Me Abet 03 04 2009

ABET
Self-Study Report
for the
Mechanical Engineering
at
Middle East Technical University

Ankara, TURKEY
April 2009
CONFIDENTIAL
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its authorized agents, and will not be disclosed without authorization of the institution
concerned, except for summary data not identifiable to a specific institution.
Table of Contents
BACKGROUND INFORMATION.......................................................................................3
CRITERION 1. STUDENTS................................................................................................7
CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES.....................................16
CRITERION 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES......................................................................25
CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT........................................................45
CRITERION 5. CURRICULUM.......................................................................................48
CRITERION 6 FACULTY.................................................................................................66
CRITERION 7. FACILITIES............................................................................................86
CRITERION 8. SUPPORT.................................................................................................93
CRITERION 9 PROGRAM CRITERIA..........................................................................97
APPENDIX A COURSE SYLLABI.................................................................................99
APPENDIX B FACULTY RESUMES...........................................................................239
APPENDIX C LABORATORY EQUIPMENT............................................................343
APPENDIX D INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY............................................................358
APPENDIX E SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL........................................................359
Self-Study Report
Bachelor of Science
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Contact information
Professor Suha Oral
Chairman
Mechanical Engineering Department
06531 Ankara, Turkey
Phone: +90 312 210 2539
Fax: +90 312 210 2536
E-mail: oral@metu.edu.tr
Website: http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/
B. Program History
Mechanical Engineering (ME) undergraduate program is the second program of the Middle
East Technical University (METU) implemented in 1956.
The last major change in the curriculum was implemented in 1990 after a one-year long and
extensive departmental effort, converting the earlier two-stem-option track and rather rigid
structure into today's elective driven senior year structure.
In order to harmonize with the new core curriculum requirements brought by the Faculty of
Engineering in 1993, two new courses (ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation and Free
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Elective) are introduced one in the beginning of the 2nd year and the other in the senior year,
and credits of those courses higher than three were reduced to three thereby making a uniform
credit distribution among courses and also reducing the total credits down to 142 for
graduation.
From that point on, there have been rather small scale fine tunings made in the curriculum in
order to satisfy different requirement at each change:
In 2000, a new course, ENG 311 Advanced Communication Skills, was added to the
curriculum as a general university requirement set by the university Senate, related to
the general education area of the ME curriculum. This course had 3 credits and
aimed at developing communication skills in a business context. However, its status
has been changed from compulsory to non-technical elective by the university Senate
again, effective for students enrolling the programs in 2006 and later. The department
decided to remove this added course from the curriculum.
As of 2004-2005 academic year, one of the technical electives taken by seniors is

restricted to a pool of courses, ME 403, ME 421, ME 426 and ME 437, all regarded
as design courses in the area of thermal systems. By this arrangement, it is aimed to
have the students gain the ability to work in the area of thermal systems next to
mechanical systems, which is handled in the compulsory capstone design course ME
407.
As of 2004-2005 academic year, students are allowed to take one of the technical
electives from engineering departments other than mechanical engineering provided
that there is no substantial overlap between the courses in student's undergraduate
program.
Because sufficient emphasis on "engineering ethics" and "safety" were not placed in
the curricula of most departments, the Faculty Academic Board decided to include
these topics in all engineering undergraduate curricula. In the Mechanical
Engineering curriculum, as of 2004-2005 academic year the "engineering ethics"
topic was included to ME 200 and ME 407 courses, and the "laboratory safety" topic
was added to ME 200 and ME 410 courses.
There have been frequent changes in the contents, credits, and names of mathematics
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courses in first three semesters of the curriculum, as a result of continuous

improvements efforts by the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics Department.
The very last change involved a credit increase in MATH 119 Calculus with
Analytical Geometry and MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables
courses from 4 to 5, and in MATH 219 Introduction to Differential Equations from 3
to 4, effective 2006-2007 academic year. These changes increased the total credits up
to 145 for graduation.
The B.S. program of the department was evaluated by ABET in 1996 and received a
substantial equivalency status. The program was again successfully evaluated by ABET in
2004 according to the ABET 2000 criteria.
C. Options
There are no options, tracks, concentrations included in the program.
D. Organizational Structure
To be provided by the Deans office.
E. Program Delivery Modes
The ME program is offered through daytime classes during fall and spring semesters. Some
courses are also offered during summer schools but not on regular basis.
F. Deficiencies, Weaknesses or Concerns from Previous Evaluation(s) and the Actions

taken to Address them
No deficiencies, weaknesses, or concerns were documented in the Final Report in the

previous ABET general evaluation.
CRITERION 1. STUDENTS
A. Student Admissions
Key to the quality and performance of students in any educational program is the admission
or selection process through which they enter the program. METU Mechanical Engineering
(ME) Department admits top quality undergraduates through the Student Selection
Examination (SS), a very competitive nationwide examination. SS scores combined with
the applicants high school performances and their preferences on programs and universities
are used in their placements to individual programs of all universities by the Student Selection
and Placement Center (SYM), a nationwide institution. Over 1.5 million applicants take this
examination each year and only those within approximately first 5500 become eligible to
enroll in the METU ME undergraduate program. A vast majority of students in the department
are admitted through this process. A very limited number of students, each being the top
ranked in their high schools are also admitted with a somewhat lower score through a 2%
enrollment quota reserved for them. The history of admission standards for freshmen
admissions for past five years is provided in Table 1-1. Note that there is a drop in the ranks of
the admitted students in the Academic Year 2008. In this particular year, no new students
graduated from the high-schools in Turkey due to the extension of basic education from 11 to
12 years. Therefore, candidates took SS examination in 2008 were high school graduates of
previous years, forming not a representative applicant population.
Table 1-1 History of Admissions Standards for Freshmen Admissions for Past Five Years
Academic
Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
SS Score
Rank in SS
MIN.
AVG.
MIN.
AVG.
354.750
361.012
349.846
364.216
363.447
358.250
363.507
354.130
366.626
365.669
5281
3393
3937
3508
2873
3662
2439
2745
2493
2148
Other students are admitted to the program through;

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Number of
New Students
Enrolled
185+5
180+5
180+5
170+5
180+5
Foreign Student Examination (YS), (About 8 students with non-Turkish nationality

every year)
Transfers from other departments of METU and/or universities
Double Major Program
Nationwide placement of top ranked graduates of 2year Technical Vocational

Schools through an examination administered by (SYM)
B. Evaluating Student Performance

Student performances are evaluated on the basis of their success in the courses they take.
Instructors keep records of student grades for their coursework and inform them on their
achievements and grades as the semester progresses. At the end of each semesters, course and
instructor evaluation questionnaires are filled by the students where this point is also rated.
Instructors have the sole authority to assign the final letter grades to students and these grades
can only be submitted electronically by course instructors through the online Student Affairs
Information System maintained by the Registrars Office.
At the end of a semester, grade distribution statistics for all courses are sent to department
chairs by the Registrars Office, so that they can monitor the performance of students in
individual courses and evaluate the general performance of the department.
D. Advising Students
While the instructors evaluate student performances in individual courses, academic advisors
are in a position to monitor the overall progress of individual students. Each student admitted
to the department is assigned an academic advisor and usually this advisor does not change
until graduation.
METU ME Department has a Student Affairs Office in which a separate file is kept for each
student (both on paper and electronically). These files contain all the educational records of
students. They are updated every semester and an up-to-date follow-up form is distributed to
the advisors prior to registration periods.
Each advisor has about 20 students and because of the large number of students in the
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department some senior teaching assistants are also assigned as advisors in addition to full
time faculty members. Students must obtain their advisors approval for the courses they take
each semester. Without an advisor approval, the registration process which is conducted
interactively through the Student Affairs Information System on internet cannot be completed.
Hence, advisors can see whether or not a student is making progress towards completing
program requirements on a timely basis; they can warn the student and suggest a course plan
when necessary. The online registration system has many built-in checks regarding program
requirements, which assists students and advisors during the registration process. In fact,
student transcripts and follow-up records are accessible by the whole faculty through the
online Student Affairs Information System and that facilitates monitoring students.
Advising of double major students, who are majoring in other programs and ME students who
are double majoring in other programs is given a great care. All such students in the
department are advised by a single faculty member, currently by Prof. Blent E. Platin. There
are several reasons for this special arrangement; their course loads are significantly heavier
than the other students, they experience clashes in weekly schedules of courses of two
different programs, and there are several courses in both programs with common content
requiring some course equivalency decisions.
Similarly all transfer students are advised by a dedicated faculty member, currently by Prof.
Rknettin Oskay, for a better monitoring of their adaptation to the department as well as their
smooth transition to a regular course plan.
The coordination of the courses related to the summer practice work is currently being carried
out by Prof. S. Engin Kl, who is responsible for the coordination of the courses ME 300
(Summer Practice I) and ME 400 (Summer Practice II). Prof. Kl advises students on issues
related to the summer practices and internships.
Middle East Technical University is a participant of the Erasmus Program. Since the 2004
2005 academic year, 15 undergraduate students of the METU ME Department participated in
the Erasmus Program. These students spent one or two semesters at a university in Europe.
Currently, METU ME Department has bilateral agreements with Denmark Technical
University, Czech Technical University, Technische Universitat Braunschweig and Ruhr

University Bochum. Prof. Serkan Da advises students on issues related to the Erasmus
Program. It is also possible for the students to seek counsel from the METU International
Students and Study Abroad Office. The students can also seek advice from the Students Affair
Office of the Department where two full time staff (Mr. Bedrettin Aydemir and Mr. Latif
Karaar) are employed. Traditionally, a vice-chairman of the department (currently Prof. A.
Bura Koku) deals with the student affairs. He advises students on matters where students
own advisor could not provide adequate counseling and also supervises the operations of the
Student Affairs Office of the Department.
For special requests such as taking leave-of-absence etc., students can petition to the
Department Chair. These petitions are evaluated and the necessary action is taken. If the
request is beyond the jurisdiction of the Department, the petition is forwarded to the Faculty
of Engineering, with a suggested course of action. All the correspondence is kept in students
files.
Students can also apply to the Registrars Office of the university to obtain an official
information regarding academic rules and regulations as well as their own academic status.
E. Transfer Students and Transfer Courses
Acceptance of Transfer and Double Major Students:
The following procedure is applied for the acceptance of transfer and double major students.
All necessary dates are indicated on the academic calendar of the university.
The Faculty of Engineering asks the departments, the number of transfer students
they are willing to admit for the coming semester as transfers and double majors.
The Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering finalizes the quotas and
announces them along with the necessary conditions and credentials needed for
application.
Student applications are made to the Registrars Office, where their credentials are
screened. Then, only valid applications are sent to the Faculty of Engineering.
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In the Faculty of Engineering, a weighted score is calculated for each applicant by

considering his/her CGPA and SS score. The applicants for each department are
sorted according to this weighted score. The sorted list of applicants along with their
application documents are sent to the Department Chairs for their review.
Departments review these documents and send the list of students they are willing to
admit back to the Faculty of Engineering. They also prepare Course Equivalency
Forms for the transfer of credits.
Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering makes a final review of the lists sent
by the departments and makes the final decision.
Registrars Office announces the results.
Transfer students who are top ranked graduates of 2-year vocational technical schools are
admitted through a special nationwide examination which is also organized by SYM.
Students who are placed in our department give a petition for the transfer of credits, which is
evaluated by the department and submitted to the Faculty of Engineering for the final decision
by the Executive Board of the Faculty of Engineering.
The numbers of transfer students and double major students for past five academic years are
provided in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Transfer and Double Major Students for Past Five Academic Years.
Academic
Year
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
Number of
Transfer Students
Enrolled
12
11
10
11
10
Number of Double
Major Students Enrolled
to ME Program
4
4
3
1
3
Validation of credits for courses taken elsewhere:

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Number of ME Students
Enrolled to Other
Double Major Programs
2
3
3
2
As indicated in the previous section, the Department Chairman reviews the transcripts of
transfer students and double major students and prepares course equivalency forms for the
transfer of credits. On these forms, the courses taken elsewhere and their equivalents in ME
program are indicated. These forms are subject to the approval of the Executive Board of the
Faculty of Engineering and are finalized there. Afterwards, the necessary information is
forwarded to the Registrars Office and the student records are updated. Copies of the course
equivalency forms are kept in the student files in the department and also by the advisor of
each student.
Most students admitted through transfer come from other departments within the Faculty of
Engineering of METU at the end of the freshman year. Since many courses (such as freshman
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, etc.) that they have already taken are the same as
those of ME majors, their credits are directly transferred. For courses taken at other
institutions, there are many precedents establishing course equivalencies, hence department
chairs can easily prepare the course equivalency forms.
For courses taken in other departments of METU and approved to fulfill ME program
requirements, credits and grades are transferred to students ME program and they appear on
the transcripts of the students as if taken in the ME program. These grades and credits are
used in calculating CGPA of the student. For courses taken in another institutions, if an
equivalency is set, an exemption is granted for the course that is supposed to be taken in ME
program. For such courses grades and credits are not taken into account in the calculation of
CGPA.
For ME double major students majoring in other programs and ME students double majoring
in other programs, once the equivalency between two courses of these two programs is
established, students take only one of these courses. Such courses are considered to satisfy the
requirements of both programs and they are taken in account in the calculation of CGPAs of
each program, separately.
For exchange students, who earned credits at an institution with which METU has an
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Exchange Student Agreement, transfer of credits and grades is handled like transfer of
credits within METU.
Occasionally, some students apply for other course replacements (i.e., the replacement of a
course required in ME program with a course taken elsewhere) by writing a petition to
Department Chair. Such situations arise, for example, when an ME major takes a course in
his/her minor program and wants it to be considered as an elective course to meet an ME
program requirement or when an ME major takes a course in some other institution as a
special student. Requests in this category are processed by considering the precedents in the
department and they are subjected to the general terms and conditions issued by the Registrar,
regarding course replacement. The final authority in approving course replacements belongs
to the Executive Board of Faculty of Engineering.
In preparing the course equivalency forms the Department Chair may consult with
Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC), a board consisting of (currently) eight faculty
members. A sample course equivalency form is given in Appendix E-1.
F. Graduation Requirements
METU ME undergraduate program is given in Table 5-7. In order to graduate from this
program, all the students must complete this program (a total of 145 credits) with a CGPA of
at least 2.00 and with a minimum of DD grade in each course. Transfer students might have
course replacements or exemptions as discussed above.
Checking for the program requirements is a two tier process, run by the Registrars Office and
ME Student Affairs Office. Towards the end of each semester, the Registrars Office issues a
list of the students who are in graduation status. This list is sent to departments Student
Affairs Offices for their confirmation. Upon receiving this list, Student Affairs Office reviews
the files of the students and makes sure that these students fulfill all the program requirements
by the end of that semester. After the final examinations and submission of grades
electronically, the list is finalized, and graduated students are issued B.S. degree. Records of
double major students are kept by their advisor, hence his confirmation is asked by ME
Student Affairs Office, regarding the graduation of these students.
G. Enrollment and Graduation Trends
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The numbers of undergraduate students enrolled in the mechanical engineering program each
semester since the 20032004 Spring Semester and the numbers of students graduated are
provided in Table 1-3. During this period, highest number of students that are registered is
recorded for the 20042005 Fall Semester. The number of enrolled students for this particular
semester is 952. Lowest number is 866, which is recorded for the 20072008 Spring
Semester. The average evaluated by taking into account the ten semesters considered in Table
1-3 is 912. Note that the number of students admitted to the program each year is determined
by the admission quota assigned by the Higher Education Council (YK) of Turkey. Table 13 also tabulates the numbers of students graduated from the mechanical engineering program
each semester since the 20032004 Spring Semester. In a given academic year, most of the
students graduate at the end of the spring semester. A relatively small number of irregular
students graduate at the end of fall semester. By considering the data provided in Table 1-3,
the average numbers of students graduated at the ends of spring and fall semesters are
respectively calculated as 157 and 26.
Table 1-3. Enrollment Trends for Past Five Academic Years
Full-time
Students
Part-time
Students
Student
FTE1
Graduates
1
20032004
Spring
20042005
Fall
20042005
Spring
20052006
Fall
20052006
Spring
20062007
Fall
20062007
Spring
20072008
Fall
20072008
Spring
20082009
Fall
930
952
937
940
905
906
875
909
866
895
171
24
151
29
156
27
160
30
148
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FTE = Full-Time Equivalent
Table 1-4 lists the positions or employers of 25 students, who graduated at the end of the
20072008 Spring Semester. As can be seen in this table, most of the graduates are employed
by the leading companies that are operating in various sectors of the industry in Turkey. In
general, the graduates of the METU ME undergraduate program do not have any difficulties
in finding suitable positions at the industrial sector. In addition to being fulltime employees,
most of the students also pursue advanced degrees. The graduates of the METU ME
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undergraduate program are also preferred for positions such as teaching and research
assistantships and fellowships that are offered by the universities in Turkey and abroad.
Table 1-4. Program Graduates
Numerical
Identifier
Year
Matriculated
Year
Graduated
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004
2003
2004
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
2008
Prior
Degree(s)
if Master
Student
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
B.Sc.
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Certification/
Licensure
(If Applicable)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Initial or Current
Employment/
Job Title/
Other Placement
Roketsan
Roketsan
Aselsan
Unemployed
Research Assistant
Meteksan Defense
Fellowship
Aselsan
Research Assistant
TAI
FNSS Defense
Aselsan
Teaching Assistant
Project Assistant
Fellowship
Fellowship
Unemployed
Aselsan
TUBITAK Fellow
Research Assistant
Unemployed
Aselsan
SSM
Unknown
Research Assistant
CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

A. Mission Statements
The mission of METU, as published on page VII of the 2008-2010 University Catalogue is
given below.
The Middle East Technical University is devoted to the pursuit and application of
knowledge for the social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological development of
our society and mankind through achievements in teaching, research and community
service that are of highest international standards.
The mission of METU Faculty of Engineering, as published on page 479 of the university
catalogue is given below.
The Faculty of Engineering of METU educates engineers and researchers with universal
qualifications, who can fulfill the needs and expectations of, and play a leadership role in
the advancement of industry and society. The Faculty of Engineering advances
engineering science and technology through research, and contributes to the application
of the created knowledge and technology to benefit mankind.
The mission of METU Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department, as published on page 662
of the university catalogue and also given in the web site of the department is
to educate individuals to become creative, inquisitive and productive in both national

and international arenas, instilled with global knowledge and abilities, and able to
be leaders and pioneers in their field,
to perform research and development activities that will contribute to science and
national technologies,
to lead and to pioneer in related fields.
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B. Program Educational Objectives

In order to accomplish the educational component of the mission of METU ME Department
at undergraduate level, the following program educational objectives (PEO) for the
undergraduate program have been established as published on page 662 of the university
catalogue and also given in the web site of the department.
(http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/main/en/programs/#peo)
The graduates of the B.S. program of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department are
engineering professionals who
PEO-I. are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being
innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in
professional areas,
PEO-II. identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their
sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and
research abilities,
PEO-III. seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their
social, environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
The first PEO above addresses what our graduates could do best. The second objective
addresses how our graduates would approach problem solving, using what skills, and the
last objective addresses what values our graduates should have.
C. Consistency of the Program Educational Objectives with the Mission of the
Institution
The mission of METU focuses on the pursuit and application of knowledge, which can be
achieved by individuals who can identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific
approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced
technology, and research abilities, as stated in PEO-II. Furthermore, social, cultural,
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economic, scientific, and technological development of the society is mentioned in the METU
mission, which is referred to by PEO-III through considering social, environmental,
economical, and ethical dimensions. PEO-I is also consistent with the METU mission because
a high standard of research can only be achieved by individuals who are sought in areas of
new technology and/or product development, being innovative and entrepreneurial, as stated
in PEO-I.
The mission of METU Faculty of Engineering states advances engineering science and
technology through research, which, similar to the relation with METU mission, can only be
achieved by individuals who are sought in areas of new technology and/or product
development, being innovative and entrepreneurial, as stated in PEO-I. A reference is made to
educating individuals with universal qualifications and the advancement of industry and
society which are possible only if engineering professionals identify and solve engineering
problems using a scientific approach with their sound engineering base, life-long learning
habits, command of advanced technology, and research abilities, as mentioned in PEO-II.
The mission of METU ME Department focuses on creative, inquisitive, and productive
individuals who are leaders and pioneers in their field. PEO-I is consistent with this mission
through the statement being innovative and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and
pioneering abilities in professional areas. Moreover, research and development activities that
will contribute to science and national technologies are possible through the achievement of
PEO-I and PEO-II.
D. Program Constituencies
The most significant constituents of ME undergraduate program are the students, faculty,
alumni, and employers. ME faculty are responsible for developing, implementing, assessing,
and revising the curriculum, which is the primary tool towards reaching PEO. The alumni and
employers of ME graduates are the main external constituents that are necessary for the
assessment of ME program.
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E. Process for Establishing Program Educational Objectives

In 1999, a comprehensive self-assessment study was initiated towards the implementation of a
continuous improvement system in ME Department. The current department mission as well
as PEO arose as a result of these efforts. The process involved the organization of a search
conference with the participation and input from the program constituents, who, in addition to
the four major constituents, are
faculty members from other departments within and outside METU,
representatives from the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YK) as well as

national research institutions such as Scientific and Technological Research Council
of Turkey (TBTAK) and Technology Development Foundation of Turkey (TTGV),
representatives from relevant major industrial companies.
Prior to the search conference, a number of departmental study groups had been formed to
perform a preliminary study on the strong and weak aspects of the department, proposals for
improvement and the department mission statement. The results of these studies were then
discussed in the search conference. The mission statement was formulated and approved
within the department following this search conference. Four departmental working groups
were formed in four areas; namely, education, research and development, human
resources, and administration and communication. These groups worked towards
developing departmental objectives and goals in the assigned areas based on the mission
statement. The final form of departmental objectives and goals were established and adopted
at an ME faculty meeting on June 22, 2002. A comprehensive history of this process is given
in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ii. PEO were developed by the ABET Working Group (AWG) as
statements derived from the mission statement, through the use of the departmental objectives
and goals for the undergraduate education. An account of this process is given in Appendix E1a.i.1.a.iii.
The existing PEO of ME program need to be reviewed and, if necessary, updated periodically.
This revision process involves inputs from and participation of the program constituents in a
cycle. Since the PEO address the accomplishments of the ME graduates in their professional
lives, the input of the external constituents, e.g. the employer / alumni surveys, plays the
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major role in the revision of PEO. So, these surveys conducted every few years (4-6 years)
were used not only to measure of attainment of POE but also to determine the need for their
revisions with some additional questions and comment boxes inviting the participants to share
their view on the existing PEO. The development and revision processes of PEO are depicted
in Figure 2-1.
missions of the
university and
faculty
tuning PO and/or
curriculum to support
developed/revised PEO
developing / revising
departmental mission
and/or PEO
reviewing and assessing

needs and suggestions of
constituents
LONG
TERM
PEO
REVISION
CYCLE
determining the
constituents needs
and proposals on
PEO revisions
PO and
curriculum
determining the
revision processes for
PEO
needs and expectations

of constituents
Figure 2-1 Development and Revision Cycle of Program Educational Objectives
F. Achievement of Program Educational Objectives

Curriculum Map in terms of PEO:
The curriculum of our undergraduate program is the main tool to prepare students for
achieving PEO. Therefore, the relevance of the courses in our undergraduate curriculum to
PEO needs be quantified in order to establish their level of support to PEO.
In Spring 2003, a process was initiated in which the level of success in each course is related
to the level at which the course serves towards the achievement of PEO. In this process, the
faculty members are asked to report the objectives of the courses they teach along with the
corresponding course student learning outcomes (SLO) in the form of standard Course
Worksheets Appendix E-4. A particular course objective is considered to be achieved if the
corresponding SLOs are achieved. These SLOs are course specific and the faculty are asked
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to relate each SLO to PEO, Program Outcomes (PO) and ABET Criteria 3 and 8 (now 9) in
order to obtain the curriculum map. The faculty are also asked to indicate whether the
relations are strong (S) or weak (W).
The process described above is repeated in February 2009. The updated results of this analysis
for PEO are presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iv and in Figure 2.2. In Figure 2.2, the weighted
averages of references by SLO per PEO are indicated. An immediate outcome of this analysis
is that PEO-II is emphasized more than PEO-I and III in the ME undergraduate curriculum.
Figure 2-2 Average percentages of the references to each PEO in the curriculum
Historical Perspective of PEO Assessments in the Department:
The major consideration in the assessment of degree of PEO achievements was taken as the
inputs of the external constituents, which are usually collected through alumni / employer
surveys and meetings and discussions with alumni, employers, and representatives from
industry.
As a result, an employer survey was prepared and conducted as part of a long term assessment
process in 1999. This survey mainly addressed ABET Criterion 3 requirements. However, the
results of this survey were considered as an assessment of PEO since the employers naturally
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take into account the performance of our graduates in their professional lives and PEO are
consistent with ABET Criterion 3 requirements. The number of participants in this survey was
28. The results indicated that the employers were quite satisfied with the capabilities of our
graduates in all aspects.
Current PEO Assessment System in the Department:
For continuous improvement of ME program, PEO need to be evaluated periodically. The
evaluation process involves inputs from and participation of the program constituents in a
cycle. Since the PEO address the accomplishments of the ME graduates in their professional
lives, the input of the external constituents, e.g. the employer / alumni surveys, plays the
major role in the evaluation of PEO. Although the data collection for assessment of PEO is a
continuous process, the formal review, assessment of PEO will be undertaken every few years
(4-6 years). Figure 2-3 illustrates the assessment and evaluation process used currently that
periodically documents and demonstrates the degree to which these objectives are attained.
missions of the
university, faculty,
and department
tuning PO and/or
curriculum towards
reaching PEO
developing strategies
towards reaching
PEO
reviewing and assessing

inputs from constituents
on PEO achievements
LONG
TERM
PEO
ASSESSMENT
CYCLE
determining the
constituents views
on PEO
achievements
PO and
curriculum
determining the
assessment processes
for PEO
views of
constituents
Figure 2-3 Assessment Cycle of Program Educational Objectives

In order to establish a more direct assessment system, the Evaluation and Assessment
Committee (EAC) of the department prepared a new set of employer and alumni surveys
(Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.v and Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vi, respectively) for measuring the level of
achievement of all aspects of the PEO in 2004. These surveys were conducted through the
internet in 2004 and repeated in 2009 with identical questions to see the effects of the
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curriculum improvements that were made in the years 2000-2003.

In both survey forms, it is specifically noted that the answers are expected to reflect the
performances of our graduates, who have only 3-6 years of experience. In the employer
survey, 51 employers participated in 2004 and 23 in 2009. The results shown in Figure 2-4
indicate that the employers seem to be quite satisfied with the capabilities of our graduates in
all respects in both 2004 and 2009 surveys.
In order to account for the statistical differences between the results of 2004 and 2009
employer surveys, t-tests were performed to determine the difference of means on question
basis (Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii). The only difference between these means that appeared to be
statistically significant at 5% level was the increase in the mean of Question 15, which was
"Have an ability to use English effectively in oral communication.".
Figure 2-4 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Employer Surveys
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Figure 2-5 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Alumni Surveys
In the alumni survey, 105 alumni participated in 2004 and 87 in 2009. The overall results in
Figure 2-5 reveal that the perception of alumni on the achievement levels of most PEO
requirements is quite high. However the scores for items 5, 11, 13 and 15 are somewhat lower
than the others.
In order to account for the statistical differences between the results of 2004 and 2009 alumni
surveys, t-tests were performed to determine the difference of means on question basis
(Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii). The differences between these means that appeared to be
statistically significant at 5% level were the decreases in the means of Questions 6 and 9,
which were "I have an ability to design a system, component or process." and "I have an
ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.", respectively.
Since statistically significant changes in the means from 2004 to 2009 surveys appears in only
a small number of questions and they do not support each other as far as employer and alumni
surveys are concerned, it is concluded that there exists no major change in the perceptions of
employer and alumni, in line with each other.
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CRITERION 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

A. Processes for Establishing and Revising Program Outcomes
Like Program Educational Objectives, Program Outcomes (PO) also arose as a result of the
self-assessment studies in the department initiated in 1999. A history of this process is
presented in Section 2.E and Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ii. The Education Working Group (EWG),
formed in the department during this process, developed a proposal for the educational goals
of the ME undergraduate and graduate programs. These goals were elaborated through several
faculty meetings and finalized at the faculty meeting on June 22, 2002; and undergraduate
educational goals were adopted as the Program Outcomes in early 2003. Details of the
development process of PO can be found in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iii.
In 2002-2003 period, the components of each PO were also established by EWG in order to
clarify the definitions of PO, as they are perceived by the faculty. These components were
reconsidered and finalized by the Educational Assessment Committee (EAC) in 2005.
In a faculty meeting on 14 January 2005, it was decided to question the relative importance of
the PO considering the expectations of a recent mechanical engineering graduate. A survey
was conducted in 2005 involving faculty members, teaching assistants, undergraduate
students, employers, and the alumni, where they were asked to grade the importance of each
PO from ten (using it only once) down to zero, and also to make suggestions for the
modifications of the PO together with their justifications. In order to avoid any
misunderstanding of the statements of the PO, their components were also provided in the
questionnaire. The results of the survey given in Appendix E-9 and Figure 3-6 show that all of
the 14 PO were regarded as important. Furthermore, no notable modifications were suggested
for any of the PO.
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Figure 3-6 Average percentages of the references to each PO in the ME curriculum
B. Program Outcomes
METU ME Department has set forth the following PO for its undergraduate program:
PO 1.Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and
engineering sciences with engineering applications
PO 2.Ability to find and interpret information
PO 3.Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
PO 4.Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
PO 5.Possession of written and oral communication skills
PO 6.Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multidisciplinary)
PO 7.Ability to produce original solutions
PO 8.Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to
engineering problems and needs
PO 9.Openness to all that is new
PO 10. Ability to conduct experiments
PO 11. Ability to do engineering design
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PO 12. Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental

elements
PO 13. Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into
account in professional activities
PO 14. Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the
profession.
The components of these PO are given in Appendix E-10. These PO are documented on the
web page (http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/main/en/programs) of the department.
PO of the ME undergraduate program encompass the ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) and the ABET
Criterion 9 (ME program criteria l-m) fully. The components (l) and (m) referred here are
defined as
The program must demonstrate that graduates have the ability to:
(l) apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including
multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and
realize physical systems, components or processes; and
(m)work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
The relations between our PO and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 are presented in Table 3-5.
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Table 3-5 Relations Between PO and ABET Criteria 3 and 9
PO
ABET Criterion 9
(ME Program
Requirements)
ABET Criterion 3
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(m)
9
11
(l)
10
(k)
(j)
12
13
14
C. Relationship of Program Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives
As listed in Section 3.B, fourteen Program Outcomes the ME undergraduate program foster
the attainment of program educational objectives through relations presented in Table 3.2.
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Table 3-6 Relations between PO and PEO

PO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
PEO
II
III
D. Relationship of Courses in the Curriculum to the Program Outcomes

In order to establish the relationship of the courses in the curriculum to the PO, course
worksheets were used back in 2003 assessment studies. Faculty members were asked to
prepare course worksheets in which specific course objectives are stated along with strategies,
expected student learning outcomes (SLO) and assessment methods for the SLO of each
course objective. At the same time, each student outcome is to be related to PEO, PO, and
ABET Criteria 3 and 8. The format of the course worksheets were adopted from the faculty
workbook by the Gateway Coalition [1]. A copy of the course worksheets is given in
Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.v. An example of completed course worksheets, incorporating only one
objective, is presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.viii for ME 312 Thermal Engineering. The
course worksheets are updated in 2009.
The relation of each course to the PO is presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii as a curriculum
map and in Figure 3-6 as the frequency of referrals by each SLO. Similarly, the relation of
each course to the ABET Criteria 3 and 9 are presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ix and in
Figure 3.2.
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Figure 3-7 Average percentages of the references to the ABET Criteria 3 and 9, in the
ME curriculum
E. Documentation
The two main display materials related with the Program Outcomes that will be available for
review during the visit are:
Individual PO files, which include the measurement and assessment process for that
PO (including descriptions of PO components and indicators, as well as
measurement methods and their application frequencies), the data collected during
the assessment, the evaluation of the data, the final assessment, suggestions for the
improvement of the assessment process, and course data (faculty evaluation reports,
surveys, focus group meeting reports, student evaluations, etc.), and
Course files, which include textbooks, all midterm and final exam questions,
homework assignments, quizzes, projects, all supplementary material that is
disseminated to the students, as well as sample graded exam papers, project reports,
and lab reports, whichever applicable.
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In addition to the above, the following materials will also be available for review.
Course worksheets detailing course objectives, strategies, SLO and assessment

methods for all undergraduate courses taught by ME faculty,
Samples of summer practice reports,
Summer practice employer surveys,
Samples of ME 407 (capstone design project) reports and prototypes manufactured

therein,
Student exit surveys,
Grade statistics for each course, and
Instructor and course evaluation survey results.
F. Achievement of Program Outcomes

During the studies of the departmental Educational Assessment Committee, it was realized
that the course-by-course assessment procedure described in Appendix E-13 has some
drawbacks; namely, it is not a direct evaluation process, all courses are considered equivalent
(including the technical electives), it is quantitative, and most importantly it does not give any
information whether the current curriculum covers each PO sufficiently. Hence, it was
concluded that with this approach any qualitative conclusion in the desired depth and detail
could not be reached. A proposal was prepared and submitted to the department by EAC for
employing a different PO assessment and continuous improvement system which is mainly
based on direct measurements of individual PO. At the faculty meeting on April 21, 2006, the
department decided to implement this new assessment system. Figure 3-8 illustrates the basic
features of this system.
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PEO
Cycle
PO Assessments
ASSESSMENT
COMMITTEE
PO1-PO14
PO1
WG
PO2
WG
and Proposals
PO14
WG
STUDENTS WORKS,
STUDENTS, GRADUATES,
FACULTY, FACULTY
ASSESSMENTS, SURVEYS,
STANDARD EXAMS, MEETINGS
FACULTY
BOARD
modifications
CURRICULUM
Figure 3-8 Assessment and Continuous Improvement Cycle for Program Outcomes
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CURRICULUM
COMMITTEE
A pilot study was conducted by EAC for the assessment of PO6 Ability to conduct team
work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-disciplinary). In 2007, individual
working groups (PO-WG) were formed for the assessment of each PO. Each PO-WG was
composed of two to three faculty members and one teaching assistant. The groups were
asked to develop, conduct, and report their studies, which include identifying the
components of their own PO and their indicators, deciding on the assessments methods and
their application frequencies, collecting and analyzing measurement data, assessing the
results, and suggesting for improvement on the assessment. With these reports, individual
PO folders were formed, which included sample reports/surveys, etc. in addition to the
report contents. These folders will be available for the disposal of the ABET evaluation team
during the visit.
Below is the summary that describes the assessment methods and the level of achievement
of each Program Outcome.
PO 1 Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and
The assessment method used to assess this PO was to get information from the faculty and
the undergraduate students. For this purpose the instructors and the students of three courses,
namely ME 304 Control Systems, ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II and ME 478 Introduction to
Solar Energy Utilization were selected. This decision was driven by the fact that, these three
courses are among the ones, which most heavily emphasized PO1, as revealed by the Course
Worksheets. In order to extract information from the faculty, it was decided to ask questions
in a direct manner, to assess the level of satisfaction of each criterion. Quantitative
information in terms of percentages was requested where applicable. The most important
quantitative data asked were the average scores that the students get in the exams from the
questions which are related to PO1 components. In order to extract information from the
students, separate survey forms were prepared for each of the courses involved. There were
two types of questions on each form: course dependent (specific) and course independent
(general). There were three to four questions for each type. Hence each form contained six
or seven questions. Some of these were Likert type survey questions. The others were open
ended very simple technical questions about the subject matter of the course involved.
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Survey questions reflect how the students "feel" about the attainment of PO1 components
whereas the technical question provides more concrete data for measurement.
By considering the quantitative data obtained as well as the qualitative remarks from the
faculty, it was concluded that the level of attainment of all three PO1 components by the
graduates of the METU Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum is good.
PO 2 : Ability to find and interpret information
For the assessment of PO2, an already available homework that requires a literature survey
was reconstructed. The selected course for this purpose was ME 407 Mechanical
Engineering Design. Course assistants were provided an evaluation form as a guideline to
gather information for the purpose of the assessment of this PO and its components. The
evaluation process was carried out for the first time in 2007-2008 Fall semester, and
repeated in 2007-2008 Spring semester. It was concluded that while components 1,2, and 3
of this PO were attained at the very good level, component 4 was attained at the good level.
PO 3 : Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
For each of the four PO3 components, corresponding indicators have been determined. Eight
measurement methods have been suggested. Three separate ways of data
collection were proposed based on these methods. These were a student
survey, a student test and an employer survey.
In Spring 2008, the student survey was prepared and given to the students of the fourth year
must course ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design. A total of 84 students answered the
survey. Another survey was prepared and conducted to gather information from ME faculty
members and seven responses were obtained. The student test has also been prepared and is
planned to be integrated into the ME 407 final examination in the upcoming semesters.
Analysis of the collected data by means of the student and faculty surveys indicated that the
students are in general at a good level regarding components 1, 2 and 4 and at a satisfactory
level regarding component 3.
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PO 4 : Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession

The assessment of this PO was based on the surveys developed and the data collected from
the department. Two different surveys were developed; one for the 4 th year students and one
for the graduates. The survey prepared for the 4 th year students consisted of 7 questions. 4
questions were on the first component for the motivation to keep oneself up to date in
his/her profession: the order that the students choose Mechanical Engineering in the
University Entrance examination, the area that the graduates would want to work, the sector
that the students would want to have their summer practice ME 400, the method that the
students would want to conduct the experiments. On the second component, there were 2
questions, which were on the sufficiency of the knowledge acquired and the critical thinking
skills. A question which was the same for all the components was on the communication
(information) tools that would be used to follow the new developments in technological
applications and to keep oneself update his/her knowledge. The other assessment method for
the first component of this PO was to gather available data related to the number of students
who applied for transfer to other departments at the end of 1 st year and the number of
students who have the right (CGPA more than 3.0) for transfer to other departments.
In June 2008, the survey prepared for the 4th year students was conducted by the Department
Office with the participation of 148 graduates. From the result of this evaluation, it was
decided that the achievement levels of each component of this PO are good.
The frequency of evaluations using these measurement methods will be once in a year.
PO 5 : Possession of written and oral communication skills
Considering that the engineering communication skills and knowledge most probably can
only be attained during engineering education, the measurement methods were only formed
and implemented for the period of education, at the time of graduation and within the first
year of the employment after graduation.
During the undergraduate education period, all of the courses can contribute to the PO5
indicators. Thus without making any distinction, it was intended to conduct measurements
in all departmental courses, if possible. A questionnaire was prepared for all departmental
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instructors asking about their observations related to these indicators. For two terms, this
questionnaire was distributed to all faculty members and the collected data was analyzed. A
total of 23 faculty members responded to the questionnaire (3 of them responded in both
semesters). The responses to the questionnaire were processed to reach the following
conclusions.
About Component 1:
a) Report writing is a more common communication tool in the undergraduate courses
compared to oral presentations.
b) The use of both report writing and oral presentation in the courses can be evaluated
in terms of sufficiency as in between good and fair.
c) In general, students knowledge and use of report writing format is in between good
and fair.
d) The knowledge and use of effective presentation techniques can be evaluated as fair.
e) The student participation in these activities is rated between good and fair.
About Component 2:
a) The students communication of their ideas in group meetings is evaluated as good
with large number of responses from the faculty.
b) The use of memorandums is not a very common communication tool but when they
are used, the success in their use can be rated as fair.
c) Technical drawings are also not used commonly as a communication tool. When they
are used as a communication tool, the ability of students to use them for
communication can be rated as in between good and fair.
About Component 3:
a) The knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish can be rated as in
between fair and poor. Considering that the language of education in the department
is English, a faculty member commented that this part of the component should not
be a part of PO5. However, two other faculty members mentioned that they try to
introduce Turkish vocabulary together with English vocabulary as much as they can.
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b) The knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in English can be rated as

good.
In light of the conclusions, it can be stated that although there are some variations, in
overall, the achievement levels of all of the components are good except the indicator of
component 3 which is related to Turkish ME terms. The shortcomings are in insufficient use
of oral presentations, memorandum and technical drawings as communication tools and in the
knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish.
The frequency of evaluations using the questionnaire and the employer survey will be once
in every three years. The questions that will be added to the exit survey and the planned
vocabulary test that will be given to students may be repeated every year with
improvements.
PO 6 : Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multidisciplinary)
The assessment methods used for this PO were information from faculty, assessment of
faculty, information from students, assessment of students and assessment of student club
studies, contests, extracurricular projects, minor program projects, etc. For this purpose
assessment and information from the faculty and students related to the courses contributing
to PO6 (ME 202, ME 306, ME 311, ME 312, ME 401, ME 407, ME 410, ME 413, ME 416,
ME 421, ME 422, ME 426, ME 432, ME 433, ME 442, ME 443, ME 451, ME 462, ME
471, ME 483, ME 485) was collected. Also meetings were held by the PO6 work group with
members of student groups contributing highly to PO6, to obtain oral information and
assessment. As a result of these assessments, it was concluded that this PO was attained at
the very good level, except for component 4, which was attained at the good level.
In order to measure the level of attainment of PO6 by the students, to
assess, and to provide feedback for the improvement of the level, it is
proposed that the developed process is to be applied and the results are
to be evaluated once in every 2-3 years.
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PO 7 : Ability to produce original solutions

Because novel solutions to engineering problems and its components stated are goals of the
ME curriculum, it was decided that a measurement be performed on the senior students
(many of which are expected to graduate at the end of the semester). For this purpose 9
senior level courses (ME 421, ME 424, ME 428, ME 431, ME 432, ME 436, ME 450, and
ME 471) were selected and the instructors of the selected courses have assigned a bonus
project, a midterm/final question or a bonus quiz to test the capability of the students
relevant to this program outcome. The evaluation was carried out in 2008-2009 Fall
Semester. Furthermore, selected course instructors have provided a written comment on the
performance of the students related to this program outcome. As a result, it was concluded
that this PO was attained at the average-to-good level. No assessment was performed at the
component level.
PO 8 : Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to engineering
problems and needs
For the assessment of this PO, PO8 evaluation form for the course instructors has been
prepared based on the indicators of the PO8 components. Of the courses offered during the
semester, eleven undergraduate courses that were deemed especially relevant to PO8 were
selected and the instructors of these courses were sent this evaluation form which consisted
of questions about the students taking the course. The instructors were asked to complete the
evaluation form based on their observations and if possible, quantitative assessment of the
students. Specifically, the instructors were asked to base their evaluations on various
assessment methods (exams, quizzes, homework assignments) used in their courses. As a
result it was concluded that components 1 and 2 of this PO were attained at the good level
while components 3 and 4 were attained at the average-to-good level.
It is suggested that for assessment results that reflect the true state of achievement, the data
collection and the assessment of the data must be a continuous process. Ideally, the process
should be repeated each semester. If not, the assessment must be performed yearly. The
courses used in the current assessment period (Spring 2008 semester) must be supplemented
by the complementing courses offered in Fall Semester (such as ME 307 Machine Elements
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I, ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 311 Heat Transfer I, etc.).

PO 9 : Openness to all that is new
For the assessment of this PO the data collected was success rates of department students in
the compulsory English classes, evaluation of the grades obtained by the students in these
classes at the end of the semester or specific performance such as presentations, projects or
homeworks, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and/or TMMOB (The
Chamber of Turkish Architects and Engineers) membership statistics, quantification of
department students library utilization habits, such as number of books borrowed
throughout the undergraduate education, evaluation of the ability to complete a homework
or project assignment in a course using a tool that is not taught in the course or that is known
by the student, quantification of the interest in the newly offered departmental elective
course (ME 490 Fuel Cell Fundamentals), evaluation of the interest shown by the students in
the seminars held in the Department, ratio of the students in minor programs to the number
of total students in the Department, quantification of the number of engineering software
packages that a student knows how to use, and an awareness of current techniques majorly
used in Mechanical Engineering.
When the results are analyzed on a component basis, it can be concluded that component 1
and 3 are satisfied at the average-to-very good level whereas component 2 is satisfied at the
average level.
PO9 assessment process is suggested to be repeated every year.
PO 10 : Ability to conduct experiments
The main assessment tool is the form Student Evaluation of Mechanical Engineering
Systems Laboratory Questionnaire, which was prepared to collect written information and
assessment from students in ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems. In addition, quizzes,
lab reports, and the final exam applied in ME 410 are used in the assessment of the various
components of PO10. As a result, it was concluded that this PO was attained at the averageto-good level.
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PO 11 : Ability to do engineering design

There are eleven components of PO11 most of which are in the form of an indicator that can
be directly measured. Assessment process was carried out in three steps. In the first step, the
courses that were declared to have more than 10% contribution to PO11 were selected from
the Course Worksheets. Surveys were given to the instructors of these courses to determine
the contribution of these courses to the components of PO11. The evaluation of survey
results also helped to find the minimum number of courses on which direct measurement
can be taken for assessment purposes. At the end, it turned out that the only course that has
some degree of contribution to all components of PO11 is ME 407 Mechanical Engineering
Design course, which is the only capstone design course in the ME curriculum. In the next
step, ME 407 course given in Fall of 2008 was used for quantitative assessment purposes.
The graded tasks that a student has to complete during the semester in addition to some of
the final exam questions were associated with PO11 components and data obtained from this
semester were used for quantitative assessment purposes. Finally, to investigate the students
perspective on the abovementioned quantitative evaluations, a student survey was conducted
on the students.
As a result, PO11 components were assessed via surveys and direct measurements. While
components 1 and 8 are open to possible improvement, the rest of the components were
addressed in the ME curriculum. The survey results and measurements do not pose serious
contradictions. Hence, it is concluded that the degree of achievement of PO11 components is
good.
PO 12 : Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental
elements
The first assessment method used for this PO was an extensive student survey consisting of
12 questions prepared and conducted on two groups of the student population: 118
sophomores at the beginning of ME 200 before the Fall semester started in 2007 and 148
seniors at their graduation in June 2008 with the assumptions that, the survey results are an
accurate measure of ethical attitudes, and the students in the 2nd year are representative of the
current 4th year students when they started their 2nd year. One can point out that in terms of
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the notion of academic ethics, it seems like a difference is observed in favor of the
graduating students, which can be an indication that during their education they indeed learn
about and become more conscious on these matters. When it comes to professional ethics, it
seems like there is negligible difference between 2nd and 4th year students who answered the
survey.
The second assessment method used for this PO was to give group assignments related to
academic and professional ethics, to students in a section of the 2 nd year required course ME
203 Thermodynamics I and the 4th technical elective course ME 490 Fuel Cell Fundamentals
in the Fall 2008 semester. In the academic ethics exercise, students were asked to
respond/react to the proposed class policies and to several observations by the instructor
related to academic and personal ethics. In the professional ethics exercise students were
asked how they think Turkey should meet her growing demand for electricity by weighing
the societal, national and environmental implications of several alternate scenarios. The
context for each assignment was explained and the students were assigned to groups of
approximately 4-8 students based on their student number. The students were then asked to
meet in their group, discuss their ideas, and then as a group write a single memo to the
instructor summarizing their ideas. The assignments were not intended to have a correct
answer, but rather to give the instructor ideas about how the students think about ethical
issues. Based on these class exercises, seniors do exhibit a much more sophisticated
approach to ethical issues than sophomores, and therefore there does appear to be an
improvement in their ability to deal with ethical issues as they advance in curriculum.
PO 13 : Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account
in professional activities
To assess this PO, a student questionnaire has been prepared and applied to junior and senior
students. Another questionnaire was given to the faculty members and teaching assistants.
The students ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into
account in professional activities was rated good, but needed improvement. In addition, the
number of student members of Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) and
ASME should be increased.
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PO 14 : Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the

profession
The method of assessment of this PO was a questionnaire composed of six questions. The
group stressed the need to assess the accuracy of this result and suggested that discussions
must be made with employers, and recommended some companies. Another measure was
suggested to be the determination of the number of companies founded by our students in
Technoparks and OSTIM. The main conclusion was that the attainment level of all
components of PO14 is very good and that the students think that they have the leadership
and pioneering characteristic overwhelmingly.
The frequency of application of PO assessment tools, which have not
been specified above, will be 2-3 years and it will be shorter according to
the following factors.
A change in the admitted student profile (the number of admitted

students, the university entrance exam score),
A change in the course instructors,
A change in the teaching assistant profile (number and quality),
A change in course conduct, content, and/or infrastructure of the

course.
The level of achievement of each PO can be observed from the PO group assessment
folders, which is the main tool of assessment. There is also supporting data, as will be
explained below, which will be used for triangulation purposes. The first such assessment
tool is the exit survey conducted on the graduating students every year (Appendix E1a.i.1.a.x). The survey questions include specific references to ABET Criterion 3
requirements (see Table 3-5). The results of the 2004-2008 exit surveys are given in . A high
level of achievement is observed in all requirements.
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Figure 3-9 Program Exit Surveys (2005-2008)

The second tool is summer practice surveys. Since 2005, the summer practices of the 2nd and
3rd year students have been utilized for obtaining the opinions of employers on the
qualifications of the current undergraduate students. In the summer practice surveys, the
summer practice supervisors of the students are asked to evaluate the students directly on the
basis of PO. The results of these surveys are given in Figure 3-10 and .
Figure 3-10 ME 300 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)

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Figure 3-11 ME 400 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)

Reference
1. Gateway Coalition, Faculty Workbook: Preparing For ABET 2000 Defining Course
Objectives, Strategies, Outcomes and Assessment Methods, 1998
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CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

A. Information Used for Program Improvement
The results from the Criteria 2 and 3 processes, especially the degree to which the PO are
attained as explained in Section 3F (Achievement of Program Outcomes) are the major tools
in making decisions regarding program improvements. The information used for program
improvement are listed below.
Alumni and employer survey results
PO overall assessment results from individual PO files
Annual student exit survey and summer practice employer survey results
Course files
Course worksheets
Other miscellaneous information such as; the available number of students, the
faculty capacity, the fund allocation and their estimated capacities in the future
B. Actions to Improve the Program

The employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2004 showed that items 11, 13 and 15 of the
survey questionnaires were not satisfactorily met (Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5). Item 11
involves ability to take ethical, societal and environmental considerations into account in
professional activities.
On January 2, 2004, the department added ethics and engineering ethics topics into ME 200
Mechanical Engineering Orientation and ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design courses
and laboratory safety topic into ME 200 and ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems
Laboratory course. The employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2009 (see Figure 2.4 and
Figure 2.5) showed that there is an increase in item 11, however this increase is not
statistically significant based on a 95% confidence level (see Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.vii for
details).
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Items 13 and 15 are related to written and oral communication skills and the use of English
effectively in oral communication, respectively. In the METU ME curriculum there are three
compulsory English courses. These are ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing
Skills I, ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II and ENG 211 Academic
Oral Presentation Skills. As a result of exemption exams held for ENG 101 and ENG 102
courses, about 90% of the students were exempt from ENG 101 and about 50% from ENG
102. In 2006 ENG 101, ENG 102 and ENG 211 courses were revised and reorganized by the
University Senate and exemption was only limited to ENG 101 with its level reduced to
about 10%. Hence improvements in the achievement of items 13 and 15 are expected. The
employer and alumni surveys conducted in 2009 (see Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5) showed that
items 13 and 15 have also increased, significantly in the employer survey for item 15.
The Academic Code of Ethics has been developed and made available to students on our
web page in 2006. In addition, this code is implemented into several of the courses by the
instructors in various forms, such as a handout to students, or as a signed form required for
course admission. As a result, an improvement has been observed in PO12 awareness of
engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental elements, component 1,
academic ethics.
The subject Experiment Design has been added to the ME 410 Mechanical Engineering
Systems Laboratory course as of Fall 2008, because during the recent assessment studies it
was seen that this topic was not addressed at all in any of the compulsory courses of the
METU ME curriculum. Since one of the five components of PO10 is Ability to design
experimental procedure and experimental setup, this improvement had a direct effect of
compliance of all components of PO10, positively contributing to the overall assessment of
this PO, conducted at the end of Fall 2008 semester.
A number of licensed software, such as; SolidWorks Suite, Unigraphics, and the student
version of ProEngineer, has been made available for the use of students, as of December
2008. Among these software, SolidWorks Suite can be used in their own computers during
their undergraduate education. This implementation was a result of the relatively low-level
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of assessment of PO9, openness to all that is new, component 3, ability to use newly
developed engineering methods, tools and applications.
Based on recent assessments of all PO, it was observed that some PO components, need
additional improvement. As a result, the following suggestions have been proposed to and
accepted by the faculty board.
PO3 Component 3 Development of an awareness of the technical fairs about

different branches of mechanical engineering: The department will place some
effort in providing information on major technical fairs organized in Turkey. A
collaboration with the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Ankara Branch in
this respect could be useful in helping students to attend technical fairs and other
organizations.
PO 4 Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession.: The

number of departmental seminars regarding new technology will be increased and
attendance to a major portion of these seminars will be encouraged. Undergraduate
students will also be encouraged to attend ME 590 Thesis seminars, where graduate
students present their research.
PO 5 Component 3 Know the mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish and

English: The catalogues used in design courses will be provided in Turkish as a
reference to students. Also, references in Turkish will be added to the list of
references for some courses. Finally, the students could be asked to provide the
translations of the Turkish terms that they learn during their summer practice, in their
summer practice reports.
PO 9 Component 3 Ability to use newly developed engineering methods, tools and

applications: In senior level courses, the use of relevant licensed software will be
increased.
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CRITERION 5. CURRICULUM
A. Program Curriculum
In the first year of ME program curriculum students take courses related to basic sciences
and college level mathematics. In the second year of the curriculum, basic engineering
subjects and two mathematics courses are given in order to prepare the student for
engineering subjects. In the third year of the curriculum, courses in mechanical engineering
are offered. In the fourth and last year of curriculum, a capstone design course and several
technical and nontechnical elective courses are offered in order to give more insight to the
students in certain subjects. Average percentages of the references to each Program
Educational Objective (PEO) in the ME curriculum are given in Figure2.2. Average
percentages of the references to each Program Outcome and ABET criteria 3 are given in
Figure 3-6 and Figure 3.2 respectively. The relationship between PO and ABET criteria 3
and PO and PEO are given in Table 3-5 and . In addition to these contribution of each
course to PEO is given in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.iv.
A minimum of 145 credit-hours is required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering. The ME curriculum includes 33.5 credit hours (23%) of
mathematics and basic sciences and 81.5 credit hours (56%) of engineering topics.
Therefore, the majority of the compulsory courses in the ME curriculum are under the
engineering topics category. In addition to this, 26 credit hours (18%) of general education
courses are present in the ME curriculum. Table 5-7 summarizes the courses and their credit
hour contribution to each item specified above.
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Table 5-7 Basic-Level Curriculum

(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
Semester
Course (Department, Number, Title)
ME 113
First
Semester
MATH
119
PHSY
105
CENG
230
ENG 101
IS 100
ME 114
Second
Semester
MATH
120
PHYS
106
CHEM
107
ENG 102
ME 200
ME 203
Third
Semester
ME 205
METE
227
MATH
219
EE 209
ENG 211
HIST
2201
Math &
Basic
Sciences
Computer Aided
Engineering Drawing I
Calculus with Analytical
Geometry
Category (Credit Hours)

Engineering Topics
Check if Contains
General
Significant Design
Education
()
2
Other
1
General Physics I
Introduction to C
Programming
Development of Reading
and Writing Skills I
Introduction to
Information Tech. and
App.
Computer Aided
Engineering Drawing II
Calculus for Functions of
Several Variables
3
4
NC
3
5
General Physics II
General Chemistry
Development of Reading
and Writing Skills II
Orientation
Thermodynamics I
4
NC
1
Statics
Basic Concepts in
Material Science
Ordinary Differential
Equations
Fundamentals of
Electrical and Electronic
Eng.
Advanced Reading and
Oral Communications
Principles of K. Atatrk
I
2
3
4
3
3
NC
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Table 5-1 Basic-Level Curriculum (continued)

Semester
ME 204
Manufacturing
Technologies
Thermodynamics II
ME 206
Strength of Materials
ME 208
Dynamics
Applied Mathematics for
Mechanical Engineers
Engineering Materials
Principles of K. Atatrk
II
Summer Practice I
ME 202
Fourth
Semester
ME 210
METE 228
HIST 2202
ME 300
ME 301
Sixth
Semester
3
0.5
2.5
3
3
NC
NC
ME 305
Theory of Machines I
Manufacturing
Engineering
Fluid Mechanics I
ME 307
Machine Elements I
ME 311
Heat Transfer
ECON 210
Principles of Economics
TURK 303
Turkish I
ME 302
Theory of Machines II
ME 304
Control Systems
ME 306
Fluid Mechanics II
ME 308
Machine Elements II
ME 310
Numerical Methods
ME 312
Thermal Engineering
TURK 304
Turkish II
ME 303
Fifth
Semester
Math &
Basic
Sciences

Engineering
Topics Check if
General
Contains
Education
Significant
Design ()
3
3
0,5
2.5
3()
0,5
2.5
3
NC
3()
3
3
NC
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Other
Table 5-1 Basic-Level Curriculum (continued)

Semester
Seventh
Semester
Eighth
Semester
Math &
Basic
Sciences
Engineering
Topics Check if
Contains
Significant Design
()
General
Education
ME 400
Summer Practice II
ME 407
Design
3()
DE. EL.
Departmental Elective*
DE. EL.
DE. EL.
NT. EL.
Non-Technical Elective
FE. EL.
Free Elective
ME 410
Systems Laboratory
DE. EL.
Restricted Elective*
DE. EL.
DE. EL.
NT. EL.
Non-Technical Elective
NC
36.5
81.5
23
25%
56%
16%
3%
32 hrs
48 hrs
25%
37.5%
145
PERCENT OF TOTAL
Totals must
satisfy one set
TOTALS-ABET BASIC LEVEL

REQUIREMENTS
OVERALL TOTAL FOR DEGREE
Other
Minimum semester credit hours

Minimum percentage
Indicates courses with significant design content.

