The laboratory experiments may change from term to term, but as an example the following are given: Centrifugal compressor performance Multi-stage axial compressor performance Two dimensional cascade Gas turbine combustor
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP Date : Fall 2008
179 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 424 STEAM POWER PLANT ENGINEERING (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 424 Steam Power Plant Engineering (3-0)3
Fossil fuels, boilers and boiler components, boiler maintenance. Steam turbines and turbine components. Steam cycles. Modern steam and gas turbine combination cycles.Co-generation cycles. Economics and optimization problems and control of power equipment.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II
Textbook : M.M.El Wakil, Powerplant Technology, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1985.
References : B.G.A. Skrotzki, W.A. Vopat, Power Station Engineering and Economy, McGraw-Hill Book Company. A.W.Culp Jr., Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be accomplished with the basic knowledge of conventional steam power plant configuration and design , be equipped with the basic knowledge of efficiency and economy calculations of conventional steam power plants, have the basic knowledge regarding the environmental precautions to be taken, related to fossil fuel power plants, like; de-sulphurisation, de-nitrification, filtration, etc., be equipped with the basic knowledge on combined cycle and co-generation power plants, have the basic knowledge of fuel analysis and combustion calculations.
Topics: week 1. Introduction, general outline and types of fossil fuel power plants 1 2. Rankine cycle, internal - external irreversibility, thermal efficiency, 2 improvement of cycle efficiency, superheat, reheat, regenerative feed water heating, amount of steam to be bled 3. Fossil fuel steam generators with main emphasis on drum type, once thru type 2.5 and fluidized bed type boilers, fuels and combustion, heat balance 4. Steam turbines, Curtis stage, impulse and reaction stages, general layout, 2.5 expansion applied on a Mollier diagram, reheat factor, mean diameter, nozzle and blade passages, velocity triangles, blade height, selection of steam bleeding stages
180 5. Steam condensers and cooling water circuits, types of cooling, cooling towers 1 6. Gas turbines as peak-power suppliers and combined cycles 1 7. Co-generation applications 1 8. Environmental aspects of power generation; desulphurisation of stack gas 2 9. Electricity production cost analysis, high tension network systems and 1 tendencies in power plant development (1 week)
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Laboratory Work: In the Department's laboratories, for demonstration purposes, two steam turbines and two gas turbines are available. Every year, a whole day excursion trip to Çayırhan or any other thermal power plant with modern desulphurisation system is organized.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13.
Prepared by : Yaver HEPER Date : Fall 2008
181 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 425 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING I (Elective Course)
Catalog Data : ME 425 Automotive Engineering I (3-0) 3
Vehicle performance: engine characteristics, resistances to motion, maximum speed, acceleration performance. Brakes: basic requirements, directional stability, weight transfer, brake force distribution. Gradability. Calculation of fuel consumption. Power train: clutch, gearbox, gear ratios, propeller shaft, universal and constant velocity joints, differential, differential ratio, drive shafts.
Prerequisites : ME 208 Dynamics ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook : None. Lecture Notes
References : T.D. Gillespie, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc, Warrendale, 1992. J. Y. Wong, Theory of Ground Vehicles, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2002. R. Limpert, Brake Design and Safety, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc, Warrendale, 1992.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the performance of ICE engine treated as a blackbox and the use of analytical functions in approximating experimentally obtained engine characteristics using short engine specifications, be able to express resistances to the motion of a land vehicle, analytically, and will have a sound idea of the data required as well as how these data can be obtained, be able to relate, analytically, the engine characteristics, power train specifications, and the interaction between the tires and road surface to the generation of tractive effort, be able to predict the performance of a specified road vehicle analytically using the maximum speed, acceleration, gradeability, and fuel consumption as the performance measures, be able to predict the stopping distance of a road vehicle and select an appropriate brake force distribution factor to satisfy the requirements of international standards, have an insight into the process of the determination of preliminary reduction ratios for the gearbox and differential of a road vehicle.
182 Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5 2. Maximum Velocity and Acceleration Performance 5 3. Braking Dynamics and Performance 2
4. Gradeability 1
5. Calculation of Fuel Consumption 2
6. Determination of gearbox and differential ratios 2.5
7. Propeller shafts, Universal and Constant Velocity joints, drive shafts 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned. A course project may be assigned on a voluntary basis to individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage: Students use computers for the solution of some of the homework problems and in their voluntary projects. They use either a compiler of their own choice or a spreadsheet or special programs such as MathCAD and/or Matlab.
Laboratory Work: 2 one-hour laboratory sessions - mainly demonstration- are performed during the semester. Simple models of an automatic motor vehicle gearbox and brake systems, and various vehicle chassis, suspension, and driveline components are available. No reports are required.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Y. Samim ÜNLÜSOY Date : Fall 2008
183 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 426 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design (3-0)3
Design of various types of internal combustion engines as individual projects. Thermodynamic cycle analysis, followed by the design of engine components. All design calculations done on a computer environment. Preparation of an independent written project and a stand alone computer program covering the thermodynamic and component design sections of the project by each student.
Prerequisites : ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines
Textbook : H.Sezgen, Internal Combustion Engine Design, METU Publications.
References : J.B.Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1988. Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975. R.S. Benson and N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines, Vol 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979. C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.
Course Objectives : At the end of this program students will be able to apply a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion engine to a specific engine and obtain the performance parameters of the engine as well as the gas and inertia forces, apply this to the preliminary computer aided design of an internal combustion engine, learn how to design all of the engine components. Each student will design a different engine using a visual programming platform such as DELPHI and interactively use a graphics program such as AUTOCAD parametrically. The course will be carried on a LAN with conferencing. Teamwork will be encouraged.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 1
2. Overview of Turbo Pascal programming 2.5
3. Thermodynamic cycle analysis 2
184 4. Engine block and cylinder liner design 1.5
5. Cylinder head and combustion chamber design 1.5
6. Piston and piston pin design 1
7. Connecting rod design 1
8. Crankshaft design 1
9. Valve design 1.5
10. Flywheel design 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: 1. ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course requires writing a program in Delphi 4.0 language for thermodynamic analysis and the design of the engine components. At the end of the course each student has to demonstrate a fully computer aided design of an internal combustion engine through a graphically oriented program. 2. The course material is presented by a datashow using the Microsoft Powerpoint program. This course has become a fully computer aided design course and is supported with a computer laboratory and a computer data display presentation system.
Laboratory Work: The engine components in the internal combustion engine laboratory serve as guidelines to students.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Demir BAYKA Date : Fall 2003
185 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 427 INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 427 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (3-0)3
Radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, binding energy. Neutron interactions, cross sections, fission. Nuclear Reactors, fuels, breeding. Neutron diffusion and moderation, Fick's law, diffusion equation and solutions. Nuclear reactor theory, one-group reactor equation. One-group critical equation. Thermal reactors, four- factor formula, criticality calculations. Reflected reactors. Heterogeneous reactors.
Prerequisites : ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
Textbook : J.R. Lamarsh,A.J.Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2001.
References : A.R. Foster and R.L. Wright Jr., Basic Nuclear Engineering, Allyn and Bacon, 1977. M.M. El-Wakil, Nuclear Power Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1962.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn the basic principles and safety features of Nuclear Energy, gain knowledge about radioactivity, acquire knowledge on nuclear reactions, learn the neutron behavior, learn the steady state neutron flux distribution in a nuclear reactor core.
Topics: week 1. Atomic and nuclear physics 2
2. Neutron interactions with matter 3
3. General features of nuclear reactors and their types 2
4. Neutron diffusion and moderation 3
5. Nuclear reactor theory 4
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
186 Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Each student prepares a term-paper to study an assigned topic related to nuclear energy in more details.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 1 credit Engineering Topics: 2 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Orhan YEŞİN Date : Fall 2008
187 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 428 NUCLEAR REACTOR ENGINEERING (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 428 Nuclear Reactor Engineering (3-0)3
Fundamentals of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants. Transient behaviour of nuclear reactors. Reactivity. Reactor poisoning. Fission to thermal power conversion. Temperature distribution in the reactor core, hot-spot factors; coolant-channel orificing, radiation and thermal shielding. Technological aspects of reactors.
Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering ME 427 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
Textbook : J.R. Lamarsh, A.J.Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2001.
References : A.R. Foster and R.L. Wright Jr., Basic Nuclear Engineering, Allyn and Bacon, 1983. M.M.El-Wakil, Nuclear Power Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill, 1962. R.L.Murray, Nuclear Energy, Pergamon Press, 1993.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will acquire knowledge about fundamentals and technological aspects of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants, understand the time-dependent behavior of nuclear reactors, understand the fission product poisoning of nuclear reactors, gain knowledge on thermohydraulic analysis of nuclear reactors, know about the radiation shielding of nuclear reactors.
Topics: week 1. Fundamentals of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants 2
2. Transient behavior of nuclear reactors, effect of delayed neutrons on reactor 1 period 3. Reactivity, temperature-void-and pressure-coefficient of reactivity, turbine 3 demand following characteristics of nuclear reactors in nuclear power plants 4. Reactor poisoning and restart of nuclear reactors 2
5. Fundamentals of thermal-hydraulic design of nuclear reactor core, hot-spot 3 factors and coolant-channel orificing
188 6. Radiation and thermal shielding 1
7. Technological aspects of pressurized and boiling light water reactors and heavy 2 water reactors
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Students prepare a term paper on a subject related to nuclear reactors.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Orhan YEŞİN Date : Fall 2008
189 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 429 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations (3-0)3
Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom systems by using complex vector representation. Coulomb and structural damping. Frequency response functions and system identification. Response of single degree-of-freedom systems to periodic and nonperiodic excitation. Vibration measuring devices. Vibration criteria. Diagnostics. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi degree of freedom systems. Eigenvalue problem and orthogonality. Free and forced vibration response of multi degree of freedom systems by modal analysis.
Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II
Textbook : S.G. Kelly, Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, McGraw- Hill, 1993 (Loosely followed in the course. Material from several other vibration books is included to support the textbook).
References : F.S. Tse, J.E. Morse, and R.T. Hinkle, Mechanical Vibrations: Theory and Applications, Allyn and Bacon, 1978. L. Meirowitch, Fundamentals of Vibrations, McGraw-Hill, 2001. L. Meirovitch, Elements of Vibration Analysis, McGraw Hill, 1986. W.T. Thomson, Theory of Vibration with Applications, 5th Ed., Unwin Hyman, 1998. M. Lalanne, P. Berthier, J.D. Hagopian, Mechanical Vibrations for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, 1983. B. H. Tongue, Principles of Vibrations, Oxford University Press, 1996.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will
fully understand and appreciate the importance of vibrations in mechanical design of machine parts and mechanical structures that operate in vibratory conditions, be able to obtain linear vibratory models of dynamic systems with changing complexities (SDOF, MDOF), be able to write the differential equation of motion of vibratory systems, be able to make free and forced (harmonic, periodic, non-periodic) vibration analysis of single and multi degree of freedom linear systems.
190 Topics: week 1. Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom systems by using 2 complex vector representation 2. Coulomb and structural damping 1.5 3. Frequency response functions and system identification 1 4. Response to periodic excitation 1.5 5. Response to non-periodic excitation 1.5 6. Vibration measurements and vibration limits (1 week) 2 7. Diagnostics 0.5 8. Lagrange equations and derivation of equations of motion for multi degree of 0.5 freedom systems 9. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi degree of freedom systems 1.5 10. Free and forced vibration response of multi degree of freedom systems by 2 modal analysis
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homework: Almost each week a homework set is assigned during the semester. Students are expected to undertake a through analysis/synthesis of problems described in each homework set.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to prepare homework assignments and projects on computer using commercial software.
Laboratory Work: Laboratory experiment and demonstrations are scheduled for active student involvement. These activities are designed to provide students better insight into subjects taught and emphasize certain topics such as system identification.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. H. Nevzat ÖZGÜVEN Date : Fall 2008
191 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 431 KINEMATIC SYNTHESIS OF MECHANISMS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms (3-0) 3
Introduction to synthesis, graphical and analytical methods in dimensional synthesis. Two, three and four positions of a plane. Correlation of crank angles. Classical Transmission angle problem. Optimization for the transmission angle. Current topics in mechanisms.
Prerequisites : ME 301 Theory of Machines I
Textbook : A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sandor, Mechanisms Design: Analysis and Synthesis, Prentice-Hall 1984.
References : E.Soylemez, Mechanisms, 3rd Ed., METU Publication No:64, 1998.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to design a planar four-link mechanism using two and three position synthesis, design a planar four-link mechanism for the correlation of crank angles and function generation, design a six-link mechanism using two and three position synthesis, design a planar four-link mechanism for four-positions, differentiate the errors involved in mechanisms.
Topics: week 1. Introduction to kinematic synthesis synthesis tasks 1
2. Graphical synthesis; two positions of a moving plane; concept of pole 1
3. Two positions of a plane relative to another moving plane. Relative pole, 1 Correlation of crank angles, six link mechanism synthesis for two positions 4. Design for dead centers. Classical transmission angle problem 1
5. Analytical synthesis for function generation. Use of Freudenstein’s equation in 1 synthesis 6. Graphical synthesis; three positions of a moving plane; concept of pole triangle 1
7. Complex number modelling in kinematic synthesis, Dyad formulation 1
192 8. Three position synthesis using dyad formulation 1
9. Generalization of dyad formulation to path and function generation 2
10. Four position synthesis; generation of Burmester curves; selection criterial 2
11. Optimization of transmission angle 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Homeworks are given regularly. A term project is given in the second half of the semester.
Computer Usage: Students are required to solve several synthesis problems in the computer laboratory using MathCAD, Excel as a mathematical tool or to use any programming language. During the lecture hours some practical examples are solved using MathCAD and Excel program.
Laboratory Work: Students are encouraged to make models of the mechanisms they synthesized.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Eres SÖYLEMEZ Date : Fall 2008
193 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 432 ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL ENGINEERING (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 432 Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering (3-0)3
Wave motion, wave equation and solutions. Acoustic plane waves, spherical waves, energy relations. Sound transmission and transmission loss. Mechanisms of hearing, sound perception. Noise Measurements. Industrial and environmental noise legislation. Room acoustics. Reverberation. Sabine's equation. Wave theory. Noise control at the source, in the path and at the receiver. Design principles to limit noise.
Prerequisites : ME 302 Theory of Machines II ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I
Textbook : D.A. Bies, and C.H. Hansen, Engineering Noise Control, Unwin Hyman, 1988.
References : L.E. Kinsler, A.R. Frey, A.L.Coppens, and J.A.Sanders, Fundamentals of Acoustics, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2000. C.M. Harris, Handbook of Noise Control, 2nd Edition, McGraw- Hill, 1979. I.L.Ver and L.L. Beranek, Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, , John Wiley and Sons, 2006. M. Long,Architectural Acoustics, Elsevier Academic Press, 2006. D.D. Reynolds, Engineering Principles of Acoustics (noise and vibration control), Allyn and Bacon, 1981.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will be equipped with basic knowledge on sound radiation and sound propagation in an elastic medium, able to measure noise in proper terms and to make an assessment based on international standards, common practices and legislative measures, able to understand and interpret noise transmission through multi media of differing properties, able to estimate noise levels in an enclosed space as well as in open air, and cavity resonances, able to devise proper noise control measure(s) to reduce noise below limits set by legislation, standards and common engineering practices.
194 Topics: week 1. Plane wave radiation 1.5 2. Levels, and operations with levels 0.5 3. Spherical wave radiation 1.5 4. Sound transmission through media 1.5 5. Sound reception and measurement 1.5 6. Noise assessment and noise legislation 2 7. Room acoustics 2 8. Design for noise control 1.5 9. Noise control in the path and at the receiver (2 weeks) 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: A minimum of 8 homeworks are assigned accounting for the 5% of the total grade. Two midterm examinations are held. The first midterm covers the first three chapters in the syllabus while the second midterm is on the succeeding 4 chapters. Each student is assigned to prepare a project of his/her choice on either traffic noise survey in the City of Ankara or development of a computer code for applications in acoustics or survey of literature for a specified topic. Computer Usage: Students are expected to experiment with the existing software to run several case studies. Some students are assigned on voluntary basis to prepare projects on software development for specified acoustical applications.
Laboratory Work: Standing wave tube, sound level meters, spectrum analyzers, reference sound sources and loudspeakers are available to perform a minimum two experiments within the semester. Students are expected to prepare a lab report for each experiment. Hands-on experience of sound measurement with sound level meters are also provided.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Mathematics and basic science: 1 credits Engineering Topics: 2 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN Date : Fall 2008
195 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 433 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 433 Engineering Metrology And Quality Control (3-0)3
Analysis of uncertainties, ISO 17025. Calibrations ISO 10012. Linear and angular measurement. Geometric tolerances and their measurement (straightness, roundness, flatness). Measurement of surface roughness. Measurement of threads and gears. Testing of machine tools. Gage design. Quality assurance systems: ISO 9000 series of standards. Acceptance sampling. Design of sampling plans and control charts. Process capability analysis.
Prerequisites : ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering ME 307 Machine Elements I
Textbook : Class notes
References : J.F.W.Galyer, C.R.Shotbolt, Metrology for Engineers, Cassell- London. A.I.Lissaman and S.J.Martin, Principles of Engineering Production, Hodder and Stoughton, 1977. Ray Wild, Production Management, Holt, Rinehart, Winston, London.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will know to calculate-estimate errors, uncertainties in measuring, read production drawing, analyzing tolerances, especially geometric ones, use measuring devices, calibrate measuring tools, design sample plans and control charts, design gages to be used in quantity manufacture.
Topics: week 1. Analysis of uncertainties 1
2. Calibration 1
3. Linear and angular measurement 2
4. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and their measurements 3
5. Measurement of surface finish (Ra, Rz, Rmax, Rt) 0.5
196 6. Measurement of threads and gears 1
7. Testing of machine tools 0.5
8. Design of gages 1
9. Quality and quality assurance systems 2
10. Design of sampling plans and control charts, process capability 2
11. Factory visit
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Two quizzes, one term paper, two homeworks
Computer Usage: Students are required to use PC for statistical process control.
Laboratory Work: Three, one hour sessions for two different groups in Engineering Metrology Laboratory. Demonstrations and practices in the use of different types of comparators, gages, surface finish and roundness measuring machines, tool makers microscope, autocollimator etc.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.
Prepared by : Asist. Prof. Dr. Macit KARABAY Date : Fall 2008
197 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 434 ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 434 Advanced Strength of Materials (3-0)3
Fundamental concepts and elementary elasticity. Review of failure theories.Nonsymmetrical bending of beams. Torsion of noncircular long prisms. Elastic stability and buckling of columns. Selected topics among energy methods, limit analysis, beam-columns, thermal and residual stresses.
Prerequisites : ME 206 Strength of Materials or consent of the department
Textbook : R.G. Budynas, Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will make a review of basic relations in elasticity, learn coupled stretching and bending of straight nonuniform beams of arbitrary sections and loads, have a geometric nonlinearity concept and be able to analyze beam-columns, learn the behavior of noncircular section bars under torsion, learn to analyze torsion of thin-walled beams, learn to analyze thin-walled beams under shear forces, learn to apply energy methods to determine deflections and stresses in load carrying members.
Topics: week 1. Stress, Strain, Stress-Strain Relations, Displacements, Strain-Displacement 1 Relations 2. Stress Transformations, Strain Transformations, Equilibrium Equations, 1 Compatibility 3. Plane Elastic Problems, The Airy Stress Function 1 4. Prandtl's Stress Function For Torsion, Shear Flow , Torsion of Closed Thin- 1 Walled Tubes 5. Bending of Unsymmetrical Beams, Further Discussion of Transverse Shear 1 Stresses, shear center 6. Composite Beams in Bending 1 7. Work, Strain Energy, Total Strain Energy in Bars with Simple Loading 1 Conditions, Castigliano's First Theorem 8. The Complementary-Energy Theorem, Castigliano's Second Theorem, 1 Castigliano's Second Theorem Applied To Statically Indeterminate Problems 9. Rayleigh's Method Applied to Beams in Bending, Rayleigh-Ritz Tecnique 1 Applied to Beams in Bending
198 10. Straight Beams Undergoing the Combined Effects of Axial and Transverse 1 Loading 11. Strength Theories 1 12. Buckling Instability of Columns in Compression, Structural Stability 1.5 13. Inelastic Behavior, Limit Analysis 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Suat KADIOĞLU Date : Fall 2008
199 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 436 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING II (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 436 Automotive Engineering II (3-0) 3
Tires: construction, tread patterns, designation. Wheels: designation, rim flange shapes, bead seat contours, rim profiles. Steering System: basic types, pure rolling, Ackerman linkage, steering error, turning radius. Vehicle handling: .tire cornering force characteristics, plane motion and stability of vehicles. Suspension system: basic functions, components, geometry, front and rear wheel suspension types, roll centers. Vehicle ride. Chassis and body design.
Prerequisites : ME 425 Automotive Engineering I
Textbook : None. Lecture Notes.
References : J. Reimpell & H. Stoll, The Automotive Chassis:Engineering Principles, Arnold, 1998. Newton, Steeds, and Garrett, The Motor Vehicle, 13th Edition, Butterworths-Heinemann, London, 2000. D. Bastow, Car Suspensions and Handling, Pentech Press, London, 1988. T. Gillespie, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, SAE, Warrendale, 1992.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will have the basic background on pneumatic tire nomenclature, designation, construction, materials, tread pattern design, aspect ratio, and manufacture and be able to relate the requirements with the design parameters, have acquired the basic nomenclature and an appreciation of the design aspects of wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, become familiar with the basic types and elements of steering systems used on road vehicles; understand the requirements from a steering system and be able to evaluate the suitability of a specified steering linkage for a specified vehicle, have a clear understanding of the components affecting vehicle handling and the basic definitions of vehicle handling quality and be able to assess the low lateral acceleration steady state handling behavior of a road vehicle, have acquired a detailed knowledge of suspension geometry, characteristics of basic types of suspension systems and the means to evaluate suspension kinematics, have an understanding of the vibrational modes of road vehicles, vehicle models of varying complexity to analyze vibrational behavior, and the ways and means to evaluate ride comfort.
200 Topics: week 1. Tires and Wheels 3
2. Steering System 2
3. Vehicle Handling 2.5
4. Suspension Systems 3.5
5. Vehicle Ride 2
6. Vehicle Body Construction 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Regular homework assignments. A course project may be assigned on a voluntary basis to individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage: Students use computers for the solution of some of the homework problems and in their voluntary projects. They use either a compiler of their own choice or a spreadsheet or special programs such as MathCad, Matlab, Flash, etc..
Laboratory Work: 2 one-hour laboratory sessions - mainly demonstration. Simple models of an automatic and manual gearboxes and brake systems, and various vehicle chassis, suspension, and driveline components are available. No reports are required.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Y. Samim ÜNLÜSOY Date : Fall 2008
201 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 437 PIPELINE ENGINEERING (Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Design – Restricted Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 437 Pipeline Engineering (3-0)3
Flow in pipelines. Liquid and gas pipelines. Pipeline components: linepipe, pumps & compressors, valves, regulators. Pumping station hydraulics. Design of transmission and distribution pipelines. Economic, strategic, constructive and operational aspects of pipeline design. Constructional practices for pipelines. Operation and control of pipelines. Pipeline transients. Energy transportation, solid transportation and two phase flow pipelines.
Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook : Pipeline Engineering Class Notes, 2008, Mech. Eng Dept.
References : E.S.Menon, Gas Pipeline Hydraulics Taylor &Francis, 2005 J.P. Tullis, Hydraulics of Pipelines: Pumps, Valves, Cavitation, Transients, Wiley, 1989. J.L. Kennedy, Oil & Gas Pipeline Fundamentals, Pennwell Books, 1992. B.H. Basavaraj, Pipeline Engineering, Vol.64, ASME, 1992. J.V. Gennod, Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering, Institute Francais du Petrole Publications, 1984. A.J. Osiadacs, Simulation and Analysis of Gas Networks, 1987. A.E. Uhl, Steady Flow in Gas Pipelines (Testing, Measurement, Behaviour, Computation), Institute of Gas Technology Report No.10, American Gas Association. Task Committee on Engineering Practice in the Design of Pipelines, Pipeline Design for Hydrocarbon Gases and Liquids, American Society of Civil Engineers, 1975. Pipeline Design and Operations, Vol. 1-2-3, Pipeline & Gas Journal, Work Book Series, 1983. Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, ASME Code for Pressure Piping, ANSI/ASME B31.8,1986.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will get acquinted with the Pipeline Industry in the World and in Turkey, learn about the fundamentals for the design and analysis of liquid, gas and two phase pipelines, learn the methodology and apply the fundamental knowledge for a real pipeline design project, see and learn the methodology and industrial applications related to the construction of a pipeline.
202 Topics: week 1. Introduction and pipeline industry overview 0.5
2. Pipeline fundamentals: types, fluid flow in pipelines, liquid and gas pipelines 1 Pipeline components: linepipe, pumps and compressors, valves, regulators, 3. 1.5 tankfarms, etc. 4. Transmission pipelines: analysis, design, economics 2 5. Constructional practices for pipelines 1 6. Operation and control of pipelines 1 7. Distribution pipeline systems: liquid and natural gas network 1.5
8. Pipeline transients 1.5 Other types of pipelines: energy transportation pipelines, solid transportation 9. 1 pipelines, two phase pipelines 10. Piping analysis and design 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Basic design of a liquid and/or gas pipeline, with economical analysis. A special pipeline design project for each student.
Computer Usage: Computer usage in the projects.
Laboratory Work: 2-one hour laboratory sessions in the laboratory and/or computers laboratory working on pipeline design analysis and operations using package programs. The laboratory demonstrative experiments may change from term to term, but as an example the following are available in the laboratory : water-hammer & unsteady flows, and.natural gas pipelines components,gas regulators and pump performance experiments.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP Date : Fall 2008
203 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 438 THEORY OF COMBUSTION (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 438 Theory of Combustion (3-0) 3
Scope of combustion. Combustion thermodynamics. Basic transport phenomena. Chemical kinetics; reaction rate. Explosions in gases. Laminar and turbulent flames in premixed combustible gases. Structure of detonation. Diffusion flames; liquid droplet combustion. Theory of thermal ignition. Combustion of coal; burning rate of ash forming coal, fluidized bed combustion. Pollutant formation. Propellants and rocket propulsion.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II
Textbook : Stephen R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and Applications, (1996).
References : Glassman, Combustion, (1996) K. K. Kuo, Principle of Combustion, (1986) G. L. Borman and K. W. Ragland, Combustion Engineering, Lewis and von Elbe, Combustion, Flames, and Explosion of Gases, (1987)
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will appreciate the importance of combustion in our daily life, learn basic physical, chemical, and thermodynamic concepts that are important in the study of combustion, learn how to apply Fick’s Law of mass diffusion to calculate the rate of evaporation and lifetime of a liquid fuel droplet, understand the fundamentals of chemical processes and the importance of chemical kinetics in the study of combustion, learn the underlying physics and chemistry of laminar premixed flames, learn the general characteristics of laminar jet diffusion flames, understand how fluidized bed combustion can increase the efficiency and reduce the pollutant emissions from combustors, understand the basics of rocket propulsion, appreciate not only the improvement of their written and oral presentation skills but also the development of ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest.
204 Topics: week 1. Introduction + Fuels 0.5 2. Review of Thermochemistry 1.5 3. Introduction to Mass Transfer 1 4. Chemical Kinetics 1.5 5. Some Important Chemical Mechanisms 0.5 6. Simplified Conservation Equations for Reacting Flows 1 7. Laminar Premixed Flames 2 8. Laminar Diffusion Flames 2 9. Detonations 1 10. Burning of Solids, Solid Propellant Combustion in Rocket Motors 1 11. Liquid-Fuel Droplet Combustion 0.5 12. Presentations of Term Paper 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks/Quizzes/Projects: There are homework assignments after each chapter. The homework solutions are due in one week after they are assigned. Two projects will be assigned during the semester. The projects involve the solution of combustion problems using the NASA-CEA computer code.
Computer Usage: Two projects that will be assigned during the semester involve the use of NASA-CEA computer code.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah ULAŞ Date : Fall 2008
205 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 440 NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOLS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools (3-0) 3
Introduction to digital systems. Axis and motion nomenclature. Tooling and general considerations for programming. Part programming. Numerical Control structure: control unit, machine interface, position and motion control. Interpolators. Computer Numerical Control. Measurement techniques. Drive systems and control loops. Adaptive control of CNC machine tools.
Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies
Textbook : Lecture notes / slides
References : P. Smid., CNC Programming Handbook, 2/e, Industrial Press, Inc., NY, 2003. M. Lynch, Computer Numerical Control for Machining, McGraw Hill, NY, 1992. C. H. Chang, and M. A. Melkanoff, NC Machine Programming and Software Design, Prentice Hall, NJ, 1987. Y. Koren, Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems, McGraw Hill, NY, 1983. Y. Altintas, Manufacturing Automation, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2000. G. Tlusty, Manufacturing Processes and Equipment, Prentice Hall, NJ, 2000.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will know the basic concepts in numerical control and CNC machine tools, be able program NC machine tools, know computer assisted programming of NC / CNC machine tools, understand the electrical motor drives used in NC / CNC machine tool technology, develop a working knowledge in computer control (hardware and software) and digital sensors employed in NC / CNC machine tool technology.
Topics: week 1. History of machine tools 1
2. NC/CNC machine tool architecture 1.5
3. Axis and motion nomenclature and types of numerical control 0.5
206 4. Tooling and general considerations for part programming 0.5
5. Manual part programming 4
6. Computer-aided part programming 2
7. General structure of computer numerical control 1
8. Interpolators for CNC machines 1
9. Measurement techniques for NC/CNC machine tools 1
10. Electrical drive systems for CNC machine tools 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Four homeworks (mini-projects), one midterm exam, final exam
Computer Usage: The students are required to simulate part programs before actual running on CNC machines and work on term papers using departmental PC facilities.
Laboratory Work: The students are to work on two part programming projects using CNC lathes and milling machines.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Prepared by : Asst. Prof. Dr. Melik DÖLEN Updated : Fall 2008
207 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 442 DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 442 Design of Control Systems (3-0)3
Introduction and review of basic concepts in frequency response and root locus. Static error coefficients as regard to log-magnitude diagrams. Polar plots and Nyquist diagram. Nyquist stability criterion. Relative stability analysis. Closed-loop frequency response specifications. Constant M and N circles and Nichols charts. Design and compensation techniques.
Prerequisites : ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook : K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.
References : J.J. D'Azzo and C.H. Houpis, Linear Control System Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill, 1988. Dorf, R.C. and Bishop, R.H., Modern Control Systems, 11th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007. D'Souza, A.F., Design of Control Systems, Prentice-Hall, 1988. G.F. Franklin, J.D. Powell, and A. Emami-Naeini, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2006. B. C. Kuo and F. Golnaraghi, Automatic Control Systems, 8th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2003. N.S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 4th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2004. C.H. Phillips and R.D. Harbor, Feedback Control Systems, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2000.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will learn the basic concepts of root locus (RL) and its interpretation such that they will be able to o sketch the RL of a feedback control system by hand, indicating its basic characteristics, o draw the RL of a feedback control system via MATLAB, o relate the RL to the stability and the time domain response characteristics of a feedback control system; gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by root locus (RL) techniques such that they will be able to o identify a suitable type of controller to satisfy design requirements by the RL technique, o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, graphically, o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, analytically,
208 o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, via MATLAB; learn the basic concepts of polar plots and their interpretation such that they will be able to o sketch the polar plot of a sinusoidal transfer function by hand, indicating its basic characteristics, o draw the polar plot of a sinusoidal transfer function via MATLAB, o associate polar plots with Bode plots and Nichols charts, o relate polar plots to the stability and the frequency response characteristics of a feedback control system; gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by frequancy response (FR) techniques such that they will be able to o identify a suitable type of controller to satisfy design requirements by the FR technique, o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, graphically, o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, analytically, o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, via MATLAB.
Topics: week 1. Introduction. Alternative approaches in the design of control systems. The use 1 of time domain and frequency domain techniques in the control system design. Relationship between time domain specifications in design and the location of closed loop poles in the complex s-plane. The concept of root locus. Basic definitions and characteristics of a root locus. 2. Rules of drawing root locus for a given open loop pole/zero configuration of an 1 open loop transfer function. and several exaples 3. Root locus with respect to any parameter. Root contours. 1 4. Root locus of systems with transportation lag. Complementary root locus. 1 5. Fundamental concepts in the design of feedforward controllers (compensators, 1 filters) by using root locus technique. Effects of adding poles and zeros on root locus. P-controller design. PD-controller design. PI-controller design. 6. PID-controller design. Analytical design of P, PI, PD and PID controllers. Lag 1 and lead compensators as controllers. Lead compensator design. Lag compensator design. Lag-lead compensator design. Analytical design of lag and lead compensators. 7. Basic definition and characteristics of frequency response. Relationship 1 between the frequency response and pole-zero locations in the s-plane. Bode plots; constant gain, integral/derivative and first order factors. Second order factors, resonance. 8. Minimum and non-minimum phase systems. Relationship between magnitude 1 and phase characteristics of frequency response. All pass systems. Low frequency and high frequency characteristics of frequency response. Frequency response of open loop transfer functions, their low frequency characteristics and relations to steady-state time response, type number and static error coefficients. 9. Polar plots. Closed loop frequency response from the polar plot of open loop 1 frequency response. Point and contour mapping between complex planes through a function. Cauchy's principle of argument. Preliminaries of Nyquist
209 stability criterion: relationship relationship between open loop poles/zeros and poles/zeros of 1+GH expression. 10. Nyquist stability criterion. 1 11. Relative stability. Phase and gain crossover frequencies. Phase margin. Gain 1 margin. Frequency domain design specifications. Correlations between phase margin and time domain relative stability measures. Closed loop frequency response specifications. Relationship between open loop and closed loop frequency responses for unity feedback systems. Constant M and N circles. 12. Log-magnitude versus phase plots. Nichols diagram. Gain setting by using Mr 1 requirement in polar plots and in Nichols diagrams. Reshaping frequency response. 13. Lag compensation in frequency response. Frequency response design 1 techniques of lag compensators. Analytical design methods for lag, lead and PID controllers. 14. Lead compensation in frequency response. Frequency response design 1 techniques of lead compensators.
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly.
Computer Usage: Students are encouraged to use Matlab software package in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work: None
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN, Prof. Dr. Bülent E. PLATİN Date : Fall 2008
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ME 443 ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 443 Engineering Economy And Production Management (3-0)3
Introduction and present economy studies. Cost concepts. Time value of money. Equivalence. Consideration of inflation. Bond problems. Comparison of investment alternatives. Replacement analysis. Depreciation. Break-even analysis. Evaluation of public projects. Linear programming. Large scale project planning.
Prerequisities : ECON 210 Principles of Economics
Textbook : J.A. White, M.H. Ages and K.E. Case, Principles of Engineering Economy, John Wiley&Sons.
References : Chan S. Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall. William G. Sullivan, J.A. Bontadelli, E.L. Wicks, Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall. L.T. Blank and A.J. Tarquin, Engineering Economy, Mc Graw- Hill. E.Paul Degarmo, John R. Canada, William G. Sullivan, Engineering Economy, collier MacMillian. Raymond R. Mayer, Production Management, Mc Graw -Hill. Ray Wild, The Techniques of Production Management, Holt Rinekort Winston. A.H. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, MacMillan
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will learn how to evaluate the economic performance of engineering projects using the time value of money, learn basic cost temrinology and concepts and the way they are used in engineering economic analysis and decision making, be able to generate and evaluate mutually exclusive alternatives for investment decision from a list of feasible project proposals, be able to learn the effect of depreciation and income tax considerations in investment decisions, learn how to evaluate public projects, learn break-even and sensitivity analysis methods and how to apply them in decision-making process, learn how to make decision for replacing an existing asset with a new one among the available ones, learn how inflation will effect the economic evaluation of investment projects.
211 Topics: week 1. Introduction; decision making process, present economy studies 1
2. Cost concepts; life cycle; past and sunk, opportunity, direct, indirect and 1 overhead, fixed, variable, average and marginal costs 3. Time value of money; compounding and discounting formulas; cash flow 2.5 diagrams, annuity, gradient and geometric series of cash flows; nominal, effective and varying rates of return; equivalency 4. Measures of worth; cost of capital and the minimum attractive rate of return; 2.5 present, future and equivalent uniform annual worth, rate of return, savings to investment ratio methods to measure worth of investment projects; capital recovery; inflation considerations; bond problems 5. Comparison of alternatives; mutual exclusiveness; planning horizons; cash flow 2 development; comparing the investment alternatives; replacement analysis 6. Depreciation 0.5
7. Break-even analysis 0.5
8. Public projects; characteristics: time value of money; benefit to cost ratio 1 method 9. Linear programming; formulation; simplex tabulation method 2
10. Large scale project planning; CPM, PERT 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session.
Term Projects: Each student individually prepares a term project related to the course subjects and their daily life applications.
Computer Usage: Some of the students use PC’s for their term projects.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 8, 13.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Mustafa İlhan GÖKLER Date : Fall 2000
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ME 444 RELIABILITY IN ENGINEERING DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 444 Reliability In Engineering Design (3-0)3
Failure, durability, safety, reliability. Failure of components. Systems and system failures. Mathematical background related to engineering reliability. Reliability of components and assemblies. Design considerations: cost-redundancy-complexity and hazard. Maintenance. The role of testing and testing techniques. Rules, standards, codes and regulations on reliability. Case studies.
Prerequisites : ME 308 Machine Elements II
Textbook : P.O'Connor, Practical Reliability Engineering, Wiley, 1990.
References : MIL-STD-7853, Reliability Program for Systems and Equipment. MIL-STD-7565, Reliability Modelling and Prediction, ISO 9000 Family of International Standards
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will acquire the fundamental knowledge as regards the fundamental probability concepts and be able to comprehend the definitions and terms pertinent to failure and reliability, and how these are physically realized, be able to carry our reliability modeling and analysis of simple systems.
Topics: week 1. Failure, durability, safety reliability and material failures 1 2. Failures of components 1 3. Introduction to systems and system characteristics 1 4. System failures, FMEA 1
5. Mathematical background 3 6. Redundancy, reliability of components 1 7. Reliability of assemblies, fault tree analysis, FMECA 1 8. Design considerations; fail-safe, worst-case, damage tolerance, complexity and 2 redundancy, hazards 9. Improving reliability, testing and maintenance, TPM concept 2 10. Rules, standards and codes on reliability and advanced concepts 1
213 Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Students are required to submit a case study, analyzing a design, which involves considerable risk in groups of maximum four students.
Computer Usage: Depends on the students' choice of the case study topic.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Alp ESİN Date : Fall 2003
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ME 445 INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems (3-0)3
Introduction to new concepts in manufacturing engineering. Group technology. Process planning, Integrative manufacturing. Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems.
Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies ME 206 Strength of Materials
Textbook : Nanua Singh, Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing, Wiley, 1996.
References : Bedworth, David, Henderson, Nerk Wolfe, Philip M., Computer- Integrated Design and Manufacturing, Mc Graw-Hill International Editions, Mechanical Engineering Series, 1991. Groover, Mikell, Automation, Production Systems, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1987. Zeid, Ibrahim, CAD/CAM Theory and Practice, Mc Graw-Hill International Editions, Computer Science Series, 1991. Warnock, Ian, Programmable Controllers Operation and Application, Prentice Hall, 1988
Course Objectives : The aim of this course is to teach basic elements of flexible automation, to teach basics of CNC machines and programming, and robotics, To introduce the concepts of modern technologies used in today’s manufacturing enterprises, like, group technologies, integrative manufacturing planning and control, etc., To give students a broad view of CIM and its basic features.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 1 -Need for Automation in Manufacturing -The Scope of Computer Integrated Manufacturing -Operations Flow in a Manufacturing System 2. Group Technology 2 -Methods for Developing Part Families -Classification & Coding -Facility Design Using G.T. -Economic Modelling in G.T. Environment
215 3. Process Planning 2 -Approaches to Process Planning -Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) Systems -Tolerance Charts -Advances in CAPP 4. Integrative Manufacturing Planning & Control 2 -Overview of Manufacturing Engineering -Overview of Production Control -Cellular Manufacturing -Just in Time Manufacturing 5. Numerical Control in Manufacturing 2 -Overview of NC Operation & Equipment & NC Programming -Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Distributed Numerical Control (DNC) -Controls in NC 6. Robotics 1 -Fundamentals -Robot Programming 7. Measurement, Analysis & Actuation 2 -Sensing & Measuring -Programmable Controllers -Actuation 8. CIM 2 -Technological Issues -Networking -CIM strategy
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: 1 Homework, 4 Laboratory Projects, 4 Laboratory Quizzes Computer Usage: PLC programming Laboratory Work: The course has laboratory demonstrations on sensors, PLC programming, CNC programming, and CMM application.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Ömer ANLAĞAN, Prof. Dr. Engin KILIÇ Date : Fall 2003
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ME 448 FUNDAMENTALS OF MICRO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) (3-0)3
Fundamental knowledge (design, manufacture and packaging) of MEMS and Microsystems. Overview of MEMS and Microsystems. Working principles of Microsystems. Engineering science topics for microsystem design and fabrication. Application of thermofluid engineering principles in microsystems design. Scaling laws and miniaturization. Materials for MEMS. Microsystem manufacturing processes. Microsystem design and packaging.
