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Head of Department: Gunay Anlas

Professors: Sabri Altintas, Gunay Anlas, Ahmet R. Buyuktur*, Taner Derbentli*, Arsev Eraslan•, Emre Kose, Haluk Örs, Esref Eskinat, Huei Peng•, Mahmut A. Savas*, F. Onder Sonmez, Akin Tezel†

Associate Professors: Kunt Atalik, Hasan Bedir, Vahan Kalenderoglu

Assistant Professors: Emre Aksan, Cahit Can Aydiner, Ercan Balikci, Murat Celik, Ali Ecder, Nuri Ersoy, Hakan Erturk, Sebnem Ozupek, Cetin Yilmaz

Instructors: Metin Yilmaz*

† Professor Emeritus

*Part-time

•Adjunct

The aim of the department is to give students a sound background in the concepts and principles fundamental to the broad field of Mechanical Engineering, and to provide them with the tools necessary for a career in Mechanical Engineering as well as for applied and theoretical research.

The first six semesters of the B.S. program are common to all Mechanical Engineering students. In the seventh and eighth semesters, students take three specialization option courses and choose three complementary courses with a view toward complementing their program according to their individual interests. In addition, one course may be selected as a free elective. There are two option sequences available: Thermal Systems, and Mechanical Structures and Systems. The selection of the specialization option and the complementary courses must be made under the supervision of the department advisors.

In addition to the course-credit requirements, a 60-day industrial training, in areas approved by the Department, during the two summer breaks following the second and the third years, is required.

The course requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering total a minimum of 148 credit hours of formal course work.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

TOTAL(minimum): 147 credits

SPECIALIZATION OPTIONS

Option A - Thermal Systems

ME 455 Fluid Mechanics II
ME 466 Thermodynamics II
ME 474 Heat Engines
ME 478 Thermal System Design

Option B - Mechanical Structures and Systems

ME 411 Materials Engineering
ME 425 Mechanical Vibrations
ME 426 Dynamics of Machinery
ME 435 Mechatronics
ME 446 Applied Solid Mechanics

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ME 120 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering (2+0+3) 3
(Makina Muhendisligine Giris)
Introductory concepts in mechanical engineering; professional and academic ethics. Importance of computers and data processing; basic applications of programming; role of the engineer as programmer; use of scientific computing tools. Introductory concepts of engineering design and statistical methods. Oral and written presentation techniques.

ME 207 Probability and Statistics for Mechanical Engineers (Makina Muhendisleri için Olasilik ve Istatistik) (3+0+0) 3
Elements of probability and statistics; random variables; mathematical expectations; probability distributions; sampling theory; estimation methods; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation analysis; analysis of variance; Mechanical engineering applications.
Prerequisite: MATH 102

ME 209 Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming (3+0+2) 4
(Nesneye Yonelik Programlamanin Temelleri)
Review of scalar and structured data types. Object oriented programming concepts: Classes and abstract data types, inheritence, polymorphisms, operator overloading. Classical and object oriented program specification, design, coding and testing. Linear (stacks, queues, linear lists) and nonlinear data structures (trees, sets); sequential and random access files. Implementation of data structures: Linked lists, multidimensional arrays, records, character strings, stacks, queues, trees and sets. Recursion.
Prerequisites: CMPE 150.

ME 210 Materials Science (Malzeme Bilimi) (3+0+0) 3
(For non-Mechanical Engineering students)
Materials and properties. Atomic bonding and arrangements. Structural imperfections. Atom movements. Deformation of materials. Physical properties. Industrial alloys. Modification of properties of materials through changes in structure. Nonmetallic materials.
Prerequisites: PHYS 130, CHEM 105.

ME 212 Materials Science (Malzeme Bilimi) (3+0+2) 4
Materials and properties. Atomic bonding and arrangement. Structural imperfections. Atom movements. Elastic and viscoelastic deformation of materials. Equilibrium diagrams. Metals and their properties. Modification of properties of materials through changes in structure. Organic materials and their properties. Laboratory.
Prerequisites: PHYS 130, CHEM 105.

ME 241 Statics (Statik) (3+1+0) 3 ECTS: 5
Vector algebra. Forces and moments. Equivalent force systems in rigid bodies. Free body diagram. Equilibrium. Distributed forces. Introduction to structural mechanics. Internal forces in structural elements. Friction. Virtual work principle.
Prerequisite: PHYS 101, MATH 102

ME 242 Dynamics (Dinamik) (3+1+0) 3
Dynamics of particles: Rectilinear and curvilinear motion, Newton's laws, momentum and angular momentum methods. Work and energy. Dynamics of rigid bodies; kinematics, Euler's Laws, angular momentum. Work and energy methods for rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: CE 243.

ME 263 Thermodynamics I (Termodinamik I) (4+0+0) 4
The thermodynamic system and properties, thermodynamic processes; work and heat interactions. The First Law for systems and for flow processes; the Second Law and entropy. Irreversibility and availability.
Prerequisites: PHYS 130, MATH 102.

ME 301 Experimental Engineering I (Deneysel Muhendislik I) (1+0+4) 3
Principles and methods of experimentation. Experiment planning, data analysis, report writing, basic sensing devices, and fundamental engineering measurement. Performing and reporting on a series of experiments chosen to illustrate a variety of important experimental methods while familiarizing with basic instrumentation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 130, PHYS 201, EE 210.

ME 302 Experimental Engineering II (1+0+4) 3 (ECTS: 5 )
(Deneysel Muhendislik II)
Generalized and detailed uncertainty analysis, uncertainty analysis of sample-to-sample and timewise experiments; basic concepts of signal analysis, measurement system modeling: analysis of zeroth, first and second order systems. Planning, performing and reporting of experiments in the fields of solid mechanics and thermal sciences.
Prerequisites: ME 301, ME 345, ME 353
Corequisite: ME 362

ME 303 Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering (3+1+0) 3
(Makina Muhendisliginde Bilgisayar Uygulamalari)
Error analysis; numerical solution of nonlinear equations and systems of equations; interpolation; curve fitting; numerical integration; numerical optimization; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Algorithm development. Programming and numerical experimentation on examples selected from Mechanical Engineering applications.
Prerequisites: CMPE 150, MATH 202.

ME 316 Physical Metallurgy (Fiziksel Metalurji) (3+0+0) 3
Description of crystals; structure determination. Thermodynamics of crystals; vacancies; diffusion; interfaces; annealing; recovery, recrystallization, grain growth, precipitation from solid solutions. Phase transformations; nucleation and growth.
Prerequisite: ME 212.

ME 318 Manufacturing Techniques (Imalat Teknikleri) (3+0+2) 4
Principles of metal casting; bulk deformation processes: forging, extrusion, drawing, rolling; sheet-metal working processes. Particulate processing. Polymer processing. Machining.
Prerequisite: ME 212.

ME 324 Machine Design I (4+0+0) 4 (ECTS: 6)
(ME 324 Makina Elemanlari I )
Introduction to mechanical engineering design: Load analysis; materials; stress analysis, stress concentrations; deflections and stability; failure theories of ductile and brittle materials, reliability; dimensions and tolerances; impact, fatigue and surface damage. Analysis and design of shafts, keys, pins, splines, couplings, and flywheels. Lubrication, sliding bearings. Rolling-element bearings.
Prerequisites: ME 345, ENGG 110

ME 335 Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems (4+0+0) 4
(Dinamik Sistemlerin Modellenmesi ve Kontrolu)
Introduction to automatic control. Modeling of dynamic systems. Response analysis using Laplace Transform Method. Transfer functions and block diagrams. Feedback Control Systems. Typical actuators and transducers. Control Laws. Tuning methods of PID control. Root-Locus analysis. Frequency response analysis.
Prerequisites: MATH 202, ME 242.

ME 345 Mechanics of Materials (Mukavemet) (4+0+0) 4
Stress and strain. Selected topics in torsion. Simple bending of beams, shearing stresses in beams; beam deflections. Combined stress due to bending, torsion, shear and axial load. Mohr circle. Design of beams and shafts for strength. Statically indeterminate problems. Introduction to energy methods. Buckling of columns.
Prerequisites: CE 243.

ME 353 Fluid Mechanics I (Akiskanlar Mekanigi I) (4+0+0) 4
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics and their application to engineering problems. Fluid statics. Fluid flow concepts. Control-volume analysis. Conservation equations and applications. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Flow of viscous fluids, simple laminar flow systems, turbulence, internal and external flow applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 202, ME 242.

