MECH320 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II

Course Code:3650320
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):1 (0.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:4.0
Department:Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assist.Prof.Dr ALİ ATASHBAR ORANG
Offered Semester:Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the student will learn:

  • solving engineering problems through experimentation
  • group work
  • skills to write and present experimental results

Course Content

Review of laboratory safety issues. Statistical analysis of experimental data. Probability distribution, normal and Gaussian distribution. Chi-square test. Method of least squares. Regression analysis. Graphical analysis and curve fitting. Laboratory notebook keeping and report writing. Experimentation, data collection and treatment within the subjects of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, vibrations and control. Written and oral presentation.


Course Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to;

  • Identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems involving experimental apparatus.
  • Present the results of engineering experiments, make and support conclusions from these experiments in clear and concise reports.
  • Ability to function as a team member.
  • Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice involving experimental setup and experimental data analysis.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications
2Ability to find and interpret information
3Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
4Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
5Possession of written and oral communication skills
6Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary)
7Ability to produce original solutions
8Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering problems and needs
9Openness to all that is new
10Ability to conduct experiments
11Ability to do engineering design
12Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements
13Ability to take societal, environmental and economic considerations into account in professional activities
14Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the profession

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution