Mechanical Engineering Master Degree With a Thesis Program

Academic Unit Presenting the ProgramMechanical Engineering
Program DirectorProf. Dr. Ayşen HAKSEVER
Program TypeMaster Degree With a Thesis Program
Level of Degree EarnedGraduate (Master’s Degree).
Degree EarnedPost graduate diploma is given to the graduates who successfully complete the post graduate study at the concerning department depending upon the graduate school of natural and applied sciences.
Education TypeTam zamanlı
Registration Acceptance Conditions(1) Candidates who apply for admission to a master programme should hold a valid bachelor’s degree and, except the applicants to the Department of Music, a minimum score of 55 from the Selection Examination for Academic Personnel and Graduate Studies (ALES) administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). Instead of ALES score, candidates may choose to submit the scores of other internationally accepted examinations whose validity and equivalency are determined by the University Senate. (2) The final admission score is determined as the total sum of %10 of the undergraduate GPA, %50 of ALES score and %40 of the grade received in the entrance examination which is conducted by a jury determined by and representing the Department. The final admission score should be at least 65. The number of accepted students is decided prior to the admission and the successful applicants are shortlisted according to the scores starting with the highest ones.   
Recognition of Prior LearningA student who has successfully completed at least one semester in a comparable master programme at another accredited institution is eligible as a lateral transfer. Lateral transfers are generally admitted after being evaluated on a case by case basis and upon the decision of the administration of the Department and the Graduate School. 
Degree Requirements and Rules to take a minimum of 7 courses with a minimum of 21 local credits.
to succeed in all the courses with a letter grade of at least CC/S
to prepare and defend a master's dissertation
to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 2.00/4.00 with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits.
Program ProfileDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, all kinds of mechanical systems and energy conversion systems design, development, production planning, maintenance, repair, spacious working areas, such as human resources. Graduates of the Department of the factories or establishments in the public sector, the private sector and all kinds of mechanical systems (business machines, gas and steam turbines, compressors, nuclear reactors, internal combustion engines, refrigeration, ventilation, heating systems), design, improvement, and to study the production, such as self-employment it has the possibility.
Occupational Profiles of GraduatesMechanical engineering graduates receive the title of Msc. Graduate students from different departments will receive the title of specialist. Graduates of the Department of Republic of Turkey Government sectors; Highways, DSI, MKEK, TCDD, TÜLOMSAŞ, TÜVASAŞ, Metropolitan Municipalities, and so on. institutions, the private sector can be employed as a Mechanical Engineer or specialist in each institution.
Access To Upper DegreeUpon successful completion of their master programme, the students are encouraged to embark on further academic studies on the graduate level (doctoral programme) on condition of having received the required score in ALES exam, possessing sufficient knowledge of English or another foreign language, and being successful in the entrance examination.
Exams, Assessment and Grading

For a student to have successfully completed the master programme, the GPA should be at least 65.

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:

 

 

Grade

Letter Grade

Local Grade

Status

90-100

AA

4.00

Pass

85-89

BA

3.50

Pass

80-84

BB

3.00

Pass

75-79

CB

2.50

Pass

65-74

CC

2.00

Pass

0-64

FF

0

Fail

Graduation Requirements
Teaching Methods

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*:

 

TEACHING METHODS*

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

MEANS

Course

Listening and interpretation

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Discussion Course

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Special Support / Structural Examples

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Playing a Role / Drama

Special skills planned beforehand

Standard classroom technologies, special equipment

Problem Solving

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Case Study

Special skills planned beforehand

 

Brainstorming

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Small Group Discussion

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector

Presentation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Simulation

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling, informatics skills

Real or virtual environment suitable for observation

Seminar

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, listening and interpretation, management skills

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Group Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, informatics, critical thinking, question development, management skills, team work

 

Field / Land Study

Observation / situation handling, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Laboratory

Observation/situation handling, informatics, management skills, team work

Special equipment

Homework

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, Informatics

Internet database, library database, e-mail

Oral Exam

 

 

Survey and Questionnaire Study

Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading

 

Panel

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Guest Speaker

Listening and interpretation, observation/situation handling

Standard classroom technologies, multimedia devices, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Student Club Activity / Projects

Observation/situation handling, critical thinking, question development, team work, research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, management skills, special skills planned beforehand

 

 

*One or more of the listed methods can be used depending on the specificity of the course. 

