Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering (English) (Thesis) | |||||
| Master | Length of the Programme: 2 | Number of Credits: 120 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF: Level 7 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Graduate School | ||||
| Course Code | MECH 560 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Seminar | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Seminer | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Select | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | |||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 188 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 7.5 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | ||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Graduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | Understand scientific research approach and be able to report and present scientific and technical work. | ||||
| Course Description | Under the coordination of a faculty member in the program, the students of the program will be able to learn the research topics covered by the program and increase their presentation skills by giving seminars and watching the seminars given by researchers from within and outside the department. | ||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Programdaki bir öğretim üyesinin koordinatörlüğünde, program öğrencilerinin seminer vererek, bölüm içinden ve bölüm dışından araştırmacıların verdikleri seminerleri izleyerek, program kapsamına giren araştırma konularını öğrenmeleri ve sunum becerilerini artırmaları sağlanacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) Apply scientific research methods, 2) Analyze state-of-the art through literature review, 3) Create reports and presentations for technical audience, 4) Create reports and presentations for non-technical audience. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| 1) An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | ||||
| 2) An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | ||||
| 3) A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | ||||
| 4) An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | ||||
| 5) An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | ||||
| 6) An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | ||||
| 7) An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | ||||
| 8) An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | ||||
| 9) An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | ||||
| 10) An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to develop and deepen one's knowledge in the field of mechatronics and robotics engineering at the level of expertise based on acquired undergraduate level qualifications. | H | |
| 2) | An ability to acquire scientific and practical knowledge in mechatronics and robotics. | H | |
| 3) | A comprehensive knowledge about analysis and modeling methods in mechatronics and their limitations. | H | |
| 4) | An ability to design and apply analytical, modeling and experimental based research by analyzing and interpreting complex situations encountered in the design process. | H | |
| 5) | An ability to transmit the process and results of the work of mechatronics and robotics systems systematically and clearly in written and oral form in national and international environments. | S | |
| 6) | An ability to recognize social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of designing and realizing mechatronics and robotic systems and in all professional activities. | S | |
| 7) | An ability to follow new and developing practices in the profession and to apply them in their work. | S | |
| 8) | An ability to take leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility in the design and analysis of mechatronics and robotic systems in complex situations. | S | |
| 9) | An ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio. | H | |
| 10) | An understanding of the social and environmental aspects of mechatronics and robotics applications. | H |
| Prepared by and Date | TUBA AYHAN , |
| Course Coordinator | TUBA AYHAN |
| Semester | |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Scientific Research |
| 2) | Academic writing |
| 3) | Academic writing |
| 4) | Presentation guides |
| 5) | Reference managers and reading lists |
| 6) | Presentation example |
| 7) | Presentation example |
| 8) | Presentation example |
| 9) | Student Presentations and discussions |
| 10) | Student Presentations and discussions |
| 11) | Presentation example |
| 12) | Presentation example |
| 13) | Student Presentations and discussions |
| 14) | Student Presentations and discussions |
| 15) | Final Examination Period |
| 16) | Final Examination Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | List of readings and indication whether they are required or recommended. Strongman Luke, Academic Writing, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle. 2013. Students need to select their reading list according to their research topic. | ||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures and seminars from academia and industry. | ||||||||||||
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 98 | ||
| Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 20 | 2 | 44 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 46 | ||
| Total Workload | 188 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 7.5 | ||||||
| ECTS | 7.5 | ||||||