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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5ME300MACHINE ELEMENTS3+1+04415.05.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of the Machine Elements course is to teach the working principles, design fundamentals, material selection, and strength criteria of fundamental components used in mechanical systems. The course covers the analysis and dimensioning of machine elements such as shafts, bearings, gears, fastening elements, springs, and clutches, with the objective of improving students’ engineering design skills.
Course Content This course covers the design principles of fundamental machine elements such as stress analysis, factor of safety, fatigue, shafts, bearings, gears, threaded fasteners, welded joints, springs, clutches, and brakes. In addition, standards, material selection, and engineering design applications are emphasized.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through theoretical lectures, problem-solving sessions, example applications, engineering design studies, and discussion-based student participation methods. In addition, computer-aided analysis and design applications are utilized to improve students’ practical skills.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( ME204 )
Course Coordinator Instructor Dr. Süleyman Karabal suleyman.karabal@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Instructor SÜLEYMAN KARABAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources https://www.mechfamily-ju.com/storage/images/files/file_1731443577xeDvd.pdf
Course Notes Course notes consist of instructional materials including theoretical explanations, solved example problems, design applications, and relevant standards. Students are expected to study these materials before and after lectures to improve their engineering design and analysis skills.
Documents https://www.mechfamily-ju.com/storage/images/files/file_1731443577xeDvd.pdf

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %30
Engineering %40
Engineering Design %40
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %0
Health %0
Field %0

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 2 % 40
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 0
Ödev 1 % 0
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 1 2 2
Tartışma 3 4 12
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 10 2 20
Soru Çözümü 5 3 15
Araştırma 10 2 20
Öğretici Sunum/Açıklama 10 3 30
Derse Devam 14 1 14
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 114

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the working principles of fundamental machine elements.
2 Perform stress and strength analyses on machine elements.
3  Select  appropriate materials and safety factors.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
14 In the first weeks, fundamental concepts such as stress analysis and factor of safety, along with an introduction to engineering design, are covered. In the middle weeks, shafts, fastening elements, and welded joints are discussed. Later, the design and analysis of machine elements such as gears, bearings, springs, clutches, and brakes are presented. In the final weeks, the course is completed with sample design problems, engineering applications, and a general review. https://www.mechfamily-ju.com/storage/images/files/file_1731443577xeDvd.pdf

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1 5 4 3 3 4 3 4 5 2 4
C2 3 5 5 4 3 4 5 5 4 5
C3 3 5 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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