ENGINEERING and GEOMETRY

AIM

Geometrical explanations of designs according to the root meaning of engineering word as geometry man and to develop figure information and conceptions in minds so as to provide engineering designs.

CONTENT

This course contains; Geometry and engineering definitions,Historical development of geometry ,Science and geometry,Computers and geometry,Geometry-mathematics relationships,Derivative and integration geometry,Geometry and engineering plans,Dam geometry types and simple calculations,Arch, dome and tonose,Road and tunnel geometry,Geometric equation solutions,Geomatic and geometry,Fractal geometry,Descriptive geometry.

1. 1

   Defines relationship of geometry to engineering.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   Expresses engineering solution methods.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Designs engineering projects.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   Analyzes problems.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

5. 5

   Prepares scientific report.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Geometry and engineering definitions

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

2. WEEK 2

   Historical development of geometry

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

3. WEEK 3

   Science and geometry

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

4. WEEK 4

   Computers and geometry

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

5. WEEK 5

   Geometry-mathematics relationships

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

6. WEEK 6

   Derivative and integration geometry

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

7. WEEK 7

   Geometry and engineering plans

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

8. WEEK 8

   Dam geometry types and simple calculations

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

9. WEEK 9

   Arch, dome and tonose

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

10. WEEK 10

    Road and tunnel geometry

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

11. WEEK 11

    Geometric equation solutions

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

12. WEEK 12

    Geomatic and geometry

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

13. WEEK 13

    Fractal geometry

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

14. WEEK 14

    Descriptive geometry

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Şen, Z., (2022). Principles of Geometric Thought. ITU Publications. 115 pages.

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞENCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞEN