School/Faculty/Institute Graduate School
Course Code MECH 590
Course Title in English Thesis
Course Title in Turkish Tez
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Seçiniz
Semester Spring,Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 1494 hours per semester
Number of Credits 60 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites MECH 560 - Seminar
Expected Prior Knowledge MECH 560 Seminar
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only Graduate Students
Overall Educational Objective Be able to formulate research and know overall research process
Course Description Bu dersin amacı öğrencilere araştırma sürecinin kavramsal çerçevesini sağlamaktır.
Course Description in Turkish The aim of this course is to provide the students with a conceptual framework of the research process.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Formulate a research question in mechatronics and robotics
2) Design a research methodology in the field;
3) Review the literature and products to suggest a new method or improve an existing one
4) Use state-of-the-art technology to solve a problem in mechatronics and robotics
5) Report and present the design and finding to technical and nontechnical audience
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5
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. H
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 Spring,Fall
Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Dr. TUBA AYHAN

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Guided Research
2) Guided Research
3) Guided Research
4) Guided Research
5) Guided Research
5) Guided Research
6) Guided Research
7) Guided Research
8) Guided Research
9) Guided Research
10) Guided Research
11) Guided Research
12) Guided Research
13) Guided Research
14) Guided Research
15) Final examination period
16) Final examination period
Required/Recommended ReadingsNone
Teaching Methods
Homework and Projects
Laboratory WorkNone
Computer UseRequired
Other ActivitiesNone
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Project 1 % 100
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration
02123953600

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 30 4 2 504
Study Hours Out of Class 30 30 2 1 990
Total Workload 1494
Total Workload/25 59.8
ECTS 60