ME 362 Heat Transfer (Isi Transferi) (4+0+0) 4
Steady and transient one and multi-dimensional heat conduction in systems: numerical methods and special applications. Internal and external forced convection, natural convection and condensation. Heat transfer by radiation. Heat exchangers and design of heat transfer systems.
Prerequisites: ME 263, ME 353.

ME 411 Materials Engineering (Malzeme Muhendisligi) (3+0+0) 3
Engineering materials and their properties. Materials selection and development. Advanced materials. Design with materials.
Prerequisite: ME 212.

ME 415 Mechanical Metallurgy (Mekanik Metalurji) (3+0+0) 3
Elastic properties of metals. Plastic deformation of single polycrystals. Strengthening mechanisms. Fracture, fatigue. High temperature deformation, creep. Tension test, hardness test, impact testing.
Prerequisite: ME 212.

ME 420 Nonmetallic Materials (Metal Olmayan Malzemeler) (3+0+0) 3
Structure and properties of polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Sintered products, reinforced materials, and their mechanical behavior. Statistical treatment of brittle solids. Applications and selection of new materials of modern technology.
Prerequisite: ME 212.

ME 422 Tribology (Triboloji) (3+0+0) 3
Friction between sliding metal surfaces. Frictional behavior of polymers. Rolling friction Mechanisms of wear. Adhesive, abrasive, corrosive wear, surface fatigue, erosion. Principles of fluid film and boundary lubricator. Analysis and design of ball, journal, hydrostatics, gas bearings. Properties of bearing materials and lubricants.
Prerequisites: ME 353, ME 324.

ME 424 Machine Design II (4+0+0) 4 (ECTS: 8)
(ME 424 Makina Elemanlari II )
Analysis and design of machine elements such as power screws and threaded fasteners; joining components such as rivets and welds; springs; various types of gears such as spur, helical, bevel, and worm; clutches, brakes, belts and chains.
Prerequisite: ME 324

ME 425 Mechanical Vibrations (Mekanik Titresimler) (3+0+0) 3
Free and forced vibrations of linear one degree of freedom systems. Vibration measurement. Systems with two or more degrees of freedom. Critical speeds. Modal analysis. Design for vibration suppression and control. Vibration measurement.
Prerequisites: MATH 202, ME 242.

ME 426 Dynamics of Machinery (Makina Dinamigi) (3+0+0) 3
Graphical analysis of mechanisms; analytical methods using complex polar representation. Synthesis of cams. Kinematics of gears, involute, cycloidal properties, interference. Gear trains. Static and inertia force analysis of mechanisms; balancing rotating and reciprocating masses.
Prerequisite: ME 242.

ME 428 Plasticity and Metal Forming (3+0+0) 3
(Plastisite ve Metallerin Sekillendirilmesi)
The theory of plasticity and solutions of metal forming problems by elementary methods of analysis. Manufacturing of thin walled containers through cup drawing, ironing of complex shapes through forming, rolling and extrusion. Slip-line solutions, typical applications. Plastic instability, friction.
Prerequisites: ME 318, ME 345.

ME 429 Mechanical and Thermal Design (1+0+6) 4
(Mekanik ve Isil Tasarimi)
Design philosophy and methodology. Professional ethics in engineering. Material selection. Role of engineering economics and optimization in design. Individual or group project.
Prerequisites: ME 324 and any two of ME 318, ME 335, ME 362

ME 430 Automotive Engineering (Otomotiv Muhendisligi) (3+0+0) 3
Components of the automobile. Motion and modeling of the vehicle. Maximum speed and acceleration calculations. Wheels and tires. Brake systems and braking performance. Suspension systems and suspension geometry. Steering systems and steering geometry. Aerodynamic drag coefficient and its effect on vehicle performance.
Prerequisites: ME 242, ME 324.

ME 435 Mechatronics (Mekatronik) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to mechatronics. Microcomputer based control systems. Interfaces, sensors and actuators. Basic control electronics. Discrete time systems. Design of discrete controllers. Real time programming for control. Design case studies. Project.
Prerequisite: ME 335.