Prerequisites : ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies, EE 209 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, METE 228 Engineering Materials, ME 307 Machine Elements I, ME 308 Machine Elements II. Consent of the Department for non-ME Students.
Textbook : Tai-Ran Hsu ,MEMS & Microsystems, Design and Manufacture, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
References : J. W. Gardner, V. K. Varadan, O. O. Awadelkarim, M icrosensors, MEMS and Smart Devices, John Wiley and Sons, 2001 Nadim Maluf, An Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering, Artech House, Inc., 1999, ISBN: 0890065810 The MEMS Handbook, M. Gad-El-Hak (Editor), CRC Press,2001 M. Elwenspoek, R. Wiegerink, Mechanical Microsensors, Springer-Verlag, 2001 G. T. A. Kovacs, Micromachined Transducers Sourcebook, McGraw-Hill, 1998
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be able to understand working principles of MEMS and microsystems able to use their engineering science knowledge for design and fabrication of MEMS and microsystems able to use their engineering mechanics knowledge for design of MEMS and microsystems able to use the scaling laws for conceptual design of MEMS and microsystems acquainted with the basic information on materials used for making of microcomponents and devices
217 acquainted with the information on microfabrication processes and micromanufacturing techniques able to improve their skills on design and manufacturing of MEMS and microsystems Topics: week 1. Overview of microsystems and the evolution of microfabrication. 1 Preview of the current and potential markets for various types of microsystems. 2. Working principles of currently available microsensors, actuators and motors, 1 valves, pumps, and fluidics used in microsystems. 3. Engineering science topics applicable to microsystems design and fabrication. 1 4. Engineering mechanics topics relevant to microsystem design and packaging. 2 Mechanics of deformable solids and mechanical vibration theories. Basic formulations of thermomechanics and fracture mechanics of interfaces of thin films that are common in microstructures. Outline of the finite element method for stress analysis. 5. Application of thermofluid engineering principles in microsystems design 1 6. Scaling laws that are used in the conceptual design of microdevices and systems 1 7. Materials used for common microcomponents and devices. 2 Active and passive substrates, packaging materials. Materials ( piezoresistives, piezoelectrics, and polymers) for microsystems 8. Microfabrication processes for micromanufacturing 2 9. Common micromanufacturing techniques: bulk manufacturing, surface 1 micromachining, and the LIGA process 10. Essential elements involved in the design and packaging of microsystems. 2 The use of CAD and the finite element method. Case studies and examples in the design and packaging of micro pressure sensors and fluidics.
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: There is one term project (20%). Computer Usage: Computer usage is required in preparation of term projects. Projects are prepared by using the related software for MEMS (Cadence©, CoventorWare© (MEMCAD©), MEMSCAP©, ANSYS©,..). Studies can be made by making use of conventional CAD software. Laboratory Work: Laboratory demonstrations related to the manufacturing and testing of MEMS products. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 13.
218 Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. A. Sahir ARIKAN Date : Fall 2003
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ME 450 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods (3-0)3
The role of NDT in quality assurance. Mechanical Engineering applications of the most commonly used NDT methods such as ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and eddy current. Concept of NDT suitable design. Testing of products according to NDT standards. Special purpose testing techniques and their working principles.
Prerequisites : None
Textbook : R. Halmshaw, Non-destructive Testing, 2nd Edition, Edward Arnold, 1991.
References : P.E. Mix, Introduction to Non-destructive Testing: A Training Guide, John Wiley & Sons, 1987.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will be familiar with the most commonly used NDT methods such as visual, radiography, ultrasonic, penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, etc., be familiar with the applications of most commonly used NDT methods on different test objects, be familiar with the operating principles and the use of various nondestructive testing equipment, recognize the importance of nondestructive testing during the design of objects or structures.
Topics: week 1. Importance of NDT in quality assurance 1.5
2. Introduction to radiographic testing 3
3. Introduction to ultrasonic testing 3
4. Introduction to penetrant testing 1
5. Introduction to magnetic particle testing 1.5
6. Special NDT methods 4
220 Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Laboratory Work: 1. Making a radiographic test of a component. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing with the test equipment, radiation protection, selection of exposure arrangement, exposure calculations, film packaging, film marking, processing and evaluation according to a standard (report required) 2. Ultrasonic examination of a test object. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing with the test equipment, distance calibration for straight, angle beam, and TR-probes, sensitivity calibration, scanning directions, documentation (report required) 3. Penetrant testing of an object. Laboratory program covers: type of test systems, control blocks, control of illumination, application of a complete test procedure (report required) 4. Magnetic particle examination of a test piece. Laboratory program covers: various magnetization equipment, control of magnetization, control of test medium, application of a complete test procedure, demagnetization (report required) 5. Eddy current testing. Laboratory program covers: different eddy current equipment, ferrite content measurement, conductivity measurement, calibration blocks, phase plane display of various defects and geometrical variations (report required)
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8, 10, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Bülent DOYUM Date : Fall 2008
221 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 451 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE STRUCTURES (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 451 Introduction To Composite Structures (3-0)3
Composite materials and their structural properties. Composite systems. Principles of manufacturing. Structural mechanics of laminated composites. Generalized Hooke’s law. Classical lamination theory. Plane stress problems. Engineering applications. Design principles. Failure criteria and damage tolerance.
Prerequisites : ME 206 Strenght of Materials
Textbook : P.K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Materials, Manufacturing and Design, Marcel Decker, Inc.
References : S.W. Tsai, Composites Design, Think Composites. R.M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, McGraw-Hill. B.D. Agarwal and L.J. Broutman, Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, John Wiley and Sons. K.G.H. Ashbee, Fundamental Principles of Fiber Reinforced Composites, Technomic Publishing AG. L.A. Carlsson and J. W. Gillespie, (Ed.) Delaware Composites Design Encyclopedia, Volumes 1-6, Technomic Publishing AG. L.N. Phillips, Design with Advanced Composite Materials, The Design Council.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will acquire the information about properties and structure of commonly used fibers and matrix materials for polymer based composites, comprehend the basic principles of advanced composites manufacturing, be able to analyze mechanics of fiber reinforced composite laminates, acquire the information about various test methods for fiber reinforced composites, be able to design a FRC laminated structure under various in-plane loading conditions.
Topics: week 1. Introduction: use of composite materials, metal/composite trade-off study 1 2. Composite systems: basic principles, fiber reinforced materials, matrix 3 materials 3. Principles of manufacturing: laminating procedures and autoclave techniques, 3 filament winding, pultrusion, resin transfer molding, machining
222 4. Mechanics of laminated composites: review of stress-strain concept, 4.5 generalized Hooke's law, plane stress problems, classical lamination theory, thermal and moisture effects, failure criteria 5. Design principles and damage tolerance: typical composite constructions, 2.5 applications, damage-tolerant design
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: Students are required to prepare a computational project to design a fiber reinforced composite laminate under a specified load. Students are also supposed to write routines to calculate stiffness and laminate stresses.
Laboratory Work: Students are supposed to attend the field trips to see the composite production facilities around the town.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14.
Prepared by : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levend PARNAS Date : Fall 2003
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ME 455 MANUFACTURING OF POLYMERİC STRUCTURES (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 455 Manufacturing of Polymeric Structures (3-0)3
Structure and properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, etc.) of polymers; types of polymers; modeling basics and flow characteristics in manufacturing with polymers; major production methods: die forming, molding, secondary shaping processes; manufacturing of polymeric composites.
Prerequisites : METE 228, ME 303, ME 305
Textbook : A. Brent Strong, “Plastics: Materials and Processing”, Prentice- Hall, New Jersey, 2000.
References : Serope Kalpakjian, “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials”, 3rd ed., Addison Wesley Longman, 1997. Stanley Middleman, “Fundamentals of Polymer Processing”, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1977. Tim A. Osswald, “Polymer Processing Fundamentals”, Hanser/Gardner, 1998. “Engineered Materials Handbook: Desk Edition”, ASM International, 1995. Tim A. Osswald and Georg Menges, “Material Science of Polymers for Engineers”, Hanser/Gardner, 1995 Peter C. Powell, “Engineering with Polymers”, Chapman and Hall, London, 1983.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will
know the types (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers) and the basic material properties (polymer chain structures and mechanical, thermal and physical properties) of plastics be able to identify and explain the workings of the most common manufacturing methods (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, rotamolding, compression molding) used in producing plastic products and will gain insight into processing issues vital to the design of these processes be able to identify, on an elementary-to-intermediate level, the appropriate manufacturing method for a plastic product based on its geometry and type of material be familiar with common manufacturing methods) used in producing plastic composites gain insight and have direct knowledge of engineering practices utilized in local companies specializing in producing plastic products
224 know how to use engineering basics for developing mathematical models and gain insight about the use of modeling software in process design for manufacturing plastic products
Topics: week 1. Structure of Polymers 1.5
2. Properties of Polymers 2
3. Types of Polymers 1 Manufacturing Methods for Polymeric Structures: Extrusion, Injection 4. 8 Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Rotamolding, Compression Molding 5. Manufacturing Methods for Polymeric Composites 1.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session. The last week is devoted to project presentations.
Homework: Three to five homework assignments per semester are given. The assignments are generally geared towards directing students to research and obtain information beyond the contents of the lectures.
Computer Usage: Of the two projects assigned per semester, students learn and use a restricted version of the commercial injection molding software Moldflow to analyze and present various mold- filling scenarios.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 3-6, 8, 11, 13
Prepared by : Dr. Merve ERDAL Date : Fall 2008
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ME 461 MECHATRONIC COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation (1-4) 3
Basic applied concepts in mechatronic components and instruments. Laboratory experiments on: identification and classification of mechatronic components, sensors and transducers, machine vision, actuating systems, information and cognitive systems, mechatronic instrumentation, evaluation of mechatronic systems.
Prerequisite : Consent of department or admission to Mechatronics Minor Program
Textbook : Sabri Çetinkunt, Mechatronics, John Wiley & Sons, 2006, ISBN- 047147987X.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the students will become familiar with various sensors and transducers commonly used in mechatronic designs, and use many of them in the lab for better comprehension of their use in practice, become familiar with different (micro)controllers that can be used to integrate various sensors and actuators into a single mechatronic solution, become familiar with different actuators commonly used in mechatronic designs, and use some of them in the lab, learn about different ways of interpreting sensory information such as image and speech processing, become familiar with traditional and contemporary decision making and improve their programming skills.
Topics: week 1. What is mechatronics? 1
2. Programming Overview: PC and Microprocessor 2
3. Electric circuit components 1
4. Actuators and energy sources 2
5. Sensors 2
6. Computer Interfacing 2
226 7. Introduction to computer vision 1
8. Introduction to decision making 2
9. Contemporary issues 1
10. Team project group presentations 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 2 lab hours in the other session.
Homework, Quizzes and Projects: Homework is assigned on regular basis. Assignments are given for several purposes: Letting the student perform a literature survey on a given topic, reading an academic papers and sketching small-scale designs are of major one to be listed. Quizzes are given based on reading assignments and programming techniques taught on regular basis. Teams of two to three students work on design projects. The projects will involve a group-up design process with an operational end product.
Computer Usage: Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and the PC. Preferred languages as of date are C# on the PC platform, and Basic and C on the microcontroller platforms.
Laboratory Work: Several labs are conducted throughout the semester. The major topics covered can be summarized as follows: Introduction to basic circuit elements and circuit prototyping Introduction to microcontroller environment and programming Microcontroller based inductive load control (i.e. DC motor, selonoid actuation) Sensors and microcontroller interfacing Design and implementation of simple feedback control systems
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Prepared by : A. Bugra KOKU Date : Fall 2008
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ME 462 MECHATRONIC DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 462 Mechatronic Design (2-2) 3
Introduction to mechatronic concepts, mechatronic systems and components, theory of engineering design, synergistic design, design models, systematic design, mechatronic design project, manufacturing mechatronic products and their performance tests in design contest.
Prerequisite : ME 461
Textbook : Lecture notes
References : Various articles provided throughout the semester
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will be introduced with systematic approaches to engineering design, by studying unsuccessful design processes as case studies, learn about common mistakes that can take place throughout a design process, complete a design project, which yields an end-product, broaden their perspective of design from mechatronics point of view and improve their ability to work on interdisciplinary projects within a group.
Topics: week 1. What mechatronics is and mechatronic design approach 2.5 2. Role of modeling in mechatronic design 2 3. Sensor and actuator characteristics 1.5 4. Synchronous and asynchronous sequential systems 1 5. Fault analysis in mechatronic systems 1 6. Design optimization of mechatronic systems 1 7. Design for Environment 2 8. New trends in mechatronics 2 9. Intellectual Property – Patenting, Ethical Considerations 1 10. Team project group presentations 1
228 Homework, Quizzes and Projects: Teams of three to four students work on mechatronic design projects. The projects will involve a group-up design process with an operational end product.
Computer Usage: Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and the PC. Preferred languages as of date are C# on the PC platform, and Basic and C on the microcontroller platforms.
Laboratory Work: Laboratory work in this course focuses on research and implementation of group projects and other small scale assignments throughout the semester.
Contribution of the course to meeting the professional component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12.
Prepared by : A. Bugra KOKU Date : Fall 2008
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ME 471 PRODUCTION PLANT DESIGN (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 471 Production Plant Design (3-0)3
Fundamentals and design of production systems. Group technology, FMS and CIM. Market survey and plant location analysis. Types of plant layout. Process analysis. Quantity and quality planning and controlling for production. Machine selection. Materials handling. Storages. Safety rules and regulations. Computer applications. Evaluation of design alternatives. A complete design of a production plant as a guided term paper.
Prerequisites : ME 303 Manufacturing Egineering
Textbook : D. R. Sule, Manufacturing Facilities - Location, Planning, and Design, 2nd edition, PWS Publishing Company - International Thomson Publishing, 1994.
References : • Ray Wild, Production and Operations Management - Principles and Techniques, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Ltd., 1979 (On Reserve at METU Library with Call No. HD31 W668 1979). • Harold T. Amrine, John A. Ritchey, Colin L. Moodie, Manufacturing Organization and Management, 5th edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987 (On Reserve at METU Library with Call No. HD31 A54 1987). • Tompkins, White, Bozer, Frazelle, Tanchoco, Trevino, Facilities Planning, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996. • Richard L. Francis, Leon F. McGinnis, Jr., John A. White Facility Layout and Location: An Analytical Approach, 2nd edition, W. J. Fabrycky and J. H. Mize (eds.), Prentice-Hall Inc., 1992. • Ray Wild, The Techniques of Production Management, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Ltd., 1978. • J. D. Radford, D. B. Richardson, The Management of Production, 3rd edition, Barnes & Noble Books, 1972. • James M. Moore, Plant Layout and Design, The Macmillan Company, 1962. • G. Dieter, Engineering Design. • Isçi Sagligi ve Is Güvenligi Tüzügü, Basbakanlik Basimevi.
Course Objectives : At the end of the semester, the students will be competent in designing a production plant, have hands on experience in completing a Production Plant Design Project, know how to document and present their work on their design project,
230 understand the principles of project management and will work in a team environment efficiently.
Topics: week 1 Introduction 1
2 Fundamentals and design of production systems 1
3 Design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM, FMS and CIM) 2
4 Market survey and plant location 2
5 Plant Layout 1
6 Process Analysis 1
7 Quantity and quality planning and controlling for production 1
8 Process and machine selection 1
9 Materials handling 1
10 Storage types 1
11 Safety requlation 0.5
12 Maintenance 0.5
13 Environmental factors 0.5
14 Research and Development 0.5
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the other session.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Bilgin KAFTANOĞLU Date : Fall 2008
231 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 476 SECOND LAW ANALYSIS OF THERMAL SYSTEMS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 476 Second Law Analysis of Thermal Systems (3-0)3
Introduction. Basic exergy concepts. Elements of plant analysis. Exergy analysis of simple processes. Examples of thermal and chemical plant analysis. Thermoeconomic application of exergy.
Prerequisites : ME 204 Thermodynamics II
Textbook : A. Bejan, G. Tsatsaronis and M. Moran, Thermal Design and Optimization, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, New York 1996.
References : A Bejan, Advance Engineering Thermodynamics, A Wiley Interscience Publication New York 1988. A. Bejan and E. Mamut, Eds.,Thermodynamic Optimization of Complex Energy Systems, Kluwer 1999. M. Moran, Availability Analysis: A Guide to Efficient Energy Use, ASME, 1989. J.R. Howell and R. O. Buckius, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1992. M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1992. J. Szargut, R.M. Morris, F.R. Steward, Exergy Analysis of Thermal, Chemical and Metallurgical Processes, Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, 1988. I. Dincer and M. Rosen, Exergy, Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development, Elsevier 2007.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course the student will Be familiar with the concepts of exergy(availability), irreversibility, thermodynamic environment and the dead state; Understand the scope, limits and implications of the exergy equation, Be familiar with the concepts and implications of Second Law Efficiency, Have built up complex energy and exergy models of an energy system through a series of computer projects. For each step in this project, students will run parametric studies and present their results in a professional short report.
232 Topics: Week 1. Introduction 1
2. Non-reacting Energy Processes & Project Part 1 2
3. Non-reacting Exergy Processes & Project Part 2 3-5
4. Reacting Energy and Exergy Processes & Project Part 3 6-8
5. Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow 9-10
6. Economics & Thermoeconomics 11-13
7. Final Project 14
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Computer Usage: Students are required to solve the project parts using a mathematical modeling software (e.g., MathCad) and run parametric studies. For each part of the project they must produce a professional short report using a computer.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13.
Prepared by : Assistant Professor Dr. Derek BAKER Date : Fall 2008
233 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 478 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 478 Introduction To Solar Energy Utilization (3-0)3
Nature of solar radiation. Calculation and measurement of insolation on horizontal and tilted planes. Transmission of solar radiation through glass and plastics. Flat-plate collector theory and performance of concentrating type collectors. Heat Storage, use of solar energy for power production. Miscellaneous uses such as distillation, cooking, cooling. Laboratory practice on solar radiation.
Prerequisites : ME 312 Thermal Engineering
Textbook : E. Tasdemiroglu, Solar Energy Utilization: Technical and Economical Aspects, METU, 1988.
References : J.A. Duffie, W.A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1980. Ed: W.C. Dickinson, P.N. Cheremisinoff, Solar Energy Technology Handbook - Parts A & B, M. Dekker, 1980.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will gain familiarity with the nature, the quantity and the geometric considerations of the radiation emitted by the sun and incident on the earth’s atmosphere, be familiar with the effects of the atmosphere on the solar radiation and understand how the available radiation data can be processed to obtain the radiation incident on surfaces of various orientations, be able to acquire sufficient knowledge to analyze and design solar collectors, acquire a capacity to analyze and design active solar heating systems, be able to understand the basic relationships among solar radiation characteristics of materials.
Topics: week 1. Energy situation in the world and in Turkey 1
2. Solar astronomy 1
3. Solar radiation 2
4. Flat-plate solar collectors 2
234 5. Concentrating collectors 2
6. Solar heating systems 2
7. Other solar thermal applications 1
8. Solar electric power generation 1
9. Economic evaluation of solar systems 2
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session.
Laboratory Work: Laboratory work is not required. Solar house and solar collectors are used for demonstration purposes.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 7.
Prepared by : Assoc.Prof.Dr. Cemil YAMALI Date : Fall 2008
235 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 481 INDUSTRIAL FLUID POWER (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power (3-0) 3.
Basic principles. Basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Hydraulic power systems : Hydraulic oils; distribution system; energy input and transfer devices; energy modulation devices; energy output and transfer devices; other components such as filters and strainers, and accumulators; system design and circuit analysis. Pneumatic power systems. Case studies.
Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II ME 308 Machine Elements
Textbook : None
References : Pinches and Ashby, Power Hydraulics, Prentice Hall, London, 1989. A. Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Prentice Hall, London,1994. J.W. Wolansky et al., Fundamentals of Fluid Power, Houghton Mifflin, Company, Boston, 1977. J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power : Theory and Applications, Reston Publishing Company, Reston, Virginia,1982.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, students will be thoroughly familiar with the basic components of hydraulic power systems, learn how to produce a conceptual design in the form of a symbolic diagram of a hydraulic power circuit to satisfy the requirements of a specified task, learn how to make calculations directed to the selection of components relevant to the specified task using symbolic diagrams of fluid power circuits and finalize the design using data for the components selected, know how to decide if an accumulator is to be used as the primary or secondary source of energy and to choose a suitable accumulator size when required, have a sound understanding of the differences between the hydraulic and pneumatic power systems and be able to extend their acquired knowledge and abilities for the hydraulic systems to pneumatic power systems.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 0.5
2. Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems 0.5
236 3. Power Transmitting Fluids 1
4. The Distribution System 1
5. Energy Input and Transfer Devices 2
6. Energy Modulation Devices 1.5
7. Energy Output and Transfer Devices 1.5
8. Filters and Accumulators 1
9. System Design and Circuit Analysis 3
10. Pneumatic Systems 1
11. Case Studies 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Weekly homework assignments. A course project involving animation of a fluid power circuit operation may be assigned on a voluntary basis to individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage: Students use computers in the solution of some homework problems and in their voluntary projects which involve the animation of specified fluid power circuits.
Laboratory Work: Course has three one-hour sessions in the laboratory mainly for demonstrative purposes. These sessions are planned with the available setups in the Control Laboratory.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 2 credits Other: 1 credit
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. Y. Samim ÜNLÜSOY Date : Fall 2008
237 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 483 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN FLUID MECHANICS (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 483 Experimental Techniques In Fluid Mechanics (3-0)3
Instrumentation and measurement techniques in fluid mechanics. Pressure measurements and probe techniques. Fluid velocity and flow measurements. Hot-wire and laser-Doppler anemometry and flow visualisation. Scale modelling. Design of experiments. Statistical data analysis. Data acquisition. Designing, constructing and performing fluid mechanics experiments. Term project.
Prerequisites : ME 306 Fluid Mehanics II
Textbook : Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics, Class Notes, 2003, Mech. Eng Dept.
References : Measurement Techniques in Fluid Mechanics, VKI Lecture Notes. F.A.E. Brugelmans, and G. Junkhan, Probes for Pressure Measurement, VKI, CN82, 1973. H. Schenk, Jr., Theories of Engineering Experimentation, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1968. C. Lipson, and N.J Sheth, Statistical Design and Analysis of Engineering Experiments, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1973. G.J. Hahn, and S.S. Shapiro, Statistical Models in Engineering, J. Wiley and Sons Inc., 1968. J.G. Goldstein, Fluid Mechanics Measurements, Hemisphere Pub. Co., 1983. R.W. Miller, Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook, McGraw-Hill, 1983.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will gain laboratory practice especially in the area of experimental fluids engineering, gain theoretical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals, gain practical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals, gain practice on the design of experiments and learn group work approach to real industrial and practical problems, gain ability and practice on team work, project management, presentation and reporting, gain practice working in collaboration with the industry and professional researchers, gain practice in data acquisition and analysis, learn about modeling and similitude.
238 Topics: week 1. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Experimentation 0.5 2. Measurement Chains and Instrumentation 2 3. Pressure Measurements and Probes 1 4. Flow and Velocity Measurements 1 5. CTA & LDA 0.5 6. Data Acquisition and Analysis 1 7. Modelling Techniques and Similitude 3 8. Design of Experiments 2 9. Project Discussion Sessions (in the Laboratory) 3
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other session. Usually the 3rd hour is spent in the laboratory in the presence of the instructor. Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: Group projects (for 2-3 student teams), on an industrial problem, supported by the industry. Computer Usage: Data acquisition and data analysis. Laboratory Work: A set of 3-4 experiments and two demonstrations for the conceptional understanding of the discipline are performed. These are on the following topics: 1. Calibration of instruments (3 experiments in one) 2. Error analysis 3. Fitting a correlation to a phenomena 4. Similitude & non-dimensional parameters 5. Transient phenomena & dynamic response (not every term) Demonstrations (optional) Data acquisition and data analysis Demonstration on electronic instrumentation Demonstration on hot-wire anemometry Demonstration on laser doppler anemometry In addition to these, the student is given a term project where groups of two to three are asked to design, construct, then do experiments on an experimental set-up or prototype. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 3 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Prepared by : Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP
239 Date : Fall 2008
240 Mechanical Engineering Department
ME 485 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS USING FINITE VOLUME METHOD (Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 485 Computational Fluid Dynamics using Finite Volume Method (3-0)3
Conservation laws and boundary conditions, finite volume method for diffusion problems, finite volume method for convection-diffusion problems, solution algorithms for pressure- velocity coupling in steady flows, solution of discretization equations, finite volume method for unsteady flows, implementation of boundary conditions.
Prerequisites : ME 305 Fluid Mechanics ME 310 Numerical Methods ME 311 Heat Transfer
Textbook : H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera, An Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method, Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, Essex, Great Britain, 2007.
References : J. D. A. Anderson, Computational Fluid Dynamics, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1995. S. V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1980. C. Pozrikidis, Introduction to Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics Computing, Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, 1996.
Course Objectives : At the end of this course, the student will understand the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics behind complex engineering problems, learn basic concepts used for the discretization of the solution domain, learn the finite volume algorithms on which the CFD codes are based, acquire a theoretical background for the effective use of commercial CFD codes, learn that CFD cannot be professed adequately without continued reference to experimental validation, learn how to model the simple thermofluid problems.
Topics: week 1. Introduction 2
241 2. Conservation Laws and Boundary Conditions 1
3. The Finite Volume Method for Diffusion Problems 2
4. The Finite Volume Method for Convection-Diffusion Problems 4
5. Solution Algorithms for Pressure-Velocity Coupling In Steady Flows 2
6. Solution of Discretisation Equations 1
7. The Finite Volume Method for Unsteady Flows 1
8. Implementation of Boundary Conditions 1
Class Schedule: Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in the other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects: There are 6 computer assignments during the course. The term project involves the flow and thermal analysis of an engineering problem by using a commercial software such as FLUENT.
Computer Usage: Students are expected to use computers during the preparation of computer assignments.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is: Engineering Topics: 2 credits Other: 1 credit
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes: This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8.
Prepared by : Prof. Dr. M. Haluk AKSEL Date : Fall 2008
242 APPENDIX B – FACULTY RESUMES
243 Metin AKKÖK
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1975 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Imperial College 1980
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1973-1976 Assistant Professor 1980-1983 Associate Professor 1983-1989 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Imperial College Research Assistant 1976-1980 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Visiting Professor 1985-1986 1992-1993 METU, Machine Design and Production Director 1988-1992 Research Institute
Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and Director 1995-1999 Robotics Application and Research Centre, METU CAD-CAM Centre
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Teknokent project, “Design and development of a two-stage gearbox for an engine dynamometer”, 2004. Consultant to “Development of new light weight, vibratory asphalt compaction roller”, 2007. Consultant to “Design and development of a cargo hybrid electric vehicle”, 2007.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Akkök, M., Arikan, M.A.S., Balkan, T., “Determination of the Effect of Shaft Surface Roughness on Oil Leakage in Radial Lip Seals”, The 11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production Conference, 783-791, 13-15 Oct. 2004, Antalya, Turkey Konez, A., Erden, A., Akkök, M., “Preliminary Design Analysis of Like-Grasshopper Jumping Mechanism”, The 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, 05 - 08 September 2006, Kuşadası, Turkey, p.829-844. Taburdağıtan, M., Akkök, M., “Determination of Surface Temperature Rise with Thermo-Elastic Analysis of Spur Gears”, WEAR 261 (2006) 656–665. Konez, A., Erden, A., Akkök, M., “Development of a New Artificial Muscle for a Grasshopper-Like Jumping Mechanism”, The 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, 03 - 05 September 2008, İstanbul, Turkey, p.933-940. Cora, Ö.N., AKKÖK, M., Darendeliler, H., “Modeling of Variable Friction in Cold Forging”, Proc. IMechE, Part J: J.Engineering Tribology, 2008, 222 (J7), 899-908, [DOI:10.1243/13506501JET419]
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) - member (since 1973) Machine Design and Production Research Institute MATİMAREN) - member (since 1980)
244 Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society (MATIM) - member (since 1986)
Honors and Awards :
Ministry of Education of Turkey, Fellowship for research leading to Ph.D. degree, 1976-1977. National Research Council (UK), Research Fellow, 1977-1980. METU-PARLAR Foundation, Thesis of the Year Award, as thesis supervisor, 1990-91
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 206 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 560 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Consultant to Council of Higher Education (2000-2008) Member of Departmental Committee on Graduate Program (since 2001) Member of Departmental Committee on Assessment of Undergraduate Program (since 2004) Member of Departmental Committee on Assessment of Academic Performance (since 2006)
Editorial Journal of Mechanical Design and Production, Member of Editorial Board (since 1991) 11th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Editorial Board (2004) 12th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Editorial Board (2006) 13th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Editorial Board (2008) 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, 2004. 4rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, 2007. Engineer and Machinery (a monthly journal of Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers), Member of Editorial Board (since 2001)
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, Member of Organizing Committee and Editorial Board (2004, 2007) International Machine Design and Production Conference, Member of Organizing Committee and Editorial Board (2004, 2006, and 2008)
245 Mehmet Haluk AKSEL
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1976 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1978 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1981
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1976-1982 Assistant Professor 1982-1984 Associate Professor 1984-1990 Professor 1990-present
Other Related Experience : Institution Capacity Dates Lehigh University, Dept. Mech. Eng. and Mechanics Research Assistant 1978-1981 Lehigh University, Dept. Mech. Eng. and Mechanics Teaching Assistant 1980-1981 Lehigh University, Dept.of Mech. Eng. and Mechanics Visiting Professor 1982-1984
Consulting Projects : 2002 - 2005 Consultant Turkish Aerospace Industries, Ankara, Turkey. 1991 - 1994 Consultant Scientific and Research Council of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
Sponsored Projects : “Development of Structured and Unstructured Euler/Navier-Stokes Flow Solver”, Turkish Aerospace Industries, March 2003 - December 2003. “Avanced Flight Dynamics Analysis”, Turkish Aerospace Industries, February 2004 - December 2004. “Development of Aerodynamic Design Tools by Using Computational Fluid Dynamics”, Turkish Aerospace Industries, January 2005 - December 2005. “Grain Burnback and Flow Simulation in Solid Propellant Rocket Engines”, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, July 2006 - June 2008. “ULISAR: National Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Project”, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, June 2006 - May 2009. “Development of a Three-dimensional Euler Solver for Cartesian Grids”, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, February 2007 - August 2009. “Achievement of Design Capability for Mini Aırcraft Propeller”, Turbotek Turbomachine Technologies, Design, Engineering and Consulyancy, October 2006 - July 2008. “Improvement of Heating Capacity of a Panel Radiator”, TAREL Technological Research, September 2007 - May 2008. “Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis for the Design of a Remote Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV)”, GATE Electronics, March 2008 - September 2008
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Erol, Ö. and Aksel, M. H. , “Development Of An Euler Solver For Compressible Flows Using Finite Volume Method”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 72, No. 8, Pp. 37-56, 2003. Uçar, G. and Aksel, M. H., “Development Of A Three-Dimensional Navier-Stokes Solver For Laminar And Compressible Flows By Using Finite Volume Method”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 72, No. 8, Pp. 17-36, 2003. Alpan, B. and Aksel, M. H., “Simulation Of Three-Dimensional Inviscid Flow Inside Rocket Engine Nozzles”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 73, No. 1 Pp. 1-22, 2004.
246 Sezal, İ. H. and Aksel, M. H., “Solution Of Two-Dimensional Euler Equations By Using First Order Roe Scheme On Unstructured Grids”, Advances In Modeling, Vol. 41, No. 1 Pp. 1-22, 2004. Yalim, S. and Aksel, M. H., “Development Of A Two-Dimensional Object-Oriented Navier-Stokes Solver By Using Total Variation Diminishing (Tvd) Method)”, Modeling, Simulation & Control A, Vol. 77, No. 3, Pp. 1- 22, 2004. Sert, C., Aksel, M. H. and Dener, C., “Object-Oriented Multi-Block Approach For The Solution Of The Euler Equations”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 73, No. 3 Pp. 1-24, 2004. Genç, B. Z. and Aksel, M. H., “Implementation And Comparison Of Turbulence Models On A Flat Plate Problem Using A Navier-Stokes Solver”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 74, No. 8, Pp. 43-64, 2005. Yildirim, C. and Aksel, M. H., “A New Technique For The Grain Burnback Analysis In The Design Of A Solid Propellant Rocket Motor”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 74, No. 2, Pp. 53-71, 2005. Elkhoury, M. and Aksel, M. H., “A Three Dimensional Object-Oriented Navier-Stokes Solver Using Two- Equation Turbulence Models”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B ,Vol. 74, No. 2, Pp. 1-24, 2005. Erdoğan, E., Aksel, M. H. and Tinaztepe, T., “Multi-Block Navier-Stokes Solver For Solid Propellant Rocket Motors”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 3, Pp. 45-66, 2006. Muşta, M. N. and Aksel, M. H., “Implementation Of One Equation Turbulence Models Into A Navier-Stokes Solver”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 6, Pp. 61-81, 2006. Haliloğlu, U. and Aksel, M. H., “Object-Oriented Approach For The Solution Of The Navier-Stokes Equations”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 6, Pp. 1-20, 2006. Özdemir, E. D., Aksel, M. H. and Şişman; T. Ç., “Implementation Of Rotation Into A Two-Dimensional Euler Solver”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 76, No.6, Pp. 1-19, 2007. Dinçgez, U. C., Aksel, M. H. and Çete, R., “Two-Dimensional Hyperbolic Grid Generation”, Advances In Modeling A, Vol. 41, No. 2 Pp. 47-66, 2007. Gürdamar, E., Aksel, M. H. and Çete, R., “Adaptation Of Turbulence Models To A Navier-Stokes Solver”, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 76, No.6, Pp. 50-64, 2007.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Scientific and Technical Heat Transfer Association Mechanical Design and Construction Association
Honors and Awards :
1994 Research Promotion Grantee Parlar Foundation, Ankara, Turkey
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 305 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 306 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 411 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 485 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Member of Administrative Board of Interdiciplinary Research and Application Center Member of Administrative Board of Institute of Applied Mathematics Member of Scientific Research Committee of Faculty of Engineering Member of Graduate Education Committee of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences Member of Ph.D. Education Committee of Mechanical Engineering Department
247 Kahraman ALBAYRAK
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1974 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1984
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1973-1976 Instructor 1976-1987 Assistant Professor 1987-1990 Associate Professor 1990-2001 Professor 2001-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates METU Faculty Member 1976-Present Mechanical Engineering Association-Ankara President 2003-2007 Turkish Pump Manufactures Institution Honorary Member 2003-present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Coal burning improvement and performance- Soyut Holding-1988 Penstock design-Soyut Holding-1989 Experimental Evaluation of the Thermal Performance and Pressure Loss Characteristics of Two Radiators Made for Mitsubishi Maraton Buses-Temsa-1989 Duel-Fuel application on Diesel Engines-Botaş, Ego-1990-1993 Kızılay Ankaray and Metro Station Ventilation Project-Ego-1991 Bilge Pump Preproduction Inspection Tests- FMC-Nurol Savunma San. A. Ş. - 1993 Ankara Metro Emergency Ventilation System- Gama-Güriş-1997 Rehabilitation of Corn Drying Systems- Teta İnş Şti.. İmlt. San. ve Tic. Ltd.- 1998. Thrust Vector Control-Roketsan-2001-2003 Vertical turbine pump and submersible pump design and improvements- Layne Bowler-2002-
Patents: Patent No. 24823, Name : A fuel metering and mixing system for natural gas or LPG vehicles Date : 28.4. 1992. Patent No: 24824, Name : A control system to choose the fuel type and transmit the motion of the accelerator pedal for duel-fuel vehicles Date: 28.4. 1992.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Yağız, Ö.E., Albayrak, K., Yıldırım, R.O., “Experimental Investigation of Three Rotating Parachutes” AIAA Journal of Aircraft, Engineering Notes, Vol.43, No.5, p.1574-1578, September-October 2006. Gümüşlüol, U., Çetinkaya, T.A., Albayrak, K., “ Geçiş Durumundaki Taşıtların Aerodinamik Etkileşimlerinin Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi” Mühendis ve Makina, Sayı 561, sayfa 28-35, Ekim 2006. Erdem, E., Albayrak, K., Tınaztepe, T., “ Parametric Study of Secondary Gas Injection into a Conical Rocket Nozzle for Thrust Vectoring” 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, California, PaperNo:AIAA-2006-4942 July 9-12, 2006.
248 Sarısın, M.N. and Tınaztepe T., Ulas, A. and Albayrak, K., “Conceptual Design of a Connected Pipe Test Facility for Ramjet Applications” 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento, California, PaperNo:AIAA-2006-4446 July 9-12, 2006. Yağız, Ö.E., Yıldırım, R.O., Albayrak, K., “Zırhlı Araçların Üst Zırhlarının Delinmesinde Kullanılan Mühimmatları Dönen Paraşütle İndirilmesi “ 3. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi SAVTEK 2006, sayfa 371- 380. ODTÜ-Ankara, 29-30 Haziran 2006. Yağız, Ö.E., Albayrak, K., Yıldırım, R.O., “Dönen Paraşüt Sistemlerinin Teorisi ve Kara Platformlarının Üst Zırhlarının Delinmesinde Kullanılması” Kitap 146 sayfa, Makina Mühendisliği Bölümü, ODTÜ, Aralık 2005. Konuralp, O., Özkelemci, H., Albayrak, K., Açıkgöz, A., “ Düşey Milli Çok Kademeli Pompanın Performansının HAD Yardımı ile Belirlenmesi ve Deney Sonuçlarıyla Karşılaştırılması” Enerji Teknolojileri ve Mekanik Tesisat Dergisi, sayfa 200-204, Mart 2005.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Pump Manufactures Institution Honorary Member
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 305 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 306 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 402 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 518 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Coordinator of Departmental Facilities Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
“6. Pomp Congress”, Ankara, October 2008. “Pneomatic Congress” Mechanical Engineering Association, İzmir, December 2008 “ Engineering Education Congress” Mechanical Engineering Association, Ankara, November 2004.
249 Ömer ANLAĞAN
Academic Rank : Professor (Part-Time)
Degrees : Appendix E-1 Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1967 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1970 M.S Machine Tool Technology University of Manchester 1972 Ph.D. Machine Tool Technology University of Manchester 1975
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1967-1975 Instructor 1975-1976 Assistant Professor 1976-1982 Associate Professor 1982-1985 Professor 1989-2001
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Wisconsin Visiting Professor 1982-1985 Richland Industries Ltd. Richland Center, Wisconsin, USA Consultant 1984-1986 Emek Holding A.S, Ankara Director of R & D 1986-1988 Bilkent University Adjunct Professor 1988-1990 METU Director of Computer Center 1988-1993 TUBITAK-SAGE Defense Industry Research and Director 1995-present Development Institute,
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
1997 1 month United Nations Consultant Terminal In-depth. Industrial Development Evaluation of CRC/91/320 Organization (UNIDO) Project in China.
1998 1 month United Nations Consultant Mid-Term Industrial Development Evaluation of IND/93/004 Organization (UNIDO) and IND/93/028 Projects and Ex-Post Evaluation of IND/79/028Project in India
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Ünver H. Ö., Anlağan, O., Kılıç, S. E., Cangar, T., “A Structured Methodology for Development of Heterarchical Control Software for Manufacturing Cells using Windows-DNA”, IASTED Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2000) Aug-2000, Hawaii, USA.
Ünver H. Ö., Tengirsenk, B., Anlağan, Ö., Kılıç, S. E., “Design and Development of a Distributed Shop Floor Control System Using Windows-DNA, “27th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Oct-2000, Bejing, China.
Ünver H. Ö., Durak U., Anlağan, Ö., Kılıç, S. E, “Conceptual Design of Gage and Fixture Tracking System”, Proc. of UMTIK-2000, ME, METU, Ankara.
Sarı B., Anlağan Ö. and Kılıç S.E.,“An Optimization System For Milling and Turning Operations Based On Windows DNA Architecture”, XII Workshop on Supervising and Diagnostics of Machining Systems, Karpacz 18th – 23rd March 2001, pp. 24-34.
Sarı B., Akbaş M., Anlağan Ö. and Kılıç S.E., “G Code Generation for Turning”, International Conference on Millennium Dawn in Training and Continuing Education, 24-26 April 2001 University of Bahrain, Bahrain
250 Sarı B., Cangar T., Anlağan Ö. and Kılıç S.E., “ Web Based CIM Laboratory Experience in ME Curriculum: Part Design, NC-Code Generation and Work Order Dispatching via Internet”, Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright O 2001, American Society for Engineering Education.