 

Program Outcomes

1-To have knowledge and skills for developing and implementing any project in the field of their areas, to have awareness for inclusion the employees under the responsibility in projects ,to have skills to plan and manage professional events.
2-To have foreign language knowledge to be able to follow and use information that relating to their areas and able to communicate with colleagues,
3-For the purpose of doing research access to information and resources, and the ability to use databases and other sources of information, to have the required level of knowledge of computer software and hardware
4-Monitoring the developments in science and technology and the ability to constantly renew itself, to be open to innovative id
5-Ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams as an individual , confidence to take responsibility, the ability to complete when starting a job and the ability to produce solutions when face complex situations by taking responsibility
6-A system, system component or process to analyze and realistic constraints required to meet the requirements under the ability to design; in this direction, to have application skills for applying modern design methods
7-Experimental design, experimentation, data collection, analyze and interpret the results
8-Knowledge and awareness about occupational safety, worker health, social security rights, quality control and management and environmental protection
9-To identify, define, formulate, and solve Complex engineering problems; to choose the appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques and to have application skills for this purpose
10-To have sufficient basic facilities about the topics of Mathematics, Science and Mechanical Engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas for engineering solutions
11-Professional and ethical responsibility
12-The ability to comprehend the affects of the engineering solutions and their practices in a global and societal context
13-The modern techniques for engineering applications and the ability to select and use tools, effective use of information technology skills
14-The ability to inform specialist or non-specialist audience groups on issues related to engineering problems and their solutions in writing and orally

Curriculum

Mechanical Engineering


Course

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2024-2025 Güz Dönemi Makine Mühendisliği Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-M-24 Advanced Computer-Aided Design Technics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-28 Advanced Material Science 3 0 5
LÜ-M-36 Advanced Mechanical Vibrations 3 0 5
LÜ-M-29 Advanced Power Metallurgy 3 0 5
LÜ-M-12 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-21 Applications Of Finite Element Method 3 0 5
LÜ-M-23 Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-34 Drying Machines Design 3 0 5
LÜ-M-07 Energy and Solutions of Available Energy 3 0 5
LÜ-M-22 Failure Analysis Of Composite Materials 3 0 5
LÜ-M-20 Finite Difference Methods in Heat Transfer 3 0 5
LÜ-M-13 Heat Conduction 3 0 5
LÜ-M-30 Logic Valve Technology 3 0 5
LÜ-M-35 Pneumatic System Design 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 60

2024-2025 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-02 MSc. Seminar 0 2 5
LÜ-FBE-04 Scientific Research Techniques and Scientific Ethics 3 0 5
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
Elective 2024-2025 Bahar Dönemi Makine Mühendisliği Seçmeli Dersler() 45
LÜ-M-24 Advanced Computer-Aided Design Technics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-28 Advanced Material Science 3 0 5
LÜ-M-29 Advanced Power Metallurgy 3 0 5
LÜ-M-12 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-21 Applications Of Finite Element Method 3 0 5
LÜ-M-23 Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technics 3 0 5
LÜ-M-37 Engineering Design 3 0 5
LÜ-M-10 Heat Pumps 3 0 5
LÜ-M-39 Mechanical Characterization of Composite Materials 3 0 5
LÜ-M-35 Pneumatic System Design 3 0 5
Total ECTS: 65
Total ECTS(Year): 125
Thesis

2024-2025 Fall Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30

2024-2025 Spring Semester
Course Code Course Name Browse T A ECTS
LÜ-FBE-01 Special Topics 8 0 10
LÜ TEZ Thesis 0 0 20
Total ECTS: 30
Total ECTS(Year): 60

Matrix of Course - Program Outcomes

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