ME 438 Fluid Power Control (Akiskan Gucu Kontrolu) (3+0+0) 3
Hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission systems. Losses and system efficiency. Basic hydraulic circuit design. Pumps, motors, accumulators. Valve characteristics. Dynamic response. Hydraulic servo control.
Prerequisite: ME 335.

ME 446 Applied Solid Mechanics (Uygulamali Kati Cisimler Mekanigi) (3+0+0) 3
Introduction to theory of elasticity: stress, strain, constitutive equations. Topics from advanced strength of materials: bending of unsymmetric cross-sections, curved beams, shear center, thick-walled cylinder. Mechanics of composite materials. Introduction to lamination theory. Application to engineering problems.
Prerequisite: ME 345.

ME 447 Introduction to Continuum Mechanics (3+0+0) 3
(Surekli Ortamlar Mekanigine Giris)
Kinematics: Motion, displacement, velocity, acceleration; material and local time derivatives; changes of volume during the motion; measures of deformation, finite and infinitesimal strains, rotation, rate of deformation, compatibility equations for strains illustration of the above concepts by commonly encountered motions. Conservation of mass and energy and principles of momentum. Linear elastic solid. Newtonian viscous fluid.
Prerequisites: ME 345, ME 353.

ME 451 Applied Fluid Mechanics (Uygulamali Akiskanlar Mekanigi) (3+0+0) 3
Basic theory of turbomachinery; dimensionless parameters and similarity laws; impulse and reaction turbines; centrifugal pump; performance characteristics. Fundamentals of aerodynamics; airfoil geometry; generation of circulation; conformal transformation; lift and drag characteristics of airfoils. Application to engineering problems.
Prerequisite: ME 353.

ME 453 Gas Dynamics (Gaz Dinamigi) (3+0+0) 3
Basic equations of compressible flow; stagnation and sonic properties; normal shock relations; oblique shock and expansion waves; unsteady wave motion; linearized flow; conical flow; numerical techniques for supersonic flow, method of characteristics; transonic flow; hypersonic flow.
Prerequisites: ME 263, ME 353.

ME 455 Fluid Mechanics II (Akiskanlar Mekanigi) (3+0+0) 3
Basic theory of turbomachinery; dimensionless parameters and similarity laws; performance characteristics of turbomachines. Fundamentals of aerodynamics; airfoil geometry; lift and drag characteristics of airfoils. Fundamentals of compressible flow; normal shock relation; oblique shock and expansion waves; numerical techniques for supersonic flow.
Prerequisites: ME 353.

ME 466 Thermodynamics II (Termodinamik II) (3+0+0) 3
Property relations. Power and refrigeration cycles. Thermodynamics of mixtures and solutions; psychrometric applications; chemical reactions; compressible flows. The concept of equilibrium; exergy analysis.
Prerequisite: ME 263, ME 303.

ME 474 Heat Engines (Termik Makineler) (3+0+0) 3
Fundamentals of spark-ignition and compression-ignition engines. Performance characteristics and testing. Fundamentals of theory and design of steam and gas turbines, turbine flow passages and nozzles. Turbine control and performance.

ME 475 Thermal Environmental Engineering (Isil Cevre Muhendisligi) (3+0+0) 3
Application of the fundamentals of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to the analysis and design of systems for providing controlled environments for living and industrial processes. Related special topics.
Prerequisites: ME 362.

ME 478 Design of Thermal Systems (Isil Sistemlerin Tasarimi) (3+0+0) 3
Application of principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer to design of components and thermal systems. Study of component characteristics and their effect on overall system performance.
Prerequisites: ME 362.

ME 480-489 Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (3+0+0) 3
(Makina Muhendisliginde Ozel Konular)
Special topics of current interest in Mechanical Engineering and Technology.

ME 490, ME 493-499
Special Studies (Ozel Calismalar) (3+0+0) 3
Special topics in mechanical engineering selected to suit the individual interests of the students. The course is designed to give the students an opportunity to do independent work at an advanced level.

ME 491 Special Projects (Ozel Projeler) (0+0+8) 4
Individual project design or research. Students with special interests and qualifications may be permitted to take this course.

ME 492 Project (Bitirme Projesi) (0+0+8) 4
Listed under Engineering Core Courses.
Prerequisite: ME 429.
Corequisite: ME 424.
Must be taken during the last semester.

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