Başıbüyük Y., Sarı B., Kılıç S.E., Anlağan, Ö., “Agent-Based Shop Floor Control System Using Windows- DNA Technology”, Proc. of UMTIK-2002, Ürgüp Turkey.
Sari B., Kılıç S.E., Anlağan, Ö., Şen, T. “Web Based Optimization Systems for Machining Operations.”, Proc. of UMTIK-2002, Ürgüp Turkey.
Ünver H. Ö., Anlağan, Ö., “Design and Implementation of an Agent-based Shop Floor Control System Using Windows-DNA”, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 427, 2002.
Akalp, M.K., Şen, D.T., Anlağan, Ö., Kılıç, S.E. “Development of a Web-Based Job-Shop Scheduling System”, WESIC 2003, 4th Workshop on European Scientific and Industrial Collaboration – Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing, Miskolc-Lillafüred, Hungary, 28-30 Mayıs 2003.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Society of Manufacturing Engineering Sigma-Xi Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Makina Tasarım ve Imalat Dernegi
Honors and Awards :
1982-1983 Fulbright Postdoctoral 1972-1975 Scientific and Technical Doctoral Research Council of Turkey 1970-1972 UNESCO Graduate 1964-1968 Makina ve Kimya Endustrisi Kurumu Undergraduate (Machine and Chemical Ind. Corp.), Turkey.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 445 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 535 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : -
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
ICAF98, Germany, 1998. 8th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Ankara, 1998. IASTED Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2000) Aug-2000, Hawaii, USA 27th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Oct-2000, Bejing, China 11th DAAM International Symposium, Oct 2000, CROTIA. UMTIK-2000, ME, METU, Ankara. XII Workshop on Supervising and Diagnostics of Machining Systems, Karpacz 18-23 March 2001. International Conference on Millennium Dawn in Training and Continuing Education, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, 24-26 April 2001. UMTIK-2002, Ürgüp Turkey, 2002. WESIC 2003, 4th Workshop on European Scientific and Industrial Collaboration – Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing, Miskolc-Lillafüred, Hungary, 28-30 Mayıs 2003.
251 M. A. Sahir ARIKAN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1979 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1981 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1987
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1976-1979 Assistant 1979-1986 Instructor 1986-1987 Assistant Professor 1987-1989 Associate Professor 1989-1995 Professor 1995-present
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Arıkan, M.A.S. and Sander, T.Z., "A Feature Library and an Algortihm for Design of Parts Machinable in Four-Axis CNC Lathes", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 1999 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Paper No. DETC99/DAC-8695, Las Vegas, USA, September 12-16, 1999.
Balkan, T. and Arıkan, M.A.S., "Modeling of Paint Flow Rate Flux for Circular Paint Sprays by Using Experimental Paint Thickness Distribution", Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 26, No. 5/99, pp. 609- 617, 1999.
Balkan, T., Özgören, M.K., Arıkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "A Method of Inverse Kinematics Solution Including Singular and Multiple Configurations for a Class of Robotic Manipulators", Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 35, No. 9 (September), pp. 1221-1237, 2000.
Arıkan, M.A.S. and Balkan, T., "Process Modeling, Simulation, and Paint Thickness Measurement for Robotic Spray Painting", Journal of Robotic Systems, Vol. 17, No. 9 (September), pp. 479-494, 2000.
Arıkan, M.A.S., "Performance Rating and Optimization of Spur gear Drives with Small Number of Teeth", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 8th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/PTG-14361, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
Alagöz, Ç., Arıkan, M.A.S., Bilir, Ö.G., Parnas, L., "3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced Composite Spur Gears", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 8th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/PTG- 14357, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
Balkan, T., Özgören, M.K., Arıkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "An Analytical Inverse Kinematics Solution Method for Robotic Manipulators", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 26th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/MECH-14135, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
252 Balkan, T., Özgören, M.K., Arıkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "A Kinematics Structure-Based Classification and Compact Kinematics Equations for Six-DOF Industrial Robotic Manipulators", Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 36, No. 7 (July), pp. 817-832, 2001.
Arıkan, M.A.S. and Balkan, T., “Process Simulation and Paint Thickness Measurement for Robotic Spray Painting”, CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 50.1.2001, pp. 291-294, 2001.
Arıkan, M.A.S., “Derivation of Analytical Expressions for Calculation of AGMA Geometry Factor J for External Spur Gears”, CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2001 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 27th Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DETC2001/DAC-21120, Pittsburgh, USA, September 10-13, 2001.
Arıkan, M.A.S., " Direct Calculation of AGMA Geometry Factor J by Making use of Polynomial Equations ", Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 257-268, 2002.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
1979 - MMO (Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey) 1986 – MATİMAREN (Machine Design and Production Research Institute of METU) 1986 – MATİM (Machine Design and Production Society of Turkey) 1988 - Middle East Technical University Alumni Society 1990 – 1995 Editorial Committee Journal of Machine Design and Manufacturing (in Turkish) 1995 - Advisory Committee Journal of Machine Design and Manufacturing (in Turkish) 1990 - MPM (National Productivity Centre General Assembly) 1990 - CIRP (Corresponding Member) (International Institution for Production Engineering Research) 1991 - ASME (Member) (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 202 (6 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
2002 - Adviser to the President, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) 2002 - 2003 EU 6th FP, Aeronautics and Space National Contact Point 2002 - EU 6th FP, Aeronautics and Space Program Committee Member 2002 - EU 6th FP, Nanotechnology National Contact Point 2002 - EU 6th FP, Nanotechnology Program Committee Member Coordinator of Undergraduate Education Committee.
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
ASME 1999 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, USA, September 12-16, 1999. ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 8th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000. ASME 2001 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 27th Design Automation Conference, Pittsburgh, USA, September 10-13, 2001.
253 Ş. Faruk ARINÇ
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1968 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1970 Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering North Carolina State University 1976
Years of Service on this Faculty :
Assistant 1968-1970 Instuctor 1976-1978 Assistant Professor 1978-1982 Associate Professor 1982-1989 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates NCSU, Nuclear Engineering Department Teaching Assistant 1970-1974 NCSU, Nuclear Engineering Department Research Assistant 1974-1976 Mechanichal Engineering Polytechnic Institute Instructor 1976-1977 Connecticut State University, Mech. Eng. Dept. Visiting Associate Professor 1986-1987
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
A. Ümit Coşkun, Y. Yener, F. Arınç, “Simulation of Dissolution of Silicon in an Indium Solution by Spectral Methods” Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 10, pp. 539-550, 2002.
A. Ümit Coşkun, Y. Yener, F. Arınç, “Lateral Heating Effects on the PVT Growth Process of Hg2Cl2 Crystals” Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 11, pp. 233-249, 2003.
A. Ümit Coşkun, Y. Yener, F. Arınç, “An Iterative Algorithm for the Computation of Chebychev-Tau Coefficients in the Solution of 2D Advection-Diffusion Equations” Submitted for publication in Int. Journal for Numerical Methods in Fluids.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology, International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer
Honors and Awards :
Fulbright Scholarship, 1968 Fellowship Award, International Center for Heat and Mass Transfer, 1997
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 310 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate
254 ME 311 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 510 (10 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Secretary General, International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer (ICHMT), 1994 - Present Member of the Executive Committee of ASME Turkish Division 2000 – Present Member of Honorary Board of Editors, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2000- Present
255 Ayfer ATAOĞLU
Academic Rank : Instructor (Part-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Civil Engineering METU 1970 M.S Civil Engineering METU 1974
Years of Service on this Faculty :
Assistant 1973-1978 Instuctor 1978-2002
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates General Directorate of Highways Project Engineer 1970-1973
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : -
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Civil Engineers
Honors and Awards :
AFS (Amberican Field Service) Scholarship, 1965.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 113 (15 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 114 (13 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : -
256 Derek K. BAKER
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Virginia Tech. 1992 M.S Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas 1996 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas 2000
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 2003-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Duke Power Company, Fossil Maintenance Co-op Engineer 1988-1990 ABB, Gas Turbine Division Summer Intern Engineer 1992 Siv. Ing. Gaute Flatheim Engineer 1992 Massachusetts Electric Company Contract Engineer 1993-1994 The University of Texas at Austin Teaching Assistant 1993-1994 The University of Texas at Austin Research Assistant 1994-2000 Humboldt State University Assistant Professor 2000-2003
Consulting and Sponsored Projects:
Development of Short and Long Term Electrical Demand Forecasting Models for Turkey. Sponosred by TÜBİTAK. 2008-2010. Development and Demonstration of a Solar Thermal Powered Adsorption Cooling System. Sponosred by TÜBİTAK. 2006-2008.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Textbooks: Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J.H. Howell and D.K. Baker, "Thermodynamics: An Integrated Learning System", Korean Translation Published by Sigma Press, Korea, under agreement with John Wiley & Sons, New York (2008) Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J.H. Howell and D.K. Baker, "Thermodynamics: An Integrated Learning System", John Wiley & Sons, New York (2005). Textbook Supplement: Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J. Howell, D.K. Baker, "ThermoNet V1 ", John Wiley & Sons, NY, September (2003). Journal Articles: Baker, DK, "Thermodynamic Limits to Thermal Regeneration in Adsorption Cooling Cycles", International Journal of Refrigeration, 31:1, 55-64, (2008). Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Predicted Impact of Collector and Zeolite Choice on the Thermodynamic and Economic Performance of a Solar Powered Adsorption Cooling System", Experimental Heat Transfer journal, 20:2, 103-122, (2007). Baker, D.K. and G.C. Vliet, "Identifying and Reducing Scaling Problems in Solar Hot Water Systems", Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 125, Issue 1, pp. 61-66, February (2003). Conference Papers: Baker, D.K. and Kaftanoğlu, B., ”Trends In COP for Adsorption Cooling Cycles with Thermal Regeneration and Finite Number Of Beds” Conference Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability 2008, Jacksonville,
257 Florida, 10-14 August (2008). Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Limits to the Thermodynamic Performance of a Thermal Wave Adsorption Cooling Cycle ", Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics (HEFAT07) Sun City, South Africa (2007). Baker D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, Güneş enerjisi ile çalışan adsorblanmalı bir soğutma sisteminde zeolit ve silika jel kullanılımında termodinamik ve ekonomik başarımın karşılaştırılması. Proceedings of Türkiye 10. Enerji Kongresi ve Uluslararası 5. Enerji Fuarı, November 27-30; Istanbul, Turkey (2006). Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Güneş Enerjisi ile Çalışan Adsorplanma Soğutma Sisteminden Maksimum Teorik Başarım Sağlanması", Proceedings of VI. Ulusal Temiz Enerji Sempozyumu (UTES), Isparta, Turkey, (2006). Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Comparing the Performance of Natural and Synthetic Zeolites in a Solar- Powered Adsorption Cooling System", Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics (HEFAT05) Cairo, Egypt (2005). Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Thermoeconomic Model for a Solar-Powered Zeolite Cooling System", Proceedings of 2005 Solar World Congress, ASME, Orlando, FL, (2005). Ateş, M. and D.K. Baker, "The Potential for Evaporative Cooling in Turkey", Proceedings of International Conference: Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment, Santorini, Greece, (2005). Cashman, E.M, E.A. Eschenbach and D.K. Baker, "Adding Energy and Power to Environmental Engineering Curriculum with Just-in-time Teaching", Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana (2005). Baker, D.K., and A. Canlıdinç, "ThermoNet: Part of an Integrated Website-Textbook System", Conference Proceedings for Education and Information Systems: Technologies and Applications (2004) Orlando, FL.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
American Society of Mechanical Engineers International Solar Energy Society
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 203: Thermodynamics I (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 204 Thermodynamics II (7 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 311 Heat Transfer (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 405 Energy Conversion Systems (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 476 2nd Law Analysis of Engineering Systems (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 490 Special Topics: Fuel Cell Fundamentals (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 538 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics II (1 time) 3 Graduate b) Others: Associate Editor-In-Chief, International Journal of Thermodynamics, 2008 - Present
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
ASME Energy Sustainability 2008 Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, (2008). 10th Turkish Energy Congress and 5th Energy Fair, Istanbul, Turkey (2006). 11th National Clean Energy Symposium, Isparta, Turkey, (2006). 2005 Solar World Congress, ASME, Orlando, FL, (2005). International Conference: Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment, Santorini, Greece, (2005). Education and Information Systems: Technologies and Applications Conference, Orlando, FL, (2004).
258 Tuna BALKAN
Academic Rank: Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees: Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1979 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1983 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1988
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1980-1982 Research Assistant 1982-1986 Instructor 1986-1988 Assistant Professor 1988-1990 Associate Professor 1990-2000 Professor 2000-present
Other Related Experience:
Institution Capacity Dates CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center, METU Member of Board 1998-2008 Mechanical Engineering Department, METU Vice Chairman 2005-2008
Consulting and Sponsored Projects:
1998 - Servo Control of Weapon Systems, ASELSAN Inc. 2006-2007 Development of a Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicle, ASELSAN Inc. 2005-2007 Design and Construction of a Hydraulic Hoist Test Bench, GATE Electronic Inc. 2007 – Development of a Hydraulic Test System for Thrust Vector Control System, METU. 2007 – Development of Electric Hybrid Heavy Duty Vehicle, TARU Inc. 2005-2008 Design and Construction of a Haptic Device, TÜBİTAK.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years:
Balkan, T., Özgören, M. K., Arıkan, M. A. S., ‘Structure Based Classification and Kinematic Analysis of Six- Joint Industrial Robotic Manipulators’ Industrial Robotics: Theory, Modelling and Control, pro literatur Verlag, pp.149-184, 2007. Sarı, İ., Balkan, T. and Külah, H., ‘A Wideband Electromagnetic Micro Power Generator for Wireless Microsystems’, 14. Int. Conf. on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers and Eurosensors 07), pp.275-278, France, June 2007. Sarı, İ., Balkan, T. and Külah, H., ‘An Energy Harvesting MEMS Frequency Detector’, IEEE Sensors 2007, pp.1460-1463, USA, October 2007. Sarı, İ., Balkan, T. and Külah, H., ‘Design and Optimization of an Electromagnetic Micro Energy Scavenger with Parylene Cantilevers’, PowerMEMS 2007, pp.745-746, November 2007. Arıkan, M. A. S. and Balkan, T., Balkan, T., ‘Modeling of Paint Flow Rate Flux for Elliptical Paint Sprays by Using Experimental Paint Thickness Distributions’, Industrial Robot-An International Journal, Vol.33, No.1, pp.60-66 Emerald, UK, January, 2006.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:
1980 - MMO (Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers) 1986 - MATİM (Machine Design and Production Society)
259 Institutional and Professional service in the last five years: a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years:
Course Credits Type ME 304 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 410 (10 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 516 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others:
Member of Departmental Facilities Committee Member of Undergraduate Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years:
MMO 2008 5th National Hydraulics and Pneumatics Congress, İzmir, Turkey, October, 2008. MMO 2005 4th National Hydraulics and Pneumatics Congress, İzmir, Turkey, December, 2005. CIRP 2005 55th CIRP General Assembly, Antalya, Turkey, August, 2005. OTEKON’04 Automotive Technologies Congress, Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004. 7th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology (Joint), Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004. 3rd Int. Conf. and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds (Joint) Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004.
260 Ahmet Demir BAYKA
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1968 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1972 Ph.D. Univ. of Manchester METU 1980
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1968-1977 Instructor 1977-1981 Assistant Professor 1981-1985 Associate Professor 1985-1992 Professor 1992-present
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Consulting work for TOFAŞ factory
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
“Superheated Fuel Engine System and Operation Procedure” Turkish National Patent P1/551 KHK 551, 20304.01, October, 2003, Turkey
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Ankara - Turkey MATIMAREN Institute of Machine Design, Manufacture and Research Ankara - Turkey MATIM Society of Machine Design and Construction Ankara - Turkey TIBTD Society of Thermal Science and Technology Ankara – Turkey BİLTİR
Honors and Awards :
British Council Scholarship University of Manchester Sept. 1972 - June 1974 UNESCO Scholarship University of Manchester Sep. 1974 - June 1976
Institutional and professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 401 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 410 (10 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 426 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
Member of Departmental Facilities Committee
Professional development activities in the last five years :
Design and development of a fully computer controlled engine test cell. Design and manufacture of an IC engine cylinder head Design and manufacture of a fuel superheat system Design of a new opposed axial cam IC engine
261 Turkish National Patent P1/551 KHK 551, 20304.01, October, 2003, Turkey.
262 Ender CİĞEROĞLU
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical University 1999 M.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical University 2002 M.S Mechanical Engineering The Ohio State University, USA 2006 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering The Ohio State University, USA 2007
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1999-2002 Instructor 2007-Present
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Conculting: METEKSAN Savunma AŞ., “Vibration isolation of a radar system that will be installed on a helicopter platform”, 2008-pending.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
International Journals Cigeroglu E, An N, Menq CH, “Forced Response Prediction of Constrained and Unconstrained Structures Coupled Through Frictional Contacts”, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power - ASME, 131 (2009) (In Press) Cigeroglu E, An N., Menq CH, “A Microslip Friction Model with Normal Load Variation Induced by Normal Motion”, Nonlinear Dynamics, 50 (3) (2007) 609-626. Ciğeroğlu E, Özgüven HN, “Non-linear Vibration Analysis of Bladed Disks with Dry Friction Dampers”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 295 (2006) 1028-1043. Cigeroglu E, Lu W, Menq CH, “One-dimensional Dynamic Microslip Friction Model”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, 292 (2006) 881-898.
International Conferences Cigeroglu E, Menq CH, “A Microslip Friction Model for the Analysis of Frictionally Damped Turbine Blades”, IMECHE 9th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery, September 8-10 2008, Exeter, England, 1 (2008) 185-196. Cigeroglu E, “Reduction of Vibratory Stress of Mechanical Parts by Use of Dry Friction Dampers”, UMTIK2008, 13th International Conference on Machine Design And Production, 03-05 September, İstanbul, Turkey (2008). Cigeroglu E, Ning A, Menq CH, “Wedge Damper Modeling and Forced Response Prediction of Frictionally Constrained Blades”, Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2007, May 14-17, Montréal, Canada, 5 (2007) 519-528.
National Conferences Ciğeroğlu E., "Gaz Türbinli Motorların Türbin Kanatçıklarının Kuru Sürtünmeli Sönümleyicilerle Titreşim Genliklerinin Sönümlenmesi", SAVTEK 2008, 26-27 Haziran 2008 ODTÜ KKM Ankara, Turkey, Cilt I, (2008) 575-582.
263 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
2006 – Present ASEE 1996 – Present ASME
Honors and Awards :
2006 – Present Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2002 – 2007 Graduate Research Assistantship supported by US Air Force 2001 – 2002 TÜBİTAK NATO A1 Scholarship for International PhD Program 1996 – 1999 Middle East Technical University High Honor Graduate 1997 – 1999 Finans Vakfı Scholarship 1997 – 1999 Yaşar Holding Scholarship 1995 – 1997 Middle East Technical University Scholarship
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (1 time 2 sections) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (1 time 2 sections) 3 Undergraduate ME 206 (1 time 1 section) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (1 time 2 sections) 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
2008 – Present Assistant Director of METU BİLTİR CENTER 2008 – Present Executive Committee Member of UMTS2009. 14. Ulusal Makina Teorisi Sempozyumu 2008 - 2008 Executive Committee Member of SAVTEK2008. 4. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi
264 Kerep CİVCİ
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1974
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1973-1978 Instructor 1978-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Zonguldak Arch.& Eng. Academy Part-time Instructor 1978-1980
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : -
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology,
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 113 (15 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 114 (15 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : -
265 Mehmet ÇALIŞKAN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1975 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering North Carolina State University 1983
Years of Service on this Faculty: Teaching Assistant 1973-1976 Research Assistant 1982-1985 Assistant Professor 1985-1987 Associate Professor 1987-1992 Professor 1992-present
Other Related Experience : Institution Capacity Dates Polytechnic of Central London Research Assistant 1976 North Carolina State University Teaching Assistant 1976-1977 North Carolina State University Research Assistant 1977-1982 Turkish Military Academy Instructor 1983
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : Acoustical Project Control Services for Lütfü Kırdar Congress Center in Istanbul (1994-1995) Acoustical Project Control Services for Renovation of General Assembly Hall of Turkish Parliament (1996-98) Acoustical Design of Kemal Kurdaş Hall at METU Convention Center (1996-1998) Acoustical and Electroacoustical Project Control Services for Ankara Opera House (1998-2001) Acoustical Design of AKÜN Theatre in Ankara (2003) Acoustical Design of ÇAYYOLU Theatre in Ankara (2004) Acoustical Design of Dalaman Airport International Terminal Building (2006) Acoustical Design of Turkish Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Boursery Headquarters (2007- 08) Acoustical Design for the Renovation of Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall (2007-2008) Acoutical Design of Metro Stations on Levet-Ayazağa and Kadıköy-Kartal Lines in Istanbul (2008-2010) Vibration Analysis of Metro Lines in Istanbul (2007-2010)
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : Papers: Şerafettinoğlu, H. and Çalışkan, M., “Principle of Electroacoustic Reciprocity Applied to Acoustic Volume Velocity Source Construction”, Euronoise 2003, paper ID:452, Naples, 2003. İrfanoğlu, B. and Çalışkan, M., “Application of FEM/BEM Method to Interior Field Shaping by Helmholtz Resonators”, 6th Int. Conf. on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Honolulu, 2003. İnalpolat, M. and Çalışkan, M., “An Integrated Approach for Determination of Radiation Characteristics of Plates by Sound and Structural Intensity Measurement Techniques”, Proceedings of 11th ICSV, St. Petersburg, July 2004, pp.3151-3158. Çalışkan, M. and Selcuk, S.A., “Acoustics Education for Sustainable Buildings: METU Experience”, Proceedings of the Conference on Sustainable Buildings South-East Asia(SB04 Series), pp.126-134, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005. Yalcinkaya, K.A. and Çalışkan, M., “Noise Control on Backhoe Loaders by Coherence and Intensity Techniques”, Proceedings of ICSV14, Cairns(Australia), July 2007.
266 Çalışkan, M., “Noise Control Education in Developing Countries:Turkish Experience”, Noise Policy Workshop, Education in Noise Control Engineering, 19th Int’l Congress on Acoustics, Madrid, Spain, 2007. Su, Z. and Çalışkan, M., “Acoustical Design and Noise Control in Metro Stations:Case Studies of the Ankara Metro System”, Journal of Building Acoustics, v.14, N.3, 231-249, 2007. Aydın, A., Tavukçuoğlu, A. and Çalışkan, M., ”Assessment of Acoustical Characteristics for Historical Baths(Hammams)”, Proceedings of Acoustics 08, Paris, June 29-July 4 2008, pp.4171-4176. İnalpolat, M., Çalışkan, M. and Singh, R.,”Sound Radiated by a Resonant Plate:Comparative Evaluation of Experimental and Computational Methods”, Proceedings of Noise-Con 08, Dearborn(MI), July 28-30 2008. Önen, O. and Çalışkan, M., “Design of ParaMPA:a micro-perforated absorber”, Proceedings of inter.noise 2008, Shanghai, October 2008, paper #:0761. Dökmeci, P.N., Yılmazer, S., Çalışkan, M. and Erkip, F.,”Acoustical Comfort Evaluation in Enclosed Public Spaces with a Central Atrium: A Case Study in CEPA Shopping Mall, Ankara”, Proceedings of inter.noise 2008, Shanghai, October 2008, paper #:0572. Books: Çalışkan, M., E.Belgin(eds), Çalışma Yaşamında Gürültü ve İşitmenin Korunması (Occupational Noise and Hearing Conservation), Turkish Medical Associaton, ISBN 975-6984-65-1, Ankara, 2004.(turkish) Çalışkan, M. (ed.), Eğitim Yapılarında Yalıtım: Isı-ses-yangın(Insulation in Educational Facilities:Thermal- Fire-Sound), İZOCAM, ISBN 975-00768-0-X, Gebze, 2005.(turkish) Çalışkan, M. (ed.), Sanayi Yapılarında Yalıtım(Insulation in Industrial Buildings), İZOCAM, ISBN 975-00768- 1-8, Gebze, 2006.(turkish) Çalışkan, M. (ed.), Sağlık Yapılarında Yalıtım(Insulation in Health Facilities), İZOCAM, ISBN 975-00768, Gebze, 2007.(turkish)
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Acoustical Society of Turkey Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society
Honors and Awards : Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 302 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 414 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 432 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 520 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : Chairman of the Board of RADYO ODTU Inc.(University Radio Station)(1997- ) Vice Chairman of the Board of GÜDAŞ Inc.- a subsidiary of METU Development Foundation(2001-2004 ) Head of Jury for 3rd Interuniversity Competition on Isolation organized by IZOCAM Inc.(2002-2003).
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years Euronoise2003, Naples, 2003. 6th Int. Conf. on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Honolulu, 2003. 11th ICSV, St. Petersburg, 2004. Conference on Sustainable Buildings South-East Asia(SB04 Series), Kuala Lumpur, 2005. ICSV14, Cairns(Australia), 2007. Noise Policy Workshop, Education in Noise Control Engineering, 19th Int’l Congress on Acoustics, Madrid, 2007.
267 Acoustics 08, Paris, 2008. Inter.noise 2008, Shanghai, 2008.
268 Tahsin Ali ÇETİNKAYA
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1979 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1980 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1990
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1979-1980 / 1981-1984 Instructor 1985-1990 / 2005- Assistant Professor 1991-2004
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Vrije Universitat Brussel Researcher 1980-1981
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
“Uniform Engine Test Program, AGARD-PEP-WG15”, NATO/AGARD 1985-1987. “J85 Engine Computer Simulation and Fault Determination”,NATO/AGARD, 1993-1995. “J85 Engine Surge Preventation and Life Monitoring”, NATO/AGARD, 1993-1995. “PARS Makina”, 2007-2008
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Gümüşlüol, U., Çetinkaya, T.A., Albayrak, K., “Geçiş Durumundaki taşitlarin Aerodinamik Etkileşimlerinin Deneysel Olarak İncelenmesi”, Mühendis ve Makina Dergisi, sayi:561, 2006.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
TMMO ( Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers)
Honors and Awards :
PARLAR 1992 Research and Promotion Award
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 208 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 305 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 306 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 310 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 517 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : -
269 Serkan DAĞ
Academic Rank : Assoc. Prof.Dr. (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1995 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1997 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Lehigh University 2002
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Teaching Assistant 1995-1998 Instructor 2002 Assistant Professor 2002-2008 Associate Professor 2008-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Lehigh University Research Assistant 1998-2002 Middle East Technical University Research Assistant 1995-1998
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Fracture and Contact Mechanics of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials, International Research Project Funded by TÜBİTAK and Tunisian Ministry of Scientific Research and Technology (MRST), Project No: MISAG-TUN-1, Principal Investigator, 2004-2008, Final Project Report accepted by TÜBİTAK. Manufacturing of Graded Porous Polymeric Materials using Selective Laser Sintering Rapid Prototyping Method, TÜBİTAK 1001 Research Project, Project No: 106M437, Investigator, in progress. Analytical and Computational Methods for Contact Mechanics Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials, TÜBİTAK 1001 Research Project, Project No: 107M053, Investigator, in progress.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
International Journal Articles
Dağ, S. and Yıldırım, B., “Computation of Thermal Fracture Parameters for Inclined Cracks in Functionally
Graded Materials Using Jk - Integral,” accepted for publication in the Journal of Thermal Stresses. Dağ, S. and İlhan, K.A., “Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic FGM Coatings using Analytical and Computational Methods,” Journal of Applied Mechanics – Transactions of the ASME, 75, Article No: 051104, 9 Pages, (2008). Dağ, S., Yıldırım, B. and Sarıkaya, D., “Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials under Mechanical and Thermal Loads,” International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44, 7816-7840 (2007). Dağ, S., “Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials under Thermal Stresses: A New
Approach using Jk - Integral,” Journal of Thermal Stresses, 30, 269-296 (2007). El-Borgi, S., Abdelmoula, R., Dağ, S. and Lajnef, N., “A Surface Crack in a Graded Coating Bonded to a Homogeneous Substrate under General Loading Conditions,” Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures, 2, 1331-1354 (2007). Dağ, S., “Thermal Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials using an Equivalent Domain Integral Approach,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 73, 2802-2828 (2006).
270 Yıldırım, B., Dağ, S. and Erdoğan, F., “Three Dimensional Fracture Analysis of FGM Coatings under Thermomechanical Loading,” International Journal of Fracture, 132, 369-395 (2005). İnan, Ö., Dağ, S. and Erdoğan, F., “Three Dimensional Fracture Analysis of FGM Coatings,” Materials Science Forum, 492-493, 373-378 (2005). Dağ, S., Yıldırım, B. and Erdoğan, F., “Interface Crack Problems in Graded Orthotropic Media: Analytical and Computational Approaches,” International Journal of Fracture, 130, 471-496 (2004).
Selected International Conference Papers Köşker, S., Dağ, S. and Yıldırım, B., “Three Dimensional Modeling of Inclined Surface Cracks in FGM Coatings,” Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press). Erdal, M., Dağ, S., Tekin, C.M. and Jande, Y., “Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Porous Products by Selective Laser Sintering,” Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press). Güler, M.A., Gülver, Y.F. and Dağ, S., “Mechanical Modeling of Thin Films Bonded to Functionally Graded Materials,” Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press).
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Member of the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (TMMOB-MMO), Ankara, Turkey. Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), NY, USA. Member of the Mechanical Design and Production Society (MATİM), Ankara, Turkey. Member of the International Advisory Committee of Functionally Graded Materials (IACFGM).
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (9 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 210 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 521 (4 times) 3 Graduate ME 543 (2 times) 3 Graduate ME 583 (6 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
METU Mechanical Engineering Department Coordinator of Student Exchange Programs. Member of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department Doctoral Studies Committee.
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, İstanbul, Turkey, 2008. The Mechanics Conference to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Professor Liviu Librescu Memorial Sessions, Blacksburg, VA, USA, 2008. 9th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2007. 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, İstanbul, Turkey, 2007. Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference, Oahu, HI, USA, 2006.
271 Haluk DARENDELİLER
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1981 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1983 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1991
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1982-1984 Instructor 1986-1992 Assistant Professor 1993-1996 Associate Professor 1996-2002 Professor 2002-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Ohio State University Postdoctoral Scholar 1992-1993
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Cora, Ö.N., Akkök, M., Darendeliler, H., Modeling of Variable Friction in Cold Forging, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J, Journal of Engineering Tribology, 222(J7), 899-908, 2008. İşbir, S., Darendeliler, H., Gökler, M.İ., Finite Element Analysis of Shearing Process, Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Las Palmas, Spain, September 12-15, 2006. Ceran, M., Gökler, M.İ., Darendeliler, H., Finite Element Analysis of Header Dies for Upset Forging, Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Las Palmas, Spain, September 12-15, 2006. Civelekoğlu, B., H. Darendeliler, Gökler, M.İ., Analysis of Forging for C45 Carbon Steel, X20Cr13 Stainless Steel and 42CrMo4 Alloy Steel, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, Bursa, June 17-19, 2004.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Member of Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers Member of Machine Design and Production Research Society, Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey Member of Machine Design and Production Research Institute, Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 206 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 208 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate
272 ME 586 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
General Secretary of the University, 2000 - 2008
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
Member of Organizing Committee, 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, Çeşme, 21-23 June 2007. Member of Organizing Committee, 55th CIRP General Assembly, Antalya, 21-27 August 2005. Member of Organizing Committee, 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds and 7th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, Bursa, 17-19 June 2004.
273 A. Bülent DOYUM
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1976 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1978 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Lehigh University 1986
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 1987-1990 Associate Professor 1992-1998 Professor 1998-present
Other Related Experience :
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, (BAM), Berlin, Visiting Scientist, 1990-1991 Executive Board Member and Asst. Dir. of METU Welding Technology and NDT Center, 1992-2003 Director of METU NDT Personnel Certification Center, 2003-present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Organised more than 40 industrial training seminars on various NDT methods within the last 5 years through Continuing Education Center.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Doyum, A.B., Ertekin, S., “A Practical Hole Testing Technique Using Meter Display Eddy Current Instrument”, NDT & E International, Vol. 31, pp. 11-15, 1998. Doyum, A.B., Altay, B., “Low-Velocity Impact Damage in Glass Fibre/Epoxy Cylindrical Tubes”, Materials & Design, Vol.18, pp. 131-135, 1998. Doyum, A.B., Altay, B., “Detection of Low-Velocity Impact Damage in Glass/Epoxy Tubes by Penetrant Method”, Insight (The Journal of the British Institute for NDT), Vol. 40, pp. 117-121, 1998. Sonat, M., Doyum, A.B., “Ultrasonic Inspection of Spot Welds”, 2 nd National Welding Technology Conference, 11-13 November 1999, Ankara. Doyum, A.B., Dürer, A., “Defect Characterization of Composite Honeycomb Panels by Non-destructive Inspection Methods”, Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 6-8 May 2002, Weimar- Germany. Doyum, A.B., Sonat, M., “Ultrasonic Examination of Resistance Spot Welds”, Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 26-28 May 2003, Mainz-Germany.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Honors and Awards :
1990-91 Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Special Scholarship 1983-84 Byllesby Fellowship Award, Lehigh University 1972-78 Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) Fellowship Award
274 Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 206 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 450 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
More than 20 industrial testing within the last 5 years
Professional Development Activities en the Last Five Years
Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 26-28 May 2003, Mainz-Germany Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 6-8 May 2002, Weimar-Germany 2 nd National Welding Technology Conference, 11-13 November 1999, Ankara,
275 Melik DÖLEN
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Degrees: Field Institution Date Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Wisconsin 2000 M.S Mechanical Engineering University of New Hampshire 1994 B.S Mechanical Engineering Istanbul Technical University 1990
Years of Service on this Faculty: Assistant Professor 2002-present Instructor 2001 -2002
Other Related Experience: Institution Capacity Dates Univ. of Wisconsin – Madison Research Assistant 1997-2000 Univ. of Wisconsin – Madison Research Fellow 1995-1997 University of New Hampshire Research Fellow 1993-1994 Istanbul Technical University Teaching Assistant 1991-1993 Cağdaş Const. Co. Ltd. (Istanbul) Assistant Manager 1990-1991
Patents: “A Scanning Probe for Coordinate Measuring Machines,” M. Dolen and E. Karuc, Turkish patent (Turkish Patent Institute/TPE) application in progress. “A Novel Seismic Base Isolator for High-Storey Buildings,” H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (Turkish Patent Institute/TPE) application in progress (by Atilim University). “A Novel Seismic Base Isolator for Bridge Structures,” H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (TPE) application in progress (by Atilim University). “Fatigue Sensor,” H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (TPE) application in progress (by Atilim University).
Principal Publications of Last Five Years: Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., “Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Genetic Algorithms,” the Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (ISSN: 1610-7438), vol. 44, pp. 103-112, Springer- Berlin / Heidelberg, 2008. Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., Dogruer, C. U., “Novel Position Estimators for Timing Belt Drives,” Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems (JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 55-61, June 2007. Dogruer, C. U., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., “Nonlinear Position Estimators based on Artificial Neural Networks for Low Cost Manufacturing Systems,” Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems (JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 40-44, June 2007. Kanburoglu, F. A., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., “A Test Setup for Evaluating Long-term Measurement Characteristics of Optical Mouse Sensors,” Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems (JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 71:75, June 2007. Dolen, M., Kaplan H., and Seireg, A., “Discrete-parameter Nonlinear Constrained Optimization of a Gear Train by Genetic Algorithms,” International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, Vol. 24:2, pp. 110-121, 2005. Dolen, M., Kaftanoglu, B., and Lorenz, R. D., “A Cutting Force Estimator for CNC Machine Tools,” CIRP Annals, vol. 53:1 pp. 313-316, August 2004. Yildirim, A., Dolen, M., “A New Micro-fabrication Process Simulator for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems,” Proc. of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK), vol. 2, pp. 1043-1062, Istanbul, Sep. 3-5, 2008.
276 Yaman, U., Üşenmez, S., Mutlu, B. R., Dolen M., Koku, B. A., “Graduate Student Education in Discrete-time Control,” Proc. of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK), vol. 2, pp. 1129-1142, Istanbul, Sep. 3-5, 2008. Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., “Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Satellite Images,” Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 3927- 3932, Nice, France, Sep. 2008. Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., “A Novel Soft-Computing Technique to Segment Satellite Images for Mobile Robot Localization and Navigation,” in Proc. of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 2077-2082, San Diego, CA, Oct 29 – Nov. 2, 2007. Dolen, M. and Kaplan H. “Design- and Scaling Principles of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems,” (in Turkish) Journal of Mechanical Design and Production (“Makina Imalat ve Tasarim Dergisi” – ISSN: 1302-9487), MATIM, METU Press, vol 7:1, pp. 1-10, May 2005. Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A. “Investigation of Transmission Errors for Timing Belt Mechanisms,” (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol 1, pp. 200-205, Istanbul, Nov. 2008. Ozen, E., Dolen, M., Yildirim, M., “Expert Control System for Hybrid Electric Vehicles,” (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol. 2, pp. 651-656, Istanbul, Nov. 2008. Mutlu, B. R., Yaman, U., Usenmez S., Dilan R. A., Dolen, M., Koku B. A., “New Tools and Methods for Education in Discrete-time Controls,” (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol. 2, pp. 679-684, Istanbul, Nov. 2008. Usenmez S., Dilan R. A., Yaman, U., Mutlu, B. R., Dolen, M., Koku B. A., “A New Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Software: CADMUS,” (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol. 2, pp. 685-691, Istanbul, Nov. 2008. Polat, C., Atalayer, C., Cevik, M., Dolen, M., Alemdaroglu, N., “Mathematical Modeling of a Miniature Jet Engine,” (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Aviation and Aerospace (UHUK), Istanbul, October 15-17, 2008.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) IEEE (Industrial Applications Society and Computer Society) Wisconsin Electrical Machinery and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC) Control and Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) research group Istanbul Technical University Alumni Club (in the US) METU Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM)
Honors and Awards: Recipient of Turkish Ministry of National Education Scholarship between June 1993 and Dec. 1997, Proficiency in English Certificate, and ELS Written English Awards.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years: a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 202 (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 303 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 407 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 440 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 534 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 551 (1 time) 3 Graduate b) Others Member of Doctoral Education Committee Member of Minor and Double Major Coordination Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (Istanbul, Turkey), Sep. 2008.
277 11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (Antalya, Turkey), Oct.. 2004. 54th CIRP Annual Meeting (Krakow, Poland), August 2004.
278 Zafer DURSUNKAYA
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1981 M.S Mechanical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Illinois Institute of Technology 1988
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assist. Professor 1994-1995 Associate Professor 1995-2003 Professor 2003-Present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Ricardo North America Senior Engineer 1989-1994
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
“Design and Construction of an Experimental Setup to Measure Piston-Cylinder Clearances in a Hermetically Sealed Compressor”, sponsored by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council, 2007
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Journal Özgen, S., Dursunkaya, Z. and Ebrinç, A.A., “Heat transfer effects on the stability of low-speed plane Couette-Poiseuille flow”, Heat and Mass Transfer, 43, pp 1317-1328, 2007 Dursunkaya, Z. and Nair, S., “Accuracy of the two-iteration spectral method for phase change problems,” Applied Mathematical Modelling, 30, pp.1515-1524, 2006 İçöz, T. and Dursunkaya, Z., “Experimental Investigation of Oil Accumulation in Second Land of Internal Combustion Engines,” ASME Trans, J Eng for Gas Turb and Power, 127, pp. 206-211, 2005 Dursunkaya, Z. and Odabasi, G., “Numerical solution of solidification in a square prism using an algebraic grid generation technique,” Heat and Mass Transfer, 40, pp 91-97, 2003 Dursunkaya, Z. and Nair, S., “Solidification of a Finite Medium Subject to a Periodic Variation of Boundary Temperature,” ASME Trans, J Applied Mechanics, 70, pp 633-637, 2003
Conference Hacıoğlu, B. and Dursunkaya, Z., “Effect of Oil Feed Groove on Compressor Piston Lubrication,” 19th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 14-17, 2008 West Lafayette Indiana, USA Ebrinç, A.A., Özgen, S. and Dursunkaya, Z., “High Speed Couette—Poiseuille Flow Stability in Reverse Flow Conditions” Proceedings of 4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, August 21-23, 2006, Crete, Greece, pp. 215-22 Duyar, M. and Dursunkaya, Z., “Design Improvement Based on Wear of a Compressor Bearing Using an Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model,” International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, Paper C058, July 17-20, 2006 West Lafayette Indiana, USA Özgen, S., Dursunkaya, Z. and Ebrinç, A.A., “Heat Transfer Effects on the Stability of Low-speed Couette— Poiseuille Flow,” 3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
279 Ebrinç, A.A., Dursunkaya, Z. and Özgen, S., “High Speed Viscous Plane Couette—Poiseuille Flow Stability” 3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
Turkish Aykan, F.S. ve Dursunkaya, Z., “İki boyutlu dış yüzeylerde ısıl aşınma sayısal analizi,” Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Dergisi, 28, pp. 43 – 49, 2008 Özgen, S., Ebrinç, A.A. ve Dursunkaya, Z., “Isı Transferinin Couette-Poiseuille Akışının Kararlılığına Etkisi”, 5. Ulusal Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Kongresi, Trabzon, 7-9 Eylül 2005 Dursunkaya, Z., “ABET 2000 Süreci: Birimin Özgörevi Doğrultusunda Eğitim Programı Tasarımı,” Elektrik, Elektronik, Bilgisayar Mühendislik Eğitimi 1. Ulusal Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitabı, 30 Nisan- 2 Mayıs Ankara, pp. 22-23, 2003
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
2007- Present Member of the Administrative Council of SEFI ( European Society for Engineering Education) 2006- Present Member of the Administrative Board of Turkish Thermal Science and Technology Association
Honors and Awards :
1993 SAE Arch T. Collwell Merit Award
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 210 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 305 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 310 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 504 (2 times) 3 Graduate ME 505 (1 times) 3 Graduate ME 546 (3 times) 3 Graduate ME 587 (3 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, METU, 2006-Present
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
19th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 14-17, 2008 West Lafayette Indiana, USA 16th National Heat Transfer and Technique Conference, 30 May-2 June 2007, Kayseri Turkey Joint ASEE-IFEES Meeting, October 1-4 2007, Istanbul Turkey SEFI Annual Conference, September 2007 Miskolc Hungary 4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, August 21-23, 2006, Crete, Greece International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 17-20, 2006 West Lafayette Indiana, USA 15th National Heat Transfer and Technique Conference, 7-9 September 2005, Trabzon Turkey 3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
280 O. Cahit ERALP
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1974 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Cranfield Institute of Tech. U:K: 1980
Years of Service on this Faculty: Teaching Assistant 1972-1980 Instructor 1980-1981 Assistant Professor 1981-1984 Associate Professor 1984-1990 Professor 1990-present
Other Related Experience : Institution Capacity Dates EDMMA Instructor (Part-time) 1973-1974 University of Cambridge Laboratory Demonstrator 1974-1976 Cranfield Inst. of. Tech Industrial Short Course Instructor 1978-1979 Turkish Military Academy Instructor (Part time) 1980-1981 Gaziantep Fac.of Eng, ME Dept. Instructor (Part time) 1981-1982 NATO AGARD Working Group Member 1982-1983 NATO, AGARD/RTO Working Group Member WG28 1997-2001 NATO, AGARD/RTO Working Group Member WG29 1997-2002
Consulting Last 3 Years: TARU A.Ş.,ODTÜ-Technopark, Consulting on Underground Transportation Systems, Emergency Ventilation and Fire Simulation, 2006-2008. TARU A.Ş,ODTÜ-Technopark, Consult. on Geothermal Distribution Syst., İzmir Geothermal A.Ş, 2006 TARU A.Ş,ODTÜ-Technopark, Consult.on Geothermal Primary Dist. Syst, İzmir Geothermal A.Ş, 2008 ARÇELİK Dish-Washer Factory, Consulting; Dev. on Water System of Dish-Washers. 1994-present. Emergency Ventilation in Tunnels, Station Confort and 3-D CFD Fire Simulation in Stations in İstanbul Underground Transportation System between Sanayi and Hacıosman Stations, Yüksel Proje, 2008. Marmaray Bosphorus Tube Crossing, The İmpact of the New Kazlıçeşme Underground Station on the General Emergency Ventilation of Marmaray Project, GAMA & NUROL J.V. 2008 Marmaray Tube Crossing Concrete Fire Resistivity Test & Analysis GAMA&NUROL J.V. 2008 İzmir Balcova Geothermal System Primary Distribution System Basic Design and Simulation, 2008 Aerodynamics of Commercial Trucks; A Dim.-CFD analysis and Experimental Verification in TÜBİTAK, Ankara Wind Tunnel, Otosan A.Ş., 2007 Soran Water Pipeline System Hydraulic Design and Transients Simulation, 2007 İstanbul Underground Transport. Syst. Otogar-Bagcılar-Çinçin Fire Simulation, Design of the Emergency Vent. System Doğuş Gülermak Ortaklığı, 2007 İstanbul Underground Transport. Syst. Kirazlı – Basakkonut Metro Fire Simulation and Emerg. Vent, 2007 İstanbul Underground Transport Syst. Taksim-Unkapanı Railway Fire Simulation and Emerg. Vent., 2007 Simülation and Optimisation of Balçova Geothermal Distribution System, İzmir Jeotermal A.Ş.,2006 Compatibility of Thee Shaft Gas Turbines for Gas Pipeline Operations. BOTAŞ, 2005
Sponsored Projects Last 3 Years: Basic Design of Samsun–Ceyhan Crude Oil Transmission Pipeline, Envy-Çalık Enerji, 2005 Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in İstanbul, Otogar-Bağcılar Metro System., Doğuş Gülermak Ortaklığı, 2006.
281 Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in İstanbul, , Levent-Ayazağa-Darüşşafaka Metro System, Yüksel Proje AŞ., 2006. Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in Ankara-Metro-3-TRT-Mesa Metro SystemGüriş İnş. AŞ., 2006 Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in Ankara-Kızılay– Söğütözü Metro System., Güriş İnş. AŞ., 2006, Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in İstanbul, Otogar-Bağcılar Metro System and Çinçin Station 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of Station Fire Scenarios, Doğuş Gülermak Const., 2006. Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in İstanbul, Otogar-Bağcılar Metro System and Çinçin Station 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of Station Fire Scenarios, Doğuş Gülermak Const, 2006. Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in İstanbul, Olimpiyat Köyü-Kirazlı Metro System and 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of Station Fire Scenarios, , Doğuş Gülermak Const. 2006. Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation System in Ulus – Keçiören Metro System., Yüksel Proje AŞ., 2005-2006.
Publications of Last 3 Years : Köktürk, T., Eralp O.C. “Tersinir Eksenel Fan ve Kanat Profilleri üzerine bir çalışma”, 5. Pompa – Vana Kongresi , 2004, Tesisat Dergisi, 2005 Eralp, O.C., Başeşme,E., Kayılı, S., Musluoğlu, E., “A CFD Analysis of Station Fire Incidents and Determination of Passenger Evacuation Scenarios”, Secretaria de Estado de Infraesturucturas Y'Transportes, İspanya, 2005 Eralp, O.C., Musluoğlu, E, Kayılı S., “CFD Analysis of Fire Incidents around Crossover Located on the Tunnels Connecting ODTÜ and Bilkent Stations in Ankara Metro System”, Secretaria de Estado de Infraesturucturas Y'Transportes, İspanya, 2005 Kayılı, S., Eralp, O.C., Kayhan, C., Koç, G.,” Yeraltı Toplu Taşıma Tünellerinde Acil Durum Havalandırmasında Jet Fan Uygulaması”, TTMD VII.Uluslararası Yapıda Tesisat Teknolojisi Sempozyumu ve Fuarı, 8-10 Mayıs 2006 Kayılı, S., Eralp, O.C., “Yeraltı Taşıma Sistemleri İstasyonlarında Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği Yöntemiyle Yangın ve Havalandırma Simülasyonu”, VIII. Ulusal Tesisat Müh. Kongresi, 25-28 Ekim 2007 Kayılı, S., Eralp, O.C., “Yeraltı Taşıma Sistemleri İstasyonlarında Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği Yöntemiyle Yangın ve Havalandırma Simülasyonu”, Tesisat Müh. Dergisi, Sayı 102 , Sayfa 19-27 , 2007 Kayılı, S., Köktürk, T., Eralp, O.C., “Yeraltı Raylı Toplu Taşıma Sistemleri Acil Durum Ve Konfor Havalandırmasında Tasarım Kriterleri Ve Teknik Yaklaşımlar;Türkiye’deki Uygulamalar”, VIII. Uluslararası Yapıda Tesisat Teknolojisi Sempozyumu, 12-14 Mayıs 2008
Courses Tought in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 407 3 Undergraduate ME 410 3 Undergraduate ME 423 3 Undergraduate ME 437 3 Undergraduate ME 483 3 Undergraduate
Administrative Duties : Director of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Mechanical Eng.Dept.METU, 1980- Member in the Administrative Board of Graduate School of Natural and Apllied Sciences, 2001- (2008). Member of Curriculum Committee, Mechanical Engineering Dept, METU. Member in the Administrative Board of MAM-TÜBİTAK, Marmara Research Center-The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, 2005-2007
282 Member in the Administrative Board of SAGE-TÜBİTAK ( Defence Tech.Research Center) -The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, 2005-2007 Member of Departmental Facilities Committee
283 Merve ERDAL
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1989 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1992 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Illinois 1998
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor September 2000 - present Assistant Professor January 1998 - June 2000 Research Assistant June 1996 - December 1997 Teaching Fellow January-May 1996 Teaching Assistant 1993-1995, University of Illinois, Chicago 1992-1993, University of Delaware, Newark 1989-1992, METU
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects: -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Erdal, M., Friedrichs, B. and Güçeri, S., "Infiltration of Preforms with Particle Filled Pre-Ceramic Polymers", Proc. Ceramic Engineering and Science, Sept. – Oct. 1995 issue: 19th Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics and Structures – B, pp. 1097-1100. Erdal, M., Güçeri, S., Allahverdi, M., Cannon, W.R. and Danforth, S., "Compression-Resin Transfer Molding of Particle-Filled Ceramic-Ceramic Composites”, Proc. Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, vol.19, issue 3: 22nd Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics Materials and Structures – A, pp.231- 238. Erdal, M., Güçeri, S. and Danforth, S.C., “Impregnation Molding of Particle-Filled Preceramic Polymer Impregnation into Fiber Preforms: Process Modeling”, Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol. 82, no. 8, pp. 2017-2028, 1999. Erdal, M. and Ertoz, L., “Characterization of permeability for solid freeform fabricated porous structures”, Proc. of the ASME Materials Division: The Science, Automation and Control of Material Processes Involving Coupled Transport and Rheology Changes, MD-Vol.89, pp.57-63, 1999. Erdal, M. and Ambrosoni, L., "Suspension and Filtration Characterization for Impregnation Molding of Particle-Filled, Preceramic Polymer-Based, Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites", Journal of Materials Processing and Manufacturing Science, Vol. 8 – Oct. 99, pp. 76-93, 1999. Altan, M.C., Erdal, M. and Bernard A., editors, Proc. ASME Materials Division Symposium: Processing and Design of Multicomponent Materials, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 5-10, 2000, Orlando, Florida, 64 pages, (ISBN #: 0791819353). Erdal, M. and Guo, Z., “Processing and Characterization of Particle-Filled Preceramic Polymer Based Ceramic-Ceramic Composites”, Proc. ASME International 6th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis (ESDA 2002), July 8-11, 2002, Istanbul, Turkey Erdal, M. and İlkgün, Ö. “Porous Structures via Selective Laser Sintering: A Route to Functional Preform Production” Proc. American Society for Composites (ASC) 20th Technical Conference, Sep. 2005, Philadelphia, USA
284 Erdal, M. and İpek, H, “Modeling of Resin Impregnation in Resin Transfer Molding Process”, Proc. of 11th International Materials Symposium (Materials 2006), April, 2006. Erdal, M., Dağ, S., Jande, Y. and Tekin, M., “Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Porous Polyamide Specimens Produced via Selective Laser Sintering”, Proc. 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTİK 2008), Sep. 2008, Vol. I, pp.157-169.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Materials Division: Materials Processing and Ceramics Committees member
Symposia/Meeting Organizing: Processing and Design of Multicomponent Material Systems Symposium for the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 5-10, 2000, Orlando, Florida, with two other colleagues, Dr. Cengiz Altan of University of Oklahoma and Dr. Andre Benard of Michigan State University. The 12th and 13th International Conferences on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK 2006 and 2008, Turkey), with M. Akkök, S. Dağ, A. Erden, S.E. Kılıç and E.İ. Konukseven Organizer, Rapid Prototyping Processes and Applications Special Session in the 12th and 13th International Conferences on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK 2006 and 2008, Turkey)
Honors and Awards : 1998 Co-PI: National Science Foundation - DMII Division exploratory research program award for "Solid Freeform (SFF) Based Fabrication of Porous Structures and Flow Characterization": $50,000 (total award: $100,000). 1998 University of Minnesota Bush Early Faculty Development Program on Excellence and Diversity in Teaching 1999 Co-PI: US Department of Education, FIPSE Program award for International Academic Cooperation on "Employability: A Benchmark for Quality During Transatlantic Educational Exchanges", $38,199 2001 Middle East Technical University, “BAP-1” Research Support for “Study of Permeability Characteristics of Complex Porous Preforms Manufactured by Fused Deposition Method”: 5,850 MTL 2005 Middle East Technical University “BAP-1” Research Support for “Modeling of Resin Transfer Molding Impregnation Stage”: 2,950 YTL 2007 PI: Tübitak (Turkish Scientific Research Council) 106M437 Research Grant “Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Porous polymeric Structures via Laser Sintering”: 146,980 YTL (30 months) 2009 Middle East Technical University “BAP-1” Research Support for “Modeling of Particle-Filled Compression Resin Transfer Molding Process”: 8,850 YTL
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 210 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 303 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 305 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 306 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 455 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 521 (6 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : Journal Editing Activities: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing; Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology; Makina Tasarım ve İmalat (MATİM) Dergisi; MMO Muhendis ve Makina Dergisi.
285 Mustafa İlhan GÖKLER
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1979 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Birmingham 1983
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1979 Instructor 1983-1985 Assistant Professor 1985-1987 Associate Professor 1987-1998 Professor 1998-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center Assistant Director 1992-1999 METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center Director 1999-present General Assembly of National Productivity Member 1990-present Center (MPM) State Planning Office (DPT) Member of Committee for the 1999 8th 5-year Development Plan
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Year Subject Company 2002 Simulator MOBİLSOFT 2002 Defense Industry FNNS 2000-2002 Forging Technology(*) AKSAN Steel Forging Co. 2001 Industrial Design FIAT-TOFAŞ A.Ş. 2000 Defense Technology(*) Turkish Land Forces 1998 Defense Industry DATAGRAFİK A.Ş.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Esat, V., Darendeliler, H.,Gökler, M. İ., Finite Element Analysis of Springback in Bending of Aluminium Sheets, Materials & Design, 23, pp. 223-229, 2002.
Gökler, M.İ., Ozanözgü, A.M., Experimental Investigation of Effects of Cutting Parameters on Surface Roughness in the WEDM process, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 40, pp. 1831- 1848, 2000.
Gökler, M. İ., Darendeliler, H.,Elmaskaya, N., Analysis of Tapered Preforms in Cold Upsetting, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 39, pp. 1-16, 1999.
Doğan, Ö., Darendeliler, H., Gökler, M. İ., Finite Element Analysis Effect of Tapered Preforms on Final Product in Cold Upsetting, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, CD 40 (1-13), Prague, Czech Rep., 4-6 Sep. 2002
Esat, V.,Darendeliler, H., Gökler, M. İ. Spring back Analysis in Various Bending Dies by Using Finite Element Method, 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Mold Conference Proceedings, CD, Kuşadası, 21-23 June 2001
286 Esat, V.,Darendeliler, H., Gökler, M. İ., Finite Element Analysis of Spring back in Bending of Aluminum Sheets, Proceedings of International Conference Advances in Production and Processing of Aluminum, 12-1- (19), Bahrain, 12-15 February 2001.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey (MMO) Machine Design and Production Society of Turkey (MATIM)
Honors and Awards :
Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship, 1979 - 1983. Performance Premium in Faculty of Engineering, 2002.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 202 (4 times) 3 undergraduate ME 212 (5 times) 3 undergraduate ME 443 (3 times) 3 undergraduate b) Others :
METU, Summer Practice Committee of the Mechanical Eng. Dept. 1990-2001 METU, Laboratories and Equipments Committee of the Mechanical Eng. Dept. 2001-present
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years :
Restructuring the METU-CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS CENTER and transforming as Interdisciplinary Research and Application Center (METU-BILTIR) (1999-present) Development of Industrial Design-Poduction Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999) Development of Automation-Robotics-Electric-Electronics Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999) Development of Numerical Modelling-Analysis-Design Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999) Development of Defense Systems Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (2003) Development of Product Usability Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (2003) Organizing of Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2002) Organizing of Design and Production R&D Marketing Meeting (2002) Organizing of 2nd International Die and Mold Conference (2001) Third International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Prague, Czech Rep., 4-6 Sep.2002 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Mold Conference, CD, Kuşadası, 21-23 June 2001 International Conference Advances in Production and Processing of Aluminum, Bahrain, 12-15 February 2001.
287 Yaver HEPER
Academic Rank : Instructor (Part-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1970 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1972
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Instructor 1998-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Turkish Electricity Authority Professional Engineer, 1971-1972 (Power Plants Operation) Carl-Duisberg Gesellschaft/Germany Professional Training on Power Plants 1972-1973 Turkish Electricity Authority Chief Engineer 1973-1974 (Power Plants Operation) Turkish Electricity Authority Deputy Section Manager (Power Plants 1974-1978 Operation) Carl-Duisberg Gesellschaft/Germany Training on Power Plants Management 1976-1978 Turkish Electricity Authority Section Manager 1978-1984 (Power Plants Op.) Turkish Electricity Authority Deputy Head of Thermal Power Plants Op.Dept. 1984-1991 Turkish Electricity Authority Head of Power Plants 1991-1994 Project and Construction Dept. Turkish Electricity Generation Deputy General Manager 1994-1997 and Transmission Enterprise
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Full-time consultant to the Board of the Contracting Company GAMA, Apr. 1997-Present.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Heper, Y., “Terms and Definitions in Energy Generation”, 3rd edition, GAMA Publications, 2003. Heper, Y.,”Technical Dictionary for Conventional Power Plants, Turkish-English” , (Under Publication)
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers
Honors and Awards :
Certificate of Appreciation of the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, Ministery of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Energy for the contribution towards the solution of energy problems of Northern Cyprus.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 424 (10 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : -
288 Sıtkı Kemal İDER
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1975 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1976 M.S Economics University of Illinois, Chicago 1979 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Illinois, Chicago 1988
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 1989-1990 Associate Professor 1990-1996 Professor 1996-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Nace Machine Industry Design Engineer 1980-1981 Turkish Development Bank Senior Analyst 1982-1984 Soyut Engineering, Soyut Holding Assistant General Manager 1984-1986 Mechanical Engineering Department, UIC Visiting Instructor 1988-1989
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Project for ASELSAN, 2008-2009. Design of unmanned underwater vehicles. Teknokent Project Coordinator for TOFAŞ, 2004-2009. Design of automotive seat mechanisms. TÜBİTAK Project, Researcher, 2006-2008. Development of a multipurpose unmanned underwater vehicle. Project for FMC Co. Inc., 2001-2003. Adjustable seat design for an armored vehicle.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
İder, S.K., Korkmaz, O., “Trajectory Tracking Controlo of Parallel Robots in the Presence of Joint Drive Flexibility”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 319, 77-90, 2009. Durak, U., Oğuztüzün, H., İder, S.K., “Ontology Based Trajectory Simulation Framework”, ASME Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2008, Article No: 014503. İder, S.K., “Inverse Dynamics of Paralel Manipulators ın the Presence of Drive Singularities”, Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 40, 33-44, 2005. İder, S.K., “Singularity Robust Inverse Dynamics of 2-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators”, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 218, No. C7, 721-730, 2004. Kılıçaslan, S., İder, S.K., Özgören, M.K., "Trajectory Tracking Control of Spatial Three-Link Flexible Manipulators", ECC-07, European Control Conference, Kos, Greece, 2-4 July 2007. Kılıçaslan, S., Özgören, M.K., İder, S.K., "Control of Constrained Spatial Three-Link Flexible Manipulators", MED-07, IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Athens, Greece, 27-29 June 2007. Durak, U., Oğuztüzün, H., İder, S.K., “An Ontology for Trajectory Simulation”, Winter Simulation Conference, Dec. 2-6, 2006, Monterey, California, USA. Kılıçaslan, S., İder, S.K., Özgören, M.K., “Trajectory Tracking Control of Flexible Manipulators Considering Modeling Discrepancy”, Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA, IMECE 2005-80370.
289 Kılıçaslan, S., Özgören, M.K., İder, S.K., “Control of Constrained Flexible Manipulators”, Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA, IMECE 2005-80893.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : - a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 208 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 301 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 302 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 528 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Chairperson , ME Department, METU (2003-2008)
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
ECC-07, European Control Conference, Kos, Greece, 2-4 July 2007. SAVTEK 2008, 4th Defence Technologies Conference, METU, Ankara, 26-27 June 2008. SAVTEK 2008, 3rd Defence Technologies Conference, METU, Ankara, 29-30 June 2006. 11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, Antalya, 13-15 October 2004.
290 F. Suat KADIOĞLU
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date --- Ship Building Eng. İTÜ 1983 BS Mechanical Engineering METU 1986 MS Mechanical Engineering METU 1989 PhD Mechanical Engineering Lehigh Univ. 1993 Associate Prof. Mech. Eng., Mechanics ÜAK 1999
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1987 -1989 Instructor 1996 -1997 Assistant Professor 1997 - 2001 Associate Professor 2001 - 2007 Professor 2007 - Present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Lehigh University Research Assistant 1989-1991 Lehigh University Teaching Assistant 1991-1992 Lehigh University Instructor 1993 Lehigh University Post-doctoral Research Associate 1993-1994 ASELSAN Design Engineer 1994-1995
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Edge cracks in a transversely isotropic hollow cylinder", ( Short Communication), Eng Frac Mech,Vol. 72, 2159-2173, 2005. Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Axisymmetric crack problem for a hollow cylinder imbedded in a dissimilar medium", Int. J. Engng Sci, Vol. 43, 617-638, 2005. Kadıoğlu, F.S., Maden, Ö., "Ring shaped crack problem for a hollow cylinder imbedded in a dissimilar medium", (Full-text in CD-Rom) Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Fracture, Torino, Italy (ICF11), 20-25 March 2005. Özsoy, S., Çelik, M., Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Vibration Induced Stress and Life Analyses of Components", Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTİK 12), Kuşadası, Türkiye, September 5-8, 2006. Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Circumferentially Cracked Bimaterial Hollow Cylinder Under Mechanical and Transient Thermal Loading", J Therm Stress, 29; 1073-1106, 2006. Özsoy, S., Çelik, M., Kadıoğlu, F.S., "An Accelerated Life Test Approach for Aerospace Structural Components", Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol.15, Iss. 7, pp. 946-957, 2008. Yıldırım, B., Yılmaz, S., Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Delamination of Compressively Stressed Orthotropic FGM Coatings under Thermal Loading", Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions of the ASME, Vol.75, Iss.5, pp. 051106- 1 - 051106-10, 2008. Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Circumferentially Cracked Hollow Cylinder Under Thermal Shock—Revisited", Journal of Thermal Stresses, 31: 1056–1078, 2008. Karasan, M.M., Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Interaction of Residual Stresses And A Crack In A Riveted Joint", Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTİK 13), İstanbul, Türkiye, September 3-5, 2008.
291 Çetin, S., Kadıoğlu, F.S., "Analytical Solution of a Crack Problem in a Radially Graded FGM", The 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional & Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 22 nd- 25th September 2008.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, 1994. Society of Machine Design and Production (MATİM), 1999-2005.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 206 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 210 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 542 (1 times) 3 Graduate b) Others
Member of Doctoral Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
The 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional & Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 22-25 September, 2008. 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTİK 13), İstanbul, Türkiye, September 3-5, 2008. 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTİK 12), Kuşadası, Türkiye, September 5-8, 2006. 11th International Conference on Fracture, Torino, Italy (ICF11), 20-25 March 2005 14. Ulusal Mekanik Kongresi, 12-16 Eylül 2005 Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi, Antakya
292 Bilgin KAFTANOĞLU
Academic Rank : Professor Emeritus (Part-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1960 M.S Mechanical Engineering Imperial College 1961 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Imperial College 1966
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 1969-1973 Associate Professor 1973-1980 Professor 1980-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Computer Center, Univ. of London System Advisor 1964-1965 International Computers Ltd., London System Analyst 1965-1966 Bell-Northern Research Laboratories Research Scientist 1966-1969 University of Ottawa Part time Faculty 1967-1969 Oklahoma State University Visiting Professor 1981-1984 METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center Founder and Director 1984-1992
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Sponsored Projects: Principal Investigator, ‘Modeling of Roll-Forging using CAD/CAM Techniques’ Johnson Manufacturing, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Budget: $25 000 U.S.A. (1983) Principal Investigator, ‘Computer-Aided Waste Disposal Investigation for the City of Bursa’, Budget: $60 000 (1986-1987) Co-investigator, ‘Computer-Aided Transportation Planning for the City of Bursa’, Budget: $70 000 (1986- 1987) Co-principal Investigator, ‘Control Engineering of the Coal Washing Plant, Turkish Coal Industries’, Budget: $300 000 (1991-1993) Principal Investigator, ‘Computer Aided Design of Deep-Drawn Parts in Industry’, Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council, Budget: $40 000 (1992-1994) Principal Investigator, ‘Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of a Weapon System’, Budget: $30 000 (1998) Principal Investigator, ‘Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing of an Industrial Robot’, State Planning Office, Budget: $55 000 (1998-2000) Co-Principal Investigator, ‘Computer-Aided Design and Production of Radar Antenna’, ASELSAN, Budget: $60 000 (1999-2000) Principal Investigator, ‘Development of an Algorithm for Explicit Finite Element Method for Deep Drawing’, Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council and Middle East Technical University, Budget: $4000+Computer (1999-2000)
Consulting: National Farming Machinery Company, Ankara, Turkey Turkish Renault Automotive Industry Turkish Fiat Company Product Liability Cases in Courts
293 Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Dölen, M., Kaftanoğlu, B., Lorenz, R.D., ‘Cross Reference Models for Estimating Unknown Principal Force Components in End-Milling Process’, accepted for presentation and publication at 53rd CIRP General Assembly, Montreal-Canada, Aug. 2003. Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanoğlu, "Predicted Impact of Collector and Zeolite Choice on the Thermodynamic and Economic Performance of a Solar Powered Adsorption Cooling System", Experimental Heat Transfer journal, 20:2, pp. 103-122, 2007 Lazoglu, I., Ulutan, D., Alaca B. E., Engin S., Kaftanoğlu B.,“An Enhanced Analytical Model for Residual Stress Prediction in Machining”, Annals of the CIRP, Vol : 57, 1/2008 Özel T., Karpat Y., Srivastava A., Kaftanoğlu B., “Hard Turning with Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools”, Annals of the CIRP, Vol : 57, 1/2008 H. Cesur, B. Kaftanoglu, A. Kalkanli, B. Oral “Deposition of boron nitride coatings on steel substrates by RF magnetron sputtering”, 7th "THE" Coatings and the 3rd "ICMEN" International Conferences, to be held 1-3 October 2008, Kassandra-Chalkidiki, Greece.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Mechanical Engineers Institution (Turkey) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA) Institute of Metals (UK) Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK) Fellow of International Institution for Production Research (CIRP)
Honors and Awards :
A.F.S. Scholarship to study in the St. Louis Park High School, Minnesota, USA (1956) Professor Woolrich Award (1960) For the B.S. graduate having the highest grades in the Faculty of Engineering in Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey CENTO Fellowship to sponsor Ph. D. Research in 1960, at London University HIGH PERFORMANCE AWARD by METU in the years: 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004,2005
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 407 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 471 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 533 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 541 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : Member of Editorial Board for the Mechanical Design and Production Journal (1985-2008) Chairman of Mechanical Design and Production Society (1992-2008) Member of Doctoral Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years CIRP General Assemblies: 2003-2008.
294 Macit KARABAY
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Part-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Gazi Üniv. Technical Education Faculty 1952 M.S Mechanical Engineering Univ. of Wisconsin 1959 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1999
Years of Service on this Faculty : 41
Assistant Professor 1970 – present Instructor 1965-1970
Other Related Experience :
Teaching assistant, College of Technical Education, 1954-1958. Instructor, College of Technical Education, 1960-1965. Part Time Instructor, at Higher Technician College 1954-1958 Instructor, Middle East Technical University, 1965-1970, Part Time Instructor, Fırat University, Faculty of Engineering, Army Military College and Gazi University For a regular period, chairman of mechanical standards preparation board, Turkish Standards Institute, 1978- 1980. Associate Director of Vocational Technical College (1989-1996)
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
“Başak” Tractor Factory Design and Construction for Turkish Agriculturel Equipmentation Corporation. Technical Consultation for Cer Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Company, Ankara. Technical Consultation for Hakan Teknik on Machine Tool. Factroy Design of “ÇORUM” Industrial Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Plant. Material Handling System Design Project. MAKSAM, 1984. Industrial Energy Conservation Studies and Researches for Machinery and Chemicals Corporation (MKEK), 20 Factories, Two Differents Projects World Bank-Turkish Standard Institute-Small and Medium Sized Industry Center (KOSGEB) joint ventured Project on ISO 9000 to develop Systems for Quality Assurance on 200 Factories in Different Industrial Areas in Turkey. They have been visited and Conferences and seminars been given on ISO 9000. Then, consultation have been made for eight Factories in Denizli Region in their Studies Toward ISO 9000 Certifications.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Karabay, M., “Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Design”, Mechanical Engineering Periodical, 2003 September. Karabay, M., “Industrial Accidents in TURKEY” Karabay, M., “Recent International Standarts and Rules and Regulations on Safety”
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Machine Design and Production Society (MATİM)
295 Honors and Awards :
Turkish Government Scholarship for University Training AID (USA Government) Scholarship, 1958-1959 for postgraduate study.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 433 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 416 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Seminars on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 5 times different factories in TURKEY, in the last five years Seminar on Safety Rules and Standards, for Army Members, 27-28 October 2007.
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
4. National Conference on Metrology, 2003 September, Eskişehir. 5. National Conference on Metrology, 2005 September, Eskişehir.
296 S. Engin KILIÇ
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1972 M.S Mechanical Engineering UMIST, Manchester 1973 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering UMIST, Manchester 1977
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Instructor 1977-1979 Assistant Professor 1979-1983 Associate Professor 1983 Associated Professor 1990-1992 Professor 1992-Present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Zonguldak Educational Authority Mechanical Engineer 1977 ZDMMA Instructor (Part time) 1977-1981 KSU (King Saud University), Dept.of Mech. Eng., Associate Prof. 1983-1990 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia KSU Acceptance Committee for New Member 1984-1986 University Campus TUBİTAK- MISAG Secretary to the Executive Committee 1993-1994 EUREKA- FAMOS Turkish Coordinator 1994-1997 MATIMAREN Director 1995-date Machine Manufacturing Technologies Committee Member 2000-date (MAKİTEK), Technology and Innovation Granting Board (TEYDEB), Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey(TUBITAK) ESF-PESC (European Science Foundation- Member, representing TUBİTAK 2004-date Physical and Engineering Sciences Standing Committee) TUBITAK-OSTIM-METU Collaborative Research Director 2004-2006 Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and Systems (ODAGEM) OSTIM Collaborative R/D Center Co. Projects Coordinator 2006-date (ODAGEM A.Ş.) Higher Committee of Scientific and Technological Member 2006-date Consultancy for Product Conformity Certification, Association of Central Anatolian Exporters Platform for the University-Industry Cooperative Member of the Executive Committee 2007-date Centers
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : ERASMUS, EUE-Net European University-Enterprise Cooperation Network Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technologies Collaborative R/D Network and Platform Development of a Virtual Factory System for SMEs in OSTIM (Industrial Site in Ankara) Development of a Manufacturing Execution System for SMEs EUREKA-FAMOS, Restructuring a Large Scale Discrete Manufacturing Plant as a Holonic System (REMAPHOS) Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), High speed Cutting of Titanium Alloys. Turkish Research and Development Institute for Defense Industries, Manufacturing.
297 Principal Publications of Last Five Years : Sarı, B., Amaitik, S. and Kılıç, S. E., “A Neural Network Model for the Assessment of Partners’ Performance in Virtual Enterprises”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 34, n.7-8, pp.816-825, Springer Verlag London Limited, 2007. Sarı, B., Şen, T. and Kılıç, S. E., “Formation of Dynamic Virtual Enterprises and Enterprise Networks”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 34, n.11-12, pp.1246-1262, Springer Verlag London Limited, 2007. Sarı, B., Kılıç, S.E. and Şen, T., “Dağıtık İmalat Teknolojilerinde KOBİ’lere Yönelik Sanal Fabrika Sisteminin Geliştirilmesi”, Mühendis ve Makina, v. 48, n.564, pp.10-21, Jan. 2007 Amaitik, S.M. and Kılıç, S.E., "An Intelligent Process Planning System for Prismatic Parts using STEP Features", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer Verlag London Limited, v. 31, n. 9-10, pp. 978-993, Jan. 2007. Amaitik S.M., Taşgın T.T., Kılıç S.E., “Tool-Life Modelling of Carbide and Ceramic Cutting Tools using Multi-Linear Regression Analysis” Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B-Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 220 (2), pp.129-136, Feb., 2006 Amaitik, S.M. and Kılıç, S.E., "STEP-Based Feature Modeller for Computer-Aided Process Planning”, International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals v.43 (15), pp.3087-3101, 2005 Saygın, C. and Kılıç, S.E. “Dissimilarity Maximization Method for Real-time Routing of Parts in Random Flexible Manufacturing Systems”, International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Kluwer Academic Publishers, v.16, pp.169-182, 2004 Bilkay, O., Anlağan, Ö., and Kılıç, S.E. “Job Shop Scheduling Using Fuzzy Logic”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer Verlag London Limited, v.23, pp.606-619, 2004 Bil, H., Kılıç, S.E., and Tekkaya, A.E., “A Comparison of Orthogonal Cutting Data from Experiments with Three Different Finite Element Models”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v.44, pp.933-944, 2004 Buyurgan, N., Saygın, C., and Kılıç, S.E., "Tool Allocation in Flexible Manufacturing Systems with Tool Alternatives", Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol.20, n.4, pp.341-349, 2004
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Member, Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Member, Machine Design and Manufacturing Research Center Member, Society of Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Honors and Awards : Performance Award, METU (2002, 2003, 2007) Professor Honoris Causae, University of Miskolc, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2003). 50th Foundation Year Academic Contribution Award, University of Miskolc Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, (1999).
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 202 3 Undergraduate ME 303 3 Undergraduate ME 443 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Workshop, ME, METU, Responsible Faculty Member, 1990-present ME, Laboratories and Equipment Committee, Member, 2001-present ME, Undergraduate Education Committee, Member, 1990-present ME, Undergraduate Summer Practice, Coordinator, 1990-present
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years : Organization of the International Machine Design and Production Conferences every two years: 11th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Antalya,13 -15 October 2004. 12th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Kuşadası, 5 -8 September 2006. 13th International Machine Design and Production Conference, İstanbul, 3 -5 September 2008.
298 Organization of the National Conference on University-Industry Cooperation-2008, Adana, 26-27 June 2008.
299 Ahmet Buğra KOKU
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor
Degrees : Field Institution Dates B.S Mechanical Engineering Boğaziçi University 1994 M.S Systems and Control Engineering Boğaziçi University 1997 Ph.D. Electrical Eng. and Computer Science Vanderbilt University 2003
Years of Service on this Faculty :
Rank Dates Instructor 2003-2004 Assistant Professor 2004-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Boğaziçi University Research Assistant 1995-1998 Vanderbilt University Teaching Assistant 1998-2003 Tennessee State University Research Associate 2000-2000
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
- PI: “Design of an All Terrain Robotic Platform Suitable for Military Applications”, BAP -08-04- DPT.2003(06)K1 - Researcher: “Design of a Haptic Interface”, TÜBİTAK - 105E128 - Researcher: “Design and Implementation of a Modular and Open-For-Development Rapid Prototyping System”, TÜBİTAK-105M135 - Researcher: “Development of PC Based Universal Motion Control Systems”, TÜBİTAK - 108E048
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Şamiloğlu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Comparison Of Three Orientation Agreement Strategies in Self- Propelled Particle Systems With Turn Angle Restrictions in Synchronous And Asynchronous Settings", Asian Journal Of Control, Cilt 10, Sayı 2, sf. 212-232, Mart 2008. Şamiloğlu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Asynchronous Cyclic Pursuit," SAB06, Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI) S. Nolfi et al. (edt.), 4095, pp. 667-678, 2006. Şamiloğlu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Effects of Asynchronism and Neighborhood Size on Clustering in Self-Propelled Particle Systems," ISCIS06, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 4263, pp. 665-676, 2006. Dogruer, C.U., Koku, A.B., Dolen, M., "Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Genetic Algorithms," Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (STAR), Springer Pub. Ltd, pp. 103-112, March, 2008, ISBN978-3-540-78315-2. Kanburoglu, F.A., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., "A Test Setup for Evaluating Long-term Measurement Characteristics of Optical Mouse Sensors" Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems, Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 71-75, 2007.
300 Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., Dogruer, C.U., "Novel Position Estimators for Timing Belt Drives" Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems, Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 55-61, 2007. Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., Dogruer, C.U.,"Nonlinear Position Estimators based on Artificial Neural Networks for Low Cost Manufacturing Systems", Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems, Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 40-44, 2007. Ölçücüoğlu, O., Koku, A.B. and Konukseven, E.I., "i-RoK: A Human Like Robotic Head", IEEE-RAS 7th International Conference on Humanoid Robots , Pittsburgh, USA, November29-December 1, 2007. Şamiloğlu A.T., Çayırpunar Ö., Gazi V., Koku A.B.,"An Experimental Set-up For Multi-Robot Applications," Workshop Proceedings of SIMPAR 2008, Intl. Conf. on SIMULATION, MODELING and PROGRAMMING for AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS, Venice(Italy) 2008 November, pp. 539-550. Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., "Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Satellite Images," Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 3927- 3932, Nice, France, Sep. 2008. Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., "A Novel Soft-Computing Technique to Segment Satellite Images for Mobile Robot Localization and Navigation," in Proc. of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 2077-2082, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2007. Tora, H., Koku, A.B., "A Vision Based Optical Dead-Reckoning System" A. Sekmen, published in the CD proceedings of MX2006 -- MECHATRONICS 2006: The 10th Mechatronics Forum Biennial International Conference, Malvern, PA, 2006.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : 2002 - Tau Beta Pi Member 1997 - IEEE Member
Honors and Awards :
1998-2003 Full tuition waiver and scholarship awarded by Vanderbilt University for graduate study towards PhD. Teaching - research assistantships awarded by Vanderbilt University. 1998- 2003 Scholarship for Graduate Studies awarded by Turkish government as a result of a nationwide test.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 220 1 ME 407 3 ME 461 3 ME 462 3 b) Others :
Advisor to the Department Chair 2003-2008 Vice Department Chair 2004-present
301 Erhan İlhan KONUKSEVEN
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering ITU 1986 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1989 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1996 Post. Doc. Mechanical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University 1997
Years of Service on this Faculty: Research Assistant 1986-1988 Teaching Assistant 1988-1995 Instructor 1995-2002 Assistant Professor 2002-present
Other Related Experience : Institution Capacity Dates Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Computer Committee Member 1989-1987 Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Vice-Chairman of Computer Committee 1988-1989 Project team at METU-Presidency Office Member 1988-1993 Turkish Machine Design and Production Society Committee Member 1998-pres. Turkish Machine Design and Production Society Member of the Editorial Board 1998-pres. METU, CAD/CAM/ ROBOTICS Research Center Member 1997-pres. METU, Mechanical Engineering Department Vice-Chairman 2008-pres.
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : - “Dental Education Simulator (DiHES) Development”, Principal Investigator, TUBİTAK-SBAG-3072- 104S607, (July 2005-July 2007). - “Haptic Interface Design”, Researcher, TÜBİTAK-104M425, (July 2005-July2008). - “Fusion of MR, CT and Multiple Camera Views for the Purpose of Realistic 3D Head Modeling and 3D Visualization of the Final Model”, Researcher, TÜBİTAK-105E128, (Jan. 2006-july 2008). - “Military Purpose Robot Base Design for Mixed Terrain Applications”, DPT-BAP-08- 04DPT.2003(06)K120920-24, Researcher, (Jan. 2006-August 2008). - “Formation of Expertise on the EU Regulations (Acquisitions) in the Machinery sector in Turkey”, Researcher, Machinery Manufacturer's Union / Makina İmalatçıları Birliği, EU - Europa-Bridges of Knowledge Project DG ELARG/MEDTQ/12-02/016, (December 2006 – August 2007). - “Haptic Device Integrated Software Development Training”, Principal Investigator, DPT-Leonardo da Vinci TR/06/A/F/PL3-022, Proje Yürütücüsü, (September 2006 – December 2007). - Unmaned Ground Vehicle Development Project (İKAP) – Aselsan, Project Code: T-2006-0804-C-015, Researcher, (November 2006 – November 2007). - Commertial Heavy Duty Hybrit Electric Truck Development Project – Ford Otosan, Project Code: T-2007- 804-C-013, Researcher, (May 2007 – December 2008). - Design and Validation of Suspension Jounce Bumper with Desired Characteristics for Hyperelastic Materials, Project Code: T-2007-804-C-016, (August 2007 – December 2007). - Calibration of Geometric and non-Geometric Errors of Arc Welding Robots on Renault Production Line - OYAK Renault, Project Code: T-2008-0804-C-04, (June 2008 - ).
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : - Koçak U., Abidi A., Konukseven E.İ., Mumcuoğlu Ü.E., “Haptic Device Integrated Dental Training Simulation System Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine”, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Jun 2008, (Ms. Ref. No.: CMPB-D-08-00130). - Kılıç E., Baran B., Bakar A., Çağıltay K., Konukseven E.İ., Yalabık N., Toroslu İ.H., “Üniversite Öğretim Üyelerinin İnternet Üzerinden Eğitim Konusundaki Görüşleri” Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, Sayı: 22, s. 159-165, 2006.
302 - Çalışkan K., Konukseven E. İ., Ünlüsoy Y.S., “Elastik Süspansiyon Tamponları için Bilgisayar Destekli Tasarım Yöntemi”, Makina Tasarım ve İmalat Dergisi, Cilt 8, Sayı 1, s.11-19, Mayıs 2006. - Erkal G., Konukseven E. İ., “Türkiyede'deki Makina Sektöründe CE İşaretlemesi ve AB Uyumu Konusunda Durum Değerlendirme Çalışması”, Mühendsi ve Makina (Engineer and Machinery), Cilt 48, Sayı 574, s.3-14, Kasım 2007. - Bayer G., Konukseven E. İ., Koku B., Balkan T, Erdener A., “ATV Tabanlı İnsansız Kara Aracı Geliştirilmesi”, Makina Tasarım ve İmalat Dergisi, Cilt 8, Sayı 2, s.54-66, Kasım 2007. - Kiliç V., Koçak U., Konukseven E. İ., Mumcuoğlu E.., “GPU Supported Haptic Device Integrated Dental Simulation Environment”, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry, France, pp 135-140, July 3-6, 2006. - Başer Ö., Konukseven E. İ., “7 DOF Haptic Device Design”, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry, France, pp 507-512, July 3-6, 2006. - Konukseven E. İ., Arslan S. M., “Improving Performance of a Remote Robotic Teleoperation Using a Force Feedback Mouse”, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry, France, pp 531-536, July 3-6, 2006. - Çalişkan K., Konukseven E. İ., Ünlüsoy E. İ., “Application of Experimental Elastomer Analysis Techniques for Suspension Jounce Bumper Design with FEA”, UMTIK’06 12 th International Conference on Machine Design and Production Conference, Kuşadası, Turkey, pp 439-452, September 5-8, 2006. - Ölçücüoğlu O., Koku A. B. And Konukseven E. İ., “i-RoK: A Human Like Robotic Head”, IEEE-RAS 7th International Conference on Humanoid Robots, Pittsburgh, USA, November29-December 1, 2007. - Başer Ö, Konukseven E.İ., Balkan T., “Optimal Posture Control for a 7 DOF Haptic Device Based on Power Minimization”, 6th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2008, Madrid, Spain,pp.555-661, June 10-13, 2008. - Başer Ö, Konukseven E.İ., Balkan T., “Optimal Posture Control for a 7 DOF Haptic Device Based on Power Minimization”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science , Haptics: Perception, Devices and Scenarios Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, ISSN: 0302-9743 (Print) 1611-3349 (Online), ISBN 978-3-540-69056-6, June, 2008. - Üner G., Konukseven E.İ., “Development of a Novel 6 DOF Multi Contact Material Cutting Model for Haptic Rendering Applications”, UMTIK’06 13 th International Conference on Machine Design and Production Conference, İstanbul, Turkey, pp 257-274, September 3-5, 2008. - Bayar Ö., Konukseven E.İ., Koku B., “Mobile Robot Heading Adjustment Using Radial Basis Function Neural Networks Controller and Reinforcement Learning”, Proceedings of the 4 th WSEAS/IASME Internayional Conference on Dynamical Systems and Control (CONTROL’08), pp.169-175, Corfu, Greece, October 26-28, 2008. - Ölçücüoğlu O., Koku B., Konukseven E. İ., “Antropomorfik bir Robot Boyun/Baş Tasarımı”, TİMAK- Tasarım İmalat Analiz Kongresi, Balıkesir, pp.452-461 ,26-28 Nisan 2006. - Bayar G., Buğra K., Konukseven E. İ., “Araştırma Amaçlı Modüler bir Hareketli Robot Platformu Tasarımı”, TİMAK-Tasarım İmalat Analiz Kongresi, Balıkesir, pp.443-451 , 26-28 Nisan 2006. - Bayar G., Buğra K., Konukseven E. İ., “Askeri Amaçlı Hareketli Robot Platformu Tasarımı”, SAVTEK 2006 – Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi, ODTÜ, Ankara, pp.329-336, 29-30 Haziran 2006. - Zeren U., Konukseven E. İ., Gürses S., “1 Boyutlu Bir Kas Modelinin Simulink Ortamında Modellenmesi ve Simülasyonu”, BİYOMUT’08 – 13. Biyomedikal Mühendisliği Ulusal Toplantısı, ODTÜ Kültür ve Kongre Merkezi, Ankara, pp 29-31 Mayıs 2008.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO), (1986 – ) Turkish Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM), (1989 – )
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 101 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 113 (9 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 114 (9 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 105 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 407 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Vice Chairman, Departmant of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2008-present
303 Tuba OKUTUCU ÖZYURT
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1997 M.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1999 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 2005
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1997-2000 Instructor 2006-2007 Assistant Professor 2007-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA ResearchAssistant 2003-2005 Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA Administrative Assistant 2000-2003
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
TUBITAK Career Award (2008): Production of Microchannels with Nanofluids and their usage in Electronic Cooling. TUBITAK 1001 Project (2007): Development of an Experimental Method for the Investigation of Piston-Cylinder Bearings. METU-BAP (2007): Development of an Experimental Method for the Investigation of Piston-Cylinder Bearings. METU-BAP (2008): Design and Production of Heat Conduction Unit, Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger and Heat Transfer Enhancement Unit
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Radiative Transfer in Participating Media with Collimated Short-Pulse Gaussian Irradiation," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 39 (2006) 1976-1983. Okutucu, T., Yener, Y. and Busnaina, A.A., "Transient Radiative Transfer in Participating Media with Pulse-Laser Irradiation - An Approximate Galerkin Solution," Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 103 (2007) 118-130. Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Participating Media Exposed to Collimated Short-Pulse Irradiation - A Laguerre- Galerkin Solution," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 50 (2007), 4352-4359. Okutucu, T. And Yener, Y., "Propagation of Ultra-Short- Pulse Radiation in Participating Media: A Laguerre- Galerkin Solution", Proceedings of IMECE2007, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA. Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Galerkin Method in Transient Radiative Transfer ", Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Radiative Transfer (RAD07), JUNE 17-23, 2007, BODRUM, TURKEY. Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Transient Radiative Transfer In Participating Media with Short-Pulse Irradiation - An Approximate Laguerre-Galerkin Solution", International Heat Transfer Conference IHTC-13, August 13-18, 2006, Sydney, Australia. Kakaç, S., Yener, Y., Sun, W. and Okutucu, T., "Single-Phase Convective Heat Transfer in Microchannels - A State- of-the-Art Review", 14th International Conference on Thermal Engineering and Thermogrammetry (THERMO), June 22-24, 2005, Budapest, Hungary. Yener, Y., Kakaç, S., Avelino, M. and Okutucu, T., "Single-Phase Forced Convection in Microchannels - A State-of- the-Art Review", in Microscale Heat Transfer - Fundamentals and Applications, S. Kakaç et al., (eds.), 1-24,
304 Springer, 2005.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Executive Committee Member of ASME Turkey Section Member of the Scientific Council of International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer
Honors and Awards :
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society TUBITAK NATO-A1 Scholarship for PhD Study Abroad
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 311 (Once) 3 Undergraduate ME 312 (Once) 3 Undergraduate ME 351 (Twice) 3 Undergraduate ME 704 (Twice) 3 Graduate ME 521 (3 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Faculty of Engineering Education Committee (2007 - present)
305 Suha ORAL
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time) Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1978 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1981 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1987
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 1987-1990 Associate Professor 1990-1996 Professor 1996-present
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
H. Darendeliler, S.Oral and A.Turgut, “A pseudo-layered, elastic-plastic flat shell finite element”, Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 174, pp. 211-218 (1999)
S. Oral, “A Mindlin plate finite element with semi-analytical shape design sensitivities”, Computers & Structures, 78, pp. 467-472 (2000)
L. Parnas, S.Oral and U. Ceyhan, “Optimum design of composite structures with curved fiber courses”, Composite Science and Technology, pp. 1071-1082, 2003.
S. Oral, “A computational procedure to predict delamination damage in composite plates under ballistic impact”, ICCE/5 Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Las Vegas, USA, pp. 687-688 (1998)
S. Oral, “Sensitivity analysis with non-locking three node Mindlin plate elements”, The Fourth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology-Advances in Computational Structural Mechanics, Edinburgh, Scotland, pp. 349-353 (1998)
S. Oral, “A hybrid-stress finite element for stiffened composite shells”, ICCE/6 Sixth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Orlando, USA, pp. 629-630 (1999)
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 206 (10 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 404 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 413 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 434 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 581 (7 times) 3 Graduate
306 b) Others :
Vice Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2003-2006 Member of Masters Education Committee. Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2008-Present.
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
ICCE/5 Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Las Vegas, USA, 1998. The Fourth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology-Advances in Computational Structural Mechanics, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1998. SICCE/6 Sixth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Orlando, USA, 1999.
307 Rüknettin OSKAY
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1969 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1976
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1967-1969 Teaching Assistant 1969-1973 Instructor 1973-1976 Assistant Professor 1976-1982 Associate Professor 1982-1989 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience : -
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : EMEK Electric Ind., Design and Construction of Clean Room, 1988 METU, Computer Center, AC System Improvement, 1990 TÜBİTAK, Acceptance Tests of AC Systems, 1994 GÜB, Consutancy Services for the use of Aerated Concrete in Thermal Insulation, 1999 – 2001 EBİ, Constancy on Design of HVAC Systems of Twin and Silver Buildings of METU Technopolis, 1999-2002 HAVELSAN, Consultancy on Design of HVAC System for CASA Pilot Simulator Space and Acceptance Testing, 2002 – 2003
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Onur, T. and Oskay, R., “ Computer Simulation of Year Around Air Conditioning Unit Under Varying Load Conditions” Energy and Building- REHA Scientific ,Sec.6,70,2004 Baysal, E. and Oskay, R., “ Design Calculation for Thermal Insulation of Buildings – TS 825- CD-ROM ” May 2005 2nd Ed.Produced and Distributed by Turkish Aerated Concrete Man.Chamber.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology Turkish Society of HVAC & Sanitory Engineers ( Associated Society of ASHRAE in Turkey)
Honors and Awards :
TÜBİTAK Scholarship ( 1967 – 1975 )
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 311 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 312 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 403 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 422 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate
308 b) Others :
Member of Doctoral Education Committee at ME Department (1990-2004) Member of Departmental Facilities Committee at ME Department (2000-Present) Member of Project Evaluation Committee, METU-KOSGEB Technology Development Center ( 1992-2008) Chairman of Board, METU Development Foundation ( 2000-2006) Chairman of Board, GÜDAŞ Inc. A Subsidiary of METU Development Foundation ( 1997 –2005) Member of METU Campus Infrastructure Committee ( 1996 –2008)
309 Ayla ÖZDEMİR
Academic Rank : Instructor (Part-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Civil Engineering METU 1970 M.S Civil Engineering METU 1972
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1972-1975 Instructor 1975-2000
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates General Directorate of Highways Cost Analysis Engineer 1969-1972 Zonguldak Arch. &Eng. Academy Instructor (Part-time) 1977-1980 METU Northern Cyprus Campus Instructor (Full-time) 2005-2008
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : -
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Honors and Awards : -
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
METU NORTHERN CYPRUS CAMPUS Course Credits Type MECH 113 (11 times) 3 Undergraduate MECH 114 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate CHE 102 (2 times) 0 Undergraduate MECH 100 (2 times) 0 Undergraduate b) Others : -
310 Gökhan Osman ÖZGEN
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1998 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 2001 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Cincinnati 2006
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1998-2001 Insructor 2007-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Cincinnati Teaching Assistant 2001-2006
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
“Sandwich Materials” with TOFAŞ A.Ş., Technopark Project (METU-BİLTİR), Principal Investigator, 2008-2010. “Millimetrik Dalga Radar Geliştirme Projesi - MİLDAR” with Meteksan, TÜBİTAK 1007 Project, Researcher, 2008-2010. “Pasif Titreşim Amaçlı Kullanılan Viskoelastik Malzemelerin Karakterizasyonu” METU BAP Project, Principal Investigator, 2008-2010.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Error analysis in dynamic stiffness matrix based direct damping matrix identification method, Journal of Sound and Vibration (in press, 2008). G.O.Özgen, “Pasif sistemler kullanarak titreşim kontrolü”, SAVTEK 2008 4. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi, Ankara, 26-27.Haziran (2008). G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Direct identification and expansion of damping matrix for experimental-analytical hybrid modeling, Journal of Sound and Vibration 308 (2007) 348–372. G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Further developments in the dynamic stiffness matrix (DSM) based direct damping identification method, SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems (2006) 2704-2712. G.O. Ozgen, Design and development of a complex shear modulus measurement setup for viscoelastic materials, SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems (2006) 2638-2647.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM)
Honors and Awards :
Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) (2005) University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati (for academic years 2001-02 through 2005-06) Ph.D. Scholarship, Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (2001)
311 Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 208 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 310 (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 407 (1 time) 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
Taught “Foundations of Applied Calculus” and “Control Theory” courses at the University of Cincinnati.
312 M. Kemal ÖZGÖREN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S. Mechanical Engineering METU, Turkey 1971 M.S. Mechanical Engineering METU, Turkey 1972 Dr.E.Sc. Mechanical Engineering Columbia University, USA 1976
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Instructor 1976-1978 Assistant Professor 1978-1983 Associate Professor 1983-1989 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Columbia University Research Associate 1979 METU, Dept. of Mechanical Eng. Assistant Chairman 1978-1982 Isparta Engineering Faculty Visiting Professor 1982-1984 Isparta Engineering Faculty Assistant Dean 1983-1984 METU, Dept. of Mechanical Eng. Assistant Chairman 1985-1987
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Research Advisor in TÜBİTAK – BAE 1986 - 1987 Research Advisor in ROKETSAN 1990 - 1995 Research Advisor in TÜBİTAK – SAGE 1991 - 1999 Panel Member in NATO - AGARD – FMP 1992 - 1994
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Özgören, M. K., "Kinematic analysis of spatial mechanical systems using exponential rotation matrices", Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME, Vol. 129, pp. 1144-1152, 2007. Ateşoğlu, Ö., M. K. Özgören, "High-alfa flight maneuverability enhancement of a fighter aircraft using thrust- vectoring control", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, AIAA, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 1480-1486, 2007. Kılıçaslan, S., S. K. Ider, M. K. Özgören, "Motion control of flexible-link manipulators", Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, IMechE, Vol. 222, No. 12, pp. 2441-2453, 2008. Özgören, M. K., "An algebraic method for designing controllers for multi-input multi-output linear systems via s-domain input-output decoupling", Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, IMechE, In Press, 2008.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, Turkey.
Honors and Awards :
TÜBİTAK Scholarship 1971 - 1972 Fullbright Scholarship 1972 - 1976 Columbia University Fellowship 1972 - 1974 Columbia University Research Assistantship 1974 - 1976 METU Academic Achievement Prize 1999 - 2000 METU Academic Achievement Prize 2001 - 2002
313 METU Academic Achievement Prize 2007 - 2008
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 301 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 304 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 502 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 522 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Earlier Member of Doctoral Education Committee. Present Member of Undergraduate Education Committee.
314 H. Nevzat ÖZGÜVEN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1975 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Manchester 1978
Years of Service on this Faculty: Assistant Professor 1979-1983 Associate Professor 1983-1985 Professor 1989-1992 / 1995-Present
Other Related Experience : Institution Capacity Dates Ohio State University – Dept. of Mech. Eng. Visiting Professor 1985-1987 Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association President 1992-1995 Turkish Cement and Earthenware Industries Co. CEO and President of the Board of Directors 1992-1995 Middle East Software Co. Ankara, President of the Board, 1995-1998 METU Assistant President 1995-1998 Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey Vice President 1998-2003 METU Vice President 2008-Present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects (International): Consultant, Gear Dynamics and Gear Noise Research Laboratory, The Ohio State Univ., Columbus Ohio, USA (Aug.-Sept. 1989; Aug.-Sept. 1991). Project Coordinator (TR), Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Non-Linear Structures, (Project Coordinator (UK): M. İmregün, Imperial College) (Sponsored by British Council) June 1990 - April 1993. National Project Coordinator, Assistance to Develop Indigenous Software Industry, UNDP-TUR/95/002. (Sponsored by United Nations Development Programme), Nov. 1996 – Dec. 2002.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : Maliha, R., Doğruer, C. U. and Özgüven, H. N., “Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Gear-Shaft-Disk-Bearing Systems Using Finite Elements and Describing Functions”, ASME J. of Mechanical Design, v.126, n.3, pp.528-534, 2004. Ciğeroğlu, E. ve Özgüven, H. N., “Non-linear Vibration Analysis of Bladed Disks with Dry Friction Dampers”, Journal of Sound and Vibration, v. 295, pp. 1028-1043, 2006. Ertürk, A., Özgüven, H.N. ve Budak, E., “Analytical Modeling of Spindle-Tool Dynamics on Machine Tools Using Timoshenko Beam Model and Receptance Coupling for the Prediction of Tool Point FRF”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v. 46, n. 15, pp. 1901-1912, 2006. Budak, E., Ertürk, A. ve Özgüven, H. N., “A Modelling Approach for Analysis and Improvement of Spindle-Holder- Tool Assembly Dynamics“, CIRP Annals, v.55, n.1, pp. 369-372, 2006. Ertürk, A., Özgüven, H. N. and Budak, E., “Effect Analysis of Bearing and Interface Dynamics on Tool Point FRF for Chatter Stability in Machine Tools by using a New Analytical Model for Spindle-Tool Assemblies”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v. 47, pp. 23-32, 2007. Ertürk, A., Budak, E. and Özgüven, H.N., “Selection of Design and Operational Parameters in Spindle-Holder-Tool Assemblies for Maximum Chatter Stability by Using a New Analytical Model”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v. 47, pp. 1401-1409, 2007. Özer M. B., Özgüven H. N. and Royston, T. J., “Identification of Structural Non-linearities Using Describing Functions and the Sherman-Morrison Method”, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, v.23, pp. 30-44, 2009. Özşahin, O., Ertürk, A, Özgüven, H. N. and Budak, E., "A Closed-Form Approach for Identification of Dynamical Contact Parameters in Spindle-Holder-Tool Assemblies", Int. J. of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v.49, pp. 25-35, 2009. Kozak, M., Öztürk, M. ve Özgüven, H. N., "A Method in Model Updating Using Miscorrelation Index Sensitivity",
315 Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2008), doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2008.05.013. Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) - Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Fellow Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (F.I.Diag.E.) - Founder Fellow Machine Design and Production Research Center (MATİMAREN) - Member Machine Design and Production Society (MATİM) - Member The Fulbright Alumni Association of Turkey - Member Honors and Awards: Excellence in Supervision (2006, 2001, 1999) Outstanding Achievement in Teaching (2001) Excellence in Teaching (2000, 1999) Best Yearly Academic Achievement Award, METU (1999, 2006, 2007) NASA Certificate of Recognition (for the creative development of a technical innovation) (1993) Fulbright Research Award (1985-1986) Science Encouragement Award, The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (1985) NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship (1983) Biography Published in Several Editions of “Who’s Who in the World”, Marqu is Who’s Who, and in “Who’s Who in Turkey”.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 302 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 429 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 532 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 526 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others : 2001-Present National Project Coordinator of Turkey in EUREKA. 2000-2002 Chairman, Technology Award Committee, TÜBİTAK-TTGV-TÜSİAD. 1999-2001 Member of the Board, National Metrology Institute, Gebze, Turkey 1999-2000 Member of the Board, TÜBİTAK Turkish Academic Network and Inform. Center, Turkey. 1998-2000 Member of the Supreme Council of Science and Technology, Turkey. 1998-2003 Member of the Board, TÜBİTAK Information Technologies and Electronics Research Institute, Turkey. 1998-2003 Member of the Board, TÜBİTAK Defense Ind. Research and Develop. Institute, Turkey. 1998-2002 Member of the Board, Clean Energy Foundation, Ankara, Turkey. 1998-2000 Committee Member, European Science Foundation (ESF), Physical and Engineering Science Committee. 1998-2000 Committee Member, OECD Global Science Forum, OECD, Paris.
Reviewer Journal of Sound and Vibration; Transactions of ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics; Transactions of ASME Journal of Vibration Acoustics, Stress and Reliability in Design; Transactions of ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics; Transactions of ASME Journal of Mechanical Design; Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing; Journal of Multi Body Dynamics; AIAA; Sound and Vibration; National Science Foundation (USA) Project Proposals; European Science Foundation Scientific Program and Network Proposals; Several National Journals
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years 9th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 3-5, 2003. 23rd International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 30 - February 3, 2005. 2nd CIRP Conference on High Performance Cutting, Vancouver, Canada, June 12-13, 2006. 25th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 19-22, 2007. Inter-noise 2007, 36th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, August 28-31, 2007. ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 4-7, 2007. 26th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 4-7, 2008. 1st International Conference on Process Machine Interactions, Hannover, Germany, September 3-4, 2008. 9th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery, IMechE, Univ. of Exeter, UK, Sept. 8-10, 2008. 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering (ICMEN), Chalkidiki, Greece, November 1-3, 2008. Inter-noise 2008, 37th Int. Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Eng., Shanghai, China, Oct. 26-29, 2008.
316 Levend PARNAS
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1982 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1985 M.S Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 1986 Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology 1990
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant Professor 1992-1995 Associate Professor 1995-2003 Professor 2003-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Georgia Institute of Technology State Scholar 1985-1987 Georgia Institute of Technology Graduate Research Assistant 1986-1991 Georgia Institute of Technology Post Doctoral Fellow 1991-1992
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Barış Elektrik, Inc: Design of high pressure composite pressure vessels Barış Elektrik, Inc: Design and testing of composite armour systems ASELSAN: Opto-mechanical design of night vision systems ASELSAN: Mechanical analysis of weapon mounted night vision systems TAI: Design and production of Resin Transfer Molding composite parts TÜBITAK SAGE & Barış Elektrik Inc: Development of composite rocket motor TÜBITAK Project: Optimum design of high pressure composite tubes TÜBİTAK Project: Analysis of effects of two different superstructures of implant-supported overdentures on stress distribution around peri-implant bone TÜBİTAK Project: Computer aided design methodology for internal combustion engines DPT Project: Smart structures and their use in aeronautical systems
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Parnas, L., Oral, S. and Ceyhan, Ü., “Optimum Design of Composite Structures With Curved Fiber Courses,” Composite Sci. and Tech., Vol. 63, No. 7, pp. 1071-1082, 2003.
Evcil, A. and Parnas, L., “Three Dimensional Progressive Damage Analysis of Composite Laminates with Stress Concentrations,” Composite Sci. and Tech., Submitted for Publication (reviewing is over, final copies to be submitted)
Parnas, L. and Ardıç, S., “Chapter 5: Filament Winding,” Handbook of Composite Fabrication, pp. 103-122, Ed. G. Akovalı, RAPRA Technology Ltd., Shropshire, UK, 2001.
Akpınar, İ., Anıl, N. and Parnas, L., “A Natural Tooth's Stress Distribution in Occlusion with a Dental Implant,” J. of Oral Rehabilitation, Vol. 27, pp. 538-545, 2000.
Parnas, L. and Katırcı N., “Design of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Pressure Vessels under Various Loading Conditions,” J. of Composite Structures, Vol. 58, pp. 83-95, 2002.
Alagöz, Ç., Arıkan, S., Bilir, Ö.G. and Parnas, L., “3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced Composite Spur Gears,” Journal of Gear Manufacturing, Vol. 19, No.2, pp. 12-19, 2002.
317 Mutlu, L., Toroslu, R., Parnas, L. and Suca, S., “A Three-Dimensional Model of Mandible using Two- Dimensional CT Images,” 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, October 25-28, 2001, Istanbul.
Alagöz, Ç., Arıkan, S., Bilir, Ö.G. and Parnas, L., “3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced Composite Spur Gears,” Proceedings of ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, September 10-13, 2000, Baltimore, Maryland.
Parnas, L. and Katırcı N., “Design of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Pressure Vessels,” Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Composite Science and Technology, pp. 152-158, January 11-13, 2000, Durban, South Africa.
Bayar, M., Parnas, L., Dikici, A., Çolakoğlu, A. and Farsakoğlu, F., “Thermalization of a Forward Looking Infrared System, ” Proceedings of the 1999 Optomechanical Engineering and Vibration Control, SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, pp. 312-322, July 20-23, 1999, Denver, Colarado.
Parnas, L. and Akkaş, N., “Analysis of Filament Wound Tubes Against Torsion,” Proceedings of the Conference on Advanced Multilayered and Fibre-Reinforced Composites, pp. 489-496, 1998, Kiew, Ukraine
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Honors and Awards : METU Mustafa Parlar Education and Research Fund, Best Thesis Award of 1999
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 208 (8 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 451 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 543 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Vice-Chairperson, Dept of Mechanical Engineering (1999-2003) SAVTEK 2002: Member, Symposium Program Committee Member, Technical Committee of METU Central Laboratory System Coordinator, Undergraduate Program Committee of Department Member, ABET Committee Member Alumni Relations Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, October 25- 28, 2001, Istanbul. ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, September 10-13, 2000, Baltimore, Maryland. 3rd Int. Conference on Composite Science and Technology, January 11-13, 2000, Durban, South Africa. 1999 Optomechanical Engineering and Vibration Control, SPIE-The International Society for Optical Engineering, July 20-23, 1999, Denver, Colarado. Conference on Advanced Multilayered and Fibre-Reinforced Composites, 1998, Kiew, Ukraine.
318 Bülent E. PLATİN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time) Degrees: Field Institution Date Combined B.S. and M.S. Degree Mechanical Engineering İstanbul Technical University 1969 M.S Mechanical Engineering MIT 1972 Sc.D. Mechanical Engineering MIT 1978 Years of Service on this Faculty: Professor 1991-present Associate Professor 1985-1991 Assistant Professor 1979-1985 Instructor 1978-1979 Other Related Experience : Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut, Mechanical Eng. Dept., 1988-1990. Lecturer (part-time), Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Hartford Graduate Center, Electrical Eng. Dept., 1989. Instructor (part-time), Turkish Military Academy, 1979. Research Assistant, MIT, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1975, 1977. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Applied Mathematics Unit, Research Staff, 1969-1970. Teaching Assistant (part-time), İstanbul Technical University, Civil Engineering Department, 1969-1970. Consulting and Sponsored Projects in Last Five Years : Investigator, Development of an Experimental Set-up to Model and Investigate the Effects of Vestibular and Somatosensory Information on the Sensory Motor Control of Human Posture, sponsored by the Sci. Research Fund, METU, 2008-2010. Principal Publications in Last Five Years : Çalışkan, H., Balkan, T., Platin, B.E., Demirer, S., “Servohydraulic Position Control by Variable Speed Pumps”, Proceedings of 5th National Hyraulics and Pneumatics Congress, 23-26 October 2008, İzmir, Turkey, pp. 359-375, (in Turkish). Kılıç, V., Platin, B.E., “Determination of the Position and Orientation of Rigid Bodies by Using Single Camera Images”, Proceedings of World Congress on Engineering - International Conference of Signal and Image Engineering, 2-4 July 2007, London, United Kingdom, pp. 668-673. Gürses, S., Platin, B.E., Akkaş, N., Determining the Largest Lyapunov Exponents from Poincare Maps in the Nonlinear Position Control of an Inverted Pendulum, Science and Engineering Journal of Istanbul Kültür University, Vol. 4, No. 4, December 2006, pp. 121-137, (Also presented in Chaos and Complex Systems: I. Interdisciplinary Chaos Symposium with International Participation, 12-13 May 2006, İstanbul Kültür University, İstanbul, Turkey, (in Turkish). Ünal, U., Balkan, T., Platin, B.E., Yıldız, E.N., Design, Construction, and Preliminary Testing of an Aeroservoelastic Test Apparatus for Use in Ankara Wind Tunnel, Proceedings of the 3rd Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2006), Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 171-179, (in Turkish). Ataç, S., Platin, B.E., Balkan, T., Ekütekin, V., Özsoy, A.N., Altitude Control of an UAV Using Digital Terrain Elevation Data, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 181-188, (in Turkish). Akmeşe, A., Cömert, M.D., Platin, B.E., A Method for Controller Synthesis to Enhance the Aeroservoelastic Stability of Fin Type Control Surfaces of Air Vehicles, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 231-240, (in Turkish). Yıldız, E.N., Cömert, M.D., Platin, B.E., Comparison of Some Methods That Can Be Used for Flutter Estimation in Flight Tests, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 241-247, (in Turkish). Payzın, A.E., Erdem-Şenatalar, A., Platin, B.E., “Accreditation of Engineering Programs in Turkey”, Proceedings of World Congress on Computer Science, Eng.&Technology Edu. (WCCSETE’2006), 19-22 Mar 2006, Itanhaém, Brazil, pp. 166- 169. Platin, B.E., Erdem-Şenatalar, A., Payzın, A.E., MÜDEK: Establishing National Accreditation System in Engineering Education, Proceeding of Engineering Education Symposium of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, Publication No. E/2005/395, 18-19 November 2005, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 209-218, (in Turkish). Erdem-Şenatalar, A., Payzın, A.E., Platin, B.E., "Engineering Evaluation Board (MÜDEK): Initial Observations on Engineering Accreditation in Turkey", 34th IGIP Engineering Education Symposium, Keynotes, Design of Education in the 3rd Millenium: Frontiers in Engineering Education, Vol. II, 12-15 September 2005, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 175-180. Platin, B.E., Erdem-Şenatalar, A., Payzın, A.E., “Engineering Evaluation Board (MÜDEK): An Initiative for the Accreditation of Engineering Education in Turkey”, Proceedings of the SEFI 33rd Annual Conference (SEFI 2005), 7-10 September 2005, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 465-472. Güner, D.R.L., Platin, B.E., Özgören, M.K., Modeling of a Generic Laser Guided Weapon with Velocity Pursuit Guidance and Its Performance Analysis Using Various Control Strategies, Proceedings of the 12th National Machine Theory Symposium (UMTS 2005), Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 391-401, (in Turkish).
319 Güner, D.R.L., Platin, B.E., Özgören, M.K., Modeling of a Laser Seeker Head System, Proc. of UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes Univ., Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 415-423, (in Turkish). Karail, K., Platin, B.E., Image Based Flight Data Reconstruction Using Aeroballistic Range Yaw Cards, Proceedings of UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 715-722, (in Turkish). Kılıç, V., Platin, B.E., Performance Improvement of a 3D Reconstruction Algorithm Using Single Camera Images, Proceedings of UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 723-728, (in Turkish). Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey, member since 1969. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, member since 1979; ASME Turkey Section, founder and member since 1998. Association of Machine Design and Production, founder and member since 1986. American Society for Engineering Education, member since 1994. Association of the Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK), founder and member since 2003. Honors and Awards : None in last five years Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type Course Credits Type ME 210 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 507 (3 times) 3 Graduate ME 304 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 511 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 442 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Chair, 2003-2005, past chair, 2005, member, 2007-2008, team chair in 6 evaluation teams, 2003-2008, MÜDEK Accreditation Board; executive committee member, MÜDEK, 2007-2009. Member, Departmental Committee on Coordination of ABET Studies, 2008-present. Member, Departmental Committee on the Improvement of Departmental Web Page, 2007-present. Educational Counselor, MIT, 2006-present. Member, Departmental Assessment Committee of Undergraduate Program, 2005-present. Member, Steering Committee of the Minor Program on Mechatronics, Faculty of Engineering, 2002-present. Coordinator, Departmental Double-major Program, 1997-present. Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Faculty Core Curriculum, Faculty of Engineering, 2008. Member, Technical Committees of International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Optimal Control, 1997-2005; Modelling & Control of Biomedical Sys., 2002-2008; Non-Linear Control Sys., 2002-2008; Robust Control, 2002- 2008; Linear Cont. Sys, 2002-2008; Modelling, Identification & Signal Processing, 2002-2008; Mechatronics, 2002- 2008. Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on the Development of Self-Assessment System for Graduate Programs, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, METU, 2006-2007. Member, Departmental Committee on the Academic Assessment, 2007. Member, Ad-Hoc Comm. on Development of Code of Conducts, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sci., METU, 2006. Member, Task Force on the Development of Evaluation System for Technological R&D Ability, TÜBİTAK, 2005. Member, University Strategic Planning Committee, METU, 2003-2005. Member, Departmental Undergraduate Education Committee, 1991-2005. Member, Task Force on Education and Human Resources, Vision 2023 Technological Foresight Project, TÜBİTAK, 2004. Member, Committee on the Revision of “Instruction for Preparation of Theses” for Graduate Schools at METU, 2003- 2004. Member, Departmental Working Groups on Curriculum Assessment, ABET 2000, and Self-assessment, 1999-2004. Member, University Senate, METU, 1998-2004. Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years : Speaker, Service to University in the Workshop on Effective Teaching, R&D, and Service, January 2006, February 2007, January 2008, METU; September 2006, Gaziantep University; February 2008, Adnan Menderes University, Turkey. Organizer and educator, MÜDEK Workshop for Program Evaluators and Team Chairs, January 2003, İstanbul; September 2003, İstanbul; September 2004, İstanbul; September 2006, Sakarya; September 2007, Sakarya, Turkey. Organizer and educator, MÜDEK Workshop for Program Administrators and Faculty Members, February 2004, Ankara; November 2004, İstanbul; March 2005, Ankara; April 2005, Ankara; November 2005, İstanbul; March 2006, Ankara; May 2006, Ankara; May 2007, Ankara, Turkey. Participant and paper presenter, 3rd Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2006), June 29-30, 2006, Ankara, Turkey. Participant and paper presenter, Engineering Education Symposium of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, November 18-19, 2005, Ankara, Turkey. Participant and paper presenter, SEFI 33rd Annual Conference (SEFI 2005), September 7-10, 2005, Ankara, Turkey. Participant and paper presenter, 12th National Machine Theory Symposium (UMTS 2005), June 9-11, 2005, Kayseri, Turkey. Participant, member of the Organizing Committee, and co-chair, 9th Mechatronics Forum International Conference and 7th International Mechatronic Design and Modeling Conference, August 30 - September 1, 2004, Ankara, Turkey.
320 Cüneyt SERT
Academic Rank : Asst. Prof. Dr.
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Texas A&M Uni., 1996 College Station, TX, USA M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1998 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 2003
Years of Service on this Faculty :
2003 – 2004 : Part-time Instructor, Dept. of Mech. Eng, METU 2004 – Today : Asst. Prof. Dr., Dept. of Mech. Eng, METU
Research Interests :
Design, production and simulation of microchannel heat sink devices for the cooling of localized high heat fluxes. Simulation of electronics cooling inside military Air Transport Racks (ATR). Thermal modeling and characterization of commonly used components in ATRs. Development of adaptive flow solvers based on Least Squares Finite Element Method on Cartesian meshes. Development of efficient flow solvers for multi-core shared memory architectures. HPC on GPUs using NVIDIA CUDA. Simulation of air flow inside the nasal cavity and the upper respiratory system. Numerical simulation of unsteady turbulent flow and fluid structure interaction inside blood vessels.
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Sukas, S., Erson, A.E., Sert C. and Kulah, H., "A Parylene Based Double-Channel Micro-Electrophoresis System for Rapid Mutation Detection via Heteroduplex Analysis", 29, pp. 1-7, Electrophoresis, 2008. Ozlugedik, S., Nakiboglu, G., Sert, C., Elhan, A., Tonuk, E., Akyar, S. and Tekdemir, I., "Numerical Study of the Aerodynamic Effects of Septoplasty and Partial Lateral Turbinectomy", Laryngoscope, 118 (2), pp. 330- 334, 2008. Alpsan, E., Aksel, M.H., Sert, C., Etiz, U., "Faz Dizili Radar Soğutması Uygulamalarına Yönelik Mikrokanallı Isı Alıcılar Üzerinde Deneysel Araştırma ve Sayısal Analiz", II. Ulusal Havacılık ve Uzay Konferansı (UHUK), İstanbul, Türkiye, Ekim 2008. Alpsan, E., Etiz, U., Aksel, M.H., Sert, C., "Experimental Investigation and Numerical Analysis of Microchannel Heatsinks for Phased Array Radar Cooling Applications", ECI Int. Conf. on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Microscale, Whistler, Canada, September 2008. Yalcin, F.S., Sert, C., Tari, İ., "CFD Analysis of a Notebook Computer Thermal Management Solution", ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Jacksonville, FL, August 2008. Sukas, S., Erson, A.E., Sert, C. and Kulah, H., "A Parylene Based Double-Channel Micro-Electrophoresis System for Rapid Mutation Detection", 11th Int. Conf. on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (µTAS), Paris, October 2007. Ozlugedik, S., Nakiboglu, G., Sert, C., Elhan, A., Tonuk, E., Akyar, S., Tekdemir, İ., "Septoplasti ve Parsiyel Konka Bülloza Rezeksiyonunun Aerodinamik Etkilerinin Hesaplamalı Akışkanlar Dinamiği ile İncelenmesi", 29. Türk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boğaz ve Baş Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, Antalya, Türkiye, Mayıs 2007. Sert, C., Nakiboglu, G., "Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Teaching Fluid Mechanics", ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HW, June 2007.
321 Sert, C., "hp-Spectral Element Solutions of Partial Differential Equations", Int. Symposium of Mathematical Methods In Engineering, Proceedings CD ISBN: 975-6734-04-3, Ankara, Turkey, April 2006. Sert, C., "Electrokinetically Driven Flows in Microchannels and Capillaries", Engineer and Machinery (Mühendis ve Makina Dergisi), 47 (557), pp. 111-123, 2006. Sert, C., Beskok, A., "Spectral Element Formulations on Nonconforming Grids: A Comparative Study of Pointwise Matching and Integral Projection Methods", J. Comp. Phys., 211 (1), pp. 300-325, 2005. Sert, C., Aksel, M.H. and Dener, C., "Object-oriented Multi-block Approach for the Solution of the Euler Equations", Modeling, Simulation & Control B, 73 (3), pp. 1-24, 2004. Sert, C., Beşkök, A., "Nonconforming Spectral Element Formulations: A Comparative Study of Constrained Approximation and Mortar Element Methods", In review for Comp. Meth. Appl. Mech. Eng., 2003. Sert, C., Beşkök, A., "Numerical Simulation of Reciprocating Flow Forced Convection in Two-Dimensional Channels", ASME J. Heat Transfer, Vol. 125, pp. 403-412, 2003.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Honors and Awards : -
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : - a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type
ME 203 3 Undergraduate ME 204 3 Undergraduate ME 210 3 Undergraduate ME 305 3 Undergraduate ME 306 3 Undergraduate ME 310 3 Undergraduate ME 413 3 Undergraduate ME 582 3 Graduate b) Others : -
322 Reşit SOYLU
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1979 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1982 Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering University of Florida 1987
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1978-1979 Research Assistant 1979-1980 Teaching Assistant 1980-1981 Assistant Professor 1988-1990 Associate Professor 1990-1996 Professor 1996-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Florida Research Assistant 1985-1987
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Darendeliler N., Dinçer M., Soylu R., "The biomechanical relationship between incisor and condylar guidances in deep bite and normal cases" Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 31(5):430-437 2004.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Honors and Awards :
University of Florida Presidential Recognition Award (1985) Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (S.T.R.C.T.) undergraduate fellowship (1975 - 1978) S.T.R.C.T. M.S. fellowship (1979 - 1981) Fullbright Ph.D. fellowship (Not used) S.T.R.C.T. Ph.D. fellowship (1982 - 1984)
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 210 3 Undergraduate ME 301 3 Undergraduate ME 304 3 Undergraduate ME 507 3 Graduate ME 525 3 Graduate b) Others :
Member of Doctorate Education Committee
323 Eres SÖYLEMEZ
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1969 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1970 Dr.Eng.Sci Mechanical Engineering Columbia Uni. 1974
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1979 -1974 Instructor 1974 -1975 Assistant Professor 1975-1980 Associate Professor 1980-1985 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Machine Theory and Machine Dynamics Division, Head 1983-1985 Mechanical Eng. Dept. METU Gazi Üniversity Professor 1985-1989 Turkish National Scientific Council, Defence Industries Vice Director 1986-1987 Research and Development Center Gazi University, , Mechanical Education Departmet Chairman 1987-1988 Turkish National Scientific Council, Defence Industries Director 1989-1995 Research and Development Center Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) Head 1995-1996 Mechanical Engineering Department, METU Chairman 2001-2003
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : Consultant on research and Development of Back-Hoe Loaders and Excavators for Hidromek Mekanik Makina İmalat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. ( 1998 –) 4 Projects with Renault-Oyak (June 2008- ) 1 Project with Arçelik (November 2008- )
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Söylemez, E., “Mekanizma Tekniği” (Book), Birsen Yayınevi, September 2007. Söylemez, E., “Makina Dinamiği” (Book), Birsen Yayınevi, November 2007. Söylemez E., Parlaktaş V., "Use of Spatial Four-Bar Mechanism for the Synthesis of Mechanisms with Large Dwell", Proceedings IFToMM on 11th Congress in Mechanisms and Machine Science, April 2004, Tianjin (China), p.1103-1008. Söylemez E., Tanık E., "Variable Structure Mechanisms Design", Proceedings 9 th IFToMM symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, September 2005, Bucharest,Romania p.201-208. Kiper, G., Söylemez E., Kişisel, A., U., Ö, "Polyhedral Linkages Synthesized Using Cardan Motion along Radial Axes", Proceedings 12 th IFToMM World Congress, June 2007, Besancon, France. Kiper, G., Söylemez E., Kişisel, A., U., Ö, "A Family of Deployable Polygons and Polyhedra", Mechanism and Machine Theory Vol43, Issue 5, May 2008, p 627-640. Söylemez, E., "Using Computer Spreadsheets in Teaching Mechanisms", EUCOMES 2008, The Second European Conference on Mechanism Science, 17-20 September 2008, Cassino, Italy.
