| Academic Unit Presenting the Program | Mechanical Engineering (E.P.) |
| Program Director | Bölüm Başkanı: Prof.Dr. Serdar Osman YILMAZ, AKTS Koordinatörü: Yrd.Doç.Dr. İbrahim Savaş DALMIŞ |
| Program Type | Bachelor's Degree Program |
| Level of Degree Earned | Undergraduate(Bachelors Degree) |
| Degree Earned | The diploma of Mechanical Engineering is acquired after graduation. The title is Mechanical Engineer. |
| Education Type | Tam Zamanlı |
| Registration Acceptance Conditions | Those who have successfully completed their secondary education are eligible. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning | The process of recognition of prior education by Turkish higher education institutions is still in its incipient stage. Likewise, the recognition of prior education has neither been started nor implemented by all departments at Namik Kemal University. However, a proficiency exam is held at the beginning of each academic year regarding the compulsory Foreign Language Course which is to be offered in the curriculum of all departments. The students who have embarked on a self-learning period or acquired necessary skills in the course are eligible to enter this exam. Those who have successfully passed the exam are eligible not to take the course. |
| Degree Requirements and Rules |
The students studying in this undergraduate program are required to have a Cumulative Grade Points Average (Cum.GPA) of not less than 2.00/4.00 and have completed all the courses with at least a letter grade of DD/S in the program in order to graduate. The minimum number of ECTS credits required for graduation is 240. It is also mandatory for the students to complete their compulsory internship in a specified duration and quality. |
| Program Profile | The department of Mechanical Engineering has wide working areas as the designing and development of all kinds of mechanical systems and energy conversion systems, planning production, maintenance and repair and human resources. The graduates of this department can work in designing, conditioning and producing all kinds of mechanical systems (heavy equipments, gas or steam turbines, compressors, nuclear reactors, internal combustion engines, cooling, air-conditioning and heating systems) in factories or establisments belong to private or government sector as well as lone working. |
| Occupational Profiles of Graduates | The graduates of department can be employed as Mechanical Engineers in T.R. Government sectors, Highway Commission, DSI, MKEK, TCDD, TULOMSAS, TUVASAS, Municipalities and in all kinds of companies in private sector. |
| Access To Upper Degree | Upon successful completion of their undergraduate programme of study, the students are encouraged to embark on advanced academic studies on the graduate level (master’s and doctoral) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam and possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language. |
| Exams, Assessment and Grading | Students will take a minimum of one midterm examination. In addition to midterms, they will be assigned projects and homeworks whose deadlines will be specified at the beginning of the semester. At the end of each semester, the students are required to take a final examination. The course content, the requirements (midterm, project, assignment and final examination) and their contribution to the final grade is specified on the website. Student regulations and the final examination dates are determined by the university and final examinations take place as announced. The students are graded according to their midterm, project, assignment and final examination results.
The passing grade at Namık Kemal University is 60 out of 100. However, the grade of the final examination or the retake should be a minimum of 50. Exams are evaluated on a scale of 100. The final grade of a course is the sum total of %30 of the midterm grade and %70 of the final or the retake examination grades. However, the calculation of the final grade of a course can be determined and announced at the beginning of the semester by the Faculty/College Council as the sum total of ranging between %30 – %50 of the midterm examination and %50 – %70 of the final examination as long as the addition equals to a scale of 100. As a result of the calculation, if the value after the decimal is less than five, the grade is finalized by lowering it to the decimal value; if more than five, upgrading it to the next decimal value.
The regulations can be found on http://oidb.nku.edu.tr/yonetmenlik/2011eos.pdf.
Final and retake grades are submitted to the Student Affairs along with the evaluation criteria. The grades are announced on the student information system.
Grades
The grading system to evaluate the student performance is signified by the values in the chart below. For each course students are graded by letters. Letter grades, coefficients and ratios are as follows:
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Grade
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Letter Grade
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Local Grade
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Status
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90-100
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AA
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4.00
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Pass
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80-89
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BA
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3.50
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Pass
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70-79
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BB
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3.00
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Pass
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65-69
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CB
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2.50
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Pass
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60-64
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CC
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2.25
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Pass
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50-59
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DD
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2.00
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Fail
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30-49
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FD
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1.00
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Fail
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0-29
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FF
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0.00
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Fail
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Students are required to retake the courses from which they received DD, FD or FF during the first oncoming semester in which these courses are offered.
Successful Students
Students who complete their associate or undergraduate degree with a grade point average of 3.00 – 3.49 graduate as honor students; 3.50 and above as high honor students. |
| Graduation Requirements | |
| Teaching Methods | Teaching methods are determined so as to improve skills, such as teaching-learning strategies, self-discipline, life-long learning, observation, sharing knowledge, presentation, critical thinking, teamwork, effective use of informatics.
Moreover, the choice of teaching methods pays heed to supporting students with different skills. The teaching methods used in the program are listed below*:
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TEACHING METHODS*
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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MEANS
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Course
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Listening and interpretation
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Discussion Course
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Special Support / Structural Examples
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Playing a Role / Drama
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Standard classroom technologies, special equipment
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Problem Solving
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Case Study
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Special skills planned beforehand
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Brainstorming
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Small Group Discussion
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector
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Presentation
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
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Simulation
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills
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Real or virtual environment suitable for observation
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Seminar
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Group Study
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work
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Field / Land Study
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Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
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Laboratory
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Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work
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Special equipment
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Homework
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics
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Internet database, library database, e-mail
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Oral Exam
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Survey and Questionnaire Study
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Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading
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Panel
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Guest Speaker
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Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling
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Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment
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Student Club Activity / Projects
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Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand
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*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. |
Program Outcomes
1-A. Sufficient knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics, science and Mechanical engineering discipline; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to solve complex engineering problems specific to the Mechanical engineering field.
2-B. Ability to define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems related to the field of Mechanical engineering; the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3-C. The ability to design a complex system, process or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for these purposes.
4-D. Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools required for analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechanical engineering applications; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5-E. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex problems or discipline-specific research topics encountered in the field of Mechanical engineering.
6-F. Ability to work effectively as a team member in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, ability to work individually.
7-G. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; Knowledge of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8-H. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew himself or herself.
9-I. Information about compliance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10-J. Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management in the field of Mechanical engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development.
11-K. Information about global and social effects of Mechanical engineering applications on health, environment and safety and current problems in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Mechanical engineering solutions.
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Curriculum
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Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes
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