ENGINEERING PROJECT I

AIM

The Capstone Project gives Engineering students the opportunity to put their education into a practical working system that demonstrates how theory is applied. Engineering students, working in small teams, design, build, and present a challenging engineering design project. Challenging projects are proposed and supported by IMU faculty research groups or by industry. Projects typically involve design and implementation of both hardware and software systems. The projects span a variety of topics in the field of engineering, including for example communication systems, energy generation and conversion systems, electrochemical and biological sensors, image processing systems, control systems and circuits.

CONTENT

This course contains; Choosing a topic for the capstone project.,System Design,Project Plan,Design in a computer environment,Performing Simulations,Semester reporting and presentation..

1. 1

   Thorough understanding of complete requirements for a given project

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

2. 2

   Learning of all steps from the design and implementation of a project.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

3. 3

   Throughout the project life-cyle, keeping the awareness about ethical issues.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

4. 4

   Developing oral and written communication skills.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

5. 5

   Understanding the importance of lifelong learning

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

6. 6

   The usage of modern tools and techniques for a given project.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

7. 7

   The ability to show perseverance during difficult moment of project execution.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Demonstration Method, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Problem Baded Learning Model, Cooperative Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Oral Exam, Project Task

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Choosing a topic for the capstone project.

   Preparation: Meeting with academic faculty or industry.

2. WEEK 2

   System Design

   Preparation: Identification of the main parts of the project.

3. WEEK 3

   Project Plan

   Preparation: How to use Microsoft Project Manager

4. WEEK 4

   Design in a computer environment

   Preparation: Learning the required computer applications.

5. WEEK 5

   Performing Simulations

   Preparation: Merging different parts of the project.

6. WEEK 6

   Semester reporting and presentation.

   Preparation: Technical writing and presentation skills to be acquired.

ASSESSMENT

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

WORKLOAD

READING

• M. Markel, Writing in the Technical Fields, IEEE Press, 1994.
• Code of Ethics of Engineers, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), 1997.

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Selim AKYOKUŞCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Selim AKYOKUŞ