324 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : -
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years :
Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 301 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 310 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 418 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 431 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 519 (2 times) 3 Graduate
325 İlker TARI
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Nuclear Engineering Hacettepe University 1987 M.S Nuclear Engineering University of Michigan 1992 M.S, Engineering MIT 1994 Nuc.Eng.Deg. Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Northeastern University 1998
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Instructor 1998-1999 Assistant Professor 1999-2008
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Hacettepe University Research and Teaching Assistant 1987-1989 Northeastern University Lab Instructor / TA 1994-1997 University of California Lecturer 1997-1998
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Cooling of Small Form Factor Computers, METU Research Fund Project, 2006-2007. High Pressure H2 and O2 Production and Solar Hydrogen Energy System for a Hospital, TUBITAK Project, 2006-2010.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Orhan, Ö.E. and Tari, İ., "Numerical Investigation on Cooling of Small Form Factor Computer Cases", Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 427-435 (2008). Öztürk, E. and Tari, İ., "Forced Air Cooling of CPUs with Heat Sinks: a Numerical Study", IEEE Transactions on Components and Packaging Technologies, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 650-660 (2008). Yalçin, F.S., Sert, C. and Tari, İ., "CFD Analysis of a Notebook Computer Thermal Management Solution", Proc. ASME Heat Transfer Conference, August 10-14, 2008, Jacksonville, FL. Özden, E. and Tari, İ., "CFD Modeling and Analysis of a Small Shell-and-tube Heat Exchanger", Proc. ASME Heat Transfer Conference, August 10-14, 2008, Jacksonville, FL. Tari, İ., "A Comparison of the Common Semi-Implicit Time Stepping Schemes in a Spectral Method Navier- Stokes Solver: ABCN, ABBDI2, MABCN and Leap Frog", SIAM Annual Meeting, July 7-11, 2008, San Diego, CA. Tari, İ., Andrew Tangborn and Yaman Yener, "A Numerical Investigation of Interactions of Particles with Benard Cells in Horizontal Channels", CHT08: Advances in Computational Heat Transfer, May 11-16, 2008, Marrakech, Morocco. Öztürk, E. and Tari, İ., "CFD Modelling of Forced Cooling of Computer Chassis", Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 304-313 (2007). Orhan, Ö.E. and Tari, İ., "Numerical Investigation on Cooling of Small Form Factor Computer Cases", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA. Tari, İ., "A Comparison of Common Semi-Implicit Time Stepping Schemes in a Pseudo-spectral Navier-Stokes Solver: ABCN, ABBDI2 and MABCN", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and
326 Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA. Tari, İ., "Numerical Determination of Critical Tilt Angle for a Parallel Plate Channel", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA. Tari, İ., "Numerical Investigation of Laminar Microchannel Convective Liquid Flow as a Mixing Enhancer in Microfluidic Devices", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA. Öztürk, E. and Tari, İ., “CFD Analyses of Heat Sinks for CPU Cooling with Fluent”, Proc. ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-21, 2005, San Francisco, CA. Kükrer, C.E. and Tari, İ., “Direct Numerical Simulation of Liquid Flow in a Horizontal Microchannel”, Proc. ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-21, 2005, San Francisco, CA. Öztürk, E. and Tari, İ., “A Road Map For CFD Modelling Of Forced Cooled Packages”, Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL. Kasapoglu, S. and Tari, İ., “A Pseudospectral Analysis of Laminar Natural Convection Flow and Heat Transfer Between Two Inclined Parallel Plates”, Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL. Tari, İ., and Tari, S., “Senior year thermal design course: elective or mandatory restricted elective”, Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL. Kasapoglu, S. and Tari, İ., “A Comparison of AB/BDI2 and AB/CN Time Stepping Schemes in a Chebychev- Tau Spectral Navier-Stokes Solver”, SIAM Conference on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations, July 10- 12, 2006, Boston, MA.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Sigma-XI (MIT and NU chapters) and New York Academy of Sciences
Honors and Awards :
Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship for MS and Ph.D. study in USA.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 305 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 310 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 311 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 312 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 421 (7 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 508 (2 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
1998-2000, Middle East Technical University, Mechanical Engineering Department Self assessment and ABET 2000 Group secretary. 2001- , Middle East Technical University, Mechanical Engineering Department Assistant to Department Chair, Graduate Committee member, Seminar Committee member, Departmental Self-assessment Committee member.
327 Ergin TÖNÜK
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1990 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1992 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1998
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1990-1998 Instructor 2000-2001 Assistant Professor 2001-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Marquette University Department of Biomedical Engineering Post-doctoral fellow 1998-2000 Marquette University Department of Biomedical Engineering Instructor 1999-2000
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
The Measurement Method of the Fibular Torsion and Exposition of the Clinical Importance of the Fibular Torsion, Researcher (TÜBİTAK SBAG-809/3066, August 2002-present). Improvement of METU Tire Testing Setup Facility, Principal Investigator (TÜBİTAK MİSAG-A-65, August 2002-January 2003). An Indenter for the Investigation of Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties of Trans Tibial Prosthesis Users, Principal Investigator (TÜBİTAK MİSAG-183, August 2001-present) Investigation of Bulk Soft Tissue of Trans-Tibial Amputees, Researcher (The Whitaker Foundation, USA, October 1998- May 2000). Finite Element Modeling of Pneumatic Automobile Tires, Researcher (TÜBİTAK MİSAG-86 July 1996- September 1998). Finite Element Modeling of Pneumatic Automobile Tires, Researcher (METU AFP-96-03-02-01 June 1996- September 1998).
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Tönük, E. “Design and Construction of an in Vivo Soft Tissue Testing Apparatus for Trans Tibial Amputee Residual limbs”. Journal of Mechanical Design and Production (accepted for publication). Tönük, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., “Nonlinear Elastic Material Property Estimation of Lower Extremity Residual Limb Tissues”. IEEE, Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (accepted for publication). Tönük, E., “Studies in Experimental Determination of Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties in Trans Tibial Ampute Residual Limbs”. Engineer and Machinery, Vol. 43, No. 511, pp. 43-49, 2002. Tönük, E., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Finite Element Modeling and Experimental Verification of Automobile Tire Cornering Force Characteristics”. Computers and Structures Vol. 79, No. 13, pp. 1219-1232. Tönük, E., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Finite Element Estimation of Cornering Force Characteristics of Pneumatic Automobile Tires”. Engineer and Machinery Vol. 42, No. 494, pp. 16-20. Tönük, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., “Nonlinear Viscoelastic Material Property Estimation of Lower Extremity Residual Limb Tissues”. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol. 1, p. 645.
328 Tönük, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., “Effect of Curvature on Lower Extremity Residual Limb Models”. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol. 1, p. 639. Silver-Thorn, M. B., Tönük, E., “In Vivo Indentation of Lower Extremity Limb Soft Tissues”. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol. 1, p. 637. Silver-Thorn, M. B., Tönük, E., “A Device for Viscoelastic Assesment of the Residual Limb Bulk Soft Tissue Response to Load”. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999 , Vol. 1, p. 646.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME, ID: 6654503) The Tire Society (Akron, OH, USA) Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society Full Membership (1999-2000, USA) Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (1995-2003) Machine Design and Production Society (Turkey)
Honors and Awards :
NATO B2 The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Post Doctoral Research Scholarship for Vehicle Dynamics Research in the University of Arizona, 1998 (declined). The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) Münir Birsel Ph.D. Scholarship (1994- 1996).
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 205 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 206 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 208 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 301 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 302 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Production minor academic advisor Member of committee for communication with graduates Member of committee for acquainting METU Mechanical Engineering Department Member of committee for coordination of double major and minor programs of Mech. Eng. Dept. ME 200 Mechanical Engineering coordinator Member Alumni Relations Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years :
ADAMS software training (METU CAD/CAM Robotics Center) Medical 3-D reconstruction training (Hacettepe University Department of Anatomy) Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology training (METU Sports Department) MSC.Fatigue training (BİAS) Educators’ training (METU Continuing Education Center) The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999.
329 S. Turgut TÜMER
Academic Rank : Professor (On leave)
Degrees:
Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 M.S Textile Technology UMIST 1976 Ph.D. Textile Technology UMIST 1980
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1972-1973 Assistant 1973-1974 Instructor 1980-1981 Assistant Professor 1981-1985 Associate Professor 1990-1992 Professor 1992-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Mech. Eng. Dept., King Saud University, S. Arabia Assistant Professor 1985-1990 Mech. Eng. Dept., METU Vice Chairperson 1992-1996 Mech. Eng. Dept., METU Adviser to the Chair 1996-2001 TÜBİTAK - MISAG (Research Fund) Secretary of the Exec. Board 2000-2001 TÜBİTAK (Sci. Tech. Research Council of Turkey) Associate Vice President 2001-2004 METU Northern Cyprus Campus Vice President 2005-2006 METU Northern Cyprus Campus President 2006-present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : EU FP6 Project, Partner, “ForSociety”, 2004. Consultant to the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK), 1996-2000 Project sponsored by the State Planning Organization (DPT), Coordinator, “Development of a 3-D Gait Analysis System”, 1999. Project sponserd by Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), “Investigation of joint moments of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee”, 1995.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Sarıtaş O., Taymaz E., Tümer T., “Vision 2023: Turkey’s National Technology Foresight Program – A contextualist description and analysis” , Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Vol. 74, pp. 1374-1393, 2007. Kafalı P., Tönük E., Tümer S.T., “Effects of different joint centre estimation methods on the calculated joint kinematics in gait analysis applications (In Turkish)”, Makina Tasarım ve İmalat Dergisi, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 36- 48, 2007. Kılıç O., Tönük E., Tümer S.T., “Biomechanical modelling of human hand (In Turkish)” BIYOMUT 2007, pp. 83-85, İstanbul, Turkey, 2007. Ertan H., Kentel B.B., Tümer S.T., Korkusuz F., “Reliability and Validity Testing of an Archery Chronometer”, Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, Vol. 4, pp.95-104, 2005. Pak N.K., Tankut T., Tümer S.T., Gürkan T., “Turkish Science and Technology System Vis-à-vis Europe” Foreign Policy - A quarterly of the Foreign Policy Institute of Turkey, Vol. 19, No.1-2, pp. 88-107, 2004.
330 Ertan H., Kentel B., Tümer S. T. and Korkusuz F., "Activation patterns in forearm muscles during archery shooting", Human Movement Science, Vol. 22, pp. 37-45, 2003.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Member of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Member of the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey (TMMO) Member of the Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM)
Honors and Awards : Turkish Iron and Steel Works Scholarship (1971-73) Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship (1974-80) Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar METU Education Award, 1994 Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar Thesis Supervisor Award, 1999 Fellow of Society for Design and Process Technology, 1999 METU Successful Faculty Award (top 5%), 2000
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 208 3 Undergraduate ME 301 3 Undergraduate ME 302 3 Undergraduate ME 418 3 Undergraduate ME 590 3 Graduate MECH 301 (NCC) 3 Undergraduate b) Others : Member of Masters Education Committee Refereeing for International Journals: Journal of the Textile Institute Technology & Health Care (Member of the Editorial Board) IEEE Robotics & Automation Society Magazine Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
331 Abdullah ULAŞ
Academic Rank: Associate Professor (Full Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S. Mechanical Engineering METU 1994 M.S. Mechanical Engineering The Pennsylvania State Univ. 1996 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering The Pennsylvania State Univ. 2000
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Instructor 2001-2002 Assist. Professor 2002-2007 Assoc. Professor 2007-present
Other Related Experience:
Institution Capacity Dates The Pennsylvania State University Research Assistant 1994-2000 The Pennsylvania State University Post-Doctoral Research Associate 2000-2001
Consulting and Sponsored Projects:
Consultant for Combustion Propulsion and Ballistic Technology Corp., State College, PA, USA (2000-2001) Consultant for Defense Industries Research and Development Institute – TÜBİTAK (2003-2004)
Principal Publications of Last Five Years:
Püskülcü, G. and Ulas, A. "3-D Grain Burnback Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors: Part 1- Ballistic Motor Tests" Aerospace Science and Technology Volume 12, Issue 8, December 2008, Pages 579-584, December 2008. Püskülcü, G. and Ulas, A. "3-D Grain Burnback Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors: Part 2- Modeling and Simulations" Aerospace Science and Technology Volume 12, Issue 8, December 2008, Pages 585-591, December 2008. Ulas, A. and Kuo, K.K., “Laser-Induced Ignition of Solid Propellants for Gas Generators” Fuel 87 (2008) pp. 639-646, 2008. Ulas, A., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K., “An Investigation of the Performance of a Boron/Potassium-Nitrate Based Pyrotechnic Igniter” Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics 31, No. 4, pp. 311-317, 2006. Ulas, A., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K., “Ballistic Properties and Burning Behaviour of an Ammonium Perchlorate/Guanidine Nitrate/Sodium Nitrate Airbag Solid Propellant” Fuel 85, pp. 1979-1986, 2006. Ulas, A., “Passive Flow Control in Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engines with Cavitating Venturi” Flow Measurement and Instrumentation 17 (2006) 93-97. Aydemir, E., Ulas, A., and Serin, N., "Transient Reactive Conduction Modeling of Cook-Off of Munitions", The 3rd International Symposium on Energetic Materials and their Applications, Japan Explosives Society, April 2008, Tokyo, Japan. Aydemir, E., Ulas, A., and Serin, N., "Experimental Investigation of Cook-Off of Munitions", The 3rd International Symposium on Energetic Materials and their Applications, Japan Explosives Society, April 2008, Tokyo, Japan. Narin, B., Ozyoruk, Y., and Ulas, A., "One-Dimensional Two-Phase Modeling of Deflagration-To-Detonation Transition (DDT) Phenomenon in Porous Energetic Materials" 4th Ankara International Aerospace Conference, AIAC-2007-030, 10-12 September 2007, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
332 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:
AIAA- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Ministry of Defense R-D Energetic Materials Committee Ministry of Defense R-D Weapon Systems Technology Committee Turkish Society of Heat Science and Technology
Honors and Awards:
Second-place award in Engineering Division of Penn State Graduate School Research Exhibition, March 1999 Recipient of the University Research Initiative (URI) fellowship from the U.S. Department of Army, 1997 First-ranked graduate among more than 150 graduates from the Department of Mechanical Engineering/The Middle East Technical University (GPA = 3.83/4.00), July 1994
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years: a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years:
Course Credits Type ME 203 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 204 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 438 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 311 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 312 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 351 (1 time) 3 Undergraduate ME 512 (1 time) 3 Graduate b) Others:
Member of Doctoral Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
Development of ME 512 course in the Mechanical Engineering Department of METU Development of Solid Propellant Strand Burner Setup in TÜBİTAK-SAGE Development of T-Burner Setup in TÜBİTAK-SAGE Development of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine in TÜBİTAK-SAGE Development of Munition Slow-Cookoff Test Setup in TÜBİTAK-SAGE
333 Yavuz Samim ÜNLÜSOY
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time) Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Birmingham 1979
Years of Service on this Faculty: Teaching Assistant 1972-1975 Instructor 1979-1980 Assistant Professor 1980-1984 Associate Professor 1984-1990 Professor 1990-present
Other Related Experience : EDMMA (Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture), Instructor (Part time), 1973-1974 EITIA (Eskişehir Academy of Economy and Commerce), Instructor (Part time), 1981-1982 MATIMAREN (Machine Design and Production Research Institute), Director, 1987-1988 KSU (King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Visiting Professor (On sabbatical leave), 1988-1990 METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Research Center, Director, 1992-1995 METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Research Center, Member, Executive Committee, 1996-2001
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : Consulting : General Directorate of Highways, Ministry of Public Works and Settlements General Directorate of Measurements and Quality Control, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, ETC Environmental Tectonics Corporation Türkiye, Design of Multi-Axis Tactical Flight Simulator The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), TIDEB & TTGV Over 90 Evaluation of Industrial Project Proposals and Final Reports. Product Liability and Job Safety Cases in various Courts. Sponsored Projects : 58 Sponsored Industrial Projects, 18 in the last five years.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years : Erşahin, M. A. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Finite Element Modelling of Radial Tires To Predict Cornering Force Characteristics”, CMES-04 Proceedings of the First Cappadocia International Mechanical Engineering Symposium, c.3, s. 780-787, July 2004, Cappadocia, Turkey. Avgan, U., Balkan, T. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Design and Control of a Self Parking Model Car“, Mechatronics 2004, 9th Mechatronics Forum International Conference Proceedings, pp. 773-784, September 2004, Ankara, Turkey. Şentürk, S. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Experimental Determination Of Transfer Functions For A Car Body-In-White”, Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Machine Design and Production, s. 739-758, October 2004, Antalya, Turkey. Özatay, E., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Yıldırım, M. A., "Fuzzy Logic Control of a Four Wheel Steering System", Proceedings 2005 of the 9th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI 2005), Vol. VII, pp. 400-405, Orlando, USA, July 10-13, 2005. Özatay, E., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Yıldırım, M., “Design Of Fuzzy Logic Controller For Four Wheel Steering System”, Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - DETC2005, Volume 6 C, 2005, Pages 2331-2338. Özatay, E., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Yıldırım, M., “Enhancement of Vehicle Handling Using Four Wheel Steering Control Strategy”, SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition, Detroit, USA, April 2006, SAE Book Number : SP-2019, paper 2006-01-0942. Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Balkan, T., Tekin, G., Şahin, M., Oktay, G., “Integrated Active Safety Systems for Road Vehicles“, Proceedings of the 3rd Traffic and Road Safety International Congress, v.1, s. 486-492, May 2006, Ankara, Turkey. Bayar, K. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., ”Modelling of the Dynamics of Multi-Axle Steered Vehicles“, OTEKON’06 3. Otomotiv Teknolojileri Kongresi, Kongre Kitabı, s. 377-384, June 2006, Bursa.
334 Arıkan, K. B., Ünlüsoy Y. S., Çelebi, O. ve Korkmaz İ., “Identification of Linear Bicycle Model of an Automobile Using Experimental Data“, OTEKON 06 3. Otomotiv Teknolojileri Kongresi, Kongre Kitabı, s. 369-375, June 2006, Bursa. Çalışkan, K., Konukseven, İ., ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Application of Experimental Elastomer Analysis Techniques For Suspension Jounce Bumper Design With FEA”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, September 2006, Kuşadası. Çalışkan, K., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Özses, B. ve Pakkan, S., “Ride Dynamics Simulation of a Rigid Truck With Three Axles”, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, September 2006, Kuşadası. Çalışkan, K., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Özatay, E., A. M. Yıldırım, “Performance and Fuel Economy Analysis for Hybridization of a Heavy Truck”, EET-2007 2nd European Ele-Drive Transportation Conference, 30 Mayıs – 1 June 2007, Brüksel. Çalışkan, K., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Özatay, E., A. M. Yıldırım, “Upgrading Heavy Duty Truck Performance and Fuel Economy Through Hybridization”, Proceedings of the 3rd Autocom International Workshop On Hybrid Electric Vehicle Modeling And Control, 12 June, 2007, İstanbul. Arıkan, K. B., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Korkmaz, İ. ve Çelebi, A. O., “Identification of Linear Handling Models for Road Vehicles”, International Journal of Vehicle System Dynamics, v. 46, n. 7, July 2008, pp. 621-645. Çalışkan, K., Ünlüsoy, Y. S., Kılıç, V., Yıldırım, M. “Development of a Hybrid Electric Heavy Duty Truck”, ICAT 08 International Conference on Automotive Technologies, Kongre Kitabı, s. 156-164 ,13-14 November 2008, İstanbul Bayar, K. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., ”Modelling of the Dynamics of Multi-Axle Steered Vehicles“, International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, v.15, n. 2/3/4, pp. 208-236, 2008. Yazıcıoğlu, Y. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., "A Fuzzy Control Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for Improved Braking Performance and Directional Stability", International Journal of Vehicle Design, v. 48, Nos. 3/4, pp.299–315. Başlamışlı, Ç. ve Ünlüsoy, Y. S., “Optimization of Speed Control Hump Profiles”, Journal of Transportation Engineering, accepted for publication on May 2009 issue.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Member, Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (1971- present). Associate Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (1981- 1986). Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (1986 - 1989).
Honors and Awards : CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship - Undergraduate Study (1970-71). CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship - Ph.D Study (1975-79). J. A. Overton Memorial Prize for research performance during Ph.D. studies (1979). Academic Achievement Award, METU (1999-2001). Academic Achievement Award, METU (2003-2005).
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years : Course Credits Type ME 304 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 425 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 436 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 513 (5 times) 3 Graduate b) Graduate Thesis Supervised : 5 Ph.D. thesis completed, 2 in progress. 41 M.Sc. thesis completed, 4 in progress. c) Others (last five years) : Member of MSc. Committee (2001 – 2004). Member of Ph.D. Committee (2004 – 2006). Member of Human Resources Committee (2006 - 2009). Member of Academic Evaluation Committee (2006 - ). Member of the Undergraduate Education Committee (2009 - ).
335 Hüseyin VURAL
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering ITU 1973 M.S Mechanical Engineering Boğaziçi Üniversitesi 1976 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Rutgers Univesity 1982
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assist. Professor 1987-1988 Associate Professor 1988-1998 Professor 1998-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates TUBİTAK-MAE Research Scientist 1983-1985 MIT Energy Lab Research Scientist 1985-1987 Rutgers University Visiting Scientist 1987 TUBITAK – SAGE Research Advisor 1991-1992 TÜBİTAK - MİSAG Secretary 1992-1993 TUBITAK - SAGE Associate Director 1992-1995
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
EQUIPE Plus – 225932-CP-1-2005-1-BE-GRUNDTVIG-G4PP National Project Coordinator Development of Testing System for the Measurement of Computer Literacy, BAP Project, 2005.
Patents:
“Moving Double Distributor Plate for Fluidized Beds” Turkey TR 1996 00072 B 1999
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Vural, H., “Livelong Long Learning: Opportunities and Problems”, New Horizons in Education IV, Recent Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2008, presented, will be published. Vural, H., “Social Responsibilities: Theory and Practice”, 16th National Educational Sciences Symposium, Gazi Osman Paşa University, Tokat, September, 2007. Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "A Time Operator Splitting Method for Numerical Analysis of 1-D Solid Propellant Non- Linear Combustion Response” 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2003-4945, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA. Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "On Two-Phase Magnesium-Teflon Pyrotechnic Igniter Flow In Closed Cavities” 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2033-4630, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA. Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "Convolution Integral Methods For the Computation of Linear Burn Rate of Solid Propellant Subjected to ArbitrarPressure Excitation”, ” 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA- 2003-4946, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA. Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "Numerical Computation of Non-Linear Transverse Mode Acoustic Instability In Circular Geometry Confining Two-Phase Mixture”, 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2003-5087, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA
336 Şahin, R., Vural, H., "Mathematical Modelling of Turbulent Coal-Air-CH4 Combustion in Industrial Furnaces”, MCS-3, Third Mediterranean Combustion Symposium, Marrakech, Morroco, June 8-13, 2003.
337 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Society of Mechanical Engineers Society of Turkish Thermal Sciences and Technology Society of American Inst. Of Aeronautics and Astronautics (for 2 years)
Honors and Awards :
Scholarship for PhD studies by Ministry of Education, 1976-1981 Scholarship for Postdoctoral Study by NATO, 1985-1986 Award for the Thesis Advisor by Mustafa Parlar Foundation, 1997. Award for Service in Education by TED (Turkish Education Society), 2003.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 203 (6 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 204 (6 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 351 (4 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 438 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 530 (2 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Director of Continuing Education Center of METU 2000 - present Associate Director of Continuing Education Center of METU 1998 – 2000 Member of Seminar Committee Member of Undergraduate Education Committee Coordinator of Continuing Education Centers of Turkish Universities Associate Director of Science and Society Center 2006-2008 31 years of experince in philanthropic activities, Director of ILKYAR Foundation
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
International Conf On Air Pollution And Combustion, held in Ankara, 2005, organizing member. Vural, H., “Livelong Long Learning: Opportunities and Problems”, New Horizons in Education IV, Recent Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2008, presented. Vural, H., “Social Responsibilities: Theory and Practice”, 16th National Educational Sciences Symposium, Gazi Osman Paşa University, Tokat, September, 2007. Vural, H., “Boarding Schools at the age of Elemantary Education: Obligation, Difficulties and Opportunities”, New Horizons in Education III, Recent Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2005.
338 Cemil YAMALI
Academic Rank : Associate Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1973 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1976 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan 1983
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1973-1976 / 1983-1985 Assistant Professor 1985-1987 Associate Professor 1987-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Michigan Teaching and Research Assistant 1976-1983
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Several Solar Energy applications, Energy and Energy Conservation Projects
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Yamalı, C., Merte, H., Influence of sweeping on dropwise condensation with varying body force and surface subcooling. Int. J. of Heat and Mass Transfer, 42 (1999) 2943-2953 . Yamalı, C., Merte, H., A Theory of dropwise condensation at large subcooling including the effect of the sweeping. J of Heat and Mass Transfer. (Accepted for publication in 2001) Yamalı, C. Potansiyel güneş enerjisi uygulamaları: Elektrik üretimi ve konutların ısıtılması, Enerji Dünyası, Dünya Enerji Konseyi Türk Milli Komitesi Bülteni, 18-26, Sayı 31, Ağustos 2000.
Yamalı, C., Ataer, Ö. E., Filmwise condensation over a tier of spheres. 5th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Sun City, South Africa, HEFAT2007 Yamalı, C., Solmuş, İ., Theoretical investigation of a humidification-dehumidification desalination system configured by a double-pass flat plate solar air heater . Desalination, 205(2007) 163-177 Yamalı, C., Solmuş, İ., A solar desalination system using humidification-dehumidification process: experimental study and comparison with the theoretical results. 220(2008) 538-551
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships : Member of the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 203 (3 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 204 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate
339 ME 351 (8 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 476 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 478 (6 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 311 3 Undergraduate ME 312 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
Member of Doctoral Education Committee
340 Almıla GÜVENÇ YAZICIOĞLU
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1997 M.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1999 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Univ. of Illinois at Chicago 2004
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Teaching Assistant 1997-1999 Instructor 2005-2006 Assistant Professor 2006-To Date
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Illinois at Chicago Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant 1999-2005 University of Illinois at Chicago Instructor (Part Time) Spring/Fall 2002
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Principal Investigator, An Experimental Investigation of Microchannel Heat Transfer for the Design and Optimization of a Microchannel Evaporator, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Grant No: 107M504, 09/2008-09/2010. Co-Investigator, Steady-State and Transient Forced Convection Analysis in Various Micro Channel Geometries, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Grant No: 106M076, 03/2006-03/2009. Principal Investigator, Transient and Steady-State Single-Phase Heat Transfer in Microchannels, NATO Collaborative Linkage Grant No: CBP.NUKR.CLG 982403, 07/2006-07/2008.
Principal Publications of ast Five Years :
Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Gogotsi, Y., “Fluid Transport and Phase Transition Experiments in Closed Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes”, Proc. The First International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, Ed. S.G. Kandlikar, ASME, pp. 845-850, 2003. Ye, H., Naguib, N., Gogotsi, Y., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., “Wall Structure and Surface Chemistry of Hydrothermal Carbon Nanofibres”, Nanotechnology, Vol. 15, pp. 1-5, 2004. Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Gogotsi, Y., “Evaporative Transport of Aqueous Liquid in a Closed Carbon Nanotube: A Nano Heat Pipe?”, Journal of Heat Transfer, Annual Photogallery Issue, Vol. 126(4), p. 506, 2004. Naguib, N., Ye, H., Gogotsi, Y., Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Yoshimura, M., “Observation of water confined in nanometer channels of closed carbon nanotubes”, Nano Letters, Vol. 4(11), pp. 2237-2243, 2004. This article received unsolicited coverage online by nanotech.org on Oct. 27, 2004, the Nanotechnology News Network on Oct. 28, 2004, and in the Research News Section of NanoToday supplement to Elsevier Science’s Materials Today magazine (p. 12, Dec. 2004). Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Naguib, N., Ye, H. and Gogotsi, Y., “Aqueous Fluids in Carbon Nanotubes: Assisting the Understanding of Fluid Behavior at the Nanoscale”, Proc. NATO-Advanced Study Institute: Nanoengineered Nanofibrous Materials, Kluwer, pp.391-398, 2004. Gogotsi, Y., Rossi, M.P., Naguib, N., Ye, H.H., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., “In situ fluid studies in multi-walled carbon nanotubes”, Abstr. of Papers of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 228, pp. U495-U495 273-COLL Part 1, 2004.
341 Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., “Thermal Stimulation of Aqueous Volumes Contained in Carbon Nanotubes: Experiment and Modeling”, Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 86(1), pp. 013109-1-3, 2005. Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., “Thermal Stimulation of Aqueous Volumes Contained in Carbon Nanotubes: Experiment and Modeling”, Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, Vol. 11(2), 2005. Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Nicholls, A. and Gogotsi, Y., “Electron Microscope Visualization of Multiphase Fluids Contained in Closed Carbon Nanotubes”, Journal of Visualization, Vol. 8(2), pp. 137-145, 2005. Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Rossi, M.P. and Gogotsi, Y., “Theoretical and experimental investigation of aqueous liquids contained in carbon nanotubes”, Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 97(12), pp. 124309-1-13, 2005. Sun, W., Kakac, S., Yazicioglu, A.G., “A numerical study of single-phase convective heat transfer in microtubes for slip flow”, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol. 46(11), pp.1084-1094, 2007. Bulut, B., Çetin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Yüncü, H. and Kakaç, S., “The analysis of effect of axial conduction on single-phase convective heat transfer in microtubes”, Proc. of the 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, Vol. 2, pp. 914-921, 2007. Çetin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Kakaç, S., “Fluid flow in microtubes with axial conduction including rarefaction and viscous dissipation”, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 35, pp. 535-544, 2008. Barışık, M., Yazicioglu, A.G., Çetin, B., “Analytical solution for single-phase microtube heat transfer including axial conduction, viscous dissipation, and rarefaction effects”, submitted to ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 2008. Çetin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Kakaç, S., “Slip-flow heat transfer in microtubes with axial conduction and viscous dissipation–An extended Graetz problem”, submitted to International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2008.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers Turkish Society of HVAC & Sanitary Engineers
Honors and Awards :
Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2002 and 2003 University Fellowship, UIC, Academic Year 2002-2003 Provost’s Award for Graduate Research, $1920, UIC, 2001 High Honor Student at the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, METU, Spring 1997 Honor Student for 7 semesters at the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 1993-1996 Undergraduate Scholarship, Sema Yazar Youth Foundation, Ankara, Turkey, 1993-1997 Scholarship, American Collegiate Institute, Izmir, Turkey, 1989-1993
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 351 Thermodynamics of Heat Power 3 Undergraduate ME 311 Heat Transfer 3 Undergraduate ME 310 Numerical Methods (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers 3 Undergraduate ME 203 Thermodynamics 1 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
342 Yiğit YAZICIOĞLU
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1997 M.S Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical Univ. 1999 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Univ. of Illinois at Chicago 2005
Years of Service on this Faculty :
Assistant 1997-1999 Assistant Professor 2005-To date
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Illınois at Chicago Graduate Assistant 1999-2005 University of Illınois at Chicago Instructor (Part Time) Fall 2000
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Project Title: Classified (In progress) Project Leader: Dr. Yigit Yazicioglu Sponsor: TUBITAK-1007, 2007-present
Project Title: State Estimation and dynamic behavioral feedback in legged mobile robots towards off-road applications (In progress) Project Leader: Dr. Afsar Saranli Sponsor: TUBITAK-1001, 2007-present
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Sayginer, E., Akbey, T., Yazicioglu, Y., Saranli, A., "Task oriented kinematic analysis for a legged robot with half- circular leg morphology", ICRA 2009 International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 12-17, 2009, Kobe-Japan, in review as of October 2008. Turkbey, G.T., Yildiz, E.N., Yazicioglu, Y., "Degisken eylemsizlik yuku altinda calisan bir masaustu tezgahinin hassas acisal konum kontrolu", TOK 2008 Otomatik Kontrol Ulusal Toplantisi, Istanbul-Turkey, November 13-15 2008. Yazicioglu, Y., Unlusoy, Y.S., “A fuzzy logic controlled anti-lock braking system (ABS) for improved braking performance and directional stability”, International Journal of Vehicle Design-Special Issue on Traction Control and Braking, in print as of September 2008. Yazicioglu, Y., Martin, B.A., Navarro-Castillo, K., Kutluay, U. and Royston, T.J., "Transverse vibration of pre- stressed beams: An experimental technique for the determination of dynamic viscoelastic material properties of tissue mimicking materials", 155th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Paris, France, 6/29 – 7/4, June- July 2008. McCormick, S.M., Saini, V., Yazicioglu, Y., Demou, Z.N., Royston, T.J., “ Interdependence of pulsed ultrasound and shear stress effects on cell morphology and gene expression”, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 34(3), 436- 445, March 2006. Yazicioglu, Y., Royston, T.J., Spohnholtz, T., Martin, B., Loth, F., Bassiouny, H., “Acoustic radiation from a fluid- filled, subsurface vascular tube with internal turbulent flow due to a constriction”, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 118(2), 1193-1209, August 2005.
343 Spohnholtz, T., Royston, T.J., Yazicioglu, Y., Martin, B.A., Loth, F., Bassiouny, H., “Helping doctors interpret the sound of blood using a multimode sonic and ultrasonic imaging system,” invited ‘Lay Language Paper’ at 149th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Vancouver, Canada, 5/16 – 5/20, May 2005. (‘Invited Lay Language Paper’ available at http://www.acoustics.org/press/149th/royston.html). Royston, T.J., Yazicioglu, Y., Loth, F., “Surface response of a viscoelastic medium to subsurface acoustic sources with application to medical diagnosis,” Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, vol.113(2), p.1109-1121, February 2003.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Honors and Awards :
UIC Provost’s Award for Graduate Research, 2004. Turkish Scientific Research Council (TUBITAK Travel Award, 1999.
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 310 Numerical Methods (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 Machine Elements 3 Undergraduate ME 302 Theory of Machines II (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 301 Theory of Machines I 3 Undergraduate ME 208 Dynamics 3 Undergraduate ME 206 Strength of Materials 3 Undergraduate ME 205 Statics 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
344 Orhan YEŞİN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1963 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1964 Ph.D. Nuclear Engineering Univ. of Manchester 1969
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1964-1969 Assistant Professor 1969-1976 Associate Professor 1976-1981 Professor 1981-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Turkish Atomic Energy Authority Assistant Director 1978-1980 World Energy Council/Turkish National Committee Secretary General 2000-2003 World Energy Council/Turkish National Committee President 2003-2004 World Energy Council/Turkish National Committee Member of Administ. Board 2004- Present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Technical advisor to FORM company, manufacturer of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning units (1980-81). Member of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee of Turkish Atomic Energy Authority Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Turkish Atomic Energy Authority Member of the Environmental and Energy Research Group of Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Authority (1980-1984)
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Yeşin, O., “ Utilization of Geothermal Energy in Turkey “, Proceedings of 14th National Congress on Thermal Science and Technology, pp.xxix-xxxiii, 2003 (in Turkish). Tanrıkut, A., Yeşin, O., “An Experimental Study on Steam Condensation “, Eurasia Nuclear Bulletin, No. 2 , pp.28-32, 2003. Bezdegümeli, U., Yeşin, O., Özdemir, S., “ Motion of Air Bubbles in Stagnant Water Condition “ , paper submitted to the Third Eurasian Conference on Nuclear Science and Its Applications , Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 5-8 October 2004. Ağlar, F., Yeşin, O., “ An Assesment of Theoretical Modelling for In-tube Condensation in the Presence of Air“, paper submitted to the 3 rd International Symposium on Two-Phase Flow Modelling and Experimentation, Pisa, Italy ,22-24 September 2004. Tanrıkut, A., Yeşin. O., “ Experimental Research on In-Tube Condensation Under Steady-State and Transient Conditions “ Nuclear Technology, V.149, No.1, pp.88-100, January 2005. Tanrıkut, A., Yeşin. O., “ An Experimental Research on In-Tube Steam Condensation Under Steady-State and Transient Conditions “ Paper submitted to the IAEA 2nd Research Coordination Meeting on the CRP on Natural Circulation Phenomena, Modelling, and Reliability of Passive Safety Systems that Utilize Natural Circulation, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 29 August-2 September 2005. Özdemir,S.,Bezdegümeli,U., Yeşin,O., “ Ellipsoidal Air Bubble Motion in Water Through a Vertical Narrow Rectangular Channel", paper submitted to the fourth Eurasian Conference on Nuclear Science and Its Application, October 31-November 3, Baku, 2006.
345 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
International Geothermal Association, Turkish Geothermal Society, Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology, Society for Machine Design and Manufacturing, Turkish National Committee for the World Energy Council
Honors and Awards :
NATO Science Fellowship (1965 ), METU Performance Premium (2003)
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years: a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years:
Course Credits Type
ME 312 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 415 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 427 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 428 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate b) Others:
Coordinator of Doctoral Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
Secretary General of the Organization Committee for the World Geothermal Congress, 24-29 April 2005, Antalya.
346 R. Orhan YILDIRIM
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1974 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering University of Birmingham 1981
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Student Assistant 1971-1972 Research Assistant 1972-1975 Instructor 1981-1982 Assistant Professor 1982-1985 Associate Professor 1985-1993 Professor 1993-present
Other Related Experience :
Mech. Eng. Dept., University of Birmingham, Teaching Assistant, 1976-1981. METU, Machine Design and Production Research Institute, Member, 1981. Mech. Eng. Dept., Gazi Univ., Ankara, Assistant Prof. (Part Time), 1982-1983. Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society, Founding member, 1986. Machine Design and Production Research Institute, METU, Member of Board, 1987-1989. Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society, President, 1988-1989. Mech. Eng. Dept., Eastern Mediterranean University, Head of Mech.Eng.Dept., 1994-1996 CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center, METU, Member of Board, 2001
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :
Design of a Test Set-up METU/Cad-Cam Center, Project No: 00-0804-2-0002 Design of Protective Panel METU/Cad-Cam Center, Project no: 00-0804-2-0003 Development of a Sub-component, Tübitak-SAGE, Project no: 02-0804-2-0003 Testing of Layered Composite Materials, BAP-METU Modelling of DCI, Gate Electronics, Project No: T-2003-0804-C-004
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Yıldırım, R.O. "Factors Affecting Geometrical Quality of Billets in Slow-Speed Bar Cropping" 2nd Int. Conf. and Exhibition on Design and Production of Die and Molds, June 2001, CIRP, METU, BİLTİR, MATİM, Ankara, Turkey.
Kaya, S., Ögel, B. ve Yıldırım, R.O. "Low Velocity Impact Behaviour of Al-Matrix Composites", The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 169-180, Turkey, September 2002.
Yıldırım, R.O. "Parametric Study of Fast Collapsing Conical Liners", The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 385-399, Turkey, September 2002.
Yıldırım, R.O. "Penetration Capability of Impinging Plates", The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 401-416, Turkey, September 2002.
Özel, S. ve Yıldırım, R.O. "The Effect of Detonation Wave Characteristics on Jet Formation" The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 417-430, Turkey, September 2002
347 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
1980 - MMO (Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers) 1986 - MATİM (Machine Design and Production Society)
Honors and Awards :
Rank in Entrance Examination (1966) for the universities in Turkey : 5 Rank in Scholarship Examination (1966) for university education abroad: 2 Rank in METU Entrance Examination (1966): 13 TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey) Fellowship-Undergraduate study (1968- 1971) CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship, Ph.D. Research (1975-1981).
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 212 (1 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 307 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 308 (5 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 523 (5 times) 3 Graduate ME 588 (1 times) 3 Graduate b) Others :
Member of Masters Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
2nd Int. Conf. and Exhibition on Design and Production of Die and Molds, June 2001, CIRP, METU, BİLTİR, MATİM, Ankara, Turkey. The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, Turkey, September 2002.
348 Ahmet YOZGATLIGİL
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor(Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1996 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1998 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering Drexel University 2005
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1996-2000 Instructor 2007-2008 Assistant Professor 2008-Present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates Drexel University Research Assistant 2000-2005 University of Maryland Research Associate 2005-2007 Natioanal Institute of Standards and Technology Postdoctorial Fellow 2005-2007
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Zhu, J., Lee, K.O, Yozgatligil, A., Choi, M.Y., (2005) “Effects of Engine Operating Conditions on Morphology, Micro Structure and Fractal Geometry of Light-Duty Diesel Engine Particulates”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute, Volume 30, Issue 2, January 2005, Pages 2781-2789. Yozgatligil, A., Park, S.H., Choi, M.Y., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., (2004), “Burning and Sooting Behavior of Ethanol Droplet Combustion under Microgravity Conditions”, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 176, Issue 11, Pages 1985-1999. Manzello, S.L, Yozgatligil, A., Choi, M.Y., (2004), “Sootshell Formation in Microgravity Droplet Combustion”, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 47, Issue 24, November 2004, Pages 5381-5385. Urban, B.D., Ernst, L.F., Kroenlein, K., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., Yozgatligil, A., Shor, L., Choi, M.Y., Manzello, S.L., Lee, K.O., and Dobashi, R., (2004), “Sooting Behavior of Ethanol Droplet Combustion at Elevated Pressures under Microgravity Conditions”, International Journal of Microgravity Science and Technology, 15 (3): 12-18. Yozgatligil, A., Park, S.H., Choi, M.Y., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., (2007), “The Influence of Oxygen Concentration on the Sooting Behavior of Ethanol Droplet Flames in Microgravity Conditions”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute, Volume 31, Issue 2, January 2007, Pages 2165-2173. Manzello, S.L, Lenhert, D.B., Yozgatligil, A., Donovan, M.T., Mulholland, G.W., Zachariah, M.R., and Tsang, W. (2007) “Soot Particle Size Distributions in a Well Stirred Reactor / Plug Flow Reactor”, Proceedings of Combustion Institute, Volume 31, Issue 1, January 2007, Pages 675-683 Park, S.H., Choi, Seuk-Chun, Choi, M.Y. and Yozgatligil, A., “New observations of Isolated Ethanol Droplet Flames in Microgravity Conditions”, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 180, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 631 – 651. Yozgatligil, A. and Zachariah M.R., “Measurement of Soot Surface Growth Kinetics”, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 180, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 941 – 949.
349 Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Combustion Institute American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Honors and Awards :
George Hill, Jr. Endowed Fellowship for Academic Achievement, 2004 Lee Smith Fellowship for International Travel, 2003 Best Poster Award – Drexel University Research Day, 2001. Honorable Mention- Drexel University Research Day, 2004
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 203 3 Undergraduate ME 210 3 Undergraduate ME 438 (2 times) 3 Undergraduate ME 204 3 Undergraduate ME 351 3 Undergraduate b) Others :
Member of Self Assesment for Undergraduate Program Committee
350 Hafit YÜNCÜ
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees : Field Institution Date B.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1969 M.S Mechanical Engineering METU 1971 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering METU 1975
Years of Service on this Faculty:
Assistant 1969-1974 Instructor 1974-1975 Assistant Professor 1975-1981 Associate Professor 1981-1989 Professor 1989-present
Other Related Experience :
Institution Capacity Dates University of Miami, Department of Mechanical Eng. Visiting Researcher 1972-1974 University of Miami, Department of Mechanical Eng. Visiting Professor 1997
Consulting and Sponsored Projects : -
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Mobedi, M. and Yüncü, H., A Three Dimensional Numerical Study on Natural Convection Heat Transfer From Short Horizontal Rectangular Fin Array ’’ , Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.39, pp: 265-275, 2003 Yüncü, H., ‘Curzon Ahlborn Verimi ’14.Ulusal Isı Bilimi Ve Tekniği Kongresi Bildiriler Kitabı , 3-5 Eylül 2003, Isparta , ppx-xxi Yildiz, Ş. and Yüncü, H. , ‘An Experimental Investigation On Performance Of Annular Fins On A Horizontal Cylinder In Free Convection Heat Transfer Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.40, pp: 239-251, 2004 Yüncü, H., ve Yazıcıoğlu, B., Düşey Levha Üzerinde Bulunan Dikdörtgen Kanatcıklardan Doğal Taşınımla ile Isı Transferinin Deneysel İncelenmesi ,15. Ulusal Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Kongresi,Vol 1, TIBTD ,2005 Çetin, B., Yüncü, H., Kakaç, S., Mikrotüplerde ve Mikrokanallarda Tek Fazlı Akışkanlarda Konveksiyonla Isı Transferi ,15. Ulusal Isı Bilimi ve Tekniği Kongresi Vol .1 ,TIBTD 2005 Yüncü, S. and Yüncü, H., “The optimum spacing between parallel heat generating boards cooled by natural convection” Proceedings Int.Conf. on Computational Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics, Heat Transfer and Electromagnet, Andhary University, India , 309-322 ,2006 Başar, B., Yamalı, C. and Yüncü, H., “ Kati Oksit Yakit Hücrelerinin İkinci Kanun Analizi” Iii. Uluslararasi Hidrojen Enerjisi Kongresi Turkey , 2006 Yüncü, H., “Thermal Contact Conductance of Nominally Flat Surfaces” Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Vol 43 No1.pp1 - 5 , 2006 Yüncü, H. and Ekinci O., ’The Optimum Spacing Between Parallel Heat Generating Boards Cooled by Laminar Forced Convection’ Journal of Thermal Science and Technology , Vol. 26, No,2 ,pp1-10 ,2006 Çetin, B., Yüncü, H., Kakaç, S., ‘ Gaseous Flow in Micro conduits with Viscous Dissipation Journal of Transport Phenomena, Vol 8, No. 4.pp 297-315, 2006 Yazicioğlu, B. and Yüncü, H., ‘Optimum Fin Spacing Of Rectangular Fins on a Vertical Base In Free Convection’’ Heat and Mass Transfer Vol 44 , No.1, pp11 - 21 , 2007
351 Bulut, B., Cetin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Yüncü, H., Kakac, S., The Analysis of Effect of Axial Conduction on Single-Phase Convective Heat Transfer in Microtubes, 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, May 30- June 2, 2007, Kayseri, Turkiye Yüncü, H. ve Gündüz, U., Soğurmalı Soğutma Çevrimlerinin Ekserji Analizi 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, May 30-June 2, 2007, Kayseri, Turkiye Yüncü, H. ve Ekici, Ö., Türbülanslı Zorlanmış Konveksiyonla Soğutulan Paketlerde Elektronik Kartlar Arasındaki Optimum Aralık, 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, May 30-June 2, 2007, Kayseri, Turkiye Yüncü, H. and Ekici, Ö.,The Optimal Spacing Between Parallel Heat Generating Boards Cooled By Turbulent Forced Convection Proceedings of Cht-08 : Advances in Computatıonal Heat Transfer - International Symposium Morocco on 11-16 May 2008
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology,
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years : a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course Credits Type ME 203 (2 times) 3 undergraduate ME 204 (2times) 3 undergraduate ME 504 (5 times) 3 graduate ME 505 (5times) 3 graduate ME 537 (4 times) 3 graduate ME 538 (2 times) 3 graduate b) Others :
Member of the Organising Committee of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Energy Conservation Through Heat Transfer Enhancement of Heat Exchangers, İzmir, TURKEY, May 25 – June 5, 1998. Member of the Organising Committee of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Low-temperature and Cryogenic Refrigeration – Fundamentals and Applications ,İzmir, TURKEY, June23– July 5, 2002 Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Symposium on Transient Convective Heat and Mass transfer in Single and Two-Phase Flows. ,İzmir, TURKEY, August 17– 22, 2003 Member of Doctoral Education Committee. Member of the Organizing Committee of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Mıcroscale Heat Transfer’ Fundamentals and Application, Biological and Electromechanıcs SystemsTURKEY, July18- 30, 2004.
Reviewer of 1. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer 2. Journal of Heat Transfer Engineering 3. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology 4. Journal of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science. 5. International Journal of Thermal Science 6. Computer and Fluids, An International Journal 7. International Journal of Thermodynamics 8. ASME Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology 9. International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mech 10. Int. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
352 APPENDIX C – LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
As mentioned in 7.3 laboratories at the department can be grouped in to four as follows: 1. Materials Testing, Production and Dimensional Metrology 2. Heat Transfer and Energy 3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory 4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics
In each group, there is one or more laboratories. Capabilities and relevance of these laboratories to the undergraduate education are summarized in the remaining of the appendix.
1. Materials Testing, Production and Dimensional Metrology
Material Testing Laboratory:
Material Testing Laboratory offers facilities for experimentation and demonstration to undergraduate students. Experiments (for demonstration only) are carried out on a 40 ton tension-compression machine, universal hardness tester and impact machine for ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 206 Strength of Materials and ME 307 Machine Elements I courses.
The laboratory is also equipped with electrical resistance strain gages, strain indicators, strain bridge data logger, switching and balancing units, thin cylinder apparatus, beam apparatus, universal frame and truss system. Several experiments are carried out on pressure vessel, beam apparatus and truss system by using strain gages for ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course.
High Speed Impact Laboratory:
Behavior of structures under high speed impact is investigated in this laboratory. Metals, ceramics, fiber composites and other materials are considered in the investigation. A drop hammer has been designed and constructed for testing at lower velocities. The laboratory
353 serves about 15 graduate students working in this field. Two experimental set-ups are under construction; namely stress wave propagation in thin rods and ballistic pendulum.
Tools and equipments currently available in the laboratory are Digital Storing Oscilloscope (Hitachi Type VC6045A), Universal Counter (Hewlett Packard Type 5314 A), Oscilloscope 100 Mhz (Hewlett Packard Type 54601A), Time Marker Generator (Tektronix Type 181), Counter (General Radio Type 1192-B), Strain Gage Amplifier and Velocity Measuring Device.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Laboratory3:
The Mechanical Engineering Department has a Computer Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory for educational purposes, especially for ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems course, and for research. The laboratory provides students and researchers with facilities to study and develop manufacturing systems. The laboratory is also equipped with state-of-the-art design and analysis tools, including programming languages, modeling languages, and simulation and animation packages.
The flexible manufacturing system (FMS) in the laboratory basically consists of a single manufacturing cell. The main material handling system is the closed loop buffer and the 6- axis robot. Also there is a static buffer for loading and unloading parts to the system. The Pneumatic Linear Robot Drive (PLRD) accomplishes the movement of the robot between the CNC Turning- and CNC Milling Machine. A 3-axes Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is the quality control component of the cell. Computers are essential parts of the METU-CIM. Agent PC, robot host PC, CMM host PC, CMM client PC, backup controller PC and primary controller PC are used in the FMS.
Recently a computer controlled vision system set is purchased to enhance the monitoring and quality control capabilities of the manufacturing system.
The outcomes of M.S. and Ph.D. work and of the research projects are all implemented in the CIM lab for undergraduate education. The accomplishments in the last five years include
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354 The current control software used in the flexible manufacturing system Integration of a Pneumatic Linear Positioning Device into the FMS to carry a 6-axes Mitsubishi Movemaster robot between two stations A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controlled drilling and pressing station integrated with a Mitsubishi Movemaster EX robot for educational purposes A PLC hydraulic press station set constructed in the CIM laboratory for educational purposes together with a 5 axis robot for load/unload functions
Machine Shop4:
The department has a Machine Shop for educational purpose and research maintenance. Students and researchers use the facilities of machine shop to practice several manufacturing applications. Also some research activities are carried by a number of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students in the machine shop. The machine shop is equipped with conventional turning, milling, grinding and drilling machine tools. In the machine shop, also a number of welding techniques are utilized. Machine Shop is utilized for the laboratory practice and term project work of some undergraduate courses. These undergraduate courses are ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies, ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control, and ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design. The content of the laboratory practice consists of three main subjects, namely machining, welding and sheet metal working.
The list and number of equipments available in machine shop are given below.
Metal Cutting: 18 Lathes, 7 Drilling Machines, 3 Milling Machines, 2 Sawing Machines, 1 Universal Milling Machine, 1 Tool Grinding Machine, 1 Surface Grinding Machine, 1 Universal Grinding Machine, 1 Radial Drilling Machine, 1 Punch Press, 3 Hand Drills, 3 Shapers, 1 Hand Grinder. Bending Equipment: 1 Guillotine, 1 Sheet Bending Machine. Welding Equipment: 1 Spot Welding Machine, 1 Welding Transformer.
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355 Measuring Equipment: 37 Vernier Calipers with a precision of 0.05-0.1 mm, 2 Digital Calipers with a precision of 0.01 mm, 18 Micrometers with a precision of 0.01 mm, 4 Height gages with a precision of 0.02-0.05 mm.
Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory5:
The primary goal of the Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory is to actively promote the advancement and the development of the state-of-the-art tools with regard to the field of CNC machine tools and advanced automation through research, course programs, and collaboration with students, faculty, industry, and the academic community. The laboratory gives service to ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools students.
The Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory has a number of CNC machine tools that are mostly suitable for desktop manufacturing and training. These include EMCO F-1 3-Axis CNC Milling Center, DENFORD StarMill CNC 3-Axis Vertical Machining Center, BOXFORD 160 CNC Lathe (2 machines), SpectraLight CNC 3-Axis Milling Center, SpectraLight CNC Turning Center, Coordinate Measurement Machine, Industrial PLC Training Setup and Digital Circuitry (Test) Kits (2 kits).
Plasticity and Metal Forming Laboratory:
This laboratory is used for ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 206 Strength of Materials, and ME 307 Machine Elements I courses and is also used by graduate students. Experiments for industry are also carried out.
The experimental facilities are given below. The machinery that were added to the laboratory during the last five years are indicated by *: Testing machine (40 ton capacity) for tension, compression and bending tests Closed-loop control testing machine* (50 ton capacity) for tension, compression, fatigue, creep, bending tests Torsion tester* with 120 kg.m capacity for torsion tests Double acting press* (200 ton capacity) for deep-drawing experiments
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356 Double-acting press (40 ton capacity) for deep-drawing experiments Mechanical Press for deep-drawing and sheet-metal forming work Brinell hardness testing machine Universal hardness testing machine for Brinell, Rockwell and other hardness tests Erichson tester for sheet-metal Bending tester for strip metal Impact tester for Charpy and Izod specimens
The facilities for specimen preparation are a bench lathe, a milling machine and a drill press. The set-ups designed and manufactured in this laboratory are: Wire and tube drawing bench Hydraulic bulge tester Hydraulic tube tester Resistance heating set-up
Dimensional Metrology Laboratory:
This laboratory has the facilities and equipment for experimental and practical work and demonstrations for undergraduate students in accordance with the aims of ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory and ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control courses. The laboratory is equipped with sets of gage blocks, mechanical, optical and electrical comparators, coordinate measuring machine, autocollimator, surface roughness and roundness measuring machines, etc.
2. Heat Transfer and Energy Laboratories
357 Heat Transfer Laboratory6:
The laboratory is equipped with the necessary experimental facilities to teach students the basic principles of heat transfer and to make them familiar with the measurement techniques and methods used in heat transfer experimentation in ME 311 Heat Transfer and ME 312 Thermal Engineering courses. The following experimental and/or demonstration set-ups are available in the laboratory: Heat conduction unit Thermal conductivity of liquids and solids Lumped heat capacitance and forced convection test unit Fin performance demonstration unit Free and forced convection demonstration unit Laminar and/or viscous heat transfer test unit Pool boiling heat transfer test unit Flow boiling heat transfer demonstration unit Film and dropwise condensation heat transfer unit Thermal radiation unit Cross flow heat exchanger unit Shell-and-tube heat exchanger unit
The laboratory also contains basic measuring instruments like thermometers, thermocouples, potentiometers, flow meters, various kinds of temperature probes, and tools and materials for the maintenance and repair of the above mentioned set-ups as well as for the construction of new set-ups.
Thermal Environmental Engineering Laboratory:
The objective of this laboratory is to enable the students to perform experimental work in ME 403 HVACR and ME 422 HVACR Design courses. The laboratory contains set-ups for testing of various heating appliances in accordance with current national and international
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358 standards, a calibrated room for window type AC unit testing and a year-round AC unit equipped with necessary measuring means, a bench top cooling tower and refrigeration test units. At the moment a new set-up is being constructed for a year round A/C system. Once it is completed, this facility will also be utilized in supporting the materials of the undergraduate courses.
The laboratory also offers some experimental services to the ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course like solar collector performance measurement, warm water heating system performance, elementary psychrometric processes in AC applications and performance evaluation of compact heat exchangers.
Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory:
The laboratory is primarily used for complementing undergraduate courses such as ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines and ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory. Research on alternative fuels such as alcohols, LPG and CNG, dual fuel applications, induction systems, combustion chamber design, magnetic combustion enhancers, fuel additives, combustion chamber heat transfer by evaporated surface thermocouples and thin wire thermal boundary measurements, particulate trap designs and patented superheated gasoline and diesel fuel systems are currently undertaken.
It is possible to run tests on various types of internal combustion engines ranging from 1 to 350 HP on hydraulic dynamometers. Spark and compression ignition engines can be tested at various engine speeds ranging from idling to 5000 rpm. There is also a hydraulic chassis dynamometer with an inertia system on which various types of vehicles up to 400 HP can be tested under varying road conditions. The engine tests are controlled by a computer with a general purpose data acquisition card. Custom software is used for both data acquisition and engine control.
The tests include performance, energy balance and exhaust emissions. The performance tests can be run at constant engine speed and variable load or at constant throttle position, variable speed and load. The energy balance tests are run by using a special heat exchanger. The exhaust emission tests are run by using HORIBA MEXA 8420 and AVL DiGas 465
359 exhaust gas analyzers. Exhaust gases are sent through a mini-dilution tunnel to constant volume sampling bags.
The HORIBA MEXA 8420 can accurately measure CO2, CO, HC, NOx and O2 using zero and span calibration gases prior to each measurement. The exhaust gases are collected in constant volume sampling bags and measured in accordance with European standards. AVL
DiGas 465 is a portable analyzer which can measure CO2, CO, HC and O2 as well as the opacity of diesel exhaust gas.
There are also special fuel testing engines for measuring the octane number of gasoline and cetane number of diesel fuels.
Nuclear Engineering and Radioisotope Applications Laboratory7:
The laboratory is equipped with various types of detectors, scintillation counter, semi- conductor detector, single and multi-channel analyzer and other necessary measuring systems for radiation detection. These equipments and instruments are satisfactory for instructional purposes.
The following research facilities have been developed in the last five years: 1. A Joint Research Project Agreement was made between Middle East Technical University, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Turkish Atomic Energy Authority to investigate experimentally the two-phase behavior of CANDU-6 Nuclear Reactor Header. A Two-Phase Flow Test Facility was constructed in the department to investigate the two-phase behavior of a scaled CANDU-6 Nuclear Reactor Header under natural circulation conditions. 2. Experimental research on the condensation of steam-air mixtures in a vertical tube is carried out at the Condensation Test Facility which is installed at the department. The condensation heat transfer in the presence of a noncondensable gas, such as air, is an important issue for the safety of advanced nuclear power plants.
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360 3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory 8:
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory has experimental facilities which are used in various undergraduate courses. An airfoil performance experiment conducted in the 300x300 mm test section computer controlled wind tunnel is one of the experiments of ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course. The experiments of ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II, ME 402 Fluid Machinery, ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion and ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics course are also conducted in this laboratory. The experimental facilities in the laboratory are given below: Low subsonic wind tunnel, test section size 5000x7500mmx2000mm test section maximum velocity =30m/s Low subsonic wind tunnel, test section size 300x300mmx600mm 2 Low subsonic wind tunnelfor educational experiments Hemi-Anechic Chamber, diagonal length 6.2 m cut off-frequency 220Hz. Supersonic wind tunnel, 1.8Mach for 80 seconds Water tunnel / flume- test section maximum velocity =5m/s Multistage Axial compressor test rig Pump and turbine test rig (Axial pump-Francis or Kaplan Turbines) Centrifugal-pumps test rig Gas turbine test rig Piston compressor-pulsative flow test rig Regulating and metering station model Axial and mixed flow and centrifugal fan test rigs Positive displacement pump test rig Screw compressor air supply and screw compressor test rig Small pump performance test rig Appliance laboratory – dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, vacuum cleaners, cookers, refrigerator compressors Undserground transportation systems emergency ventilation simulation test rigs Fire studies test rigs –mainly related to fire studies in tunnerls or confined spaces.
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361 Various educational test rigs on basic fluid mechanics, related to measurement of fluid and flow properties, basic turbomachinery,,basic laws of fluid mechanics and gas dynamics, boundary layers, transient or unsteady flows Measurement and data acquisition systems Hot wire Anemometer and Laser Doppler Anemometer (1D) systems A small machineshop and workshop with 2 technicians for test rig preperation and development A small instrumentation center Pressurised air system -10bar all over the laboratory and servicing neighbouring laboratories. 2*100kW -380V electric power points and inverters for up to 75kW frequency converter Sufficient pressurised water system all over the laboratory, and sufficient storage capacity.
4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics Laboratories
Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory9:
This laboratory is developed to help the students to manufacture and assemble their capstone design projects as a part of the ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course.
Facilities available in the laboratory are as follows: Work benches for each project group Tool boxes containing hand tools for each group (up to 35) Past project reports and CD’s Best samples selected from past projects Parts such as electric motors, gears, pulleys, shafts and bearings Drill press A CNC drill designed and developed as a past project
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362 Power supplies to be used with current projects Measuring instruments such as vernier and micrometer Control Systems such as Handy Board, Basic Stamp 2 Osciloscope 1 Signal generator 2 Desktop multimeter 1 Lathe 1 Milling machine 1 Drilling machine 1 Hand drill Calipers with a precision of 0.01 mm 1 Micrometer with a precision of 0.01 mm Various Hand Tools Dremel rotary tool Dremel variable speed scroll station Dremel glue gun Soldering equipment
Manufacturing facilities of the Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory are available to ME407 students and they are taken care of by responsible technicians and teaching assistants.
Dynamic Systems Laboratory10:
Dynamic Systems Laboratory offers facilities for experimentation and demonstration to undergraduate students as well as graduate students for their research. Students taking ME 302 Theory of Machines II, ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations and ME 432 Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering conduct experiments and demonstrations on measurement and test set ups. Demonstrations are also scheduled for students taking ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation as well.
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363 The laboratory has the following facilities: Dual Channel Dynamic Signal Analyzer( Hewlett Packard 35665 A) Impedance Tube/Acoustic Insulation Test Apparatus( Hilton ) Real Time Frequency Analyzer (Brüel&Kjaer 2143) Sound Source(Brüel&Kjaer 4224) Sound Level Meters(Brüel&Kjaer 2230 and 2239, Castle GA121 and GA122, 01 dB Polo) Noise Generator(Brüel&Kjaer 1405) Transducers(Microphones, accelerometers) and Signal Conditioning Units Sound and Vibration Calibrators(Brüel&Kjaer 4230 and 4294) Portable Balancing Equipment Vibration Apparatus(Tecquipment) Electromagnetic Shaker and Power amplifier(Derritron) Vibration Meter Instrumentation Tape Recorder(RACAL Store 4DS,4 FM Channels) Laser Vibrometer Multi-channel data acquistion system(Data Physics)
Control Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory11:
The purpose of this laboratory is to enhance the students' perception and understanding of basic control principles, through experimentation and analysis of results in various control courses. Control Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory is used for ME 304 Control Systems, ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory, ME 414 System Dynamics, ME 442 Design of Control Systems, ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation, and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses. There are the following set-ups in the laboratoty: Analog closed-loop position/velocity control of DC motor and load Analog and digital closed-loop control of an inverted pendulum Ball and beam control Analog temperature control 11 http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/Laboratories/control/index.htm
364 PLC control system Microprocessor training Real-time control by using Matlab Hydraulic position/velocity control Pneumatic logic control Sensors training Image processing PIC training
The instruments in the laboratory are: Digital storage and analog oscilloscopes Function generators Desktop multimeters Logic analyzers Analog transfer function simulators and PID controllers Data acquisition and control hardware Analog computers Proto boards Position, velocity, force, pressure, volumetric flow rate sensors, gyros and accelerometers PLC
Automotive Engineering Laboratory12:
The use of this laboratory in undergraduate courses is limited to the demonstration of vehicle components such as chassis and body structures, suspension systems, axles, steering units and transmission boxes. The laboratory adequately meets the demonstration purposes in ME 425 Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II courses, but is not suitable for the conduct of physical experiments by undergraduate students. The test rigs and set-ups available in the laboratory are given below.
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365 Tire Test Rig: Drum type. All tire forces and moments can be measured with computerized data acquisition system.
Vibration Excitation and Measurement System: Electromagnetic shaker, vibration hammer, amplifier, sine controller together with accelerometers, charge amplifiers, data acquisition cards, and a two channel spectrum analyzer. Experiments can be performed using a solid reinforced concrete foundation.
Demonstration Setups and Panels: Automotive differential, hydraulic steering system, automobile bodies in white, chassis structures and suspensions, gearboxes, brake systems, scale models of various automotive systems.
Biomechanics Laboratory13:
Biomechanics Laboratory is mainly used for research activities (M.S. and Ph.D. studies as well as joint research with medical institutions).
Gait and Motion Analysis System: System hardware consists of six Ikegami CCD cameras, two Bertec force plates, and one Bertec octopus 8-channel EMG unit. These off-the-shelf equipment can collect kinematic and kinetic gait or motion data using locally developed software packages. Muscle activation is detected using EMG.
Soft Tissue Testing System: Used to determine the properties of bulk soft tissue. Force- displacement-time characteristics of soft tissue can be obtained on computer using locally developed software. Currently the equipment is used in a joint research project with Gülhane Military Medical Academy on transtibial amputee patients.
Machine Elements Laboratory14:
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366 The Machine Elements Laboratory is specifically designed to demonstrate the concepts covered in ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses. This laboratory is equipped with several test apparatus on machine elements: Electrical resistance strain gauge Deflection of curved beam apparatus Critical load on struts Critical condition of struts Photo-elastic stress distribution demonstration apparatus Rotating beam fatigue test machine Rubber block shear apparatus Journal bearing friction test apparatus Pivot bearing friction test apparatus Brake drum friction apparatus Plate clutch friction apparatus Flat and V-belt friction apparatus Rope belt friction apparatus Multi purpose friction and wear test apparatus
Instrumentation Center:
Instrumentation center stores and maintains all the measuring instruments available in the department for undergraduate educational activities, graduate research activities as well as applied research projects. The center is equipped with electronic balances, digital vane anemometer, thermometers, pyrometers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, power analyzer, air velocity meters, viscometers, rotameters, tachometers, data acquisition cards, exhaust gas analyzer, bomb calorimeters, gas calorimeters, temperature measuring units, anemometers, hygrometers, light meters, dynamics cart track set, sound level meters, watt meters and joule meters.
367 APPENDIX D – INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY
This information will be provided by Dean's Office in a separate document.
368 APPENDIX E – SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL
Appendix E-1 Course Equivalency Form...... 360 Appendix E-2 Development of the METU ME Mission Statement and the Departmental Objectives and Goals...... 361 Appendix E-3 A History of ABET 2000 Preparation Process to 2004 Visit...... 367 Appendix E-4 Course Worksheet Form Sample (ME 312)...... 371 Appendix E-5 Relation Between ME Courses and the PEO...... 372 Appendix E-6 Employer Survey Form...... 373 Appendix E-7 Alumni Survey Form...... 375 Appendix E-8 t-test Results for the Means of Individual Questions Used in 2004 and 2009 Surveys Given to Employers and Alumni...... 377 Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO...... 378 Appendix E-10 Components of PO...... 383 Appendix E-11 ME 312 Course Worksheet (one objective only)...... 388 Appendix E-12 Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9...... 389 Appendix E-13 Previous Assessment Procedure...... 393 Appendix E-14 Exit Survey Form...... 397 Appendix E-15 ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form...... 398 Appendix E-16 Course Assessment...... 400 Appendix E-17 Instructor Evaluation System...... 408 Appendix E-18 Support Expenditures (TL)...... 409
369 Appendix E-1 Course Equivalency Form
METU ENGINEERING FACULTY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TRANSFER STUDENT COURSE EQUIVALENCY FORM
Department’s Ranking of the Candidate: …… Academic Year: Semester: Transfer Category: ……… Type: A B Candidate’s Name-Surname: ………………….. Candidate’s Ranking of the Department: …… Previous University and Faculty/Department: ………………………. Cumulative GPA: ……… ÖSS Year/Score: ……………. Department lowest ÖSS score: ………..
EXEMPT (Taken outside METU) or EQUIVALENT (Taken in METU with a different name) courses Courses Taken in Previous Program Equivalent Course
Course No Name Grade Course No Name
ADDITIONAL Courses (Courses that must be taken for the transferred and previous years) Course No Name Course No Name
OFF-PROGRAM Courses (Courses taken in METU which will not be included to Cum. GPA) Course No Name Course No Name
ii. Development of the METU ME Mission
370 Statement and the Departmental Objectives and Goals
Search Conference
At the beginning of 1999, the department Chair formed a group of 8 faculty members to work on departmental self-evaluation and ABET 2000 accreditation. The group, with the Turkish acronym ÖDA2k, decided on implementing a continuous improvement process that will contribute to the dynamism of the department. To this end, a series of seminars were conducted to increase the level of awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity of the faculty members towards total quality concepts. ÖDA2k believed the mission of the department should be determined through a procedure involving wide participation. Prof. Ger of the Civil Engineering Department, with previous experience in conducting search conferences, was contacted and preliminary discussions led to a search conference to determine the departmental mission under the guidance of Prof. Ger. ÖDA2k formed an executive group (EG) of three members and an enlarged executive group (EEG) of eight members to plan and implement the search conference in coordination with Prof. Ger. The plan called for a two-step procedure:
Step 1 - Eight Small group (SG) work by groups of 7-8 departmental faculty members put together by EEG. Step 2 - Discussion platform (DP) to take place during a period of two days where SG results will be used.
Each SG was given a questionnaire and as a result of the analysis performed by EEG, the following results were obtained.
1. Seven strong (S) aspects of the department: S1. Faculty members S2. Students S3. Infrastructure S4. Undergraduate education S5. Education tradition
371 S6. Administration tradition S7. Instruction in English
2. Seven predominant problems (P) of the department: P1. Faculty member related problems P2. Educational activity problems P3. Communication problems P4. Administrative problems P5. University/industry cooperation problems P6. Research/development and publication problems P7. Graduate education problems
3. Proposals to solve these problems: Several solution proposals of SGs were all listed without classification.
4. Most stressed seven mission (M) elements: M1. Being contemporary (up to date on current practices) M2. Sensitivity to community needs M3. Environmental sensitivity M4. Productivity at national level M5. Productivity at international level M6. Leading and pioneering M7. Creativity and inquisitiveness
EEG decided that in addition to all SG members, a number of other constituents from university administration, students, public and private sector representatives, faculty from other universities, alumni, and parents also take part in the discussion platform. EG contacted prospective participants and sent out invitation letters to those who consented. When the DP was held, there were 75 participants (45 staff, 8 assistants, 4 students, 18 external constituents).
372 Prof. Ger acted as the moderator during the DP. Participants were divided into three categories, namely education (E), research/development (R) and community relations (C) with two groups in each category so that six groups were formed (E1, E2, R1, R2, C1, C2). Group members were asked to approach issues from their own identity perspective.
In the first session of DP, the six E, R, C groups were asked to cross-match the 7 problems (P1, …, P7) of the department in a 7x7 matrix form to determine which other problems need to be solved in order to solve a specific problem. Computer analysis of the results yielded listing of the problems with respect to relative necessity and relative dependency. This analysis was done for each group identity and also for the whole groups.
The second session dealt with the solution proposals for problems P1 to P7. Solution proposals of SGs were first ranked by groups E, R, C and a new list was formed. This list was then presented to the whole DP in the form of a questionnaire so that each participant would select not more than 5 solution proposals for each problem. Analysis of the results led to the formation of 7 solution packages for 7 problems. 4 packages with 5 proposals, 2 packages with 4 proposals and 1 package with 3 proposals.
During the third session of DP, strong aspects of the department (S1, …, S7) were cross- matched versus the problems (P1, …, P7) in a 7x7 matrix formed by the identity groups according to whether a strong aspect is necessary for the solution of a specific problem. Through this procedure, relative importance of strong aspects of the department could be determined from identity group points of view and also for the groups as a whole.
In the fourth and final session, 7 mission elements (M1, …, M7) were ranked according to the analysis of the necessity of strong aspects of the department (S1,…, S7) in order to fulfill a specific mission element. The strong aspects were cross-matched with mission elements in a 7x7 matrix. The same procedure was repeated with a 7x7 matrix matching solution packages to mission elements. The issue was whether a solution package had to be implemented in order to satisfy a specific mission element. On-site computer analysis yielded relative importance of mission elements with and without E, R, C identity. For all groups, mission elements were listed according to relative importance:
373 1. M5. Productivity at international level 2. M7. Creativity and inquisitiveness 3. M4. Productivity at national level 4. M1. Being contemporary (up to date on current practices) 5. M6. Leading and pioneering 6. M2. Sensitivity to community needs 7. M3. Environmental sensitivity
Mission Statement and Objectives
After the discussion platform, ÖDA2k set out to formulate the mission statement. In addition, the departmental objectives, goals, strategies and indicators for assessment were to be determined, based on the mission statement. Through a series of more than 40 meetings during June 1999 – February 2000, the mission statement, objectives related to each mission element, and goals to reach the objectives were formulated, faculty responses were obtained and revisions were made. The department mission, objectives and goals were on the agenda of a series of department staff meetings during February-March 2000. During these meetings, the mission statement was approved, but it was decided that more work needed to be done on objectives and goals. Four working groups of 7-8 faculty members each were formed for the following specific areas: 1. Education 2. Research /development 3. Human resources 4. Administration and communication
Mission statement and the departmental objectives for the four specific areas are given below:
Mission of the ME Department is: to educate individuals to become creative, inquisitive, industrious in both national and international arenas, donated with global knowledge and abilities and able to be leaders and pioneers in their field,
374 to perform research and development activities that with contribute science and national technology, to lead and to pioneer in related fields.
Objectives of the ME Department on education for graduates: Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications, Ability to find and interpret information, Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest, Ability to implement life-long leaning, Possession of written and oral communication skills, Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi- disciplinary), Ability to produce original solutions, Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs, Openness to all that is new, Ability to conduct experiments, Ability to do engineering design, Possession of engineering ethics, Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities.
Research/development objectives for the department: Conduct original research activities to benefit science, Contribute to technology accumulation primarily at national level, Cooperate with industry and produce solutions to problems, Contribute to economical and societal use of scientific and technological studies, Lead and pioneer for research and development.
375 Departmental objectives for human resources: Increasing the motivation of the faculty, Having a younger human resource on the average, Renewal of human resources, Providing attractive economical conditions, Establishing and operating a human resources search mechanism, Establishing relations with industry, Aiming at an ideal student/faculty ratio, Having up-to-date infrastructure for the use of human resources, Improving alumni relations.
Departmental objectives for administration and communication: Improving communication among faculty members, Providing effective relations between the department and alumni, Improving relations between faculty and students, Improving communication between faculty and administration, contribution of faculty members in determination of departmental administrative policies, Improving the motivation of faculty members, Abandonment of unpopular administrative policies for faculty members, As necessitated by contemporary, societal, scientific and technological conditions, division of the department and/or its organization as a faculty.
In March 2002, the Chair asked the four working groups to reconsider the objectives, goals and strategies of their previous reports in view of possible changes of the last 1.5 years. This resulted in very minor changes in the previous reports. The Chair formed an ad-hoc enlarged self assessment group (EAG) of 17 members to finalize the reports. Through a series of EAG meetings, the reports were put into their final forms and they were sent to the faculty for a final review. The objectives and goals were unanimously approved and adopted at a departmental faculty meeting on June 22, 2002.
376 iii. A History of ABET 2000 Preparation Process to 2004 Visit
On October 21, 2002, the Dean’s Office organized an ABET coordination meeting for those departments expecting ABET team visit in Fall 2003 (at the time, Fall 2003 was the estimated visit date). One representative from each department (Departments of Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials, and Mining Engineering) was present and the degree of preparedness of each department for the visit was discussed. The same week, another meeting was held to hear experiences of the 7 departments whose programs had been evaluated by ABET back in 2001. These ABET coordination meetings continued on an irregular schedule until the summer of 2003.
Total quality, self-evaluation, and assessment studies had been going on in the department since 1999. Mission statement and objectives/goals were endorsed by the academic staff. These documents naturally formed the basis for ABET studies. It was nevertheless obvious that departmental assessment and improvement mechanisms had to be established for ABET 2000 accreditation. The ABET working group (AWG) was formed in the department, consisting of 8 staff members and 2 assistants, to work on the ABET agenda. A web site was created to inform the staff on the developments. One member of AWG attended the ASME/ABET-EC2000 Preparedness Workshop in New Orleans in November 2002. The group developed a work plan for the preparation of ABET process. Several meetings were organized in the department to acquaint the academic staff to ABET procedures and criteria; information notes were also distributed.
An understanding of two ABET EC2000 concepts, namely program educational objectives (PEO) and program outcomes (PO), in view of the revised departmental document on educational objectives and goals, was an important task of AWG. Educational objectives of the document were individually considered to determine if they fit the concept of PO or PEO. It was decided that a slightly modified list of 14 educational objectives of the document represented program outcomes of EC 2000.
The three PEO were developed by AWG as statements derived from the mission statement
377 through the use of the departmental document on objectives and goals. The PEO address what our graduates could do best, how our graduates would approach solving problems using what skills and finally what values our graduates should have. An assessment of how well these PEO are met would need to be carried out periodically every 3-6 years, involving mostly external constituents.
AWG investigated how the departmental PO would embrace ABET’s Criterion 3, the program outcomes (a) to (k), and Criterion 8, the four specific ME program requirements (l) to (o) through a matrix, mapping PO (14 items) versus (a)-(o) (15 items).
Another matrix mapping related departmental PO (14 items) to PEO (3 items) was prepared to show which PO supported meeting PEO.
An assessment system was needed in the department involving mostly internal constituents, to demonstrate how well our engineering curriculum supported the PO on a course-by- course basis. In addition, a measurement system needed to be developed to collect periodic data to determine how well our PO were met by our students in each course. To perform these tasks, it was decided to use course worksheets adapted from the originals developed by Gateway Coalition in 2000.
AWG proposed that the Chair form six ad hoc curriculum assessment committees (CURAS) to prepare the course worksheets. Departmental courses would be assigned to the appropriate CURAS and each academic staff would be a member of a CURAS. The CURAS areas were determined as:
CURAS 1 Theory of machinery (12 staff members, 16 courses) CURAS 2 Design and production (11 staff members, 21 courses) CURAS 3 Solid mechanics (7 staff members, 8 courses) CURAS 4 Fluid mechanics (7 staff members, 12 courses) CURAS 5 Thermodynamics and energy (12 staff members, 17 courses) CURAS 6 Service courses (related staff, 14 courses)
378 On March 17, 2003, the Chair sent a document of 11 pages in English, prepared by AWG and titled “Program Assessment Process and ABET 2000” to the academic staff with the content of: Program educational objectives Program outcomes Course worksheets Assessment methods
The document provided a detailed explanation of PEO and PO concepts, listing departmental PEO and PO. PO versus (a)-(o) criteria mapping matrix and PO versus PEO mapping matrix were included. The document also gave the course worksheet to be used, with details of each item on the sheet. To guide the persons to fill out the sheets, two example worksheets prepared by AWG for a specific course were also provided. CURAS information was added to the document.
Each CURAS would be responsible in filling up worksheets for the courses assigned to them in such a way that they would reflect only the present status of the courses. Staff members were asked to provide at least 5 objectives for each course and to fill a separate worksheet for each course objective. They were asked to: Review and refer to the mission statement, PEO, PO, and ABET criteria, Identify and define key course objectives, List specific strategies/actions that support course objectives, List all student learning outcomes (SLO) expected when strategies are implemented, Compare SLO with departmental PO, indicating relation as strong (S) or weak (W) Compare SLO with (a)-(o), indicating relation as (S) or (W). Compare SLO with departmental PEO, indicating relation as (S) or (W). List assessment methods that can be used to measure SLO.
Based on the course worksheets submitted, AWG decided it would be helpful to see the
379 frequency and degree (S or W) each course supported the PO (14 items), PEO (3 items) and ABET 2000 criteria, (a)-(o) (15 items). In May 2003, a matrix was prepared by AWG, listing all courses versus the 32 items of PO, PEO and (a)-(o).
Noting that assessment should be the key factor in determining if and to what degree departmental courses support PO, PEO, and (a)-(o), AWG decided to ask individual staff members to qualitatively or quantitatively suggest if the course as a whole supported PO, based on the assessment methods used as indicated in the course worksheets.
In 1998, 1999, 2002 and 2003, new graduates of the department were given an exit survey prepared by the Dean’s Office. The survey asked the graduates to rate themselves on the ABET Criterion 3, (a)-(k) using a 5-point scale. 120-150 responses were obtained in all surveys. In 1999, the Dean’s Office also conducted an employer survey on whether they thought ME Department graduates had the abilities of ABET criterion 3(a)-(k). The scoring again used a 5-point scale. AWG advised the Chair that these survey results should be used in the self-study questionnaire.
In May, the Chair asked faculty members to submit in their CV’s and course syllabi according to the format in the self-study questionnaire document. Faculty members were also asked to fill the faculty workload summary and faculty analysis tables. In September 2003, the Chairman’s Office started preparing the self-study questionnaire with the support of AWG members.
380 Appendix E-4 Course Worksheet Form Sample (ME 312)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 1: At the end of this course, students will solve convection heat transfer problems with phase change.
METU-ME METU-ME ABET Program Program EC2000 Cr. 3 Strategies and Actions Student Learning Outcomes Educational Assessment Methods Outcomes + ME Cr. Objectives (1-14) (a-m) (I,II,III)
381 iv. Relation Between ME Courses and the PEO
PEO PEO PEO Courses I II III Courses I II III Courses I II III ME 113 0 74 26 ME 400 33 33 33 ME 434 0 100 0 ME 114 0 76 24 ME 401 33 44 22 ME 436 0 100 0 ME 200 50 50 0 ME 402 16 81 3 ME 437 25 35 40 ME 202 0 85 15 ME 403 18 50 33 ME 438 32 57 11 ME 203 0 72 28 ME 404 0 100 0 ME 440 0 100 0 ME 204 0 53 47 ME 407 51 44 4 ME 442 5 95 0 ME 205 0 100 0 ME 410 38 62 0 ME 443G 0 50 50 ME 206 0 100 0 ME 411 0 100 0 ME 443K 0 50 50 ME 208 0 100 0 ME 413 C 0 100 0 ME 443 0 50 50 ME 210 0 100 0 ME 414 0 100 0 ME 444 0 100 0 ME 212 0 100 0 ME 415 61 0 39 ME 445 0 100 0 ME 220 0 83 17 ME 416 23 38 38 ME 448 46 54 0 ME 300 33 33 33 ME 418 0 90 10 ME 450 69 31 0 ME 301 0 100 0 ME 421 2 93 5 ME 451 37 49 14 ME 302 0 100 0 ME 422 16 57 27 ME 453 36 61 3 ME 303 0 68 32 ME 423 30 60 10 ME 461 0 100 0 ME 304 0 100 0 ME 424 0 100 0 ME 462 3 90 6 ME 305 0 100 0 ME 425 0 100 0 ME 471 55 45 0 ME 306 8 69 23 ME 426 42 17 42 ME 476 0 56 44 ME 307 24 76 0 ME 427 0 100 0 ME 478 0 71 49 ME 308 22 78 0 ME 428 20 80 0 ME 481 0 100 0 ME 310 0 100 0 ME 429 0 100 0 ME 483 34 55 10 ME 311 38 62 0 ME 431 0 100 0 ME 485 50 50 0 ME 312 40 58 3 ME 432 0 60 40 Average 14 74 13 ME 351 0 83 17 ME 433 25 38 38
Sample Calculation (Sample Course is ME 312) PEO I II III s w s w s w # of strong and weak references of PEO1 8 10 18 2 0 1 % of strong and weak references of PEO2 25 15 55 3 0 3 % of PEO3 40 58 3
382 v. Employer Survey Form METU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PROGRAM EDUCATION PURPOSES EMPLOYER SURVEY Dear Employer: As METU Mechanical Engineering Department, we are applying a survey in the context of getting opinion of the alumni and according to the results obtained making continuous improvements in our undergraduate program in an effort to determine the accomplishment level of the education purposes. Survey questions should be answered for the graduates who have 3-6 years of experience by their higher chief. The information you provided will be used as the data for only this survey. We appreciate your contribution. Your Name : Company Name : Your Position : Area of Activity : (Mark 2 fields at most): □ Manufacturing □ Project / Consulting □ Education □ Trade / Representative □ Construction / Public Work □ Other
Number of Mechanical Engineers from METU that the answers reflected
The graduates of METU Mechanical Engineering Department Are creative and inquisitive. No Opinion √ Have an ability to undertake and complete a new project. No Opinion √ Possess pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the No Opinion √ profession. Have an ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic No Opinion √ sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications. Have an ability to conduct experiments. No Opinion √ Have an ability to design a system, component or process. No Opinion √ Use scientific methodology in approaching engineering problems and No Opinion √ needs. Have recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long No Opinion √ learning. Have an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering No Opinion √ tools necessary for engineering practice. Have an ability to produce feasible solutions (economical, rational, etc.) No Opinion √ Have an ability to take ethical, societal and environmental No Opinion √ considerations into account in professional activities.
383 Have an ability to conduct team work. No Opinion √ Possess written and oral communication skills. No Opinion √ Have an ability to use English effectively in written communication. No Opinion √ Have an ability to use English effectively in oral communication. No Opinion √ Are disciplined workers. No Opinion √ Are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development. No Opinion √ B- The alumni of our department’s undergraduate program are expected to achieve the following program educational outcomes in 3-6 years period following their graduation. The graduates of the B.S. program of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department are engineering professionals who I. are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in professional areas, II. identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, III. seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their social, environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
You can mention about the changes or improvements that you want to make among the above education purposes with their reasons in the following section.
384 vi. Alumni Survey Form
METU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PROGRAM EDUCATION PURPOSES ALUMNI SURVEY
Dear Alumnus:
As METU Mechanical Engineering Department, we are applying a survey in the context of getting opinion of the alumni and according to the results obtained making continuous improvements in our undergraduate program in an effort to determine the accomplishment level of the education purposes.
The information you provided will be used as the data for only this survey.
We appreciate your contribution.
Name & Surname :
Employer :
Field of Work : (Mark 2 fields at most): □ Production □ Project / Consulting □ Education □ Construction □ Maintenance / Repair □ Agent / Trade □ Other
Degrees you claim in METU Mechanical Engineering Department: □ BS □ MS □ PhD
A. The undergraduate education in METU contribute in my following personal traits.
Development of research and creativity abilities No Opinion √
Ability in taking responsibility of a new project , executing and working No Opinion √ out it.
385 Ability of leadership and pioneer in professional issues No Opinion √ Ability to relate mathematics, fundamental sciences, engineering No Opinion √ sciences and engineering applications Ability in usage of examination methods No Opinion √ Ability to design a system, component or a process No Opinion √ Ability to approach the problems and cases requiring mathematical No Opinion √ solutions in a professional systemic way Awareness of the necessity of learning whole of life. No Opinion √ Ability to learn contemporary engineering methods and tools in case of No Opinion √ need. Ability to scope out and find applicable (economic, rational..etc) No Opinion √ solutions to professional problems Awareness in taking in to consideration the ethical, environmental and No Opinion √ social issues in professional activities. Ability in performing team work No Opinion √ Ability in efficient communication through oral and written ways No Opinion √ Ability in efficient usage of English as written tool No Opinion √ Ability in efficient usage of English as oral tool No Opinion √ Development of work discipline No Opinion √
B- The alumni of our department’s undergraduate program are expected to achieve the following program educational outcomes in 3-6 years period following their graduation.
The graduates of the B.S. program of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department are engineering professionals who
I. are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in professional areas, II. identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, III. seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their social, environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
You can mention about the changes or improvements that you want to make among the above education purposes with their reasons in the following section.
386 vii. t-test Results for the Means of Individual Questions Used in 2004 and 2009 Surveys Given to Employers and Alumni
387 Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ME 113 0 33 0 17 17 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 114 0 35 0 15 15 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 200 27 5 0 12 3 12 0 15 0 14 12 0 0 0 ME 202 0 23 23 29 0 3 0 3 12 3 0 5 0 0 ME 203 28 16 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 204 42 15 31 0 4 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 ME 205 44 0 0 0 0 0 2 44 0 0 9 0 0 0 ME 206 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 20 0 0 0 ME 208 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 210 44 3 2 0 3 0 2 44 3 0 0 0 0 0 ME 212 0 29 29 29 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 ME 220 16 5 22 5 0 0 14 16 22 0 0 0 0 0 ME 300 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 ME 301 22 3 0 0 0 0 8 50 0 0 17 0 0 0 ME 302 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 0 6 13 0 0 0 ME 303 36 16 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 5 0 0 3 0 ME 304 36 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 0 4 22 0 0 0 ME 305 57 10 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 306 32 21 9 0 0 3 0 6 0 29 0 0 0 0 ME 307 19 0 0 0 19 0 0 23 0 0 34 0 5 0 ME 308 16 7 0 0 5 0 2 27 0 0 42 0 1 0 ME 310 31 15 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 8 0
388 Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO (continued) PROGRAM OUTCOMES Courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ME 311 48 15 0 0 4 6 2 15 4 7 0 0 0 0 ME 312 53 8 7 0 3 5 0 6 3 6 8 0 2 0 ME 351 18 19 0 3 0 0 5 27 5 0 13 3 6 0 ME 400 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 ME 401 6 16 13 10 16 10 3 6 10 3 0 0 3 3 ME 402 40 0 0 0 0 0 6 29 0 6 14 0 6 0 ME 403 36 22 10 2 0 0 1 13 0 2 8 0 5 0 ME 404 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 407 6 8 11 1 15 28 9 5 4 0 6 2 2 1 ME 410 8 6 10 4 12 10 0 16 8 20 0 6 0 0 ME 411 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 0 0 11 0 0 0 ME 413 C 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 414 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 0 0 14 0 0 0 ME 415 0 26 26 19 17 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0 ME 416 10 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 4 0 8 10 10 0 ME 418 22 29 0 2 0 0 0 27 0 0 14 0 6 0 ME 421 34 7 0 1 0 10 1 27 2 0 15 0 4 0 ME 422 24 27 8 0 3 6 3 10 0 0 17 0 3 0 ME 423 21 8 8 0 4 0 0 25 17 4 8 0 4 0 ME 424 21 17 3 10 0 0 7 22 0 0 12 0 7 0 ME 425 30 24 12 0 0 0 2 28 2 2 0 0 1 0 ME 426 2 11 9 9 15 13 11 2 11 0 15 0 2 2
389 Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO (continued)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ME 427 24 24 24 24 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 428 11 26 15 26 7 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 ME 429 25 15 29 0 0 0 4 25 0 0 2 0 0 0 ME 431 29 4 0 0 1 0 11 22 0 0 33 0 0 0 ME 432 28 5 2 0 7 2 0 28 0 11 4 0 14 0 ME 433 10 10 10 10 7 7 7 10 5 0 7 10 10 0 ME 434 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 11 0 0 0 ME 436 22 22 18 3 9 0 0 21 4 0 1 0 0 0 ME 437 14 14 14 10 0 0 0 14 6 2 6 4 16 0 ME 438 34 2 4 1 3 0 0 39 6 1 1 0 9 0 ME 440 17 18 12 0 0 0 7 25 18 4 0 0 0 0 ME 442 13 19 6 0 9 3 6 13 0 3 25 0 0 3 ME 443G 0 13 0 0 13 13 7 13 0 0 0 13 13 13 ME 443K 28 14 0 1 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 28 0 ME 443 14 14 0 1 7 7 3 21 0 0 0 7 21 7 ME 444 25 25 0 0 0 0 25 13 0 0 13 0 0 0 ME 445 12 37 21 14 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 448 23 9 0 0 11 0 0 25 2 0 28 0 2 0 ME 450 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 21 21 0 0 0 ME 427 24 24 24 24 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 428 11 26 15 26 7 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0
Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO (continued)
390 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Courses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ME 451 25 14 13 7 4 4 1 13 7 0 3 0 5 3 ME 453 29 21 4 0 6 0 4 25 0 0 10 0 0 0 ME 461 26 6 17 12 0 0 11 22 4 2 0 0 0 0 ME 462 12 16 4 4 3 6 13 9 13 0 12 6 3 0 ME 471 9 10 9 0 17 26 13 9 3 0 6 0 0 0 ME 476 16 18 16 14 0 0 10 4 16 0 0 0 8 0 ME 478 59 24 12 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 481 18 20 13 4 7 0 7 11 5 0 13 0 0 0 ME 483 16 7 9 2 12 10 4 10 4 11 6 4 0 3 ME 485 46 0 3 3 0 3 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 Average 24 12 7 4 4 3 4 21 3 3 8 2 4 1
* The numbers indicate the percentage of the number of times the student learning outcomes of a course refer to each PO. The sum of each row is 100%.
391 Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO (continued)
Sample Calculation (Sample course is ME 312) PROGRAM OUTCOMES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W # of strong and weak references of PO1 15 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 % of strong and weak references of PO2 48 3 6 2 3 3 0 0 3 0 3 2 0 0 6 0 0 3 6 0 6 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 % of PO3 53 8 7 0 3 5 0 6 3 6 8 0 2 0
1. The first row shows how many times a PO is referred by the student learning outcomes of the course in the course worksheet. Whether these references are of strong or weak type is also considered. 2. The second row shows the percentages of the references to each PO where the strong entries are weighted by 1 and weak entries by 0.5. 3. The third row gives the total percentages of the strong and weak references to each PO.
392 Appendix E-10 Components of PO
The components of the PO as described by the corresponding PO WG are listed as follows :
PO 1. Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications
Components :
The students should 1. know the basic scientific concepts and principles, 2. be able to determine the parameters that define the system and be able to establish the mathematical models, 3. be able to make the necessary engineering assumptions and approximations to simplify the models in order to solve the problems that he/she encounters in engineering applications.
PO 2. Ability to find and interpret information
Components :
The students should be able to: 1. determine the keywords, 2. reach the related sources, 3. determine the reliable and relevant information out of the collected data, 4. organize (define, classify, rearrange and report) the reached information.
PO 3. Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
Components :
1. Development of the ability to access and follow scientific and technical publications. 2. Development of an awareness of the scientific and professional meetings about different branches of mechanical engineering.
393 3. Development of an awareness of the technical fairs about different branches of mechanical engineering. 4. Development of an understanding of the use of national, international and foreign standards in various applications of mechanical engineering.
PO 4. Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
Components :
1. To have motivation to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession 2. Continuously questioning the knowledge acquired upon the graduation 3. Ability to follow and question the new developments in technological applications and to update his/her knowledge continuously
PO 5. Possession of written and oral communication skills
Components :
METU Mechanical Engineering Department graduates should 1. be able to document, to report and to present the engineering services he/she produced 2. be able to communicate in writing and oral form while performing engineering tasks 3. know the mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish and English
PO 6. Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi- disciplinary)
Components :
In executing the tasks required for engineering applications; 1. Actively participate in the identification and application of task distribution and work planning 2. Communicate ideas to reach consensus, 3. Share responsibility of tasks and knowledge for work execution, 4. In interdisciplinary teams, be aware of the contributions of other disciplines and communicate effectively.
394 PO 7. Ability to produce original solutions
Components :
1. Utilizing different engineering systems, technological applications and components for creative solutions 2. If necessary offer non-conventional solutions and should be able to identify the strong and weak aspects of the offered solution 3. Should be able to offer alternative solutions and should be able to identify the strong and weak aspects of these solutions.
PO 8. Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
Components :
1. Define a problem requiring an engineering service by means of engineering concepts and parameters 2. Determine the input-output parameters of a problem by establishing cause and effect relationships 3. Break down an engineering problem into simplified and independently solvable sub- problems 4. Produce applicable solutions
PO 9. Openness to all that is new
Components :
1. Acquirement of the formation to follow and apply the technological advancements in the field of mechanical engineering, 2. Being open to new technological applications and ideas 3. Ability to use newly developed engineering methods, tools and applications
395 PO 10. Ability to conduct experiments
Components :
1. Ability to conduct experiments on various Mechanical Engineering applications. 2. Have knowledge on various measurement techniques. 3. Ability to design experimental procedure and experimental setup. 4. To have knowledge on accuracy and calibration of measurement instruments and concepts about the error and precision of measured values. 5. Ability to interpret experimental results and to put them into practice.
PO 11. Ability to do engineering design
Components :
In a design process, the student is expected to: 1. be able to determine components in a design process and be aware of the design systematic 2. be able to conduct patent / official design registration survey 3. be able to do conceptual design 4. be able to determine, define and use constraints 5. be able to do detailed design and use contemporary technological design tools 6. gain inter-disciplinary perspective 7. be able to use optimization methods 8. be able to use national and international standards 9. be able to define the strong and weak aspects 10. be able to determine aspects such as performance, capacity, life-cycle, reliability, interaction with the environment, and cost. 11. do project management: to prepare an applicable project plan, and follow the time line
396 PO 12. Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
Components :
Ethical values are grouped as follows: 1. Academic Ethics 2. Professional Ethics
PO 13. Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account in professional activities
Components :
1. Ability to take occupation safety, occupational health, environmental factors and economic factors into consideration in engineering activities. 2. To be sensitive to society and environment in engineering activities and behave responsibly. 3. To contribute to the profession and professional societies in order to carry it to the future and increase its respect.
PO 14. Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession.
Components :
1. Ability to motivate the team work for better efficiency. 2. Ability to produce new and original solution and communicate these solutions 3. Ability to use his/her intuition based on engineering knowledge and experience. 4. Ability to work with different people in different platforms efficiently.
397 viii. ME 312 Course Worksheet (one objective only)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 1: At the end of this course, the students will be able to model a physical system and express its internal dynamics and input-output relationships by means of block diagrams and transfer functions.
METU-ME METU-ME ABET Program Program EC2000 Cr. 3 Strategies and Actions Student Learning Outcomes Educational Assessment Methods Outcomes + ME Cr. Objectives (1-14) (a-m) (I,II,III) 1. Lectures. Ability to identify the components 1(S), 2(W), a(S), d(W), HW evaluation, Exam and the inputs of a system. (1, 2, II(S) 2. In-class examples 8(S). e(S). evaluation. 3) 3. HW assignments. Ability to model the components of a system as linear elements and 1(S), 2(W), a(S), b(W), HW evaluation, Exam to write the constitutive and II(S) 8(S), 10(W). d(W), e(S). evaluation. connectivity equations for them. (1, 2, 3)
Ability to draw block diagrams HW evaluation, and to obtain transfer functions. 1(S), 8(S). a(S), e(S). II(S) Exam evaluation. (1, 2, 3)
398 ix. Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 ME Program CRITERION 3 (a-k) Courses Criterion (l-m) a b c d e f g h i j k l m ME 113 0 11 0 0 25 0 13 0 25 13 13 0 0 ME 114 0 14 0 0 26 0 11 0 26 11 11 0 0 ME 200 25 25 16 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 ME 202 0 6 0 0 3 6 6 0 31 31 18 0 0 ME 203 31 31 0 0 0 0 31 3 0 3 0 0 0 ME 204 29 0 0 0 29 0 4 4 0 4 29 0 0 ME 205 43 0 7 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 ME 206 35 0 12 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 1 ME 208 49 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 ME 210 33 0 0 0 30 0 2 0 1 1 2 30 0 ME 212 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 40 20 0 0 ME 220 23 0 13 0 19 0 0 0 6 6 32 0 0 ME 300 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ME 301 17 0 13 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 9 23 0 ME 302 28 0 5 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 11 29 0 ME 303 37 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 0 5 22 0 ME 304 36 4 20 2 36 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 ME 305 68 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 306 64 0 5 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 307 20 0 33 0 24 0 5 0 0 0 9 10 0 ME 308 16 0 36 0 36 0 5 0 0 0 6 0 2 ME 310 29 5 0 0 19 0 5 0 5 5 10 24 0 ME 311 47 6 2 3 25 0 3 0 0 0 3 11 0 ME 312 45 5 5 3 26 0 3 4 0 0 4 0 5 ME 351 28 5 33 0 12 0 0 3 9 0 3 0 7 ME 400 8 8 8 0 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 ME 401 11 4 0 0 18 4 14 11 11 11 11 4 4 ME 402 19 22 19 0 21 0 0 2 5 0 4 7 0 ME 403 27 15 13 0 20 4 0 10 4 0 3 0 2 ME 404 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
399 Appendix E-12 Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 (continued) ME Program CRITERION 3 (a-k) Courses Criterion (l-m) a b c d e f g h i j k l m ME 407 9 3 13 24 6 2 18 0 1 6 15 0 0 ME 410 11 15 15 5 11 3 5 0 13 2 10 4 4 ME 411 31 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 8 ME 413 29 14 8 3 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 6 ME 413 S 31 0 0 0 31 0 2 0 2 2 2 31 0 ME 414 32 0 11 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 ME 415 0 0 22 0 18 0 0 6 0 32 0 0 22 ME 416 14 0 8 0 14 14 8 0 14 14 14 0 0 ME 418 13 20 22 0 13 0 0 0 15 0 0 7 9 ME 421 31 0 13 0 21 0 0 1 0 0 13 22 0 ME 422 26 26 19 4 8 0 3 3 5 0 4 2 0 ME 423 25 10 10 0 10 5 5 5 15 0 15 0 0 ME 424 35 0 26 2 17 0 0 0 0 2 2 15 0 ME 425 24 23 0 0 25 0 1 0 0 2 25 0 0 ME 426 11 0 11 7 13 2 15 2 9 11 11 2 7 ME 427 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 33 0 ME 428 21 0 12 0 21 0 0 7 0 28 0 12 0 ME 429 29 2 4 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 29 8 0 ME 431 26 0 28 0 30 0 1 0 0 0 14 0 0 ME 432 22 13 4 0 13 0 0 11 0 9 7 9 11 ME 433 16 0 11 0 16 0 11 0 16 16 16 0 0 ME 434 34 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 14 15 0 ME 436 24 17 4 0 25 0 12 0 0 4 15 0 0 ME 437 12 12 11 14 0 4 0 14 9 2 14 0 9 ME 438 22 0 1 0 20 3 1 5 4 2 18 22 0 ME 440 23 12 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 17 28 0 0 ME 442 40 0 18 2 9 0 13 0 0 0 18 0 0 ME 443G 13 0 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 ME 443K 13 0 0 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 0 0 0 ME 443 22 0 0 0 22 0 0 9 1 0 22 0 22 ME 444 33 33 0 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
400 Appendix E-12 Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 (continued) ME Program CRITERION 3 (a-k) Courses Criterion (l-m) a b c d e f g h i j k l m ME 445 10 3 13 3 10 0 0 0 0 36 26 0 0 ME 448 19 0 26 0 23 0 10 0 0 10 10 0 3 ME 450 0 0 9 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 40 7 40 ME 451 27 3 2 5 10 2 5 4 1 21 2 18 0 ME 453 24 24 24 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ME 461 16 11 7 0 23 0 0 0 3 16 24 0 0 ME 462 12 8 20 8 22 6 4 0 4 0 16 0 0 ME 471 11 2 11 34 4 0 25 0 0 0 14 0 0 ME 476 14 11 21 0 18 0 0 7 4 11 11 0 4 ME 478 49 0 20 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 ME 481 25 13 10 0 18 0 8 0 2 7 17 0 0 ME 483 10 13 17 4 12 1 5 0 9 1 6 6 6 ME 485 31 0 0 0 31 0 2 0 2 2 2 31 0 Average 24 6 10 2 20 1 4 2 5 6 10 8 2
401 Appendix E-12 Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 (continued)
Sample Calculation (Sample course is ME 312)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES a b c d e f g h i j k l m S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W S W # of strong and weak references of 17 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 7 6 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 ABET1 criteria 3 and 9 % of strong and weak references of 45 0 5 0 5 0 3 0 18 8 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 5 0 ABET2 criteria 3 and 9 % of ABET3 criteria 3 and 9 45 5 5 3 26 0 3 4 0 0 4 0 5
1. The first row shows how many times a criteria is referred by the student learning outcomes of the course in the course worksheet. Whether these references are of strong or weak type is also considered. 2. The second row shows the percentages of the references to each ABET criteria where the strong entries are weighted by 1 and weak entries by 0.5. 3. The third row gives the total percentages of the strong and weak references to each ABET criteria.
402 Appendix E-13 Previous Assessment Procedure
In 2003, after the relations between the course SLO and the PO were established by means of the course worksheets, the department undertook the assessment of the curriculum on a course-by-course basis by the participation of every faculty member. This was an indirect process. In this enterprise, the assessed entities were the SLO of individual courses. For this purpose two tools were used. The first one was the Course Evaluation Reports (CER) prepared by the instructors and the second one was the Course Exit Surveys (CES) conducted on the students. An example of the course student exit survey form is given in xi for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers. For the Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 semesters, the CER were prepared for all courses taught by the full time faculty members and CES were conducted for all courses. An example of instructor assessment results is given in xii for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers. Sample bar charts for the levels of achievement of the SLO for both assessment tools are given in Figure E-13.1 and Figure E-13.2 for ME 203 Thermodynamics I. Since, in this approach, the measured quantities are the SLO, the relations of all SLO with each PO have to be taken into consideration; hence, the SLO-PO matrix was formed. Since there are a total of 1161 SLO in all courses, the dimension of this matrix is 1161×14. The elements of this matrix in the original form are 1 if the relation between the SLO and the PO is strong, 0.5 if it is weak, and 0 if it doesn’t exist. Then the matrix was normalized so that the total contribution of all SLO of each course to all PO become equal. Letting A denote the normalized SLO-PO matrix and B denote a 1161 dimensional vector of SLO points in the 1-4 scale assigned either in the CER or by the CES, each element of the vector ATB gives the level each PO is realized compared to its reference value. (If all entries of B are set to 4, then ATB yields the reference values, which are the same as given in Figure 3-7. In Figure E-13.3 the realization of the PO in Fall 2003 according to the CER of the instructors and the CES are given. Figure E-13.4 shows the results for Spring 2004.
The course-by-course assessment procedure described above has the advantages of being systematic and analytic. However it has the following drawbacks: it is not a direct evaluation process, all courses are considered equivalent - including the elective courses, it is quantitative, and most importantly it doesn’t give any information whether the current
403 curriculum covers each PO sufficiently. Hence with this approach any qualitative conclusion in the desired depth and detail could not be reached.
In addition, there is a student survey for course and instructor evaluation, conducted by the university for each course. The survey form is given in xiii. The results of this evaluation are declared to the course instructor as well as to the department chair. This survey emphasizes instructor performance and the general aspects of the course rather than the topic based specific questions in the former. It is believed that high teaching effectiveness and high student satisfaction would indicate a good level of achievement of PO.
Figure E-13.1 Course Instructor Evaluation Summary. At the bottom the numbers of the SLOs in the course worksheet are shown. The numbers of the corresponding student exit survey questions are shown at the top.
404 Figure E-13.2 Course Student Exit Survey
Figure E-13.3 Realization of PO in Fall 2003
405 Figure E-13.4 Realization of PO in Spring 2004
406 x. Exit Survey Form
QUESTIONAIRRE
In assessing the quality of engineering programs, it is expected that the engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have acquired a number of skills and abilities. Please indicate your views, as to how well the program you have undertaken has been able to develop in you the skills and abilities listed in the table below, by marking the phrase nearest to your views.
Strongly Strongly No Agree Disagree Agree Disagree Opinion I have developed an ability to apply knowledge 1 of mathematics, science and engineering I have developed an ability to design and conduct 2 experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data I have developed an ability to design a system, 3 component or process to meet desired needs I have developed an ability to function on 4 multidisciplinary terms I have developed an ability to identify, formulate 5 and solve engineering problems I have developed an understanding of 6 professional and ethical responsibility I have developed an ability to communicate 7 effectively I have developed an ability to understand the 8 impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context I have developed a recognition of the need for, 9 and a ability to engage in life-long learning I have developed a knowledge of contemporary 10 professional issues I have developed an ability to use the techniques, 11 skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice I was happy with the quality of instruction 12 I was happy with the physical environment of 13 education I was happy with the computer resources that 14 was available to me I was happy with the lab. Facilities 15 I was happy with the social, athletic and cultural 16 facilities and events
407 xi. ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form Course Instructors : Date : Expected Grade :
Strongly Strongly Agree Disagree No Opinion Agree Disagree I have gained the ability to formulate and use parametric and closed form 1 representations of curves and surfaces in engineering/ mathematical problems I have gained the ability to identify, formulate and use gradient, divergence 2 and curl operations in solving engineering/mathematical problems I have gained the ability to identify, formulate and solve 3 engineering/mathematical problems involving line, surface, double, and triple integrals I have gained the ability to identify, formulate and use integral theorems in 4 solving engineering/mathematical problems I have gained the ability to use basic matrix properties and operations for 5 identifying solution characteristics of systems of linear algebraic equations I have gained the ability to solve systems 6 of linear algebraic equations analytically I have gained the ability to identify, 7 formulate and solve eigenvalue- eigenvector problems analytically I have gained the ability to identify 8 similarity of matrices and use it towards diagonalization of matrices I have gained the ability to perform basic 9 operations with complex numbers in both rectangular and polar forms I have gained the ability to identify some 10 basic complex functions and to use their properties I have gained the ability to identify and 11 formulate analyticity concept in mathematical/ engineering functions
408 E-15 ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form (continued)
Strongly Agree Disagree Strongly No Agree Disagree Opinion 12 I have gained the ability to identify the appropriate mathematical tool to be used for the solution of a given problem and formulate accordingly 13 I have gained the ability to follow a logical sequence of progression in solution, upon formulation of the problem 14 I have gained the ability to identify the relevance of learnt mathematical tools to the solution of a given engineering problem 15 I have gained the ability to use at least one computational tool in solving engineering/ mathematical problems that involve vector analysis, line/surface/volume integration, linear algebra and complex numbers 16 I have gained the ability to report analysis, solution and results in a logical sequence within a standard engineering format
409 xii. Course Assessment
ME 210 Course Assessment Spring 2003 by Dr. Bülent E. Platin, Dr. Merve Erdal, Dr. Serkan Dağ & Course Assistants (Deniz Yücel, Kerem Altun, Oya Okman)
Student Measurement Expected Actual % Assessment Learning Assessment Actions To Be Taken Method Score Score Score Score Outcome
1a HW2-1 50 29 58,0 71 Very Good 1. More homework problems may be assigned Excellent 80 100 on the use of parametric and closed form Very HW2-2 50 30 60,0 representations of curves and surfaces. 70 79 2. Graphical representations describing Good geometries related to level surfaces, tangent HW3-1 50 25 50,0 plane to a surface, normal to a surface, TNB Good 60 69 frame and unit vectors, osculating plane, etc. can HW4-1 50 40 80,0 Fair 50 59 be shown in class. These representations could be achieved through the use of a generic computer program that could also be made available to students. 3. For a better assessment of shortcomings in the HW4-2 15 14 93,3 future, more effort can be put in identifying Bad 0 49 whether there exists a distinct difference or not in the levels of student understanding between representation of curves and surfaces.
MT1-1 15 14,3 95,3
MT1-5 15 14,2 94,7
MT2-1 15 10,1 67,3
410 F-1 20 9,1 45,5
F-3 15 8,5 56,7
411 Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued) HW3-2 50 41,0 82,0
MT1-2 20 13,3 66,5 1. More HW problems need to be assigned on this MT1-4 12 8,2 68,3 topic. 1b 74 Very Good 2. Examples involving basic vector operations, MT1-5 15 14,2 94,7 proofs, derivations may be included in lectures F-3 15 8,5 56,7 and in homework assignments Survey 10 8,0 80,3
HW4-2 35 34 97,1 1. A clear distinction on the assessment of student HW5-1 50 40 80,0 learning levels must be made between line, surface and triple integrals. HW5-2 50 25 50,0 2.Topics can be explained in class at first with simplistic examples. In these examples, the HW6-1 25 20 80,0 mechanics of how each works out in application HW6-2 10 8 80,0 (especially for integral theorems), can be shown clearly. 2a MT1-3 15 3,7 24,7 60 Good 3. By increasing the time allocated to these MT1-5 15 14,2 94,7 topics, more examples can be solved in class with a wider spectrum of applications. MT2-1 15 10,1 67,3 4. Some exam problems may be made very similar to those in HW assignments that have not MT2-2b 12 1,87 15,6 been turned in. F-2 15 10,2 68,0 5. A separate exam may be given for these topics (line, surface, volume integrals + integral F-3 15 8,5 56,7 theorems) so as to urge the students not to skip course content that may seem more demanding HW6-1 25 13 52,0 (i.e., integral theorems) than others. HW6-2 40 21 52,5 6. In line integrals, more emphasis can be placed 2b 46 Bad on integrals involving ds and dx, dy, dz in MT2-2 8 2,5 31,0 combination via examples in class and in HW F-3 15 8,5 56,7 assignments
412 Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued) 1. More homework problems may be assigned. HW8-1 15 12 80,0 2. During lectures, a special emphasis and warnings may be required to avoid recurrence of mistakes in the following: Division of two HW8-2 50 40 80,0 matrices; inverse of a vector; order of an inverted matrix; multiplication of matrices; determinant of a non-square matrix. 3a HW9-2 25 20 80,0 75 Very Good 3. More examples on rank determination can be given in class and in HW assignments. HW9-3 25 19 76,0 4. More emphasis on existence/uniqueness of solution can be put, specifically, on concluding MT2-3 16 12,9 80,6 about the solution characteristics based on rank information. A recurring mistake was observed F-4 15 10,1 67,3 to be basing conclusions on the rank of a single matrix (rather than two matrices).
HW8-1 15 12 80,0 1. During Gauss elimination, column operations (instead of row operations) were observed in a number of student solutions. HW9-2 25 20 80,0 2. More emphasis on existence/uniqueness of solution can be put, specifically, on concluding about the solution characteristics based on row- echelon forms of systems. 3b HW9-3 25 19 76,0 66 Good 3. Algebraic mistakes were very frequently observed during solution. Students seem to have a problem in performing a large number of MT2-4 20 11,5 57,5 successive computations successfully, leading to erroneous results often with different type of solutions. More emphasis should be spent to F-4 15 10,1 67,3 reduce these mistakes.
Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued) 413 HW10-1 50 50 100,0 Eigenvalue/eigenvector topic seems to be O.K. HW10-2 50 31 62,0 The success rate in the exam is believed to be 3c 90 Excellent HW11-1 10 8 80,0 due to the straightforwardness (relative MT2-5 15 13,9 92,7 simplicity) of the problem asked. 1.More homework problems may be assigned. HW11-1 40 32 80,0 2. Students need to be warned about wrongly taking the diagonal elements on the matrix 3d 77 Very Good reduced to a triangular form by performing F-5 20 15,3 76,5 row/column operations, as the eigenvalues of the original matrix. HW11-2 50 41 82,0 4a 73 Very Good More homework problems may be assigned. F-6 20 13,9 69,5 4b none none 4c none none O 10 8 80,0 It seems that the students have a problem in identifying the appropriate mathematical tool to MT1-4 10 3 30,0 be used for the solution of a given problem and formulate accordingly. To enhance this skill, MT1-5 15 14,2 94,7 1. examples in class can be given in such a MT2-1 15 10,1 67,3 manner as to force the students to participate in working out the problem step by step, rather MT2-2a 8 3 35,5 than writing the solution on the board, 2. tutoring sessions conducted by the teaching 5a F-1 20 9,1 45,5 67 Good assistants can be held regularly, in which the F-3 15 8,5 56,7 structure of a solution is emphasized. These sessions can involve the solution of previous years' exam problems whose solutions are available on the web. In that case, the students O 5 4 80,0 can be asked to bring the solutions and the session can concentrate how a problem is formulated, how the relevant mathematical tools are selected, etc. Appendix E-16 Course
414 This is a skill, one normally expects from students to have gained before coming to the O 10 7 70,0 university, at least before taking this course. Again, tutoring seems a viable method to enhance this skill. 5b 63 Good
O 5 3 60,0 Assessment (Continued) O 5 3 60,0 O 15 12 80,0 6a O 10 7 70,0 70 Good Again, requires some brain-work! O 5 3 60,0 7 O 10 10 100,0 100 Excellent None O 10 6 60,0 1. The report writing procedures in homework solutions need to be enforced more strictly. 8 O 10 5 50,0 57 Fair 2. Demonstrative examples of good. vs. bad O 5 3 60,0 written presentations can be given.
Overall Recommendations The complex analysis chapter can be taken out of the course context, thus enabling more time to be spent on vector analysis 1 and especially, outcomes 2a and 2b. Some exam problems may be made similar to homework problems, thus giving a chance to the students to work out a problem 2 that should have been worked on previously - asking exactly what was to be learnt.
The number of midterm exams throughout the semester can be increased from 2 to 5. This way, the overall student stress 3 during exams may be reduced. In addition, the amount of material that the students would be responsible for each exam will be reduced, forcing the students to concentrate, rather than having them selectively study.
Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued)
Dr. Erdal's Further Comments More emphasis can be placed on explaining why the students are learning what they are learning, especially at the beginning of 1 a new topic. To keep students up to date in course material, regular announced quizzes to be held outside lecture times (logistics permitting) 2 can be given throughout the semester, based on HW assignments 415 Attendance requirement can be lifted. This way, it is believed that the coming students will put effort in participating and 3 concentrate more in learning the course material. Any disruptions that can be caused by those students who come to class only due to the attendance requirement can be minimized. Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued) ME 302 Course Assessment
Instructors: Çalışkan, İder, Özgören Semester: Spring 2003
Student Average Weighted Measurement Expected % Relative Learning Actual % Assessment2 Method1 Score Score Weights Outcome Score Score MT 1-1 100 87 87.0 5 1a 89 Excellent. HW 13 80 77 96.3 1 MT 1-2 80 55 68.8 5 1b HW 2 90 78 86.7 1 75 Very Good CL 2 90 85 94.4 1 MT 1-3 100 75 75.0 5 2a F-3 80 44 55.0 5 69 Good HW 3 100 92 92.0 1 Exp 1 100 88 88.0 1 MT 2-1 80 47 58.8 5 2b F-1 80 69 86.3 5 72 Good HW 4 90 49 54.4 1 Exp 1 100 88 88.0 1 MT 2-1 80 47 58.8 5 2c F-1 80 69 86.3 5 74 Good Exp 1 100 88 88.0 1 MT 2-2 80 64 80.0 5 MT 2-3 100 71 71.0 5 3a F-2 100 78 78.0 5 76 Very Good HW 4 90 49 54.4 1 HW 5 80 68 85.0 1 CL 3 90 76 84.4 1 MT 2-2 80 64 80.0 5 3b MT 2-3 100 71 71.0 5 77 Very Good F-2 100 78 78.0 5 HW 5 80 68 85.0 1 F-4 80 69 86.3 5 4a 79 Very Good HW 6 90 38 42.2 1 F-4 80 69 86.3 5 4b 79 Very Good HW 6 90 38 42.2 1 4c HW 6 90 38 42.2 1 42 Bad 5 F-5 80 45 56.3 5 56 Fair
1. MT i - j = i th midterm exam. - j th question, F = final exam., HW = homework, CL = computer laboratory, Exp = experiment 2. Excellent: 85-100, Very Good: 75-84, Good: 65-74, Fair: 55-64, Bad: 0-54 3. Because individual HW questions were not graded, some HW questions also influence unrelated outcomes Appendix E-16 ME 302 Course Assessment (continued)
416 Instructors: Çalışkan, İder, Özgören Semester: Spring 2003
Student Learning Actions to be Taken Outcome
1a Objective is achieved
1b The examples related to dynamic force analysis should be more instructive.
Modeling of single dof systems containing elastic members with inertia is not well 2a understood. This concept should be made more clear. The examples related to free vibration of undamped systems should be more 2b, 2c instructive. Examples and homework problems related to forced vibrations and vibration 3a, 3b isolation should be more instructive. The students do not spend sufficient time for the homework assignments towards 4a, 4b the end of the semester because of studying for their exams. The students should be encouraged to study their courses in an organized manner. An assessment based on only HW assignment is not reliable especially at the end of 4c the semester. At least one exam question should be asked about this outcome. The examples and homework problems related to flywheels should be more 5 instructive.
417 xiii. Instructor Evaluation System
418 xiv. Support Expenditures (TL)
1 2 3 4 5 Fiscal Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Expenditure Category
Operations 73,937 94,764 85,201 113,267 164,692 (not including staff)
Travel 95,181 104,232 41,088 49,293 8,000
Institutional Funds 196,997 210,418 126,288 163,190 176,108
Gifts - - - 500,000
Grants 67,600 294,145 870,877 373,276 182,485
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