* See next page for list of departmental electives.
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Engineering design is a decision-making process that requires fundamental knowledge of all

aspects of the curriculum, including mathematics and basic science, engineering science, as
well as non-engineering aspects. It is therefore appropriate to include the capstone design
course in the later stage of the students education. ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design
course is the compulsory capstone design course for senior level students in the fourth-year
of the program. This is a one-semester course and half of the fourth year students take the
course in the fall semester, the other half in the spring semester. Students who do not take
ME 407 register for ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course.
The main objective of the ME 407 course is to provide the senior engineering student with a
realistic understanding of the engineering design process and to develop engineering design
synthesis ability. Students are encouraged to develop a creative and/or innovative design
project on preferably a real design problem, manufacturing a prototype. Groups of six
students tackle with design problems, which require analytical ability, judgment, technical
skills, creativity and innovation and produce a working prototype of their design. These
prototypes are tested and evaluated on the basis of some pre-established merit.
ME 407 lectures include discussions on the design process and morphology, problem
solving and decision making, modeling and simulation, project engineering, planning and
management, design optimization, economic decision making and cost evaluation, aspects of
quality and human and ecological factors in design. These subjects are built on and are
meant to supplement fundamental concepts.
Every semester several different design project topics (around 40) are announced in ME 407
course. Students in groups of six are assigned to one of these projects. They have to design
the prototype, produce engineering drawings, construct the design in the machine shop and
test it in a competitive examination at the end of the semester. The prototype should perform
the assigned task for the students to get passing grades. Throughout the semester, course
assistants follow the progress of each group and contribute to the grading of the project,
assessing the effort of each student in the group.
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Two third-year courses, ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II, are
other courses with design emphasis, aiming to develop student skill in analysis and design of
machine parts that may be used in a mechanical device. In each course, two monthly design
projects are assigned. Each student is required to submit separate reports and drawings.
The first design elements of the program are introduced in ME 113 and ME 114 Computer
Aided Engineering Drawing courses. Theory of Machines courses, ME 301 and ME 302,
include design concepts: design of a flywheel for a slider-crank mechanism, and design of
machinery foundations that achieve vibration isolation are examples. ME 304 Control
Systems, ME 305 and ME 306 Fluid Mechanics I-II, ME 311 Heat Transfer and ME 312
Thermal Engineering courses each have some design elements in the problems, assigned to
the students as homework.
Among the technical elective courses offered in the fourth year, students apply fluid
dynamics principles to the preliminary design of fluid machinery in their homework
assignments in ME 402 Fluid Machinery course. Design of dry and wet coils and design of
warm water heating systems are among the subjects of ME 403 HVACR course. In ME 415
Utilization of Geothermal Energy course, analysis of system components leads to a
geothermal system design. Students are given two design projects, namely a jig or fixture
design project and a sheet metal die design project in ME 416 Tool Design course. Students
are assigned a term project in ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery course that involves a
practical machine design problem. Projects on technical and economical optimization
calculations of heat exchangers and on design calculations of steam generators are given in
ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design course. In ME 422 HVACR Design
course, students prepare one project on the design of warm or pressurized hot water heating
system and another on the design of a summer air conditioning system. Open-ended
problems are given to students on gas turbines and its components in ME 423 Gas Turbines
and Jet Propulsion course. An interactive computer aided internal combustion engine design
is made in ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course. In ME 431 Kinematic
Synthesis of Mechanisms course, graphical and analytical kinematic synthesis methods are
taught and several synthesis problems are solved in the computer laboratory. Pipeline design
methods are studied and design projects are made in ME 437 Pipeline Engineering course.
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ME 442 Design of Control Systems course provides the students with design techniques for
classical control systems, backed by some voluntary laboratory work performed by teams of
2-3 students each. ME 444 Reliability in Engineering Design course emphasizes reliability
as reflected to the design of mechanical components. Students are required to submit a case
study, analyzing a design, which involves considerable risk in groups of maximum four
students. ME 451 Introduction to Composite Structures course has a project for the design of
a fiber reinforced composite laminate under a specified load. In ME 461 Mechatronic
Components and Instrumentation and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses, teams of two or
three students work on design projects which involve a group-up design process with an
operational end product. Each student is required to submit a complete plant design project
in ME 471 Production Plant Design course. Synthesis methods of fluid power circuits are
taught in ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power course. Students are asked to design, construct and
then do experiments on an experimental setup in ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid
Mechanics course.
The curriculum of the ME Undergraduate Program meets the requirements of the programs
educational objectives and ABET. The undergraduate program aims to give the student
mathematics and basic science courses in the first year, mainly engineering science courses
in the second year, courses that basically are related to mechanical engineering areas in the
third year, and mechanical engineering specific application courses as technical electives in
the fourth year together with a capstone design course and a capstone laboratory course. The
ME Department undergraduate program leading to the B.S. degree in ME is given in Table
5-7, which categorizes the course credit hours into mathematics & basic sciences,
engineering topics including both engineering science and engineering design, general
education, and other. The program contains 46 courses with credit, six of which are
technical electives, two are non-technical electives and one is a free elective. Course Syllabi
of the courses offered in the undergraduate curriculum can be found in Appendix A.
The program also includes two non-credit Turkish language courses, two non-credit history
courses, one non-credit information technology introduction course, one non-credit
orientation course and two non-credit summer practices.
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A minimum of 148 credit-hours is required for the degree of Bachelor of Science in

Mechanical Engineering.
Mathematics and Basic Sciences:
The ME curriculum includes 33 credit hours (22%) of mathematics and basic sciences. In
the first year, students complete most of the mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses
that provide the fundamental knowledge applied in engineering:
MATH 119 Calculus I (5 credits)
MATH 120 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS 105 General Physics I (4 credits)
PHYS 106 General Physics II (4 credits)
CHEM 107 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
The remaining mathematics courses are given in the second and third year:
MATH 219 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 credits)
ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers (3 credits)
ME 310 Numerical Methods (3 credits)
At the beginning of the ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course (3
credits of which 1 credit is Mathematics & Basic Science), students are lectured on
presentation of experimental results, data plotting, curve fitting, error treatment, uncertainty,
probability distributions, significance tests, combination of uncertainties for a duration of 20
hours in the first two weeks of the semester.
Engineering Topics:
The ME curriculum includes 84 credit hours (57%) of engineering topics. Therefore, the
majority of the compulsory courses in the ME curriculum are under the engineering topics
category.
Students start taking the engineering fundamental courses and ME core courses in the
second year:
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ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies

ME 203 Thermodynamics I
ME 204 Thermodynamics II
ME 205 Statics
ME 206 Strength of Materials
ME 208 Dynamics
Besides these ME courses, students are required to take supporting courses from other
engineering departments, including Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Electrical
and Electronics Engineering. These courses are:
METE 227 Basic Concepts in Material Science
EE 209 Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
METE 228 Engineering Materials
In the third year, students take additional mechanical engineering core courses. These
courses are:
ME 301 Theory of Machines I
ME 302 Theory of Machines II
ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering
ME 304 Control Systems
ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I
ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II
ME 307 Machine Elements I
ME 308 Machine Elements II
ME 311 Heat Transfer
ME 312 Thermal Engineering
These required engineering courses prepare students to work in both the mechanical systems
and thermal systems stems and also provide students with all the fundamental topics
required for a mechanical engineer.
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Students are required to select 6 technical elective courses (18 credits in total) during their
senior year in addition to a restricted elective course from a pool of Thermo-Fluids design
courses. Table 5-7 lists all the technical and restricted elective courses offered in the ME
undergraduate curriculum. Course Syllabi of the technical electives courses, which are given
in Appendix A, provide a description of each course.
Laboratory Experience:
ME students have their first laboratory practice in the first year in the PHYS 105, PHYS
106, and CHEM 107 courses.
Just before the registration period for the fall semester, second year students attend an eightday program, ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, five days of which are spent to
introduce the students to the laboratories and the machine shop of the department. No formal
experiments are performed, however, students get used to the physical setting and facilities
present. Also some demonstrations are given.
Students spend about 30 hours in the machine shop for the ME 202 Manufacturing
Engineering course. They do bench work, lathe work, milling machine, sheet metal forming
and welding practice. They are asked to produce small parts, such as nutcrackers,
screwdrivers etc., during the practice.
In the machine shop, students are instructed on safety procedures, attire and behavior
requirements by the supervising assistants and the machine shop personnel. They wear white
shop coats and use glasses when necessary. At all times, students are under the supervision
of the machine shop staff.
Students perform formal laboratory experiments in ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 306
Fluid Mechanics II, ME 311 Heat Transfer, and ME 312 Thermal Engineering courses. In
each course, 2 to 3 experiments are performed in groups of 5 to 10 students. A report is
required for each experiment performed. Laboratory demonstrations are held once every
semester in ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses.
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ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory is a compulsory course in the fourth

year of the curriculum. After being instructed on statistical uncertainty analysis, students
perform 6 experiments in groups of 2 or 3. Every student submits a report for each
experiment. Each group conducts experiments on topics such as straightness and flatness
measurements on a surface table, closed loop on-off control, mass and energy balances in
psychrometric processes, performance characteristics of an internal combustion engine,
stress analysis by using strain gages, and characteristics of an airfoil, etc., which might not
have been fully covered in the compulsory courses of the curriculum. This course is an
overview of the basic courses of the first three years of the undergraduate curriculum. The
students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in basic mechanical
engineering subjects on practical engineering systems. A total of six experiments are
selected to cover most of the basic branches of mechanical engineering. The experiments are
aimed at either providing an immediate numerical answer to a specific problem or the
verification of an existing theory. In either case the collected data are statistically analyzed
and filtered. The necessary calculations for presenting the results require a certain amount of
research on the specific subject of the experiment. This serves to acquaint the student with a
subject that he or she might not have selected as a technical elective. Assignments are also
given for the same purpose. The presentation of the data and results are according to
technical reporting format. As a result of these combined efforts, the student is expected to
learn how to conduct an experiment in a group of at most three students and analyze and
then synthesize the data and hypothesis or assignment in an internationally understandable
format.
ME 401 Internal Combustion Engine course has two experiments for which reports are
required. ME 402 Fluid Machinery course has also two experiments. Demonstrations are
made in ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) course.
ME 411 Gas Dynamics course has one experiment for which a report is required and two
demonstrations. ME 414 System Dynamics course has five experiments. ME 425
Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II courses each have two,
and ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control and ME 481 Industrial Fluid
Power courses each have three one-hour sessions in the laboratory mainly for demonstrative
purposes. There are two experiments requiring reports in ME 422 HVACR Design course.
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Three experiments are performed in ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion course. ME
437 Pipeline Engineering course has two one hour laboratory sessions. ME 442 Design of
Control Systems course has an option in which students work on a semester-long laboratory
project in teams of 2-3, spending at least two hours in a week, producing weekly progress
reports, and at the end of the semester a formal written report and its presentation are
required. In ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems, ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro
Electromechanical Systems, and ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power courses there are laboratory
demonstrations. ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods course has 5 experiments.
Several experiments in mechatronics topics are conducted in ME 461 Mechatronics
Components and Instrumentation course. Students taking ME 483 Experimental Techniques
in Fluid Mechanics course perform 10 experiments, 5 of them on instrument calibration, and
there are three demonstrations. Students also design, construct and perform experiments on
an experimental setup or a prototype in groups of 2 in this course.
General Education:
The ME curriculum includes 26 credit hours (18%) of general education.
English is a second language for almost all students of METU. After the initial registration
procedure, students take a multiple-choice English Proficiency Examination prepared by the
School of Foreign Languages. Based on the results of this examination, students either start
their first year programs or they attend the Department of Basic English (English
Preparatory School) for one year.
All ME students are required to take ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I
and ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II courses in the first year, ENG
211 Advanced Reading and Oral Communication courses in the second year. ENG 101 aims
to reinforce reading and writing skills through reading selections with review of structural
patterns and paragraph and summary writing. ENG 102 is a continuation of ENG 101 with
emphasis on essay writing. ENG 211 aims at further reading improvement and vocabulary
expansion through readings, while attention is paid to the development of oral skills.
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All Turkish students are required to take TURK 303 Turkish I and TURK 304 Turkish II
language courses in their third year, which aim at improving oral and written communication
and expression skills. All non-Turkish speaking foreign students must take TURK 201
Elementary Turkish and TURK 202 Intermediate Turkish courses.
Students may also take ENG 201 and ENG 202 English-Turkish Translation courses, ENG
203 Readings in Drama course, ENG 204 Communication and Culture course, Arabic,
French, German, Japanese, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, and Advanced Turkish
(foreign students only) language courses to satisfy their non-technical elective or free
elective requirements.
In addition to four English language courses (ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 211), each student
has to take ECON 210 Principles of Economics in the third year, HIST 2201 Principle of K.
Atatrk I and HIST 2202 Principle of K. Atatrk II courses in the second year, two nontechnical elective courses (NTE) and one free elective (FE) course. Although NTE and FE
courses are in the last year of the program, most students start taking them earlier, especially
when unable to follow the regular program due to unsatisfied prerequisites. It is required that
NTE courses must at least be 3 credit courses in the fields of linguistics, foreign language
studies, history, psychology, sociology, philosophy, literature, music and fine arts, political
science, international relations, architecture, educational sciences, and economics. The
faculty of Engineering maintains an active list of courses offered by other faculties of
METU that engineering students can take as NTEs.
The Department of Modern Languages requires that students taking more than one language
courses should take different level courses of the same language, rather than courses of two
different languages, thereby providing some depth in the field.
Students may take NTE courses in excess of the number in program requirements, subject to
the approval of the academic advisor.
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Computer Experience:
The ME program contains three computer related courses in the first semester. One of them
is CENG 230 Introduction to C Programming, a computer language and programming
course offered by the Computer Engineering Department. IS 100 Introduction to Information
Technologies and Applications course introduces students to the basic information
technology concepts and applications (i.e., introduction to computers, computer hardware
and software, word processors, spreadsheets, computer networks and internet browsers) in
their freshman year preparing them to use these skills during their undergraduate studies in
their respective disciplines, as well as professional lives. In ME 113 Computer Aided
Engineering Drawing I course, a commercial CAD package is used as a tool for all
assignments in the Computer Graphics Laboratory. The continuation of the course, ME 114
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II, is in the second semester of the program.
At the beginning of the first semester of the third year, all students are given four hours of
instruction on the use of MathCad/MATLAB programs as a mathematical tools. Afterwards,
students spend four times two hours in the computer laboratory for ME 301 Theory of
Machines I course and two times two hours for ME 311 Heat Transfer course, under the
supervision of assistants, where they are required to work on assigned problems. The
practice continues in the next semester in ME 302 Theory of Machines II course (with 3 or 4
two hours sessions) and ME 312 Thermal Engineering course (with 2 two hours sessions).
Students are encouraged to use MATLAB software for homework problems of ME 304
Control Systems and to use MathCad/MATLAB or similar software in the preparation of
design projects of ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses.
The biweekly homework assignments in ME 310 Numerical Methods course require the
application of numerical solution techniques using a high-level computer language of
students choice. ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course requires students to make
design calculations and engineering drawings using available software packages.
Use of computers in fourth year technical elective courses is widespread. ME 401 Internal
Combustion Engines course requires students to use Borland Delphi 4.0 language in data
evaluation. Homework problems are solved using a computer code in ME 413 Introduction
to Finite Element analysis course. Students are required to use commercial packages to solve
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problems using in ME 414 System Dynamics course and to make drawings in ME 416 Tool
Design course. Computer tools are also necessary to solve practical machine design
problems in ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery course. ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine
Design course requires writing a program in Delphi 4.0 language for thermodynamic
analysis and component design, and preparing a fully computer aided design of an internal
combustion engine. In ME 422 HVACR Design course, students are recommended to make
computerized design calculations. In ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms course,
students are required to solve several synthesis problems using MathCad or Excel.
ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control course requires students to use
computers for statistical process control. In ME 437 Pipeline Engineering course students
work in the computer laboratory on pipeline design analysis. ME 438 Theory of Combustion
course uses available programs for the solution of complex chemical equilibrium problems.
In ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools course students use computers for
simulation of CNC machines and also for term papers. For the homework solutions of ME
442 Design of Control Systems course, MATLAB software is utilized. In ME 445 Integrated
Manufacturing Systems course, computers are used for PLC programming. ME 448
Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems course requires the projects to be
prepared using related software packages. In ME 451 Introduction to Composite Structures
course students prepare a computational design project for which they must use computers.
Microcontrollers are programmed and debugged in ME 461 Mechatronic Components and
Instrumentation and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses. Students use commercial
packages in their projects in ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power course. ME 485 Computational
Fluid Dynamics course has five computer assignements to be solved by using commercial
CFD software packages.
In addition, students are encouraged to use computers for homework exercises in ME 402
Fluid Machinery, for homework problems in ME 403 HVACR, for design calculations in
ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design, for homework assignments and
projects in ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations, for homework problems and voluntary projects
in ME 425 Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II, for term
project in ME 443 Engineering Economy and Production Management, for case study topics
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in ME 444 Reliability in Engineering Design, and for homework solutions in ME 476

Second Law Analysis of Thermal Systems courses.
As a result of these experiences, it is believed that students develop the necessary
competence in engineering applications of computers until graduation.
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B. Prerequisite Flow Chart
Figure 5-12 Prerequisite flowchart of the Mechanical Engineering Department

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C. Course Syllabi
Course Syllabi are given in Appendix A.
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CRITERION 6 FACULTY
A. Leadership Responsibilities
The department chair has leadership responsibilities for the ME program. He is appointed by
the Dean of Faculty of Engineering for a period of three years. The program chair evaluates
the performance of each faculty member annually in the areas of research, teaching and
service. There are two vice-chairmen who assist the department chair in the departmental
operations. There are ten advisory standing committees in the department level. All
department committees meet frequently during the semester, report their activities and
submit policy and program related recommendations to the department chair. Academic
changes require the approval of the departmental Faculty Board consisting of entire faculty
of the department which meets at least once a month during semesters.
B. Authority and Responsibility of Faculty
Development of new courses as well as modification and evaluation of existing ones are
entirely the responsibility of the faculty. The department chair with the advice of
Undergraduate Education Committee (UEC) makes suggestions to the Faculty Board about
curricular matters. Courses may be created or modified through an established process
through the faculty governance system.
The departmental faculty is strongly involved with the governance of the Department and
Faculty of Engineering. Nearly each faculty member of the department serves on at least one
standing committee at the department and/or at the Engineering Faculty level and/or
university level, in some cases in multiple manners. They serve also in ad-hoc committees
formed by the administration at departmental, Faculty of Engineering, and upper
administration level as a need arises for their expertise.
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C. Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering has a diversified background in
teaching and research with Ph.D. degrees received from various prestigious universities
around the world. Many of them have more than one teaching and research areas and have
strong teaching and research record. A brief summary of the adequacy of the faculty
expertise and experience is provided here along with additional information on their
activities. Table 6.1 shows the activity distribution for the faculty members in Mechanical
Engineering Department. Table 6.2 shows the professional credentials of the faculty. The
resumes of all faculty associated with the department are given in Appendix B. The size of
the faculty is adequate for the current status of the program.
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Table 6-8 Faculty Workload Summary
Faculty Member
FT
or
PT
AKKK, Metin
AKSEL, M. Haluk
FT
FT
ALBAYRAK, Kahraman
FT
ANLAAN, mer
ARIKAN, Sahir
ARIN, Faruk
ATAOLU, Ayfer
BAKER, Derek
BALKAN, Tuna
BAYKA, A.Demir
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Classes Taught (Course No./Credit Hrs.)
2008-09 Fall Term
2008-09 Spring Term

ME 206 / 3, ME 560 / 3
ME 306 / 3, ME 485 / 3
PT
FT
FT
PT
FT
FT
FT
ME 307 / 3, two groups

ME 305 / 3, ME 411 / 3
ME 305 / 3, ME 402 / 3,
PNG E211 / 3
ME 445 / 3
ME 311 / 3, ME 510 /3
ME 203 / 3, ME 490 / 3
ME 410 / 3, ME 516 / 3
ME 401 / 3, ME 410 / 3
CEROLU, Ender
FT
CVC, Kerep
ALIKAN, Mehmet
ETNKAYA, Tahsin
DA, Serkan
DARENDELLER, Haluk
DOYUM, Blent
DLEN, Melik
DURSUNKAYA, Zafer
ERALP, O.Cahit
ERDAL, Merve
GKLER, Mustafa .
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
ME 113 / 3, three groups

ME 414 / 3, ME 520 / 3
ME 305 / 3, ME 517 / 3
ME 521 / 3, ME 543 / 3
ME 205 / 3, ME 586 / 3
ME 303 / 3, ME 440 / 3
ME 546 / 3
ME 483 / 3
ME 455 / 3, ME 521 / 3
Total Activity Distribution1

Research
Teaching
/Scholarly
Other2
Activity
50
30
20 (C)
50
50
-
ME 306 / 3, ME 306 / 3
40
40
20 (D,I,C)
ME 535 / 3
ME 210 / 3, ME 310 / 3
ME114 / 3, two groups
ME 203 / 3, ME 476 / 3
ME 304 / 3, ME 410 / 3
ME 410 / 3, ME 426 / 3
ME 308 / 3, two groups,
MECH 307 / 4
ME 302 / 3, ME 432 / 3
ME 208 / 3, ME 310 / 3
ME 210 / 3, ME 583 / 3
ME 206 / 3, ME 208 / 3
ME 206 / 3, ME 450 / 3
ME 518 / 3
ME 437 / 3
ME 212 / 3, ME 443 / 3
100
50
50
100
40
40
45
25
20
60
40
50
25 (C)
30 (I)
20 (C)
5 (C)
60
25
15(C)
80
40
50
45
11
55
50
20
20
35
25
20
35
40
45
5
30
40
20
50
30
25
25 (U)
10 (C)
10
84 (U)
15 (U)
10 (C)
60 U
30 (U,I,C)
35 (A)
50 (U,C)
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Faculty Member
FT
or
PT
HEPER, Yaver
DER, S.Kemal
KADIOGLU, Suat
KAFTANOGLU, Bilgin
KARABAY, Macit
PT
FT
FT
PT
PT
KILI, S.Engin
FT
KOKU, Bura
KONUKSEVEN, lhan
ZYURT, H. Tuba Okutucu
ORAL, Suha
OSKAY, Rknettin
ZDEMR, Ayla
ZGEN, Gkhan Osman
ZGREN, M.Kemal
ZGVEN, H.Nevzat
PARNAS, K.Levend
PLATN, Blent E.
SERT, Cneyt
SOYLU, Reit
SYLEMEZ, Eres
TARI lker
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
PT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
TNK, Ergin
FT
2008-09 Fall Term
2008-09 Spring Term
ME 424 / 3
ME 528 / 3
ME 533 / 3
ME 433 / 3
ME 410 / 3
ME 220 / 1, ME 461 / 3
ME 105 / 3, ME 407 / 3
None
ME 404 / 3, ME 413 / 3
ME 311 / 3, ME 403 / 3
ME 208 / 3, ME 310 / 3
ME 301 / 3, ME 502 / 3
ME 429 / 3
None
ME 442 / 3, ME 511 / 3
ME 301 / 3, ME 418 / 3
ME 311 / 3, ME 421 / 3
ME 206 / 3, ME 301 / 3, ME
590 / NC
ME 424 / 3
ME 206 / 3, ME 308 / 3
ME 541 / 3
None
ME 410 / 3
ME 462 / 3
ME 521 / 3, ME 704 / 3
ME 581 / 3
ME 312 / 3, ME 422 / 3
ME114 / 3, two groups
ME 304 / 3, ME 522 / 3
ME 532 / 3
None
ME 310 / 3, ME 413 / 3
ME 431 / 3, ME 519 / 3
ME 312 / 3, ME 508 / 3
ME 302 / 3, ME 547 / 3, ME
590 / NC, BME 501 / 3
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Research
Teaching
/Scholarly
Other2
Activity
50
0
50
40
30
30 (C, D)
55
40
5 (C)
30
35
35 (C)
80
20
35
25
40 (U, I, C)
30
30
50
40
50
100
60
50
15
30
35
50
50
40
40
40
40
50
40
30
40
50
10
30
35
50
50
60
60
30 (D,C)
30 (D,C)
20 (D,C)
20
75 (U)
40 (A,C)
30 (I)
-
50
50

Faculty Member
FT
or
PT
2008-09 Fall Term
2008-09 Spring Term
TMER, S.Turgut
ULA, Abdullah
NLSOY, Y.Samim
VURAL, Hseyin
YAMALI, Cemil
YAZICIOLU, Almla G.
YAZICIOLU, Yiit
YEN, A.Orhan
YILDIRIM, R.Orhan
YOZGATLIGL, Ahmet
YNC, Hafit
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT
None
ME 203 / 3, ME 311 / 3
ME 425 / 3, ME 513 / 3
ME 203 / 3, ME 311 / 3
ME 415 / 3, ME 427 / 3
ME 307 / 3, ME 523 / 3
ME 204 / 3, ME 438 / 3
ME504 / 3, ME 537 / 3
None
ME 204 / 3, ME 312 / 3
ME 304 / 3, ME 436 / 3
ME 312 / 3, ME 478 / 3
ME 351 / 3, ME 421 / 3
ME 312 / 3, ME 428 / 3
ME 308 / 3, ME 588 / 3
ME 203 / 3, ME 351 / 3
ME204 / 3, ME 505 / 3

Research
Teaching
/Scholarly
Other2
Activity
100 (U)
50
50
50
40
10 (C)
30
5
65 (U)
35
35
60 (C)
40
60
50
50
30
30
40 (I)
40
45
15 (C)
40
50
10 (U)
50
50
-
1. Activity distribution should be in percent of effort. Members' activities should total %100.
2. Indicate sabbatical leave, etc., under "Other." (D : administration in department; U : administration in university.
I : administration in other institutions; C : consultancy)
3. FT = Full Time Faculty
PT = Part Time Faculty
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Table 6-9 Faculty Analysis

Research
FT
Ph.D.
Imperial College, 1980
29
27
Medium
High
Low
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Lehigh Univ., 1981
29
28
None
High
Medium
ALBAYRAK, Kahraman
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1984
20
20
Medium
High
Mediuim
ANLAAN, mer
Prof.
NTT
PT
Ph.D.
Univ. of Manchester, 1975
29
29
None
High
Medium
ARIKAN, Sahir
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1987
24
24
Low
Medium
High
State in
which
Society
(Indicate
Society)
Consulting/ Summer
Work in Industry
Professional Society
Prof.
AKSEL, M. Haluk
This Institution
AKKK, Metin
Total Faculty
Institution from which

Highest Degree Earned & Year
Name
PracticeGovt./ Industry
Rank
PT
or
FT
Highest Degree and Field
Level of Activity
(high,med,low,none) in:
Type of Academic
Appointment TT, T, NTT
Years of
Experience
ARIN, Faruk
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
North Carolina State Univ., 1976
23
18
High
Low
Low
ATAOLU, Ayfer
Instr.
NTT
PT
M.Sc.
METU, 1974
36
36
Low
None
None
BAKER, Derek
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
University of Texas-Austin
2,5
8,5
ICAT
High
High
None
BALKAN, Tuna
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1988
27
27
High
Medium
High
BAYKA, A.Demir
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ.of Manchester, 1980
24
24
None
High
High
Instr. Dr.
FT
Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
None
High
Low
CVC, Kerep
Instr.
NTT
FT
M.Sc.
METU, 1974
37
37
None
Medium
None
ALIKAN, Mehmet
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
NCSU at Raleigh, 1983
20
30
None
Medium
High
CEROLU, Ender
ETNKAYA, Tahsin
DA, Serkan
DARENDELLER, Haluk
DOYUM, Blent
DLEN, Melik
DURSUNKAYA, Zafer
Instr.Dr.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1990
18
18
None
Medium
None
Assoc.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Lehigh University, 2002
Low
High
Low
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1991
None
High
None
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Lehigh Univ., 1986
22
22
Low
Medium
Medium
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. of Wisconsin, 2000
Low
High
Medium
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
IIT, 1988
15
15
None
Medium
None
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Ph.D.
Cranfield Institute of Tech, 1980
29
29
Low
High
High
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. Illinois, 1998
5,5
None
Medium
None
Consulting/ Summer
Work in Industry
FT
Research
Asst.Prof.
State in
which
Society
(Indicate
Society)
Prof.
ERDAL, Merve
This Institution
ERALP, O.Cahit
Total Faculty

Name
Rank
PT
or
FT
Level of Activity
Type of Academic
Years of
Experience
GKLER, Mustafa .
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. of Birmingham, 1983
20
20
Medium
High
High
HEPER, Yaver
Instr.
NTT
PT
M.Sc.
METU, 1972
38
11
11
None
High
DER, S.Kemal
Prof.
FT
Ph. D.
Univ. Of Illinois, 1988
20
19
None
High
Medium
KADIOLU, Suat
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Lehigh Univ., 1993
13
13
None
Medium
Low
KAFTANOLU, Bilgin
Prof.
NTT
PT
Ph.D.
Imperial College, 1966
38
34
High
High
High
KONUKSEVEN, E. ilhan
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1996
21
21
Low
High
Medium
KOKU Bura
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University, 2003
Low
High
Medium
ORAL, Suha
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1987
27
27
Medium
High
Medium
OSKAY, Rknettin
Prof.
FT
PhD
METU&1976
40
40
Medium
Medium
Low
ZDEMR, Ayla
Instr.
NTT
PT
M.Sc.
METU, 1972
37
37
None
None
None
Instr.Dr.
FT
Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati, 2006
None
Medium
Low
ZGREN, M.Kemal
Prof.
FT
D.E.Sc.
Columbia Univ., 1976
33
33
None
High
Low
ZGVEN, H.Nevzat
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
22
20
None
High
Low
PARNAS, K.Levend
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Georgia Inst. of Tech., 1990
Low
High
High
ZGEN, Gkhan Osman
PLATN, Blent E.
Prof.
FT
Sc.D.
MIT, 1978
31
31
High
Medium
Low
SERT, Cneyt
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Texas A&M Univ., 2003
None
High
None
SOYLU, Reit
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. of Florida, 1987
22
22
None
Medium
None
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Research
Consulting/ Summer
Work in Industry
FT
Ph.D.
Columbia U., New York, USA
14
38
33
None
High
High
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Northeastern Univ., 1998
1,5
11
10
None
High
Low
TNK, Ergin
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
METU, 1998
11
None
Med
Low
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
28
23
None
Medium
None
Assoc.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State Un., 2000
Med
High
Low
NLSOY, Y.Samim
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
32
30
None
High
Medium
VURAL, Hseyin
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Rutgers Univ., 1982
22
22
Low
Low
Medium
YAMALI, Cemil
Assoc.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. of Michigan, 1983
22
22
None
Medium
Medium
YAZICIOLU, Almla G.
Asst. Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Univ. Illinois Chicago, 2004
4,5
3,5
None
High
None
YAZICIOLU, Yiit
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D
Univ. Illinois at Chicago
None
Medium
None
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
UMIST, 1969
35
37
High
Medium
None
TMER, S.Turgut
ULA, Abdullah
YEN, A.Orhan
YILDIRIM, R.Orhan
YOZGATLIGL, Ahmet
YNC, Hafit
This Institution
Prof.
TARI, lker
SYLEMEZ, Eres
Rank
Total Faculty

Name
PT
or
FT
Level of Activity
Type of Academic
Years of
Experience
State in
which
Society
(Indicate
Society)
Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
25
23
None
High
Low
Asst.Prof.
FT
Ph.D.
Drexel University 2005
None
High
None
Prof.
FT
Ph.D
METU, 1975
40
40
Low
High
Low
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D. Faculty Competencies
The Mechanical Engineering program of METU with a wide spectrum of content requires a
faculty with diverse backgrounds to provide adequate coverage. The faculty of ME
department has ample experience and knowledge in the basic areas of ME program. Most
faculty have publications in their areas of focus, and has about twenty years of experience in
teaching their courses in the curriculum. All faculty members with tenure tract and tenured
positions are involved in supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students.
The undergraduate curriculum is sub-divided into five mechanical engineering categories;
namely, machine theory and dynamics, design and production, solid mechanics, fluid
mechanics, thermodynamics and energy. Table 6-3 shows these curricular areas and faculty
members who teach in those areas. A sub-discipline breakdown based on research areas of
the faculty given in Table 6-4 shows a similar trend with a little bit more dispersed crossover character, which is a pretty good sign of the existence of multi-disciplinary nature of
research activities, at least within the department. Therefore, all five curricular areas are well
covered by the existing faculty members. The average age of the faculty is 51, implying an
experienced and matured group of academicians. But this figure also indicates that there
should be a carefully administrated recruitment plan for the coming years since there exists a
mandatory retirement age of 67 in Turkey.
Faculty from Electrical Engineering and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Departments provide input into the program by teaching required courses specific to
Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
E. Faculty Size
The ME faculty covers a wide range of the discipline and, collectively, has a wide range of
experience in our discipline. The faculty analysis summarizing information about each
faculty member is given in Table 6-2. Current summary curriculum vitae for all faculty
members with the rank of instructor and above who have primary responsibilities for course
work associated with the program are provided in Appendix B. The size of the faculty of ME
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is the second largest among mechanical engineering departments in Turkey, with a total of
48 full-time faculty members composed of 28 professors, 3 associate professors, 12 assistant
professors, 5 instructors in the 2008-2009 academic year. The average undergraduate student
population excluding freshman is about 660 and graduate student population is 360.
Therefore, the current student to faculty ratio is about 14 and it is about 21 including
graduate students.
In addition to the full-time faculty, the department has 6 part-time very capable adjunct
instructors. These people are contributing to the teaching load, most of whom are emeritus
professors, former METU ME faculty members. The number of teaching assistants involved
mostly in undergraduate teaching is 48 in the 2008-2009 academic year.
The faculty members are highly competent in their respective areas of expertise. About only
one fifth of the faculty hold doctoral degrees from our department, and the rest from various
prominent institutions abroad, mostly from the U.S. and from the U.K. Starting early 1990s,
a minimum of one academic year of experience abroad has been used as one of the
university-wide requirements in all initial faculty appointments for those who have doctoral
degrees from METU, as a measure against possible in-breeding. On the other hand, most
newly appointed faculty members with non-METU doctoral degrees have already had some
teaching experience abroad. As a university policy, the faculty may be given one year leaveof-absence with pay and if requested a second year of leave-of-absence without pay to
follow once every seven years. This leave is almost invariably spent in educational
institutions abroad. Therefore, with the exception of a small number of faculty, it can be
stated that faculty body of the department have involved in some teaching and research
activities at institutions abroad, at various levels. We consider this diverse faculty
background on teaching and research as a richness of our department in handling matters
regarding teaching and research.
The university provides travel support to every faculty member to attend professional
meetings in Turkey almost without any restrictions and one international meeting a year
provided that he/she has a paper to present. In the 2002-2003 academic year, 16 faculty
members used this support to attend international meetings. The faculty is highly
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encouraged to publish their research findings in internationally recognized scientific

journals. In 2002 calendar year, ME faculty published 18 international journal papers.
The faculty workload summary are given in Table 6-1. The regular teaching load of full-time
faculty members in the department is two course sections per semester for professors and
three course sections per semester for instructors, regardless of being undergraduate or
graduate. The course load in the summer school is voluntary and carries extra compensation.
The regular faculty load is reduced by one course for faculty members in full-time
administrative posts within or outside the university, starting from department chair position
and up.
The department also offers a total of 25 course sections in one academic year to other
departments in the university. These courses are ME 105 Engineering Graphics (18
sections), ME 212 Principles of Production Engineering (3 sections) and ME 351
Thermodynamics of Heat Power (4 sections).
There are no separate research professorship assignments in the department. Faculty
members are expected to carry out their teaching and research activities concurrently. Each
faculty member may supervise at most 12 graduate students at any time. The average of this
figure was 7.5 in the department in the 2008-2009 academic year. Those faculty members
with a large amount of research support and/or supervising a high number of graduate
students are not provided with any release time from teaching.
Based upon the data given in Table 6.5, the average class size in undergraduate program
courses offered by the department in the 2008-2009 academic year turns out to be 44, barely
allowing a desired level of faculty-student interaction in undergraduate courses.
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Table 6-10 Faculty Undergraduate Teaching Breakdown

* on leave
Curricular Area
Must
Courses
Technical
Electives
Faculty
Cross-Over
Adjunct
Faculty
Machine Theory
and Dynamics
ME301
ME302
ME304
ME310
ME410
ME414, ME418,
ME425, ME429,
ME431, ME432,
ME436, ME442,
ME481
Balkan, alkan,
der, Koku, zgen,
zgren, zgven,
Platin, Soylu,
Sylemez, Tnk,
Tmer*, nlsoy,
Yazcolu Y.
Dlen
ME220, ME440,
ME416, ME433,
ME443, ME445,
ME455, ME461,
ME462, ME471,
ME445, ME448
Akkk, Arkan,,
Cierolu, Civci,
Dlen, Gkler, Kl,
Koku, Konukseven,
Yldrm
Darendeliler,
Eralp,
Kadolu,
Koku, zgen,
Yazcolu Y.
Anlaan,
Ataolu,
Karabay,
zdemir,
Kaftanolu
ME413, ME434,
ME450, ME451
Da, Darendeliler,
Doyum, Kadolu,
Oral, zgen,
Parnas*, Sert
der,Cierol
u,etinkaya,
Tmer*,
Tnk
ME402, ME411,
ME423, ME437,
ME483
Aksel, Albayrak,
etinkaya,
Dursunkaya, Erdal,
Eralp, Sert
Yazcolu A.
ME401, ME403,
ME405, ME415,
ME420, ME421,
ME422, ME424,
ME426, ME427,
ME428, ME438,
ME476, ME478,
ME490
Arn, Baker, Bayka,

Okutucu, Oskay,
Tar, Ula, Vural,
Yamal, Yazcolu
A., Yein,
Yozgatlgil, Ync
Dursunkaya,
Sert
Heper
Design and
Production
Solid Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
and Energy
ME105
ME113
ME114
ME202
ME212
ME220
ME303
ME307
ME308
ME310
ME407
ME410
ME205
ME206
ME208
ME310
ME410
ME305
ME306
ME310
ME410
ME203
ME204
ME310
ME311
ME312
ME351
ME410
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Table 6-11 Faculty Research Breakdown

* on leave
Curricular Area
Faculty
Cross-Over
Machine Theory
and Dynamics
Balkan, alkan, Cierolu,, der, Koku,

zgen, zgren, zgven, Platin, Soylu,
Sylemez, Tnk, Tmer*, nlsoy,
Yazcolu Y.
Dlen, Dursunkaya, Konukseven
Design and
Production
Akkk, Arkan, Civci, Dlen, Gkler,

Kl, Koku, Konukseven, Yldrm
Balkan, Bayka, Darendeliler, Erdal,

der, Koku, , Sylemez, Tnk
Solid Mechanics
Da, Darendeliler, Doyum, Kadolu, Oral,

Parnas*
Cierolu, der, zgen, Tnk,

Yldrm, Yazcolu Y.
Fluid Mechanics
Aksel, Albayrak, etinkaya, Dursunkaya,

Erdal, Eralp, Sert
Okutucu, Oskay, Tar, Ula, Vural,

Yazcolu A , Yein
Thermodynamics
and Energy
Arn, Baker, Bayka, Okutucu, Oskay,

Tar, Ula, Vural, Yamal, Yazcolu A.,
Yein, Yozgatlgil, Ync
Aksel, Albayrak, Civci, etinkaya,

Dursunkaya, Eralp
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Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary

Course
No.
Type of Class
No. of Sections
offered in Year Avg. Section
2008-2009
Enrollment Lecture Lab. Recit.
Other
Title
ME 113
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I
29
50%
50%
ME 114
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II
31
50%
50%
ME 202
Manufacturing Technologies
65
60%
40%
ME 203
Thermodynamics I
49
100%
ME 204
Thermodynamics II
52
100%
ME 205
Statics
50
100%
ME 206
Strength of Materials
45
100%
ME 208
Dynamics
47
100%
ME 210
Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
62
100%
ME 220
Introduction to Mechatronics
24
60%
25%
ME 301
Theory of Machines I
46
75%
25%
ME 302
Theory of Machines II
58
75%
25%
ME 303
Manufacturing Engineering
40
85%
5%
ME 304
Control Systems
59
90%
10%
ME 305
Fluid Mechanics I
44
90%
10%
ME 306
Fluid Mechanics II
47
90%
10%
ME 307
Machine Elements I
45
80%
5%
ME 308
Machine Elements II
45
100%
ME 310
Numerical Methods
39
85%
79
15%
15% (Pr.)
10%
15% (Pr.)
Table 6.5 Course and Section Size Summary (continued)

Course
No.
Type of Class
No. of Sections
2008-2009
Other
Title
ME 311
Heat Transfer
43
85%
15%
ME 312
Thermal Engineering
39
85%
15%
ME 401
Internal Combustion Engines
55
90%
10%
ME 402
Fluid Machinery
12
75%
15%
ME 403
Heating,Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
51
90%
ME 404
Thin Walled Structures
20
100%
ME 407
Mechanical Engineering Design
50
50%
ME 410
Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory
48
75%
ME 411
Gas Dynamics
100%
ME 413
Introduction to Finite Element Analysis
30
100%
ME 414
System Dynamics
44
100%
ME 415
Utilization of Geothermal Energy
34
90%
ME 418
Dynamics of Machinery
17
100%
ME 421
Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design
53
85%
ME 422
Heat. Vent. Air Cond. and Ref. System Design
80%
ME 424
Steam Power Plant Engineering
29
100%
ME 425
Automotive Engineering I
45
100%
ME 426
Internal Combustion Engine Design
50%
80
10%
10%
50% (Pr.)
25%
10% (Tr.)
15% (Pr.)
10%
10% (Pr.)
50% (Pr.)

Course
No.
Type of Class
No. of Sections
2002-2003
Other
Title
ME 427
Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
50
100%
ME 428
Nuclear Reactor Engineering
21
90%
ME 429
Mechanical Vibrations
49
90%
ME 431
Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms
29
70%
ME 432
Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering
40
90%
ME 433
Engineering Metrology and Quality Control
27
80%
ME 436
Automotive Engineering II
16
100%
ME 437
Pipeline Engineering
57
65%
ME 438
Theory of Combustion
44
100%
ME 440
Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
34
75%
25%
ME 442
Design of Control Systems
39
60%
40%
ME 443
Engineering Economy and Production Management
52
100%
ME 445
Integrated Manufacturing Systems
41
65%
35%
ME 450
Nondestructive Testing Methods
30
75%
25%
ME 455
Manufacturing of Polymeric Structures
28
75%
ME 461
Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation
26
50%
ME 462
Mechatronic Design
18
60%
ME 476
Second Law Analysis of Engineering Systems
35
100%
ME 478
Introduction to Solar Energy Utilization
46
100%
81
10% (Tr.)
10%
30% (Pr.)
10%
20% (Pr.)
5%
5%
25% (Pr.)
25% (Pr.)
25%
25% (Pr.)
40% (Pr.)

Course
No.
Type of Class
No. of Sections
2008-2009
Other
Title
ME 483
Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics
14
25%
ME 485
Computational Fluid Dynamics
23
100%
ME 490
Fuel Cell Fundamentals
39
100%
Pr: Project
Tr: Trips
82
25%
10%
40% (Pr.)
F. Faculty
Each full-time faculty member of the department without any administrative duty serves as
the faculty advisor for about 25 undergraduate students, which used to be below 20 before
1997. Every freshman is assigned a faculty advisor during his/her enrollment to the
department, who will monitor the students academic performance for supplying appropriate
guidance and mentoring as well as counsel him/her in his/her personal problems throughout
his/her residence in the university as an undergraduate. The role of academic advisors is not
limited to the advisor-student interaction during registration, add-drop and withdrawal
periods, but continues throughout the year. Therefore, faculty members not only give the
final approval to the courses that their advisees would take every semester, but also are
asked to provide their opinion on topics like whether their advisees should take a certain
technical elective course or not, should increase or decrease their course load or not, should
be granted a leave of absence or not, etc. Advisors welcome student questions on academic,
professional, and social matters. A special emphasis is given to particular group of students
who happen to follow some specific programs like double majors and minors because of the
special nature of their academic problems. Therefore, those mechanical engineering
undergraduates double majoring in another program or those undergraduates of other
programs double majoring in mechanical engineering, undergraduates of other programs
following production minor program, and undergraduates following mechatronics minor
program are all advised by three faculty members each specialized in one of these programs.
Faculty doors are always open to students unless the faculty member is not busy with
consulting job or committee work. Therefore, the accessibility to faculty by our students can
be considered as one of our defining characteristics. In spite of a large student body, students
are encouraged to contact their instructors and teaching assistants during off-hours of
regularly scheduled class, laboratory, recitation meetings for clarification of course material,
hints on the solutions of homework problems, or guidance on their term projects.
Another mode of student-faculty interaction is the informal student-faculty get-togethers
arranged by the department administration with free agendas every semester. These meetings
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serve as platforms to discuss all matters collectively related to the student life in the
department, in academic, social or administrative sense.
Faculty members serve in standing committees of the department, at least in one. Some of
the most active committees are on undergraduate education, masters education, doctoral
education, and departmental facilities. These committees not only serve to resolve specific
problems involving individual students but also act as bodies to review cases and/or to
develop proposals on matters of general interest to the department when asked by the
department administration. Several faculty members of the department serve at posts, on
boards or in committees at various levels in the upper administration of the university.
Faculty members serve also in various ad-hoc committees formed at departmental level and
up. Examples are self Evaluation and Assessment Committee (EAC), PO individual working
groups (PO-WG), working group on human resources, ABET Working Group (AWG) and
new course evaluation sub-committees.
Many faculty members are very active as holding administrative positions in professional
societies, members of editorial boards of professional journals, refereeing for scientific
journals, or serving on organization and/or scientific committees of conferences at
national/international level.
Faculty members interact with industry in the forms of consulting, carrying out contract
research projects, or conducting courses at the Continuing Education Center of the
university. Other major sources of research support are the Scientific and Technical Research
Council of Turkey (TBTAK), State Planning Organization (DPT), and University
Research Fund. They also serve as experts in peer evaluations of project proposals to
institutions like TBTAK, in patent investigations and in cases requiring technical views in
courts.
G. Faculty Development
The ME Department places high priority on faculty development. Faculty members are
encouraged to choose their own path for improving their abilities while keeping the mission
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of the department in mind. All the faculty members are required to report their activities to
the department chair on an annual basis. The highlights of these development activities for
each faculty member are organized under the general headings of teaching and service with
the additional administrative category as department chair. Course instructor evaluations
completed by students at the end of each semester gives feedback to the course instructors to
develop their teaching competence. The Faculty of Engineering provides monetary support
for faculty travel to technical conferences to maintain and to develop currency in the field.
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CRITERION 7. FACILITIES
A. Space
The department has about 25000 m2 of floor space distributed to 7 buildings which are
labeled from A to G. This space is used as classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities,
offices, janitorial facilities and storage space. The details of office, classroom and laboratory
use is given below.
1. Offices (Administrative, Faculty, Clerical, Teaching Assistants)
Faculty and assistant offices are distributed to all 7 building of the department. Department
administration being in building E, all administrative and clerical offices are located in this
building. All faculty members have an office of their own. All remaining staff and teaching
assistants are given offices as well but they are mostly shared. Depending the size of the
offices one or more teaching assistants and other staff are allocated in these offices.
In terms of office space, the department provides sufficient amount of space to all of its staff
so that they can not only work in their own privacy, but also can personally meet with
students in addition to the class hours if necessary.
In addition to full time faculty, office space is also given to part-time faculty as well in order
to facilitate student-faculty interaction.
Offices of retired faculty is not allocated to someone else until it is absolutely necessary and
retired faculty is in a way encouraged to keep his/her ties to the department. As a result, even
after retirement, faculty is given the opportunity to come to the department and get involved
in teaching, research and social activities.
As a result, it can be said that the office space existing at the department is sufficient for
conducting educational facilities at a healthy level.
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2. Classrooms
The department has 16 classrooms that meet the needs of our educational facilities. The list
of all classrooms and their capacities (in terms of number of students) are given in Table 7.1.
All of the classrooms are equipped with a computer and an overhead data projector enabling
computer based presentations. All of the classrooms have whiteboards as well.
In addition to the classrooms, the department has two auditoriums (E-200, E-108) that are
have capacities of 150 and 60 people respectively. These auditoriums are also available for
lectures and seminars.
Table 7.1 Classroom Capacities of the Department
Room
B-101
B-102
B-103
B-202
Capacity
70
70
70
42
Room
B-203
B-204
B-205
G-101
Capacity
42
42
25
90
Room
G-102
G-103
G-201
G-202
Capacity
90
90
90
90
Room
G-203
G-108
D-109
D-101
Capacity
90
40
120
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All of the classrooms are well equipped and sufficient in terms of their capacity to support
all the lectures given at hour department. Considering the fact that the student body at the
department
is quite large
in number
(~200students/year
admitted),
department
administration tries to open as many sections as necessary for each course and keep a
maximum of 40-50 students in each class. For these conditions, our classes are properly
equipped and provide adequate and sufficient support for all of the lectures given at the
department.
3. Laboratories
There are various laboratories in the department having a total area of about 4000 m 2. These
laboratories are used for the experiments and demonstrations related to the undergraduate
courses, and also for graduate courses and research activities. Laboratories are available to
students on need basis and they are taken care of by responsible technicians and teaching
assistants. Laboratories to which students has to access during after overtime period
equipped with card readers which grant access based on student ID cards.
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The laboratories are organized in four groups. The groups and the individual laboratories in
these groups are given below. Detail information about the instructional and laboratory
equipment present in these laboratories is given in Appendix C.
1. Materials Testing, Production and Dimensional Metrology
Material testing laboratory
High speed impact laboratory
Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) laboratory
Machine shop
Machine tool and automation laboratory
Plasticity and metal forming laboratory
Dimensional metrology laboratory
Physical vapor deposition (PVD) laboratory
2. Heat Transfer and Energy
Heat transfer laboratory
Thermal environmental engineering laboratory
Internal combustion engines laboratory
Nuclear engineering and radioisotope applications laboratory
3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory
Aerodynamics and acoustics laboratory (Windand, water tunnels anechoic

chamber)
Basic fluid mechanics and turbo-machinery laboratory
Appliance engineering laboratory
Industrial ventilation and fire studies laboratory
4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics
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Dynamic systems laboratory
Control systems and mechatronics laboratory
Automotive engineering laboratory
Biomechanics laboratory
Machine elements laboratory
Instrumentation center
In addition to these laboratory groups there are centers and laboratories affiliated with or
associated to the department and the department utilizes their facilities. These are
CAD/CAM/Robotics Application and Research Center (BLTR)
Welding Technology and Nondestructive Testing Center
Some of the general-purpose equipments are stored in the departments Instrumentation

Center, which provides equipment support for all the laboratories as the need arises.
The students are introduced with the general laboratory safety rules in ME 200 Mechanical
Engineering Orientation and ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies courses. The regulations
about individual laboratories are distributed to the students in the related courses, and rules
which are specific to individual set-ups are posted at the laboratories. Regular maintenance
of the electrical system and the machinery is done during the semester breaks. The fire
extinguishers are controlled and replaced by the Civilian Defense unit on regular basis. The
Atomic Energy Commission regularly checks the radioactivity level at the Nuclear
Engineering and Radioisotope Applications Laboratory.
The laboratories present at our department provide the students with the basic experience
that a student needs to get during undergraduate education.
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B. Resources and Support

1. Computing resources, hardware and software used for instruction.
The computational resources of our department are basically formed by the desktop
computers located in several laboratories. Most common engineering and mathematical tools
such as MS Visual Studio, Mathematica, MathCad, Matlab, MSC packages, ANSYS, Pro-E,
Key Creator, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and office tools are available to the students. If
necessary, additional software can be provided by universitys computer center. Management
of available software is taken care of by the network administrators of the Mechanical
Engineering Department.
The computational facilities targeting undergraduate education can be grouped as follows:
Computer Graphics Laboratory
General Purpose Computer Room
Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
The computers in these facilities are upgraded or replaced as needed.

Computer Graphics Laboratory1:
This laboratory is mainly used for ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I, ME 114
Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II and ME 105 Engineering Graphics (offered to nonME students only) courses. The laboratory contains four computer rooms (B-206, B-207, D111, D-113) equipped with a total of 150 computers. Key-Creator 7.5 is used in these
courses. Solidworks Full Suite and SolidCAM software are also available for departmental
use.
General Purpose Computer Room:
This computer room contains 50 computers and 1 laser printer. The scheduled computer
sessions for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers, ME 301 Theory of
Machines I, ME 302 Theory of Machines II, ME 311 Heat Transfer, and ME 312 Thermal
1
http://www.me.metu.edu.tr/Laboratories/cad/index.htm
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Engineering courses are held in this computer room. The room also serves the students for
their computational needs in the homework and project assignments of all undergraduate
courses. Available software can be listed as: MathCad, Matlab, Mathematica, AutoCAD,
MSC/MARC, MSC/Superform, MSC/Superforge, MSC/Patran and ANSYS. The university
has site licences for these software and they are upgraded on regular basis.
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Laboratory2:
Computational Fluid Dynamics Laboratory is established to serve undergraduate and
graduate students in the Mechanical Engineering Department. In the undergraduate level
Computational Fluid Dynamics course, students are encouraged to work on the industrial
applications by using the commercially available CFD software. This provides the necessary
link between the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics behind complex engineering flows and
the numerical solution algorithms on which the CFD codes are based. CFD laboratory also
forms an environment for advanced level research and a platform for high performance
computing in the area of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Graduate students are encouraged
to use the facilities in the CFD laboratory during their graduate work. A parallel computing
facility composed of 32 discrete nodes is available for the solution complex thermo-fluid
problems. Also, several multi-processor computers are devoted to mesh generation process
for industrial applications.
In the recent years many of the students started using laptops extensively. Therefore, besides
existing computer laboratories, the wireless network infrastructure present around the
campus also enables the students to make use of online resources such as the library and
course websites anywhere around the campus, hence around the department.
2. Laboratory equipment planning, acquisition, and maintenance processes and their

adequacy.
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Each laboratory is assigned to one faculty member, and this faculty member acts as the
director of this laboratory. However, since many faculty members teach courses that make
use of each laboratory, hence, the directors determine the needs of their lab by interacting
with all the faculty members using that lab for educational purposes. As a result adequate
equipment is requested by laboratories. In terms of acquisition of planned equipment
purchase, two different financial sources are available. Necessary equipment are either
purchased through department budget given by the university, or through the department
share coming from the research grants taken by department faculty. , responsible from
Laboratory equipment are acquired through.
3. Type and number of support personnel available to install, maintain, and manage
departmental hardware, software, and networks.
The department currently has four network assistant who are responsible for proper
operation of departmental network, and all of the hardware and software on this network. So
far three to four network assistants have been able to successfully manage the computational
infrastructure of the department.
4. Describe the type and number of support personnel available to install, maintain,
and manage laboratory equipment.
The department employs 19 technicians. 10 technicians work in the Machine Shop, 2 in the
Fluid Mechanics Lab and one technician in each of the following labs: Automotive Lab,
Control Systems Lab, Mechanical Engineering Design Lab, Heat Transfer Lab, Internal
Combustion Engines Lab, and PVD Lab. Remaining labs are managed by responsible
teaching and research assistants. Despite their duties in allocated labs, when service is
required in other labs, relevant technicians take part in other labs as well.
C. Major Instructional and Laboratory Equipment
List of laboratories present in the department is given in 7.3. Major instructional and
laboratory equipment in these labs are given in detail in Appendix C.
CRITERION 8. SUPPORT
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A. Program Budget Process and Sources of Financial Support

Describe the process used to establish the program budget and provide evidence of
continuity of institutional support for the program.
The major part of the annual budget of METU is allocated by the state. The primary source
of the remaining income is the tuition and fees paid by the students. The University
Executive Board decides on the budget of all the faculties and schools of the university. The
budget allocated to faculties and schools do not include utilities such as heating, electricity,
water and minor maintenance, which are paid by the University. The Deans Office further
apportions the budget allocated to the Faculty of Engineering to the 14 departments. In the
process of budgeting for equipment, the following data regarding the departments are used:
number of publications (journal, conference paper, book and book chapter) made by
the department in the previous year
number of graduates the previous year
number of faculty in the department
number of students in the department
number of grades given by the department
The last item is used in order to account for the activity regarding service courses offered
to other departments by the department in question.
The budgeting for operations is done in a similar way, with consideration given to the
following:
number of faculty in the department
number of students in the department
equipment in the department
number of courses with laboratory sessions in the department
Foreign travel expenses are budgeted regarding the number of travels the previous year. It is
normally assumed that each faculty member of the Faculty of Engineering will travel once
out of the country per year. The budget allocated to the university by the state has limited
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funds for travel related expenses. Therefore, most of the travel is funded through the share
the Faculty of Engineering receives from the tuition and fees, and the university revolving
fund.
Overall the state supplies approximately 65% of the universitys overall expenses, and this is
insufficient.
Due to an aggressive plan of increasing the number of higher education
establishments in the country, the increased personnel and infrastructure costs limit the
support given by the state to the universities. Nevertheless, METU can accommodate the
maintenance costs and investment on equipment through the remaining funds. The amount
of tuition and fees to be paid by the students is decided on by the state, but in case of the
universities where the language of education is English, the tuition and fees paid by the
students is double the designated amount. This brings in additional revenue to METU.
METU being a state university has no flexibility as far as the salaries of the faculty members
are concerned. The number of years in the service and the rank of the faculty member
determine the salary, and the university officers have no say in the salary of the personnel.
This restricts actions that can be taken by the department chairs and the dean to motivate the
faculty members. Nevertheless, the academic performance of the faculty members are
monitored through Academic Performance Reports, which every faculty member must
submit at the end of the year that summarizes his/her activities during the year. These
reports, as well as the results of surveys filled by the students at the end of each course are
used during tenure and promotion evaluations. The department chairs and the dean use these
data when deciding the promotion or tenure of a faculty member.
B. Sources of Financial Support
Financial income of the department comes from university resources as explained above in
part A. In addition to these research funds acquired by faculty members is an additional
source of income. Research funds basically come from BAP (University Scientific Research
funds), DPT (Fund granted by State Planning Organization), EU (European Union),
TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) projects. Some
portion of research money is officially allocated to the departments use which is spent for
laboratories and all other relevant educational needs.
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C. Adequacy of Budget
The support provided to the department for expenditures are given in Appendix 18. This
budget is just sufficient for running educational services and keeping laboratory equipment
operational. Yet for establishing new laboratories and improving the existing labs, current
provided support needs significant improvement.
D. Support of Faculty Professional Development
The Faculty of Engineering encourages faculty members to participate in meetings of
technical nature, such as conferences, symposia and workshops. Financial support given by
the Faculty of Engineering can be used to cover transportation costs, registration fees and
per diem allowance. In order to qualify for financial support, approvals of the chairman of
the department and the Faculty of Engineering Executive Board are required. The faculty
members participating in professional activities in Turkey receive a full support for an
unlimited number of travels per year. In case of international travel a partial support of
$400-$1300 is given, the amount depending on the country of travel. This support is
extended to all faculty members who attend an international meeting in the capacity of
author or who give an oral presentation in the meeting. In addition, faculty may receive a
prize of $1000 for publishing papers in a selected list of international journals. This prize
can be used for travel expenses in addition to the above mentioned travel support. In
addition there is a $1000 support for newly hired tenure track faculty members. New
members of the faculty get an additional $1000 to attend an international conference of their
choice in the first three years of employment at METU.
Every faculty member may be given a paid leave of absence up to 3 months per year to
spend time in an organization, preferably outside the country. Faculty members usually use
this opportunity to spend the summer months in research institutions or universities outside
the country. To qualify for this leave of absence the approvals of the department chairman
and the Faculty of Engineering Executive Board are required.
Each faculty member may be allowed the equivalent of one day per week for professional
development. This includes activities such as; consulting, applied research and teaching
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continuing education courses. Activities, for which compensation is received, must be

approved by the department chair, the dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the president
according to the revolving funds regulations of the university.
E. Support of Facilities and Equipment
In general the laboratories, classrooms and offices of METU are sufficiently equipped and it
can be said that the equipment required to achieve program objectives is sufficient. Every
year, the Deans Office asks the departments to quantify the equipment and major
maintenance requests for the coming fiscal years. These requests are evaluated by the Deans
Office, and realized during a 2 to 3 year plan. On the other hand, equipment purchased for
research projects may also be used in undergraduate programs. Currently, the renewal of
personal computers due to the rapid changes in technology and the increased use of
computers in the curricula form the largest, steady cost of equipment renewal. There is
sufficient funding for computer purchases, maintenance, supplies and operations through the
state funds and tuition and fees.
There are also special programs in the university where the department is provided funds.
The Faculty Development Program (YP) is one of these programs in which graduate
students of some developing national universities are given a Ph.D. education to become
faculty members in these universities in the future. These funds are not included in
Table I-5. They are allocated to the graduate students, but if at the end of the fiscal year YP
budget has excessive money left, it is use in the development of the laboratories.
F. Adequacy of Support Personnel and Institutional Services
Currently the department has 3 administrative assistants, 4 clerical staff and 19 technicians.
For the time being the service provided this support personnel meet the needs of the
department. The network infrastructure is established by the universitys computer center
including wired and wireless access. Any constructional and repair needs are met by the
universitys central workshops.
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CRITERION 9 PROGRAM CRITERIA

9.1. Curriculum
We have restated the curriculum requirements of the ME program criterion as the two
additional ABET outcomes, l-m, that we expect our students to have at the time of their
graduation:
l.
Ability to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including

multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize
physical systems, components or processes.
m. Ability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.

The following courses in METU ME undergraduate curriculum are related directly to
Criterion 9 requirements: The freshman year includes two physics courses PHYS 105
General Physics I and PHYS 106 General Physics II and one chemistry course, CHEM 107
General Chemistry. Calculus is given in two consecutive courses, MATH 119 Calculus with
Analytic Geometry and MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables in the
freshman year. A differential equations course, MATH 219 Introduction to Differential
Equations, in the sophomore year follows the MATH 119-120 series. Two departmental
mathematics courses, ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers and ME 310
Numerical Methods, are compulsory in sophomore and junior years, respectively. The senior
year course ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory is a laboratory course that
deals with statistics. Engineering design is emphasized in the METU ME curriculum. The
compulsory and elective courses that involve engineering design are explained in Section
5.A3 and are indicated in Table 5.1. In our curriculum there are two senior level compulsory
design courses. The capstone design course, ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design,
involves mechanical design projects. The second mandatory senior level design course is to
be chosen among a pool of design courses in thermo-fluid areas. The pool currently includes
ME 403 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, ME 421 Steam Generator
and Heat Exchanger Design, ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design and ME 437
Pipeline Engineering. In addition to these courses, many ME courses relate to one or both of
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the requirements of ABET Criterion 9 (l-m), through content and course activities.
Previously, the relations between our courses and ABET Criteria 3 (a-k) and 9 (program
requirements, l-m above) were presented in Appendix E-1a.i.1.a.ix and Figure 3-8, through
the course worksheet studies performed in our department as given in section 3.D.
The two ABET ME program criterion outcomes l-m were related to the PO of our
department in Table 3.1. It is seen in Table 3.1 that l is related to PO1 and m is related to
PO11. Hence the assessment of ME program requirements are performed through the
assessment of PO1 and PO11, which were presented in detail in section 3.F.
9.2 Faculty
Majority of the faculty members responsible for the upper level professional program are
currently involved in supervising M.S. and Ph.D. students, publishing research papers in
journals, submitting papers to conferences regularly, and carry out project work to maintain
currency in their areas of specialty.
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APPENDIX A COURSE SYLLABI
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ME 113 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING DRAWING I
Course Description
: ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I (2-2)3

Introduction to computer aided drawing. Geometrical
constructions. Orthographic drawing and sketching. Three
dimensional drawing. Dimensioning principles. Sectioning and
conventions.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: T.E. French, C.J. Vierck and R.J. Foster, Engineering Drawing

and Graphics Technology, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993
References
: F.E. Giesecke, A. Mitchell, H.C. Spencer, I.L. Hill and J.T.

Dygdon, Technical Drawing, MacMillan Publishing Co., 1986.
W.J. Luzadder, J. Warren and J.M. Duff, Fundamentals of
Engineering Drawing, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1989.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will be able to
use and understand basic principles of engineering drawing using Computer Aided
Design and Projections,
make Geometric Constructions,
make Orthographic Projections,
sketch and generate two and three dimensional drawings, and Solid CAD Models
based on the conventions of engineering graphical communication,
prepare Multiview Drawings,
understand theory of projections for Isometric and Oblique Views,
prepare Auxiliary Views,
prepare Sectional Views.
Topics:
1. Introduction to computer aided drawing
2. Geometrical constructions
3. Principles of orthographic projection; projection of principal views from three
dimensional models
4. Drawing techniques for basic manufacturing processes and standard features
5. Projection of third principal view from two given principal views, freehand
drawing techniques
6. Three dimensional drawing techniques (simple shapes)
7. Three dimensional drawing techniques (inclined surfaces)
8. Three dimensional drawing techniques (skew surfaces)
9. Principles of dimensioning
100
week
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10. Principles of sectioning (full and half sections)

11. Further principles of sectioning; conventional practices
1
3
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in each session.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to draw all assignments using a CAD package as a tool in computer
graphics laboratory. In addition to two hours of formal lectures and two hours of course
work studies; students are to spend two hours per week in computer graphics laboratory to
complete weekly assignments.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Allocation of the total credit hours of the course to the categories is:
Engineering Topics: 2 credits
Other: 1 credit
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes:
This course supports the following outcomes: 2, 4, 5, 8.
Prepared by
Date
: Kerep CVC
: Fall 2008
101

ME 114 COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING DRAWING II
Course Description
: ME 114 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing II (2-2)3

Working drawings, assembly drawings. Screw threads, threaded
fasteners. Keys, springs, locking devices, rivets, welds, piping
layouts. Gears and cams. Dimensioning and tolerances.
Introduction to descriptive geometry; points, lines, planes.
Piercing points, dihedral angle. Angle between line and plane.
Parallelism, perpendicularity. Intersections. Developments.
Prerequisites
: ME 113 Computer Aided Engineering Drawing I
Textbook
: T.E. French, C.J. Vierck and R.J. Foster, Engineering Drawing

and Graphics Technology, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993
References
: E.G. Pare, R.O. Loving, I.L. Hill, R.C. Pare, Descriptive

Geometry, MacMillan Publishing Co. Inc., 1977.
Course Objectives
use and understand basic principles of engineering drawing for working drawings for
production and descriptive geometry using Computer Aided Design,
prepare Assembly Drawings,
use and understand Dimensional Principles, tolerancing systems, standard tolerances,
surface quality marks,
understand technical drawings of assembly and machine elements,
understand descriptive geometry.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Working drawings and assembly drawings

Screw threads
Threaded fasteners
Keys, springs, locking devices, rivets, welds
Piping layouts, gears and cams
Further work on dimensioning and tolerances
Surface quality marks and form tolerances
Introduction to descriptive geometry, auxiliary views and visibility
Piercing points, line of intersection and angle between planes
Parallelism, perpendicularity, angle between line and plane
Intersection of solids with planes
Intersection of solids with solids
Developments
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week
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Class Schedule:
Computer Usage:
Students are required to draw all assignments using a CAD package as a tool in computer
graphic laboratory. In addition to two hours of formal lectures and two hours of course work
studies, students are to spend two hours per week in computer graphics laboratory to
complete weekly assignments.
Prepared by
Date
: Kerep CVC
: Fall 2008
103

ME 200 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION
Course Description
: ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation (0-4) Non-credit

Introduction to mechanical engineering. Demonstrations in
Mechanical Engineering Department laboratories. Practical work
in the machine shop. Technical trips to various industrial sites.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: None
References
: None
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will
be introduced to mechanical engineering department and its laboratories,
have a good idea about the capabilities of the machine shop of mechanical
engineering department,
learn about mechanical engineering applications in different industrial sectors.
Topics:
day
0.5
1. General lectures
2. Machine shop practice
1.5
3. Departmental laboratories
2.5
4. Trips to industrial sites
2.5
Computer Usage:
Computers are used in some of the demonstrations given to students in the laboratories.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11.
Prepared by
Date
: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ergin TNK

: Fall 2008
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ME 202 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES
Course Description
: ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies (3-0) 3

The objective of the course is to teach students the descriptions of
manufacturing processes. Students are to learn to identify the
processes and to perform simple calculations like machining time
in metal removal processes, etc. Students are required to have
hands on experience by doing benchwork and by operating the
machine tools in the machine shop. The topics covered are:
casting; powder metallurgy; metal working - hot working and
cold working processes; chip removal processes; non-traditional
machining processes; welding; manufacturing systems and
automation; machine shop practices.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: E. P. DeGarmo, J. T. Black and R. A. Kohser, Materials and

Processes in Manufacturing, Eighth Edition, Wiley.
References
: G. Tlusty, Manufacturing Process and Equipment, Prentice Hall.
Course Objectives
know manufacturing processes,
know manufacturing equipment,
know manufacturing systems,
be able to manufacture parts by using basic manufacturing processes,
be able to use basic manufacturing equipment and machine tools.
Topics:
week
1. Introduction; casting
2. Powder metallurgy
3. Metal working - general description, hot working processes, cold working
processes (squeezing, bending, drawing, shearing)
4. Chip removal; general description, shaping and planning, drilling and reaming,
turning and related operations, milling and reaming, broaching, gear cutting,
abrasive machining processes
5. Non-traditional machining processes
6. Welding
7. Manufacturing systems and automation
2
0.5
3
5
1.5
1
1
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in
the other session.
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Laboratory work:
1. Bench work
2. Sheet metal forming work
3. Lathe work
4. Milling machine practice
5. Arc and gas welding practices
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Sahir ARIKAN

: Fall 2003
106

ME 203 THERMODYNAMICS I
Course Description
: ME 203 Thermodynamics I (3-0) 3

Basic concepts and definitions. Properties of a simple
compressible pure substance. Equations of state. Work and heat.
First law of thermodynamics. Internal energy and enthalpy.
Carnot cycle. Entropy. Entropy generation, Second law of
thermodynamics.
Highly Recommended : Undergraduate

equivalents.
physics,
chemistry
and
calculus
or
their
Textbook
: M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering

Thermodynamics, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2008.
References
1. M. Planck, Treatise on Thermodynamics, Dower Publications Inc, New York 1945.

2. A. Bejan, Entropy Generation Through Heat and Fluid Flow, A Wiley Interscience
Publication New York, 1982.
3. G.N. Hatsopoulos and J.H. Keenan, Principles of General Thermodynamic, John Wiley
& Sons, New York, 1965, 1981.
4. J.R. Howell and R. O. Buckius, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, Second
Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1992.
5. H. Reiss, Methods of Thermodynamics, Blaisdell Publishing Co., Waltham, MA, 1965.
6. W.C. Reynolds and H.C. Perkings, Engineering Thermodynamics, Second Edition,
McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1977.
7. K. Wark, Thermodynamics, Fourth Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York 1983.
8. L.C. Woods, The Thermodynamics of Fluid Systems, Oxford University Press, London,
1975.
9. E. P. Gyftopoulos and G.P. Beretta, Thermodynamics-Foundation and Applications,
Macmillan Publishing Company, New Pork 1991.
10. H.Ync, Klasik Termodinamik Prensipleri , Tp Teknik yaynlar., Ankara, 2000
11. P.S.Schmidt ,O.A.Ezekoye, J.R. Howell and D.K.Baker , Thermodynamics- An
Integrated Learning System- John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2006
12. R.E. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke and G.J. Van Wylen, Fundamentals of Classical
Thermodynamics, eigth Edition, John Wiley, 2009.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will learn
basic concepts of the thermodynamics and the conditions for thermodynamic
equilibrium.
how to use the thermodynamic tables to find thermodynamic properties of simple
compressible pure substances
work and heat intereactions
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first law of thermodynamics for control mass and control volume.

Factors that preclude the attainment of best theoretical performance
Carnot Corollaries,Carnot Corollaries, Clausius Inequality, Entropy and Entropy
Generation,
Entropy Balance,
to predict the direction of the processes
Ancillary Concepts
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Introduction, some concepts and definitions

Properties of pure substance
Work and heat
The first law of thermodynamics
First law analysis for a control volume
The second law of thermodynamics
Entropy
Second law analysis for a control volume
week
2
2
1.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
1.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
Mathematics and basic science: 1 credit
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 8.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Hafit YNC and Prof.Dr. Hseyin VURAL

: Fall 2008
108

ME 204 THERMODYNAMICS II
Course Description
: ME 204 Thermodynamics II (3-0) 3

Irreversibility and availability. Vapor power and refrigeration
cycles. Air standard power and refrigeration cycles.
Thermodynamic relations. Ideal gas mixtures. Gas and vapor
mixtures. Chemical reactions. Chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisites
: ME 203 Thermodynamics I
Textbook
: R.E. Sonntag, C. Borgnakke and G.J. Van Wylen, Fundamentals

of Classical Thermodynamics, Fifth Edition, John Wiley, 1998.
References
: Y.A. engel and M.A. Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering

Approach, McGraw-Hill.
M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics, John Wiley.
Course Objectives
: After completing the course, students will
be able to apply the concept of exergy to qualitatively compare the quality of energy
in various forms and perform an exergy analysis on common energy conversion
devices using appropriate assumptions,
understand how thermodynamic cycles are used in our society and be able to perform
a quantitative cycle analysis,
be able to develop and solve simple mathematical models of ideal gas mixtures
undergoing a thermodynamic process and understand why these processes are
important to our society,
be able to use a limited set of thermodynamic property data and fundamental
relations to calculate other thermodynamic properties,
be able to develop and quantitatively analyze simple thermodynamic models of
chemical reactions and understand the societal and environmental implications of
combustion reactions,
be able to develop and quantitatively analyze simple thermodynamic models for
chemical equilibrium,
be able to develop simpler computer models to perform and document
thermodynamic analyses,
be able to perform a thermodynamic analysis in a systematic manner and clearly
document their work.
Topics:
week
2
4.5
2.5
1. Availability and irreversibility

2. Power and refrigeration systems
3. Gas mixtures
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4. Thermodynamic relations
5. Chemical reactions
6. Introduction to phase and chemical equilibrium
2
2
1
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 hour in the
other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects
Homework problems are assigned bi-weekly
Quizzes are held bi-weekly
Mathematics and basic science: 0.5 credits
Engineering Topics: 2.5 credits
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13.
Prepared by
Date
: Asistant Prof. Dr. Ahmet YOZGATLIGL

: Fall 2008
110

ME 205 STATICS
Course Description
: ME 205 Statics (3-0)3

Idealizations and principles of mechanics. Important vector
quantities. Classification and equivalence of force systems. State
of equilibrium. Elements of structures, trusses, beams, cables and
chains. Friction. Statics of fluids. Variational methods, principles
of virtual work and minimum potential energy.
Prerequisites
: PHYS 105 General Physics I

MATH 158 Basic Calculus II
Textbook
: Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics, STATICS, 2007, 11th

Edition (SI), Pearson-Prentice Hall, printed in Singapore.
References
: Meriam, J.L. and Kraige, L.G., Engineering Mechanics: Statics

and Dynamics, 2002, 5th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA.
Beer, F.P. and Johnston, E.R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers,
Statics, 2004, 7th Edition (SI), The McGraw- Hill Companies,
Inc., USA.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, the students will be able to
calculate the moment of a force and couple vector in 3D-space using vector algebra.
determine the resultants of force systems acting on rigid bodies.
identify the types of contact between rigid bodies and draw the free body diagrams
for a rigid body or for a group of rigid bodies.
establish the equations of equilibrium for a rigid body or a group of rigid bodies.
calculate the internal forces in engineering structures composed of simple trusses or
beams.
analyze the static problems involving Coulomb friction, complex surface contact
friction and belt friction
determine the geometric properties of surfaces and volumes.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
week
0.5
2
2
3
2.5
2
2
Fundamentals of mechanics
Important vector quantities
Equivalent force systems
Equations of equilibrium
Structural mechanics
Frictional forces
Properties of Surfaces
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Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 hour in the other
session.
Homework, Quizzes, Projects:
There could be weekly held quizzes and/or homework assignments throughout the semester.
Prepared by
Date
: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan DA

: Fall 2008
112

ME 206 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
Course Description
: ME 206 Strength of Materials (3-0)3

Concepts: normal and shear stress, strain. Materials, factor of
safety, stress concentration. Pressurized thin walled cylinders.
Simple loading tension, torsion and bending. Deflections with
simple
loadings,
superposition
techniques.
Statically
indeterminate members, thermal stresses. Combined stresses,
Mohr's circle, combined loadings. Buckling. Energy methods.
Prerequisities
: ME 205 Statics
Textbook
: Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., DeWolf, J.T.: Mechanics of Materials,

4th Edition in SI Units, McGraw Hill, 2006
References
: S. Timoshenko, Elements of Strength of Materials, D.Van

Nostrand Comp. Inc.
E.P. Popov, Mechanics of Materials, Prentice Hall Inc., 1978.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, students will be able to
analyze the stresses and strains in load carrying members due to direct axial tensile
and compressive forces,
determine the torsional shear stress and deformation,
compute the stresses due to bending in beams,
calculate the deflection of beams due to a variety of loading and support conditions
using double integration, moment area and superposition method,
analyze stresses in beams under combined axial and flexure loads, eccentric loads
and unsymmetrical bending,
analyze stresses in two dimensions and understand the concepts of principal stresses
and the use of Mohr circles to solve dimensional stress problems,
understand the differences between statically determine and indeterminate problems,
compute thermal stresses and deformation,
compute the stress in thin-walled pressure vessels due to internal pressure.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
week
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1.5
Introduction-concept of stress
Stress and strain-axial loading
Torsion
Pure bending
Transverse loading
Combined stresses
State of stress and Mohr's circle
Deflection of beams
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Statically indeterminate members

Thermal stresses
Pressure vessels
Energy methods
Columns
1
0.5
0.5
1.5
1
Class Schedule:
other session.
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Every week there is a quiz on the related subjects.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. A. Blent DOYUM

: Fall 2008
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ME 208 DYNAMICS
Course Description
: ME 208 Dynamics (3-0) 3

Kinematics and kinetics of particles and system of particles. Plane
kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies. Newton's second law of
motion. Methods of work energy and impulse-momentum.
Prerequisites
: ME 205 Statics
Textbook
: J.L. Meriam and L.G. Kraige, Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics,

John Wiley, Sixth Edition, SI Version, 2008.
References
: Shames, I. H., Engineering Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics,

Prentice-Hall Inc., 1996.
Beer, F. P. and Johnston, E. R., Vector Mechanics for Engineers,
Dynamics, McGraw-Hill, 1996.
Hibbeler, R. C., Engineering Mechanics, Dynamics, Macmillan
Publishing Co. Inc, 1992.
Course Objectives
be able to conduct the kinematical analysis for the plane motion of particles,
comprehend the basic principles underlying the kinetics of particles,
be able to apply the concepts of work-energy and impulse-momentum to particle
motion problems,
be able to conduct a kinematical analysis for the plane motion of rigid bodies,
identify, formulate and solve engineering problems in rigid body dynamics,
be able to apply the concepts of work-energy and impulse-momentum to rigid body
systems.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Introduction to dynamics and kinematics of particles

Kinetics of particles
Kinetics of systems of particles
Plane kinematics of rigid bodies
Plane kinetics of rigid bodies
week
3
3.5
0.5
4
3
Class Schedule:
the other session.
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This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 8.
Prepared by
Date
: Asst. Prof. Dr. Ergin TNK

: Fall 2008
116

ME 210 APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Course Description
: ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers (3-0)3

Fundamentals of vector analysis. Vector algebra. Line, surface
and volume integrals. Green's theorem in the plane, Stokes and
Gauss theorems. Matrices. Determinants. Systems of linear
equations. Characteristic values and characteristic vectors of
matrices. Complex numbers. Complex analytic functions,
applications.
Prerequisites
: MATH 120 Calculus for Functions of Several Variables
Textbook
: Kreyszig, E., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9th Ed., John

Wiley & Sons, 2005.
References
: Adams, R.A., Calculus: A Complete Course, 5th Ed., AddisonWesley, 2003.

Greenberg, M.D., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 2nd Ed.,
Prentice Hall, 1998.
Lopez, R.L., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, AddisonWesley, 2001.
O'Neil, P.V., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 5th Ed.,
Brooks/Cole-Thomson Learning, 2003.
Thomas, G.B. and Finney, R.L., Calculus and Analytic Geometry,
Addison-Wesley, 1996.
Trim, T., Calculus for Engineers, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 2001.
Wylie, C.R. and Barrett, L.C., Advanced Engineering
Mathematics, 6th Ed., McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1995.
Course Objectives
learn the basic concepts used in advanced vector analysis such that they will be able
to
o formulate and use parametric and closed form representations of curves and
surfaces in engineering/ mathematical problems,
o identify, formulate and use gradient, divergence and curl operations in
solving engineering/mathematical problems;
learn the evaluation of line, surface and volume integrals such that they will be able
to
o identify, formulate and solve engineering/mathematical problems involving
line, surface, double, and triple integrals;
o identify, formulate and use integral theorems in solving
engineering/mathematical problems;
learn basic concepts in linear algebra and their applications for analysis and solution
of engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to
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o use basic matrix properties and operations for identifying solution

characteristics of systems of linear algebraic equations,
o solve systems of linear algebraic equations analytically,
o identify, formulate and solve eigenvalue-eigenvector problems analytically,
o identify similarity of matrices and use it towards diagonalization of matrices;
learn complex function analysis and their applications towards analysis and solution
of engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to
o perform basic operations with complex numbers in both rectangular and polar
forms,
o identify some basic complex functions and to use their properties,
o identify and formulate analyticity concept in mathematical/ engineering
functions;
enhance his/her analytical thinking and problem analysis skills such that they will be
able to
o identify the appropriate mathematical tool to be used for the solution of a
given problem and formulate accordingly,
o follow a logical sequence of progression in solution, upon formulation of the
problem;
become aware of the relevance of mathematical tools to engineering applications
such that they will be able to
o identify the relevance of learnt mathematical tools to the solution of a given
engineering problem;
appreciate the use of some modern computational tools for the solution of complex
engineering/mathematical problems such that they will be able to
o use at least one computational tool in solving engineering/ mathematical
problems that involve vector analysis, line/surface/volume integration, linear
algebra and complex numbers;
enhance their technical written presentation skills such that they will be able to
o report analysis, solution and results in a logical sequence within a standard
engineering format.
Topics:
1. Introduction. Scalar functions, scalar fields, vector functions, vector fields.
Derivative of a vector function. Partial derivative of a vector function.
Representation of curves and surfaces by writing the position vector of a
general point on the curve or on the surface. Closed form representation of
curves and surfaces by scalar equations. Position vector as a vector function.
Derivative of position vector and its geometrical significance (tangent vector to
a curve). Unit tangent vector. Arc length. Position vector in terms of arc length.
2. Physical significance of derivative of position vector (velocity and
acceleration). Curvature and torsion of a curve, normal and binormal vectors,
TNB frame, Frenet-Serret formulas. Directional derivative, gradient of a scalar
function. Geometrical significance of gradient (level surfaces, normal vector to
a surface).
3. Physical significance of gradient (direction of highest rate of change) and
directional derivative. Vector fields obtained from potentials (conservative
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week
1
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
vector fields and potential functions). Divergence of a vector function. Physical

significance of divergence (continuity equation).
Curl of a vector function. Physical significance of curl (rotation). Evaluation of
line integrals. Examples on line integrals. Geometrical significance of line
integrals. Line integrals of vector functions.
Physical significance of line integrals. Work integral. Path independent line
integrals. Generalization of line integral concept to surface and volume
integrals. Evaluation of surface integrals. Conversion of surface integrals to
double integrals.
Examples on surface integrals. Evaluation of volume integrals. Examples on
volume integrals.
Integral theorems of vector calculus. Green's theorem in plane. Stokes' theorem.
Divergence theorem of Gauss.
Examples on integral theorems. Definition of a matrix. Equality, addition,
subtraction, multiplication by a constant, properties of these operations
(commutative, associative, distributive). Transpose of a matrix. Matrix
multiplication and its properties. Special square matrices (symmetric, skew
symmetric, diagonal, identity, null, triangular, banded, etc.).
Definition of a determinant, minors, cofactors. Evaluation of a determinant.
Some important properties of determinants. Submatrices and the rank of a
matrix. Linear dependence and independence of vectors. Linear systems of
algebraic equations. Inhomogeneous and homogeneous linear equations.
Fundamental theorem of linear systems ; the cases of unique solution, infinitely
many solutions and no solution depending on rank information for a system of
m equations and n unknowns. Geometrical interpretation of these cases in plane
geometry.
Solution of a set of linear algebraic equations by the Cramer's rule. Solution of a
set of linear algebraic equations by Gauss elimination. Examples on Gauss
elimination.
Matrix inversion. Solution of a set of linear algebraic equations by matrix
inversion. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix.
Examples on eigenvalue problems. Similar matrices, similarity transformations.
Diagonalization. Examples on diagonalization and Cayley Hamilton theorem.
Complex numbers, definition, geometric representation, complex conjugate.
Equality, addition, multiplication, division. Powers and roots of complex
numbers. De Moivre's theorem. Complex functions. Complex mapping.
Complex valued functions of a real variable.
Complex valued functions of a complex variable. Limits, continuity and
derivatives. Analytic functions of a complex variable. Cauchy-Riemann
equations. Harmonic functions and Laplace's equation.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Class Schedule:
other session.
Weekly homework problems will be assigned as regularly as possible.
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Computer Usage:
In homeworks, assignments require use of readily available software packages like MathCad
and Matlab in derivation, computation, verification, and graphical presentation of results.
Computer Laboratory:
2 hours in weeks with voluntary participation when computer solutions are required in
homework assignments. These sessions also serve as recitation hours.
Mathematics and basic science: 3 credits
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Blent E. PLATN, Asst. Prof. Dr. Merve ERDAL,

Prof.Dr. Suat KADIOLU, Prof. Dr. Zafer DURSUNKAYA,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan DA, Asst. Prof. Dr. Almla GVENYAZICIOLU, Prof. Dr. Reit SOYLU, Asst. Prof. Dr. Cneyt
SERT, Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet YOZGATLIGL, Prof. Dr. Faruk
ARIN
: Fall 2008
120

ME 220 INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS
Course Description
: ME 220 Introduction to Mechatronics (1-0) 1

Introduction to mechatronic systems, components and machines,
engineering and non-engineering features of mechatronic
products, role of synergy in developing mechatronic products,
trends in technological developments.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: Lecture notes
Course Objectives
become familiar with various software tools that can be used in the integration of
electro/mechanical systems,
acquire an understanding of the factors involved in mechatronic design, and
conceptually become aware of the (functionality of) components involved in such a
design,
be able to make a small-scale mechatronic design and implement this within
laboratory environment.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
What is mechatronics?
Lab: Introduction to lab environment and electrical components
Programming Overview: Basics of Microcontroller Programming
Case study: Robots
Lab: Hello Microps
Lab: Actuation systems
Lab: Interfacing sensors
Lab: Closing the loop
Project presentations
week
1
1.5
1.5
1
2
2
2
2
1
Class Schedule:
Classes are held once a week. Students work for 2 class hours in this session session and in
case they need more time they are able to come to the lab .
Laboratory Exercises:
5 labs are conducted throughout the semester. These labs are designed to provide the
students hands on experience in building circuits, interfacing them to microcontrollers and
programming these microcontrollers. First lab focuses on basics of circuits, common circuit
elements and building circuits on breadboards. Second lab introduces the microcontroller
that will be used throughout the rest of the semester and simple digital circuits are built in
this lab which uses the microcontroller as simple decision making medium. Third lab
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introduces actuators and control of RC servomotors is practiced. Fourth lab focuses on

sensors, and different sensors are interfaced to the microcontroller during this lab. Fifth and
the last lab introduce the concept of feedback control and a simple feedback application is
designed during this lab by the students.
Homework, Quizzes and Projects:
Teams of three to four students work on mechatronic design projects. The projects will
involve a small-scale design process in which a simple feedback control system is designed.
Computer Usage:
Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug microcontrollers.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7.
Prepared by
Date
: A. Bugra KOKU
: Fall 2008
122

ME 300 SUMMER PRACTICE I
Course Description
: ME 300 Summer Practice I (0-4) Non-credit

Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty
working days) summer practice at the shop floor of a suitable
factory. The students are expected to practice on manufacturing
processes such as machining, foundry work, metal forming,
welding, non-traditional machining, heat treatment, finishing, etc.
A report is to be submitted to reflect the work carried out
personally by the student.
Prerequisites
: ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies
Textbook
: None
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the students will
have some experience with different discrete manufacturing processes used in
industry,
learn the importance of engineering drawing in manufacturing,
be able to learn how to do cost analysis for simple parts,
get acquainted with a typical organizational structure for a discrete manufacturing
company.
Class Schedule:
Twenty working days of practical training, no class hours
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component:
Contributes to the requirement of practical training to develop mechanical engineering
practice.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Kemal DER

: Fall 2009
123

ME 301 THEORY OF MACHINES I
Course Description
: ME 301 Theory of Machines I (3-0)3

Introduction to mechanisms: basic concepts, mobility, basic types
of mechanisms. Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of
linkages. Simple and planetary gear trains. Static and dynamic
force analysis of mechanisms.
Prerequisites
: ME 208 Dynamics
Textbook
: E. Sylemez, Mechanisms, METU Publication No.64, 3rd Edition,

1999.
References
: J.E. Shigley and J.J. Uicker, Theory of Machines and

Mechanisms, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sandor, Mechanism Design: Analysis and
Synthesis, Prentice-Hall, 1991.
B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery,
Prentice-Hall.
Course Objectives
recognize the types and functions of mechanisms, acquire a clear understanding of
mobility of mechanisms in relation to their topological characteristics and perform
kinematic enumeration,
perform kinematic analysis of planar mechanisms,
analyze a gear train,
perform force analysis of planar mechanisms.
Topics:
1. Introduction to mechanisms, basic concepts
week
1
2. Joint and link types, degree-of-freedom of a mechanism
3. Kinematic inversion, kinematic enumeration
4. Loop closure equations of a mechanism
5. Solution methods for the loop closure equations ( Position analysis of

mechanisms )
6. Position analysis of mechanisms ( continued )
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7. Velocity analysis of mechanisms
8. Acceleration analysis of mechanisms
9. Simple and compound gear trains
10. Planetary gear trains
11. Forces in machine systems, static equlibrium equations
12. Static force analysis of mechanisms
13. Dynamic force analysis of mechanisms
14. Four-bar mechanism, Grashofs theorem, transmission angle
Class Schedule:
other session.
Homeworks are assigned approximately bi-weekly.
Computer Usage:
Computer implementations ( of the solution methods discussed in class ) are demonstrated
during lecture hours. In these demonstrations, full cycle kinematic and dynamic analysis of
various mechanisms are realized. Furthermore, the students are reqired to use a software, of
their choice, to perform full cycle kinematic and dynamic analysis of various mechanisms as
part of their homework assignments.
Laboratory Work:
None. However, models and computer animations of various mechanisms are presented to
the students in the classroom.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Reit SOYLU

: Fall 2008
125

ME 302 THEORY OF MACHINES II
Course Description
: ME 302 Theory of Machines II (3-0)3

Virtual work method for static and dynamic force analyses.
Modeling and elements of vibratory systems. Free and forced
vibrations of single degree-of-freedom systems. Vibration
isolation. Introduction to multi degree-of-freedom systems.
Driving torque characteristics and machine-prime mover
interactions.
Prerequisites
: ME 301 Theory of Machines I
Textbook
: S.G. Kelly, Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, 2nd Edition,

McGraw-Hill, 2000, International Editions.
References
: J.E. Shigley and J.J. Uicker, Theory of Machines and

Mechanisms, International Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
E. Sylemez, Mechanisms, METU, 3rd Edition, 1999.
Course Objectives
carry out force analysis of machinery through application of the principle of virtual
work,
model elements of single degree of freedom systems and perform free vibration
analysis of such systems,
obtain forced response of single degree of freedom systems due to harmonic forcing,
carry out free vibration analysis of multi degree of freedom systems with no
damping,
design a flywheel to suit to a given speed fluctuation limit and to a specified set of
supply torque-load combination in machinery.
Topics:
1. Virtual work method
- Static force analysis
- Dynamic force analysis
2. Modeling and elements of vibratory systems
- Stable and unstable equilibrium positions
- Equivalent system approach for single degree of freedom systems
3. Free vibrations of single degree of freedom systems
- Underdamped vibrations
- Critially damped and overdamped vibrations
4. Forced vibrations of single degree of freedom systems (2 weeks)
- Response to harmonic forcing
- Response to rotating unbalance
- Response to harmonic excitation of support
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week
3
2
1.5
2
- Multifrequency excitations
5. Vibration isolation
- Force isolation
- Motion isolation
6. Introduction to multi degree-of-freedom systems
- Natural frequencies and mode shapes
- Free vibration response of undamped systems.
7. Machine-prime mover interactions
1.5
2
Class Schedule:
other session.
Bi-weekly homework assignments are assigned.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to solve several problems in the computer laboratory using EXCEL,
MathCAD or MATLAB software as mathematical tools. Students are assigned to prepare
projects on force analysis of machinery, , analysis of the free vibrations of an underdamped
single degree of freedom system and analysis of forced vibrations of a single degree of
freedom system subject to periodic forcing, free vibration analysis of multi degree of
freedom systems, and design of a flywheel for a mechanism to regulate the speed
fluctuations.
Laboratory Work:
Demonstrations are performed to measure the free vibrations of a single degree of freedom
system. Effects of stiffness and damping properties are investigated.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof.Dr. Kemal DER, Prof.Dr. Mehmet ALIKAN

: Fall 2008
127

ME 303 MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Course Description
: ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering (3-0)3

Introduction. Strain hardening properties of metals. Theory of
metal forming; workability, formability, bulk deformation
processes, sheet metal forming processes. Theory of metal
cutting; cutting forces and energy requirement, tool life,
machinability, tool materials, cutting fluids, surface quality,
machining economics.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: J.A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, 2nd Ed.,

McGraw-Hill, 1987.
References
: S. Kalpakjiyan, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering

Materials, Addison Wesley, 1984.
Course Objectives
gain insight into the behavior of metals under loading and heating conditions,
be able to use elementary theory of plasticity to formulate bulk forming processes,
be able to master the basic formulations and their applications to sheet forming
processes,
be able to master and apply the basic theory of metal cutting,
have the basic knowledge about the cutting tools, cutting fluids and the cutting
parameters and how they affect the cutting performance,
be able to optimize metal cutting operations for the selected criteria.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction
2. Material properties
3. Bulk deformation processes; deformation forces and energy requirement,

forging, extrusion, drawing, rolling
4. Sheet-metalworking processes; formability, shearing, bending, deep drawing
5. Machining; cutting forces and energy requirement, tool wear and tool life,
cutting tool materials, cutting fluids, surface quality, machining economy
2.5
5
Class Schedule:
the other session.
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Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. S. Engin KILI

: Fall 2008
129

ME 304 CONTROL SYSTEMS
Course Description
: ME 304 Control Systems (3-0)3

Introduction and basic concepts. Modeling physical systems.
Control system components. Transient response. Stability. Steady
state response and error. Sensitivity. Basic control actions and
controllers. Root-locus method. Frequency response.
Prerequisites
: MATH 253 Ordinary Differential Equations

ME 208 Dynamics
Textbook
: Nise, N. S., Control Systems Engineering, 5th Ed., John Wiley,

2008.
References
: Dorf, R.C. and Bishop, R.H., Modern Control Systems, 10th Ed.,
Pearson Prentice-Hall, 2005.
Franklin, G.F., Powell, J.D., and Emami-Naeini, A., Feedback
Control of Dynamic Systems, 5th Ed., Pearson Prentice-Hall,
2006.
Kuo, B.C. and Golnaraghi, F., Automatic Control Systems, 8th
Ed., John Wiley, 2003.
Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice-Hall,
2002.
Phillips, C.L., and Harbor, R.D., Feedback Control Systems, 4th
Ed., Prentice-Hall, 2000.
Raven, F. H., Automatic Control Engineering, 5th Ed., McGrawHill, 1995.
Course Objectives
be able to model a physical system and express its internal dynamics and inputoutput relationships by means of block diagrams and transfer functions,
know the basic control architectures (OL, FB, FB+FF) and also know how to
generate and why to use the basic FB control actions (P,PD,PI,PID),
know the relationships between the parameters of a control system and its stability,
accuracy, transient behavior, tracking ability, disturbance rejection ability, and
parameter sensitivity,
know how to determine the control parameters for low-order systems in a
compromising way under the time response requirements of accuracy, relative
stability, and speed of response,
be able to determine the frequency response of a control system and use it to evaluate
or adjust the relative stability, speed of response, tracking accuracy, and noise
rejection ability of the system by means of the Bode plots of amplitude ratio and
phase angle variations.
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Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction and basic concepts

2. Transfer functions and block diagrams
3. Modeling physical systems
4. Basic features of control systems
5. Sensitivity
0.5
6. Basic control actions and electronic controllers
7. Time response
8. Stability
9. Steady state response and error
10. Transient response
11. Frequency response
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly. Pop quizez are given during lectures.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to use Matlab software package in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work:
1. Familiarization with a PID controller
2. Closed-loop position control of a DC motor
In laboratory experiments, students are expected to gain basics of oscilloscopes, function
generators, analog PID controllers, position/velocity sensors, operational amplifiers, data
acquisition, and real-time control with Matlab.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN

: Fall 2008
131

ME 305 FLUID MECHANICS I
Course Description
: ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I (3-0)3

Introduction. Fluid statics. Kinematics of fluid flow. Integral
formulation of basic equations. Bernoulli equation. Differential
formulation of basic equations. Similarity. Flow in closed
conduits.
Prerequisites
Textbook
References
: ME 208 Dynamics
ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
Or consent of the department
: M.H. Aksel, Fluid Mechanics, Lecture Notes, METU, 2003.
: B.R. Munson, D. F. Young, T. H. Okiishi, Fundamentals of Fluid
Mechanics, 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1994.
F.M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Course Objectives
: This course is designed
to introduce the continuum concept and the properties of cotinuum with a short
review of fluid statics,
for the students to be able to understand methods to describe the fluid motion, the
relations in between them, and the mathematical formulation of the fluid flow, and
the kinematics of the fluid flow,
for the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on the basic laws of
integral form,
for the students to be able to understand the mechanical energy equation and its
limits, and apply to flow measurements,
for the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on the basic laws in
differential form,
for the students to be able to understand the importance of similitude in
experimentation and solve problems using laws of similitude and dimensional
analysis,
for the students to be able to understand and solve the engineering problems on the
viscous flow in closed conduits.
Topics:
week
1
1. Introduction
2. Fluid statics (reading assignment)
3. Introduction to kinematics of fluid flow
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4. Basic equations in integral form
5. The Bernoulli equation
6. Differential formulation of fluid flow
7. Similitude and dimensional analysis
8. Viscous flow in closed conduits
Class Schedule:
other session.
Every week there is a pup quiz on the related subjects, and before the quiz students solve the
given homework problems and
Laboratory Work:
1. Measurement of fluid properties:
a. Density measurement by means of hydrometer
b. Viscosity measurement by means of
- Saybolt viscometer
- Falling ball viscometer
2. Calibration of a Bourdon Gage by using
- U-tube manometer
- Dead weight tester
3. Measurement of volume and mass flow rates by means of rotameter, orifice meter and
venturi meter
4. Measurement of flow velocities by means of Pitot tubes and the application of continuity
and Bernoulli equations
5. Application of the conservation of linear momentum equations
a) Vertical jet flow on a horizontal flat pate
b) Drag force measurement on a model bus
NOTE: Due to the decrease in contact hours with students (previous ABET requirements)
2 experiments are performed in the course.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Kahraman ALBAYRAK

: Fall 2008
133

ME 306 FLUID MECHANICS II
Course Description
: ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II (3-0)3

Potential flow theory. Viscous flow-Boundary layer theory
Turbomachinery. Introduction to compressible fluid flow.
Prerequisites
: ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I
Textbook
: M.H. Aksel and O.C. Eralp, Gas Dynamics, Lecture notes,

METU, 1993.
M.H. Aksel, Fluid Mechanics, Lecture notes, METU, 1992.
A.S. Ucer, Turbomachinary, Lecture notes, METU, 1982.
References
: B.R. Munson, D. F. Young and T. H. Okiishi, Fundamentals of

Fluid Mechanics, 2nd Ed., John Wiley, 1994.
F.M. White, Fluid Mechanics, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1993.
Course Objectives
: This course, as a second fluid mechanics course, is designed for

the students to be able to understand and solve the problems on
turbomachinery,
inviscid flow over immersed bodies,
viscous flow over immersed bodies,
compressible flow.
Topics:
week
2
1. Potential flow theory

2. Viscous Flow-Boundary layer theory
3. Turbomachinery
4. Introduction to compressible fluid flow
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 hour in the other
session.
Every week there is a quiz on the related subjects, and before the quiz students solve the
given homework problems.
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Laboratory Work:
1. Friction factor determination in a steady incompressible pipe flow and loss factor
determination of different type of fittings
2. Boundary layer flow measurement over a flat plate and the experimental determination of
the integral quantities of the boundary layer flow
3. Demonstration of the potential flow analogy on a Hele-Shaw apparatus
4. Experiment to determine the characteristics of a centrifugal pump and the application of
similitude to generalise the performance
NOTE: Due to the decrease in contact hours with students ( previous ABET requirements)
2 experiments are performed in the course.
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
135

ME 307 MACHINE ELEMENTS I
Course Description
ME 307 Machine Elements I (3-0)3

Tolerances and fits. Stress analysis in 3-D, thick walled cylinders,
contact stresses, strain energy and Castiglianos theorem. Static
design criteria; factor of safety, stress concentration, theories of
failure for ductile and brittle materials. Fatigue design criteria
under mean and combined stresses. Design of shafts. Design of
permanent joints; riveted and welded joints. Design of detachable
joints; bolted joints, power screws, keys, splines, pins, rings.
Design of springs.
Prerequisites
Textbook
R.G. Budynas and J.K. Nisbett, Shigleys Mechanical

Engineering Design, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
References
A.D. Deutschman, W.J. Michels and C.E. Wilson, Machine

Design, Collier MacMillan.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will be
able to formulate and analyze stresses and strains in machine elements and structures
in 3-D subjected to various loads,
able to do tolerance analysis and specify tolerances for machine design applications,
able to apply multidimensional static failure criteria in the analysis and design of
mechanical components,
able to apply multidimensional fatigue criteria in the analysis and design of
mechanical components,
able to analyze and design structural joints,
able to analyze and design power transmission shafts carrying various elements with
geometrical features,
able to analyze and design mechanical springs,
acquainted with standards, safety, reliability, importance of dimensional parameters
and manufacturing aspects of mechanical design,
able to improve their technical report writing skills.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Tolerances and fits

2. 3-D Stress analysis
3. Thick walled cylinders and interference fits
0.5
4. Bending of curved beams
0.5
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5. Contact stresses
0.5
6. Columns
0.5
7. Strain energy and Castiglianos theorem
0.5
8. Factor of safety and stress concentration
0.5
9. Static design criteria
10. Fatigue design criteria
11. Design of shafts
0.5
12. Design of permanent joints: riveted and welded joints
1.5
13. Design of detachable joints: bolted joints, power screws, keys, pins, retainer
rings
14. Design of mechanical springs: helical springs, miscellaneous springs
2
1.5
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions in a week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in
other session.
This course aims to develop students skill in design and analysis through one project.
Students are required to work on monthly project and submit report and engineering
drawings prepared individually. The design project covers the design and analysis of
machine structures, design of a power transmission shaft and structural joints. The
homework problems cover the subjects which are not covered in the project.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to use MathCad or similar software packages in the design project
and homeworks.
Laboratory Work:
A laboratory demonstration is held once in a semester at Machine Elements Laboratory to
introduce various concepts and machine elements to the students. The laboratory is equipped
with several test apparatus on machine elements. These are electrical resistance strain gauge,
deflection of curved beams apparatus, critical load on struts, critical end condition of struts,
photo-elastic stress distribution demonstration apparatus, rotating beam fatigue test machine,
extension and compression of spring apparatus, and rubber block in shear apparatus.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 13.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Metin AKKK

: Fall 2008
137

ME 308 MACHINE ELEMENTS II
Course Description
: ME 308 Machine Elements II (3-0)3

Friction, wear and lubrication; their types, systems of lubrication.
Criteria for the selection of bearing type. Design of sliding
bearings; Journal and thrust bearings. Antifriction bearings; their
types, selection criteria and calculation procedure. Power
transmission; Prime mover characteristics and types. Design of
gear drives; spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears and
special gears. Design of couplings, clutches and brakes. Design of
belt drives; flat belts, V-belts. Design of chain drives and rope
drives.
Prerequisites
: ME 307 Machine Elements I
Textbook
: R.G. Budynas and J.K. Nisbett, Shigleys Mechanical

Engineering Design, 8th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
References
: A.D. Deutschman, W.J. Michels and C.E. Wilson, Machine

Design, Collier MacMillan, 1975.
Course Objectives
be able to analyze and design sliding bearings,
be able to select rolling element bearings for a given application,
be acquainted with the basic features of prime movers and the means of power
transmission commonly used in mechanical engineering,
be acquainted with the terminology, geometry and basic kinematics concepts
associated with gearing,
be able to analyze and design main types of gears,
be able to analyze and design couplings, brakes and clutches,
be able to analyze and design flexible power transmission systems,
be able to improve their technical report writing skills,
acquire experience in using and obtaining information from engineering documents.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Friction and wear

2. Lubricants and systems of lubrication
0.5
3. Design of sliding bearings; journal and thrust bearings
4. Antifriction bearings
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5. Power transmission; prime mover types and characteristics
0.5
6. Design of gears drives; types, kinematics, spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears,
worm gears
7. Design of brakes
4.5
8. Couplings
0.5
9. Design of clutches
0.5
10. Design of belt drives
11. Design of chain drives
0.5
12. Design of rope drives
0.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
This course aims to develop students skill in design and analysis through a project and
homeworks. Students are required to work on monthly project and submit reports and
drawings prepared individually. The project covers design of a 3-stage gear drive. The
homeworks are assigned to cover bearings, design of brakes, clutches and belt drives.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to use MathCAD or similar software packages in the preparation of
design project and homeworks.
Laboratory work:
A laboratory demonstration is held at Machine Elements Laboratory once every semester to
introduce various concepts and machine elements to the students. Students may use the
computing facilities of the Department in their design projects and homeworks. The
laboratory is equipped with several test apparatus on machine elements. These are journal
bearing friction test apparatus, pivot bearing friction test apparatus, brake drum friction
apparatus, plate clutch friction apparatus, flat and V-belt friction apparatus, rope belt friction
apparatus, and multi-purpose friction and wear test apparatus.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Metin AKKK

: Fall 2008
139

ME 310 NUMERICAL METHODS
Course Description
: ME 310 Numerical Methods (3-0) 3

Approximations and errors. Roots of equations. System of
algebraic equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Curve fitting,
interpolation, least squares. Numerical differentiation and
integration. Ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites
: ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
Textbook
: S.C. Chapra and R.P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers,

2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1990.
References
: Multitude of books on introductory numerical methods available

in the library.
Course Objectives
learn numerical methods that are used for solving engineering and mathematical
problems,
learn and appreciate error analysis as a major criterion in numerical solutions,
become fluent in algorithmic applications of a high-level computer language,
learn about the analytical basis behind numerical methods,
understand the limitations of analytical methods and the need for numerical methods,
enhance their report-writing skills.
Topics:
week
1
1. Approximations and errors

2. Roots of equations: Bisection, false position, and iteration methods
3. Newton-Raphson and secant methods, case studies
4. Systems of equations: Gauss elimination, matrix inversion, Gauss-Seidel

iteration methods
5. Eigenvalue and eigenvectors; power method
6. Midterm test; difference tables
7. Interpolation by polynomials
8. Curve fitting, least squares regression
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9. Numerical differentiation
10. Numerical integration, Newton-Cotes formulae
11. Gauss-quadrature integration
12. Midterm; solution of ODE's
13. Euler, Runge-Kutta, multi-step methods
14. Boundary-value problems
Class Schedule:
other session.
Computer Usage:
Students are assigned biweekly homeworks, requiring the application of numerical solution
techniques using a high level computer language of the student's choice. Students are
expected to write their own main programs which may call ready subroutines. Homeworks
are collected and graded on magnetic medium.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Faruk ARIN

: Fall 2003
141

ME 311 HEAT TRANSFER
Course Description
: ME 311 Heat Transfer (3-0) 3

1-D steady heat conduction, thermal resistances, extended
surfaces. 2-D steady heat conduction, shape factor, finite
difference methods. Transient conduction, lumped capacitance
method, 1-D transient conduction, product solutions. Boundary
layers, laminar and turbulent flow, convective transfer boundary
layer equations, dimensionless parameters, Reynolds analogy.
External flow, empirical correlations. Internal flow correlations.
Free convection.
Prerequisites
: ME 203 Thermodynamics I or consent of the department.
Textbook
: F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass

Transfer, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2007.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, students will
learn modes of heat transfer and perform energy balances on systems that involve
conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer,
apply the conduction equation to a given problem to determine the
temperature distribution and heat fluxes in objects,
understand the convective transfer equations and apply them to a heat transfer
problem,
identify, formulate and solve problems involving external and internal convection
heat transfer for various surface geometries,
gain hands-on experience in heat transfer experimentation through a number of
laboratory tests.
Topics:
week
1
1. Introduction, conduction equation

2. 1-D steady conduction, thermal resistances
3. Extended surfaces
4. Steady multi-dimensional conduction
0.5
5. Numerical methods in steady conduction
6. Transient, lumped capacitance conduction
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7. 1-D transient conduction
8. Product solutions for transient multi-dimensional conduction

9. Numerical methods in transient conduction
10. Introduction to convection
0.5
1
0.5
11. Conservation equations of convection

12. Dimensionless parameters, Reynolds analogy
1
0.5
13. External flow forced convection
14. Internal flow forced convection
Class Schedule:
other session.
Laboratory Work:
Experiment laboratory is one class hour per week, three weeks per semester. Computer
laboratory is two class hours per week and twice during the semester.
Prepared by
Date
: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah ULA

: Fall 2008
143

ME 312 THERMAL ENGINEERING
Course Description
: ME 312 Thermal Engineering (3-0) 3

Boiling correlations, laminar and turbulent film condensation.
Heat exchangers, LMTD and -NTU methods. Physics of
radiation, Kirchhoff's law, spectral radiative properties. Solar
radiation. View factors, blackbody radiation exchange, radiation
circuits. Diffusion mass transfer, mass diffusion without chemical
reaction, convective heat-mass transfer analogy.
Prerequisites
: ME 311 Heat Transfer
Textbook
: F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass

Transfer, Sixth Edition, John Wiley, 2002.
Reference
: J.P. Holman, Heat Transfer, McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives
solve convection heat transfer problems with phase change,
perform thermal design and performance analysis of common types of heat
exchangers,
understand the physical nature of thermal radiation and its interaction with matter,
be able to calculate radiation heat exchange between two or more surfaces,
identify, formulate and solve problems involving mass transfer through analogy to
corresponding modes of heat transfer,
gain further hands-on experience in heat transfer experimentation through a number
of laboratory tests.
Topics:
week
2
1. Free convection
2. Boiling heat transfer
3. Condensation heat transfer
4. Classification of heat exchangers
0.5
5. Heat exchanger analysis methods
2.5
6. Design of heat exchangers
7. Physics of thermal radiation
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8. Blackbody heat exchange
9. Radiation circuits
10. Diffusive mass transfer
0.5
11. Convective mass transfer
1.5
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Laboratory Work:
Experiment laboratory is one class hour per week, three weeks per semester.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Rknettin OSKAY

: Fall 2008
145

ME 400 SUMMER PRACTICE II
Course Description
: ME 400 Summer Practice II (0-4) Non-credit

Students are required to do a minimum of four weeks (twenty
working days) summer practice in a suitable factory, a power
station, or an engineering design and consultancy office. They are
expected to get acquainted with a real business environment by
studying various managerial and engineering practices through
active participation. A report is to be submitted to reflect the
students' contributions.
Prerequisites
: ME 300 Summer Practice I or consent of the Department.
Textbook
: None
Course Objectives
be familiar with various types of organizations in which they are likely to work after
graduation,
get acquainted with practical and applied aspects of their theoretical mechanical
engineering background,
be able to have studied non-engineering departments and their relations with
technical departments.
Class Schedule: Twenty working days of practical training, no class hours
Contribution of Course to Meeting Professional Component:
Contributes to the requirement of practical training to develop mechanical engineering
practice.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Kemal DER

: Fall 2009
146

ME 401 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
(Elective Course)
Credit Structure
: ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines (3-0)3

Thermodynamic cycle analysis of the gas exchange, compression,
expansion and combustion processes with dissociation.
Mechanism of combustion. Fuel and additive characteristics. Real
cycles. Performance characteristics. Brief analysis of the fuel
metering and ignition systems, exhaust emissions and control
systems, heat transfer, friction and lubrication systems.
Prerequisites
: ME 204 Thermodynamics II
Textbook
: John B. Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals,

McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1988.
References
: Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975.

R.S. Benson, N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines,
Vol. 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979.
C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and
Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this program students will
be able to accomplish a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion
engine,
able to apply such an analysis for calculating the cyclic gas forces to be used in a
preliminary design,
understand the physics of engine cyclic processes such as induction, compression,
combustion, expansion and exhaust both descriptively and analytically,
learn the operation and description of various engine auxiliary systems such as
induction, ignition, fuel injection, cooling and lubrication systems,
have acquired a comprehensive insight of an internal combustion engine and how it
is applied.
Topics:
1. Introduction to and the history of the internal combustion engine
2. Cycles, mixtures, general combustion equations, air/fuel ratio
3. Otto and dual cycle combustion analyses and mechanism in SI/CI engines &
fuels parameters
4. Gas exchange processes
week
1
1.5
3
1.5
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5. Real cycles and engine characteristics
1.5
6. Carburetion, Injection and Ignition systems
7. Engine heat transfer
8. Exhaust emissions
9. Engine friction & lubrication
0.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
Computer Usage:
This course requires students to use Borland Delphi 4.0 language in data evaluation, P-v and
the p-t diagrams, through an onboard data acquisition card of a PC.
Laboratory Work:
ME 401 Internal Combustion Engine course has two experiments for which reports are
required:
1. Variable speed and load test of a spark ignition engine with exhaust gas emission
measurements. Hydraulic dynamometer, quartz crystal pressure transducer, digital optic
counter, thermocouples, exhaust gas analyzers, calibrated air flow-metering nozzle are used.
Data logger and a data acquisition system plus oscilloscope.
2. Constant speed and variable load test of a diesel engine with gas emission measurements,
including an opacimeter for measuring the particulate emissions. An electric dynamometer is
used for loading the engine.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA

: Fall 2003
148

ME 402 FLUID MACHINERY
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 402 Fluid Machinery (3-0)3

Fundamentals of fluid flow in inertial and rotating coordinate
systems. Energy and momentum relations through an arbitrary
turbomachines, loss mechanisms. 3D, 2D and 1D representation
of flow in turbomachinery.. Theoretical operational characteristics
of fluid machinery. Internal aerodynamics of blades and axial
flow cascades. Preliminary design principles for fluid machinery.
Loss and deviation correlations.
Prerequisites
: ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook
: A.S. Ucer, Turbomachinary, Lecture notes, METU, 1982.
References
: G.T. Csanady, Theory of Turbomachines, McGraw-Hill, 1964.

W.R. Hawthorne, ed., Aerodynamics of Turbines and
Compressors, Oxford, 1964.
J.H. Horlock, Axial Flow Turbines, Butterworth, 1966.
H. Cohen, G.F.C. Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas
Turbine Theory, Longman 1972.
S.L. Dixon, Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Pergamon
Press, 1975.
The Design of Gas Turbine Engines, IGTI, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, 1985.
R.K. Turton, Principles of Turbomachinery, E & FN Spon Ltd.,
1984.
A.S. Ucer, P. Stow, and C.H., Hirsch, Ed., Thermodynamics and
Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachinery, Nijhof, 1985.
N. Cumpsty, Compressor Aerodynamics, Longman, 1989.
Turbomachinery Design Using CFD, AGARD LS195, 1994.
Course Objectives
apply basic thermo fluid concepts used for modeling compressible and
incompressible fluid flow through turbomachines,
appreciate the methodology used to approximate complex physical phenomena for
modeling and design purposes,
be able to appreciate the importance of empirical approaches at the preliminary
design phase,
appreciate the importance of analytical thinking in the design process,
understand the relationship between the measured performance parameters in the
laboratory and the internal flow model of a turbomachine,
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appreciate that the one of the most important tasks of a design engineer is to improve
the efficiency of machinery,
understand the importance of using references in the solution of problems.
Topics:
1. Introduction, types and working principles of fluid machinery
week
1
2. Fundamentals of fluid flow
3. Momentum relations through an arbitrary turbomachine
4. Energy relations through an arbitrary turbomachine
5. Theoretical operational characteristics of turbomachinery
6. Dimensional analysis and similitude
7. Limitations in design
8. Some design aspects of axial flow turbomachines
9. Some design aspects of radial and mixed flow turbomachines
10. Actual operational characteristics of fluid machinery
11. Positive displacement type fluid machinery
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in other
session.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to use computer in their design exercises.
Laboratory Work:
Two experiments are performed in the laboratory:
The first experiment is performed on an axial hydraulic turbine to investigate the
effect of inlet angle on the performance of the machine. The analysis of flow inside
the machine is of interest. Report required.
The second experiment is on a two stage vertical mix type water pump. The system
performance and net positive suction head requirement of the pump are determined.
Standard testing techniques of pumps are of interest. Report required.
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Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
151

ME 403 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

(3-0)3
Psychrometrics and elementary psychrometric processes.
Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in external flows. Direct
contact transfer devices. Heating and cooling coils-compact heat
exchangers. Thermal comfort. Warm water heating systems
Prerequisites
: ME 312 Thermal Engineering
References
: B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice,

Happer and Row, 1984
B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and
Control, Happer and Row, 1988
J.L. Threlkeld, Thermal Environmental Engineering, PrenticeHall, 1976-1998
W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984
W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
McGraw-Hill, 1988
N.C. Harris, Modern Air Conditioning Pract., McGraw-Hill, 1989
Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701,4704 and 4720
Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm
Water Heating Systems, 1996
ASHRAE Handbooks-Fundamentals, Systems, Equipment and
Applications Volumes 1996-1998
Course Objectives
learn the analysis of psychrometric processes which involve in HVAC systems,
learn the thermal design of direct contact transfer devices,
know thermal design and performance analysis of extended surface coils (compact
heat exchangers) for heating, cooling, dehumidification of moist air,
learn the principles of thermal comfort and indoor design conditions for
summer/winter A-C. applications,
know the design of warm water heating systems with various types of heating
appliances.
Topics:
1. Phychrometrics and Elementary Psychrometric Processes
a) Atmospheric air as an ideal gas mixture of dry air and water vapor.
b) Properties of atmospheric air and definition of basic parameters.
c) Thermodynamic analysis of moist air system, i.e., conservation of mass and
energy principles.
d) Adiabatic saturation process.
e) Psychrometric chart, Elementary psychrometric processes.
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week
3
2.
3.
4.
5.
f) Simultaneous heat and mass transfer in spray chambers

g) Psychrometer and humidity measurements.
Direct Contact Transfer Processes between Moist Air and Water
a) Design of air washer.
b) Design of cooling tower.
c) Design of spray dehumidifier.
Heating, Cooling and Dehumidification of Moist Air around the Extended
Surface Coils
a) Design of Sensible heating or cooling coils (dry coils)
b) Design of wet cooling coils
Physiological Reactions to Heating and Cooling
a) Properties of Moist air effecting thermal comfort
b) Effective temperature, comfort charts
c) Heat loss from human body.
d) Requirements for quantity and quality of moist air, ventilation standards
(TSE, ASHRAE, IHVE)
Warm Water Heating System Design (3.5 weeks)
a) Overall heat transfer coefficients of composite structural elements
b) Insulation Standards- (TSE, DIN, ISO Standards)
c) Heating load calculations according to Turkish and German Standards
d) Types, selection and installation of heating appliances.
e) Types and design of circulation (piping) system.
f) Auxiliary parts and equipments in warm heating systems; boilers, pumps,
expansion tank, valves, fittings etc.
2.5
3.5
Class Schedule:
session.
Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are six
problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R.
Computer Usage:
Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve
homework problems.
Laboratory Work:
Demonstrations are performed in the Thermal Environmental Engineering Laboratory to
explain the psychrometric measurements, operation of the direct contact transfer devices,
the heating appliances and the complete air conditioning unit.
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
153

ME 404 THIN WALLED STURCTURES
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 404 Thin Walled Structures (3-0)3

Stretching, bending and torsion of thin walled beams, normal
stresses and shear flows in open, single cell and multicell
sections, shear center. Vlasov theory and axial effects, warping
torque and bimoment loadings, thin plates, membrane shells,
stability of thin walled members.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: None
References
: J.T. Oden, Mechanics of Elastic Structures, McGraw-Hill Inc.
Course Objectives
: In this course, students will learn to
compute geometrical properties of open, single and multicell sections,
calculate normal stresses in sections,
solve torsion problem for various sections and compute shear stresses due to torque,
calculate shear stresses under transverse loads,
locate the shear center,
analyze warping of sections,
analyze beams under bimoment and warping torque,
analyze flexural-torsional and lateral buckling,
solve for beam column problems,
understand the basics of plate and membrane shell theories.
Topics:
week
1
1. Geometrical properties of sections

2. Normal stresses in stretching and bending
0.5
3. Torsion of thin walled beams
1.5
4. Transverse loading and shear center
1.5
5. Warping of sections
6. Kinemeatics of deformation
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7. Flexural-torsional and lateral buckling

8. Beam columns
2
1.5
9. Thin plates and shells
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session, 1 class hour in the
other session.
Computer Usage:
None
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Suha ORAL

: Fall 2009
155

ME 407 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Course Description
: ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design (2-2)3

The design process and morphology. Problem solving and
decision making. Modelling and simulation. Use of computers in
engineering design and CAD. Project engineering, planning and
management. Design optimization. Economic decision making
and cost evaluation. Aspects of quality. Failure analysis and
reliability. Human and ecological factors in design. Case studies.
A term project is assigned.
Prerequisites
: ME 307 Machine Elements II

Consent of the Department.
Textbook
: G. Dieter, Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, 2000.
References
: R. C. Juvinall and K. M. Marshek, Fundamentals of Machine

Component Design, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 1991.
V.G. Hajek, Management of Eng. Projects, McGraw-Hill, 1977.
G. Voland, Engineering by Design, Addison Wesley, 1999.
K. Otto and K. Wood, Product Design: Techniques in Reverse
Engineering and New Product Development, Prentice Hall, 1999.
A. Erta and J. C. Jones, The Engineering Design Process, John
Wiley & Sons,1993.
M. F. Spotts, Design of Machine Elements, Prentice Hall, 1953.
R. H. Creamer, Machine Design, Addison Wesley, 1984.
A. D. Deutscman, W. J. Michels and C. E. Wilson, Machine
Design: Theory and Practice, Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc.,
1975.
A. Esposito, Machine Design, Charles E. Merrill Co. Inc., 1991.
C. E. Wilson, Computer Integrated Machine Design, Prentice
Hall, 1997.
J. E. Shigley and C. R. Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design
5th Edition, McGraw Hill Inc., 1989.
Course Objectives
be competent in designing a mechanical engineering system in a team environment,
know how to manufacture a working model of their design collectively,
know how to document and present their work on their design project efficiently,
integrate their knowledge and skills on electrical engineering that are acquired
throughout their ME education,
understand the principles of project management and will work in a team
environment efficiently.
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General Course Outline: The course is composed of three parts: lectures, design workshop
and seminars.
Lecture Topics:
week
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Explanations of term projects,

Introduction to the course
The design process and morphology
Problem solving and decision making
Modelling and simulation
Use of computers in engineering design and CAD
Project engineering, planning and management
Design optimization
Economic decision making and cost evaluation
Aspects of quality, failure analysis and reliability
Human and ecological factors in design
Case studies in mechanical engineering design
Special topics in mechanical engineering design
0.5
0.5
1.0
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.5
-
Design Workshops:
At the beginning of the semester, several design workshops are conducted during lecture
hours. Schedules and place for these workshops are specified in the Weekly Schedule &
Important Dates section. Main purpose of these initial workshops is to aid students in
selecting a design project topic and decide on design specifications, criteria and performance
targets. Students have the chance to directly discuss their ideas with their instructors and
receive feedback before they finalize their project topic. Project group assistant as well as
other course assistants will be readily available at these workshops for additional
discussions.
Additional workshops are organized throughout the semester as needed. The goals of these
workshop sessions are as follows:
To give group members an opportunity to come together on a regular basis.
To discuss students project with the course staff that are available throughout the
workshop sessions.
To pace students projects via setting weekly milestones together with the course staff.
To give the course staff an opportunity to evaluate students work and to monitor their
progress closely.
Since groups working on similar projects attend the same workshop sessions, students will
have the chance to interact with these groups
Seminars:
As the semester progresses visitors, experts on specific areas of interest within the scope of
the class, give seminars during certain lecture hours. Students are responsible for the content
of these seminars in the Final exam. Seminars are scheduled to be given during regular
lecture hours.
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Project Topics:
A culminating feature of the Mechanical Engineering curriculum for senior level students is
the Design Project Competition in this course. Groups of five to six students tackle design
problems which require analytical ability, judgment, technical skills, creativity and
innovation. At the end of the semester groups produce a working prototype of their design
and present their work efficiently. The prototypes are tested and evaluated on the basis of
some pre-established performance criteria. The prototype should perform the assigned task
for the students to get passing grades. Throughout the semester, course assistants follow the
progress of each group and contribute to the grading of the project, assessing the effort of
each student in the group.
Students in groups of five or six are assigned to one of the three design projects announced
in the course or they are let to define the context of their own project if they can find a
sponsor. The sponsor has to guarantee to provide necessary support towards the completion
of their project. Students have to design the prototype, produce engineering drawings,
construct the design in the machine shop and test it in a competitive examination at the end
of the semester.
Project Groups:
At the beginning of the semester the students are encouraged to form their own design team
composed of a maximum of 6 members. All group members are to work closely to fulfill the
requirements of their assigned projects. Use the group members list form to submit your
design group application.
Project Supervisor:
Once the project group is approved, students are assigned a teaching assistant who acts as
the project supervisor throughout the semester. Students should schedule a weekly project
meeting with their supervising assistant and attend to those meeting regularly to discuss their
progress with their assistant. Assistants are not get involved in the actual design effort but
closely monitor their progress with minimal feedback.
Class Schedule:
Computer Usage:
Students are required to make design calculations and engineering drawings by using
available software packages. MatLab, MathCad, various CAD and FEM software are used
for term projects.
Prepared by
Date
: Asst. Prof. Dr. Erhan lhan KONUKSEVEN

: Fall 2008
158

ME 410 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS LABORATORY
Course Description
: ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (2-2)3

The need for experiments. Experimental procedure. Generalized
measurement system. Report writing. Error treatment.
Uncertainty. Frequency Distribution. Expected value, standard
deviation. Presentation of experimental results. Plotting data.
Curve fitting, linear regression. Non-linear relationships.
Dimensional analysis. Laboratory experiments.
Prerequisites
: Consent of the Department. (This course does not have a definite

prerequisite. However, it is recommended that regular 4th year
students should take this course. By regular it should be
understood that the student's status is 4th year.)
Textbook
: None
References
: Orhan Kural, ME 410 Lecture Notes
Course Objectives
gain laboratory practice in the area of experimental mechanical engineering,
gain theoretical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals,
gain ability and practice on team work and report writing,
gain information from seminars from the professional engineers,
gain practice in data acquisition and analysis,
learn about instrumentation and measurement fundamentals.
Topics:
1. General approach to experimentation, generalized measurement system,
presentation of experimental results
2. Plotting data; curve fitting, linear regression; non-linear relationships; error
treatment.; uncertainty; frequency distribution; expected value-standard
deviation; chi-square test; Chauvenet's criteria; combination of uncertainties;
dimensional analysis
3. Dynamic response of measurement systems
4. Impedance matching, types of filters and amplifiers
week
1
1
2
2
5. Digital measurement systems and null methods
6. Displacement, force, pressure and temperature measurement sensors and

systems
7. Noise control in low level data systems
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8. Computer controlled data acquisition system
Class Schedule:
During the first two weeks all students will be collectively lectured on the listed topics.
During weeks 3 to 14 each student will attend particular lectures on one of the six
experiments and general topics for 5 hours and conduct an experiment for 2 hours for every
2 weekly periods. This will result in 2.5 theoretical lecture hours and 1 laboratory hour for
each week.
Laboratory Work:
The laboratory work consists of the substantial portion of this course. The students are
expected to follow all laboratory rules in a professional manner, which obviously includes
attending laboratory sessions on time, following all safety regulations, conducting
experiments at your best in cooperation with your laboratory partners, logging and reporting
the results of experiments formally. Throughout the semester, all students are to attend a
total of six pre-designed experiments:
1. Measurement of Geometrical Errors in Manufacturing-Flatness Measurement
2. Closed Loop On-Off Control
3. Mass and Energy Balances in Psychrometric Processes
4. Performance Characteristics of an Internal Combustion Engine
5. Stress Analysis by using Strain Gages
6. Characteristics of an Airfoil
Mathematics and basic science: 1 credit
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. A. Demir BAYKA

: Fall 2003
160

ME 411 GAS DYNAMICS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 411 Gas Dynamics (3-0)3

Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Fundamentals of
thermodynamics. Introduction to compressible flow. Isentropic
flow. Normal shock waves. Frictional flow in constant area ducts.
Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer. Steady and twodimensional supersonic flows.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: M. H. AKSEL, and O. C. ERALP, Gas Dynamics, Prentice Hall ,

Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1994.
References
: J. D. Jr. ANDERSON, Modern Compressible Flow: With

Historical Perspective, 2nd ed. McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New
York, 1990.
DANESHYAR, One-Dimensional Compressible Flow, Pergamon
Press, Oxford, 1976.
J. E. JOHN and KEITH, T., Gas Dynamics, 3rd ed., Pearson
International Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey,
2006..
P. H. OOSTHUIZEN, and W. E. CARSCALLEN, Compressible
Fluid Flow, McGraw Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1997.
J. A. OWCZAREK, Fundamentals of Gas Dynamics,
International Textbook Co., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1964.
A. H. SHAPIRO, The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of
Compressible Fluid Flow, Vol. 1, Ronald Press, New York, 1953.
M. J. ZUCROW, and J. D. HOFFMAN, Gas Dynamics, Vol. 1,
John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1976.
Course Objectives
understand the physical behavior of compressible fluid flow,
appreciate the principles behind modern applications of compressible flows,
acquire a foundation for more advanced courses such as high speed aerodynamics,
multi-dimensional compressible flows and flows with chemical reaction,
appreciate the methodology used to approxiamate complex physical phenomena
related to compressible flows,
appreciate the importance of 1D approach for the preliminary design of compressible
flow applications.
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Topics:
week
1. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics
0.5
2. Fundamentals of thermodynamics
0.5
3. Introduction to compressible fluid flow
4. Isentropic flow
5. Normal shock waves
3.5
6. Frictional flow in constant area ducts
2.5
7. Flow in constant area ducts with heat transfer
8. Steady and two-dimensional supersonic flows
Class Schedule:
the other session.
There are 12 homework sets, which are assigned on weekly basis. Also, there are 10 quizzes
which are based on homework sets.
Laboratory Work:
Course has one experiment for which a report is required and two demonstrations:
Analysis of flow in a converging-diverging nozzle (report required)

Demonstration of a shock tube (report is not required)
Demonstration of a supersonic wind tunnel (report is not required)

Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Haluk AKSEL

: Fall 2008
162

ME 413 INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 413 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (3-0)3

Review of basic laws of continuum. Variational and weighted
residual methods. Element type. Interpolation function. Boundary
conditions. Transformation and assembly of element matrices.
Solution methods and accuracy. Examples from solid mechanics,
heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: None
References
: K.J., Bathe, Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis,

Prentice Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, 1982.
K.H. Huebner, and E.A. Thornton, The Finite Element Method
for Engineers, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1982.
O.C. Zienkiewicz, The Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill
Book Company, 1983.
J.N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method,
R. Cook, D.S. Malkus, and M.E. Plesha, Concepts and
Applications of Finite Element Analysis, John Wiley and Sons
Inc., 1989
Course Objectives
: At the end of this part, the students will
make a review of basic relations in elasticity,
learn energy principles,
learn the basics of finite element formulation,
be able to formulate one-dimensional elements and make static analysis of trusses
and frames,
be able to formulate a two-dimensional element and analyze plane elasticity
problems,
learn to analyze torsion of thin-walled beams,
learn to apply FEM to dynamic problems,
learn to apply FEM to initial stress and stability problems,
learn to apply multipoint constraints.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction
163
2. Review of basic laws of thermofluids and thermoelasticity
1.5
3. Variational and weighted residual methods
4. Element types and interpolation functions
5. Boundary conditions
6. Transformation and assembly of element matrices
7. Solution methods and accuracy
8. Case studies involving linear and non-linear examples from solid mechanics,
heat transfer, and fluid mechanics
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Computer Usage:
Homework problems are solved using a computer code in ME 413 Introduction to Finite
Element analysis course. Students are required to solve one and two-dimensional fluid
mechanics, heat transfer and solid mechanics problems by using a self prepared computer
code.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. M. Haluk AKSEL, Prof. Dr. Suha ORAL

: Fall 2009
164

ME 414 SYSTEM DYNAMICS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 414 System Dynamics (3-0)3

Introduction and basic Definitions. Modeling of physical system
components. Modeling of physical systems. Linear graphs of oneport and two-port elements. State models of dynamics systems.
Selection of state variables via system graph. Transfer functions
and system response. Time response of first and second order
systems. Higher order systems. System identification in time and
frequency domain. Model reduction.
Prerequisites
: ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook
: D. Rowell and D. Wormley, System Dynamics: An Introduction,

1st Ed. Prentice Hall, 1997.
References
: B.E. Platin, M. alkan, and H.N. zgven, Dynamics of

Engineering Systems, Lecture Notes, 1991.
K. Ogata, System Dynamics, 3rd Ed. Prentice Hall, 1998.
J.L. Shearer, A.T. Murphy, and H.H. Richardson, Introduction to
System Dynamics, Addison-Wesley, 1967.
D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, Analysis and Simulation of
Multiport Systems, The MIT Press, 1968.
D. Karnopp, and R.C. Rosenberg, System Dynamics: A Unified
Approach, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.
H.E. Koenig, Y. Tokad, H.K. Kesevan, and H.G. Hedges,
Analysis of Discrete Physical Systems, McGraw-Hill Book
Company, 1967.
A.G.J. MacFarlane, Dynamical System Models, George G.
Harrap and Company Ltd., 1970.
Course Objectives
be able to identify components of physical systems in terms of their energetic
behavior,
gain the ability to model physical systems and to express mathematical model in the
form of system equations
be able to obtain and interpret time responses of physical systems.
Topics:
1. Introduction and basic definitions, across and through variables, power and
energy ports, one-port pure elements
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week
2
2. Modeling of physical system components
2.5
3. Modeling of physical systems, linear graphs of one-port and two-port elements
2.5
4. State models of dynamics systems, selection of state, variables via system graph
5. Transfer functions and time response
6. System identification: time and frequency domain, techniques, model reduction
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to solve some problems by using COFADS and Matlab package as a
verification of their solutions in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work:
Five experiments are performed in the laboratory:
Time response
Frequency response
System identification by using time domain techniques
System identification by using frequency domain techniques
Model reduction

Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Mehmet ALIKAN

: February, 2009
166

ME 415 UTILIZATION OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 415 Utilization of Geothermal Energy (3-0) 3

Thermodynamic aspects of geothermal fluids. Geothermal fluid
collection and distribution. Well head equipment and piping.
Geothermal electric power plants. Geothermal district heating
systems. Scaling, corrosion and environmental pollution
problems. Economics of geothermal energy utilization.
Prerequisites
ME312 Thermal Engineering
Textbook
: M. Dickson and M. Fanelli, Geothermal Energy, John Wiley,

1995.
References
: E.F. Wahl, Geothermal Energy Utilization, John Wiley, 1977.

P. Kruger and C. Otte, Geothermal Energy, Stanford University
Press, 1973.
S.L. Milora and J.W. Tester, Geothermal Energy as a Source of
Electric Power, MIT Press, 1976.
Course Objectives
learn the nature of the Earths heat source, methods of geothermal energy utilization
and its environmental impacts,
acquire knowledge on Plate Type Heat Exchangers ( PTHX ),
gain knowledge on Geothermal District Heating Systems,
acquire knowledge on Geothermal Power Plants ( GPP ),
appreciate the importance of Geothermal Energy applications in the World and in
Turkey.
Topics:
1. Thermodynamic state and properties of geothermal fields and geothermal fluid
2. Geothermal well head equipment: valves, separator, silencer, safety devices,
pumps, piping
3. Power potential of geothermal fluids, power cycles, geothermal power plant
components
4. Direct use of geothermal energy: hot water supply, residential heating and
cooling, district heating, industrial process heat supply, surface mounted and
downhole type heat exchangers for geothermal applications
5. Scaling, corrosion, environmental pollution problems of geothermal systems
and their remedies, reinjection
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week
2
2
3
3
2
6. By-products of geothermal resources: carbon dioxide, boric acid economics of

geothermal energy utilization
Class Schedule:
other session.
Each student prepares a term-paper to study one of the geothermal energy utilization topics
in more details.
Laboratory Work:
A technical field trip is arranged for students to Denizli- Sarayky Geothermal Power
Plants and Sarayky Geothermal District Heating System.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Orhan YEN

: Fall 2008
168

ME 416 TOOL DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 416 Tool Design (3-0)3

Introduction. Tools used in manufacturing. Jig and fixture design.
Die design for sheet metal work. Die design for forming and
extrusion. Die design for injection molding. Computer aided die
design applications. Techniques used in tool manufacturing. Tool
economy.
Prerequisites
: ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering

Textbook
: Class notes prepared by the instructor.
References
: Handbook of Fixture Design (SME), Society of Manufacturing

Engineers, McGraw-Hill.
D.F. Eary and E.A. Red, Techniques of Pressworking Sheet
Metal, Prentice Hall.
Tool Engineers Handbook, ASTME, McGraw-Hill.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will know
to design jigs and fixtures,
to design dies for sheet metal works,
design rules for forging, extrusion dies and injection molds,
how to make economical analysis for tool design,
tool materials and manufacturing methods of dies.
Topics:
1. Introduction and basic tool design principles
week
0.5
2. Jig and fixture design principles
3. Location, clamping, guiding systems and factory visit
4. Sheet metal dies
1.5
5. Press capacity calculations
6. Progressive, compound, inverted, bending and drawing die designs
7. Die design for metal forming; forging and extrusion dies
169
8. Die design for injection molding
9. Tool manufacturing
10. Computer aided die design applications
11. Factory visit
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Two term projects involve jig or fixture design and die design.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to be able to make the drawings using either AUTOCAD or CADKEY
programs.
Prepared by
Date
: Asist.Prof.Dr. Macit KARABAY

: Fall 2008
170

ME 418 DYNAMICS OF MACHINERY
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 418 Dynamics of Machinery (3-0) 3

Kinematic influence coefficients. Equations of motion and
dynamic response analyses of single degree-of-freedom
machines. Numerical solution methods and computer simulations.
Shaking forces and moments. Balancing of four-bar linkages.
Dynamically equivalent lumped mass systems. Analysis of
unbalance in multi-cylinder engines. Kinetostatics: effects of dry
friction, power flow in simple and planetary gear trains.
Prerequisites
: ME 302 Theory of Machines II
Textbook
: None
References
: B. Paul, Kinematics and Dynamics of Planar Machinery, Prentice

Hall, 1979.
G.N. Sandor and A.G. Erdman, Advanced Mechanism Design:
Analysis and Synthesis, Volumes 1 and 2, Prentice Hall, 1984.
Course Objectives
: At the end of the course, the students will acquire the following
abilities:
They will have a thorough understanding of the application potential of the computer
simulations based on direct dynamics in the process of machine design and they will
be able to judge how direct dynamics will complement the inverse dynamic approach
studied in the compulsory courses ME 301 and ME 302 of the curriculum.
They will understand the dynamic interaction between a machine and its prime
mover, e.g. an AC electric motor.
They will have learned some additional considerations needed in order to proceed
with the strength and rigidity calculations based on the rigid body dynamic force
analysis of a machine.
They will appreciate the role of balancing in eliminating or reducing vibrations and
they will acquire knowledge on the balancing of both rotating and inertia-variant
machines as well as multi-cylinder engines.
They will see the adverse effects of dry friction on the performance of a machine.
Topics:
week
1. Introduction
0.5
2. Kinematic influence coefficients
2.5
171
3. Equation of motion for single DOF machines

4. Numerical solution methods and computer simulations
5. Dynamics of single DOF machines; energy-integral method for conservative
systems, steady-state response and flywheel calculations for conservative systems,
approximations for conservative systems
0.5
1
2.5
6. Shaking forces and moments
7. Balancing of four-bar linkages
8. Reciprocating engine dynamics
9. Balancing of multi-cylinder engines
10. Force analysis for systems with dry friction
11. Force analysis and power flow in planetary gear trains
Class Schedule:
It is advised that the classes be held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session
and 1 class hour in the other.
- Four or five homework assignments.
- A project involving computer simulation of a machine to test and discuss its performance
when it is driven by a suitably selected AC motor.
- Another project that consists of an open-ended design problem.
Computer Usage:
The students will be assigned projects that require computer usage. Therefore, they are
expected to have sufficient literacy on computers and be competent in at least one of the
software packages such as MATLAB, Math Cad, Excell, etc.
Contribution of the Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Relationship of the Course to the Program Outcomes:
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. M. Kemal ZGREN

: Fall 2008
172

ME 421 STEAM GENERATOR AND HEAT EXCHANGER DESIGN
(Restricted Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design (3-0)3

Classification of heat exchangers and steam generators. Tubular
and plate type heat exchanger design procedures. Comparison and
selection of different types for various applications. Discussions
related to limitations and advantages of different designs. Fouling
of heat exchangers: how to design for fouling and how to control
it.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: S. Kaka and H. Liu, Heat Exchangers: Selection, Rating and

Thermal Design, Second Edition, CRC Press.
References
: Steam, Babcock and Wilcox Co.
Course Objectives
: After taking this course, the students will
know common heat exchanger types, their advantages and limitations,
be aware of and will appreciate single and multiphase heat transfer and friction
coefficient correlations, and they will know how to select the appropriate ones for the
case in hand,
know how to handle rating and sizing problems in heat exchanger design,
know how to consider fouling of surfaces, how to incorporate fouling in designs, and
how to handle fouling during heat exchanger operation,
learn how to design common types of heat exchangers namely hair-pin, shell-andtube, gasketed plate and compact heat exchangers and will understand their uses in
some new engineering areas or in innovative applications.
Topics:
lecture
2
1. Introduction
2. Basic Design Methods
3. Design Correlations
4. Pressure Drop in Heat Exchangers
5. Fouling of Heat Exchangers
6. Double-Pipe Heat Exchangers
173
7. Correlations for two-phase flow
8. Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers
9. Compact Heat Exchangers
10. Gasketed-Plate Heat Exchangers
11. Condensers and Evaporators
12. Design Problems and Presentations by Students
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homework assignments and a group term project with a written and oral report.
Computer Usage:
Term project involves calculations done on a computer using MathCAD.
Prepared by
Date
: Dr. lker TARI

: Fall 2008
174

ME 422 HEATING, VENTILATING, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description:
ME 422 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

System Design (3-0)3
District heating systems-steam and warm water. Psychrometric
analysis of summer air conditioning systems. Air cleaning and
filtering. Analysis and design of a year-round air conditioning
unit. Ducting and air distribution. Refrigeration cycles and
equipment in HVAC & R systems. Control equipment and
systems in HVAC & R applications.
Prerequisites
: ME 403 Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
References
: B.H. Jennings, Environmental Engineering-Analysis and Practice,

Harper and Row, 1984
B.H. Jennings, The Thermal Environmental-Conditioning and
Control, Harper and Row, 1988
W.F. Jones, Edward Arnold, Air Conditioning Engineering, 1984
W.F. Stocker and J.W. Jones, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
McGraw-Hill, 1988
N.C. Harris, Modern Air Cond. Practice, McGraw-Hill, 1989
Deutsche Normen (English Translation) DIN 4701, 4704 and
4720.
Chamber of Mech. Eng. Pub. No. 84, Design Guide for Warm
Water Heating Systems, 1996
Course Objectives
learn the design of summer AC systems with air in duct and chilled water-fan coil
arrangements,
know the thermodynamic analysis of vapor compression refrigeration cycles,
learn fundamentals of fluid flow and heat transfer on the basis of balanced cycle
thermodynamic analysis to design evaporators and condenser,
learn constructional and operational features of reciprocating, rotary, screw and
centrifugal refrigeration compressors and thermal analysis and preliminary design
principles of compressors,
learn constructional and operational features of various expansion devices used in
vapor compression refrigeration cycle and the integration of proper expansion device
into a vapor compression refrigeration cycle,
gain experience in HVAC & R experimentation and application through a number of
laboratory test and demonstrations and in team work through two design project
assignments.
175
Topics:
1. Design of Warm Water Heating System (A brief review)
2. Summer Air Conditioning System Design
Cooling Load Calculation
Psychrometric Analysis and System Arrangement
week
0.5
2.5
3. Analysis and Design of Year-round A.C. Unit
4. Duct and Air Distribution System Design
5. Air Cleaning and Filtering
6. Vapor Compression Refrigeration

Thermodynamic Analysis of Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles Thermal
Design of Compressors, Evaporators, Condensers and Expansion Devices
7. Heat Pumps
8. Control Systems and equipment in HVAC&R Applications
1
1
Class Schedule:
session.
Weekly homework assignments from problem sets and references are graded. There are
problem sets prepared to enhance the application of fundamental knowledge in HVAC&R.
Two design projects are assigned. The first project is the design of warm water heating
system complying with Turkish standards (TS 825 and TS 2164) and the second is the
design of summer air conditioning system for various comfort applications.
Computer Usage:
Usage of MathCAD or equivalent software is recommended and encouraged to solve
homework problems.
Laboratory Work:
Experiments are performed in the laboratory:
Performance evaluation of a water-cooled refrigeration unit with variable load to
investigate evaporator and condenser loads. Report required.
Performance evaluation of a cooling tower with various filling-packing material and
determination of transfer coefficient. Report required.
Performance evaluation of a radiator type heater in accordance to DIN 4701.
Prepared by

176
Date
: Fall 2008
177

ME 423 GAS TURBINES AND JET PROPULSION
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 423 Gas Turbines and Jet Propulsion (3-0)3

Introduction to gas turbines. Gas turbine cycles for shaft power
and propulsion. Centrifugal and axial compressors and turbines;
blade design. Combustion systems. Prediction of gas turbine
performance.
Prerequisites
: ME 204 Thermodynamics II and ME306 Fluid Mechanics II
Textbook
: H. Cohen, G.F.C Rogers, and H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, Gas

Turbine Theory, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2001.
References
: S.L. Dixon, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics of

Turbomachinery, Pergamon Press, 1975.
P.G. Hill, Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion,
Addison Wesley, 1970.
R.T.C. Harman, Gas Turbine Engineering, The MacMillan Press
Ltd., 1983.
Sir F. Whittle, Gas Turbine Aero-thermodynamics, Pergamon
Press, 1981.
W.W. Bathie, Fundamentals of Gas Turbines, John Wiley & Sons,
1984.
N.A. Cumpsty, Compressor Aerodynamics, Longman Scientific &
Technical, 1989.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will learn about

gas turbine units and power cycles,
the design and analysis of gas turbine components,
the performance of gas turbines during operation.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction
2. Shaft power cycles
1.5
3. Gas turbine cycles for aircraft propulsion
4. Centrifugal compressors
5. Axial flow compressors
178
6. Combustion systems
7. Axial flow turbines
8. Prediction of performance of simple gas turbine systems
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Laboratory Work:
There are 2-one hour laboratory sessions during the semester. The laboratory experiments
may change from term to term, but as an example the following are given:
Centrifugal compressor performance
Multi-stage axial compressor performance
Two dimensional cascade
Gas turbine combustor
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. O. Cahit ERALP

: Fall 2008
179

ME 424 STEAM POWER PLANT ENGINEERING
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 424 Steam Power Plant Engineering (3-0)3

Fossil fuels, boilers and boiler components, boiler maintenance.
Steam turbines and turbine components. Steam cycles. Modern
steam and gas turbine combination cycles.Co-generation cycles.
Economics and optimization problems and control of power
equipment.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: M.M.El Wakil, Powerplant Technology, McGraw-Hill Book

Company, 1985.
References
: B.G.A. Skrotzki, W.A. Vopat, Power Station Engineering and

Economy, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
A.W.Culp Jr., Principles of Energy Conversion, McGraw-Hill
Book Company.
Course Objectives
be accomplished with the basic knowledge of conventional steam power plant
configuration and design ,
be equipped with the basic knowledge of efficiency and economy calculations of
conventional steam power plants,
have the basic knowledge regarding the environmental precautions to be taken,
related to fossil fuel power plants, like; de-sulphurisation, de-nitrification, filtration,
etc.,
be equipped with the basic knowledge on combined cycle and co-generation power
plants,
have the basic knowledge of fuel analysis and combustion calculations.
Topics:
1. Introduction, general outline and types of fossil fuel power plants
2. Rankine cycle, internal - external irreversibility, thermal efficiency,
improvement of cycle efficiency, superheat, reheat, regenerative feed water
heating, amount of steam to be bled
3. Fossil fuel steam generators with main emphasis on drum type, once thru type
and fluidized bed type boilers, fuels and combustion, heat balance
4. Steam turbines, Curtis stage, impulse and reaction stages, general layout,
expansion applied on a Mollier diagram, reheat factor, mean diameter, nozzle
and blade passages, velocity triangles, blade height, selection of steam bleeding
stages
180
week
1
2
2.5
2.5
5. Steam condensers and cooling water circuits, types of cooling, cooling towers
6. Gas turbines as peak-power suppliers and combined cycles
7. Co-generation applications
8. Environmental aspects of power generation; desulphurisation of stack gas
9. Electricity production cost analysis, high tension network systems and

tendencies in power plant development (1 week)
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Laboratory Work:
In the Department's laboratories, for demonstration purposes, two steam turbines and two
gas turbines are available. Every year, a whole day excursion trip to ayrhan or any other
thermal power plant with modern desulphurisation system is organized.
Prepared by
Date
: Yaver HEPER
: Fall 2008
181

ME 425 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING I
(Elective Course)
Catalog Data
: ME 425 Automotive Engineering I (3-0) 3

Vehicle performance: engine characteristics, resistances to
motion, maximum speed, acceleration performance. Brakes: basic
requirements, directional stability, weight transfer, brake force
distribution. Gradability. Calculation of fuel consumption. Power
train: clutch, gearbox, gear ratios, propeller shaft, universal and
constant velocity joints, differential, differential ratio, drive
shafts.
Prerequisites
: ME 208 Dynamics
ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook
: None. Lecture Notes
References
: T.D. Gillespie, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of

Automotive Engineers, Inc, Warrendale, 1992.
J. Y. Wong, Theory of Ground Vehicles, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 2002.
R. Limpert, Brake Design and Safety, Society of Automotive
Engineers, Inc, Warrendale, 1992.
Course Objectives
have a basic understanding of the performance of ICE engine treated as a blackbox
and the use of analytical functions in approximating experimentally obtained engine
characteristics using short engine specifications,
be able to express resistances to the motion of a land vehicle, analytically, and will
have a sound idea of the data required as well as how these data can be obtained,
be able to relate, analytically, the engine characteristics, power train specifications,
and the interaction between the tires and road surface to the generation of tractive
effort,
be able to predict the performance of a specified road vehicle analytically using the
maximum speed, acceleration, gradeability, and fuel consumption as the performance
measures,
be able to predict the stopping distance of a road vehicle and select an appropriate
brake force distribution factor to satisfy the requirements of international standards,
have an insight into the process of the determination of preliminary reduction ratios
for the gearbox and differential of a road vehicle.
182
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction
2. Maximum Velocity and Acceleration Performance
3. Braking Dynamics and Performance
4. Gradeability
5. Calculation of Fuel Consumption
6. Determination of gearbox and differential ratios

7. Propeller shafts, Universal and Constant Velocity joints, drive shafts
2.5
1
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homeworks are assigned. A course project may be assigned on a voluntary basis to
individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage:
Students use computers for the solution of some of the homework problems and in their
voluntary projects. They use either a compiler of their own choice or a spreadsheet or special
programs such as MathCAD and/or Matlab.
Laboratory Work:
2 one-hour laboratory sessions - mainly demonstration- are performed during the semester.
Simple models of an automatic motor vehicle gearbox and brake systems, and various
vehicle chassis, suspension, and driveline components are available. No reports are required.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Y. Samim NLSOY

: Fall 2008
183

ME 426 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design (3-0)3

Design of various types of internal combustion engines as
individual projects. Thermodynamic cycle analysis, followed by
the design of engine components. All design calculations done on
a computer environment. Preparation of an independent written
project and a stand alone computer program covering the
thermodynamic and component design sections of the project by
each student.
Prerequisites
: ME 401 Internal Combustion Engines
Textbook
: H.Sezgen, Internal Combustion Engine Design, METU

Publications.
References
: J.B.Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals,

Ed. Khovakhs, Motor Vehicle Engines, Mir Publishers, 1975.
R.S. Benson and N.D. Whitehouse, Internal Combustion Engines,
Vol 1 & 2, Pergamon Press, 1979.
C.F. Taylor, The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and
Practice, the M.I.T. Press, 1968.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this program students will
be able to apply a thermodynamic cycle analysis of an internal combustion engine to
a specific engine and obtain the performance parameters of the engine as well as the
gas and inertia forces,
apply this to the preliminary computer aided design of an internal combustion
engine,
learn how to design all of the engine components. Each student will design a
different engine using a visual programming platform such as DELPHI and
interactively use a graphics program such as AUTOCAD parametrically. The course
will be carried on a LAN with conferencing. Teamwork will be encouraged.
Topics:
week
1
1. Introduction
2. Overview of Turbo Pascal programming
3. Thermodynamic cycle analysis
2.5
2
184
4. Engine block and cylinder liner design
1.5
5. Cylinder head and combustion chamber design
1.5
6. Piston and piston pin design
7. Connecting rod design
8. Crankshaft design
9. Valve design
1.5
10. Flywheel design
Class Schedule:
other session.
Computer Usage:
1. ME 426 Internal Combustion Engine Design course requires writing a program in Delphi
4.0 language for thermodynamic analysis and the design of the engine components. At the
end of the course each student has to demonstrate a fully computer aided design of an
internal combustion engine through a graphically oriented program.
2. The course material is presented by a datashow using the Microsoft Powerpoint program.
This course has become a fully computer aided design course and is supported with a
computer laboratory and a computer data display presentation system.
Laboratory Work:
The engine components in the internal combustion engine laboratory serve as guidelines to
students.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Demir BAYKA

: Fall 2003
185

ME 427 INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 427 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering (3-0)3

Radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, binding energy. Neutron
interactions, cross sections, fission. Nuclear Reactors, fuels,
breeding. Neutron diffusion and moderation, Fick's law, diffusion
equation and solutions. Nuclear reactor theory, one-group reactor
equation. One-group critical equation. Thermal reactors, fourfactor formula, criticality calculations. Reflected reactors.
Heterogeneous reactors.
Prerequisites
: ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
Textbook
: J.R. Lamarsh,A.J.Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering,

References
: A.R. Foster and R.L. Wright Jr., Basic Nuclear Engineering, Allyn
and Bacon, 1977.
M.M. El-Wakil, Nuclear Power Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1962.
Course Objectives
learn the basic principles and safety features of Nuclear Energy,
gain knowledge about radioactivity,
acquire knowledge on nuclear reactions,
learn the neutron behavior,
learn the steady state neutron flux distribution in a nuclear reactor core.
Topics:
week
2
1. Atomic and nuclear physics

2. Neutron interactions with matter
3. General features of nuclear reactors and their types
4. Neutron diffusion and moderation
5. Nuclear reactor theory
Class Schedule:
the other session.
186

Each student prepares a term-paper to study an assigned topic related to nuclear energy in
more details.
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: 1 credit
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
187

ME 428 NUCLEAR REACTOR ENGINEERING
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 428 Nuclear Reactor Engineering (3-0)3

Fundamentals of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants.
Transient behaviour of nuclear reactors. Reactivity. Reactor
poisoning. Fission to thermal power conversion. Temperature
distribution in the reactor core, hot-spot factors; coolant-channel
orificing, radiation and thermal shielding. Technological aspects
of reactors.
Prerequisites

ME 427 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
Textbook
References
: A.R. Foster and R.L. Wright Jr., Basic Nuclear Engineering, Allyn
and Bacon, 1983.
M.M.El-Wakil, Nuclear Power Engineering, Mc Graw-Hill, 1962.
R.L.Murray, Nuclear Energy, Pergamon Press, 1993.
J.R. Lamarsh, A.J.Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering,

Course Objectives
acquire knowledge about fundamentals and technological aspects of nuclear reactors
and nuclear power plants,
understand the time-dependent behavior of nuclear reactors,
understand the fission product poisoning of nuclear reactors,
gain knowledge on thermohydraulic analysis of nuclear reactors,
know about the radiation shielding of nuclear reactors.
Topics:
1. Fundamentals of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants
week
2
2. Transient behavior of nuclear reactors, effect of delayed neutrons on reactor

period
3. Reactivity, temperature-void-and pressure-coefficient of reactivity, turbine
demand following characteristics of nuclear reactors in nuclear power plants
4. Reactor poisoning and restart of nuclear reactors
5. Fundamentals of thermal-hydraulic design of nuclear reactor core, hot-spot

factors and coolant-channel orificing
188
3
2
6. Radiation and thermal shielding
7. Technological aspects of pressurized and boiling light water reactors and heavy
water reactors
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Students prepare a term paper on a subject related to nuclear reactors.
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
189

ME 429 MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations (3-0)3

Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom
systems by using complex vector representation. Coulomb and
structural damping. Frequency response functions and system
identification. Response of single degree-of-freedom systems to
periodic and nonperiodic excitation. Vibration measuring devices.
Vibration criteria. Diagnostics. Natural frequencies and mode
shapes of multi degree of freedom systems. Eigenvalue problem
and orthogonality. Free and forced vibration response of multi
degree of freedom systems by modal analysis.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: S.G. Kelly, Fundamentals of Mechanical Vibrations, McGrawHill, 1993 (Loosely followed in the course. Material from several
other vibration books is included to support the textbook).
References
: F.S. Tse, J.E. Morse, and R.T. Hinkle, Mechanical Vibrations:

Theory and Applications, Allyn and Bacon, 1978.
L. Meirowitch, Fundamentals of Vibrations, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
L. Meirovitch, Elements of Vibration Analysis, McGraw Hill,
1986.
W.T. Thomson, Theory of Vibration with Applications, 5th Ed.,
Unwin Hyman, 1998.
M. Lalanne, P. Berthier, J.D. Hagopian, Mechanical Vibrations for
Engineers, John Wiley & Sons, 1983.
B. H. Tongue, Principles of Vibrations, Oxford University Press,
1996.
Course Objectives
fully understand and appreciate the importance of vibrations in mechanical design of

machine parts and mechanical structures that operate in vibratory conditions,
be able to obtain linear vibratory models of dynamic systems with changing
complexities (SDOF, MDOF),
be able to write the differential equation of motion of vibratory systems,
be able to make free and forced (harmonic, periodic, non-periodic) vibration analysis
of single and multi degree of freedom linear systems.
190
Topics:
1. Review of harmonic vibration of single degree of freedom systems by using
complex vector representation
2. Coulomb and structural damping
week
2
1.5
3. Frequency response functions and system identification
4. Response to periodic excitation
1.5
5. Response to non-periodic excitation
1.5
6. Vibration measurements and vibration limits (1 week)
7. Diagnostics
0.5
8. Lagrange equations and derivation of equations of motion for multi degree of

freedom systems
0.5
9. Natural frequencies and mode shapes of multi degree of freedom systems
1.5
10. Free and forced vibration response of multi degree of freedom systems by
modal analysis
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Homework:
Almost each week a homework set is assigned during the semester. Students are expected to
undertake a through analysis/synthesis of problems described in each homework set.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to prepare homework assignments and projects on computer using
commercial software.
Laboratory Work:
Laboratory experiment and demonstrations are scheduled for active student involvement.
These activities are designed to provide students better insight into subjects taught and
emphasize certain topics such as system identification.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. H. Nevzat ZGVEN

: Fall 2008
191

ME 431 KINEMATIC SYNTHESIS OF MECHANISMS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 431 Kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms (3-0) 3

Introduction to synthesis, graphical and analytical methods in
dimensional synthesis. Two, three and four positions of a plane.
Correlation of crank angles. Classical Transmission angle
problem. Optimization for the transmission angle. Current topics
in mechanisms.
Prerequisites
: ME 301 Theory of Machines I
Textbook
: A.G. Erdman, G.N. Sandor, Mechanisms Design: Analysis and

Synthesis, Prentice-Hall 1984.
References
: E.Soylemez, Mechanisms, 3rd Ed., METU Publication No:64,

1998.
Course Objectives
design a planar four-link mechanism using two and three position synthesis,
design a planar four-link mechanism for the correlation of crank angles and function
generation,
design a six-link mechanism using two and three position synthesis,
design a planar four-link mechanism for four-positions,
differentiate the errors involved in mechanisms.
Topics:
1. Introduction to kinematic synthesis synthesis tasks
week
1
2. Graphical synthesis; two positions of a moving plane; concept of pole
3. Two positions of a plane relative to another moving plane. Relative pole,

Correlation of crank angles, six link mechanism synthesis for two positions
4. Design for dead centers. Classical transmission angle problem
5. Analytical synthesis for function generation. Use of Freudensteins equation in

synthesis
6. Graphical synthesis; three positions of a moving plane; concept of pole triangle
7. Complex number modelling in kinematic synthesis, Dyad formulation
192
8. Three position synthesis using dyad formulation
9. Generalization of dyad formulation to path and function generation
10. Four position synthesis; generation of Burmester curves; selection criterial
11. Optimization of transmission angle
Class Schedule:
other session.
Homeworks are given regularly. A term project is given in the second half of the semester.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to solve several synthesis problems in the computer laboratory using
MathCAD, Excel as a mathematical tool or to use any programming language. During the
lecture hours some practical examples are solved using MathCAD and Excel program.
Laboratory Work:
Students are encouraged to make models of the mechanisms they synthesized.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Eres SYLEMEZ

: Fall 2008
193

ME 432 ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL ENGINEERING
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 432 Acoustics and Noise Control Engineering (3-0)3

Wave motion, wave equation and solutions. Acoustic plane
waves, spherical waves, energy relations. Sound transmission and
transmission loss. Mechanisms of hearing, sound perception.
Noise Measurements. Industrial and environmental noise
legislation. Room acoustics. Reverberation. Sabine's equation.
Wave theory. Noise control at the source, in the path and at the
receiver. Design principles to limit noise.
Prerequisites

ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I
Textbook
: D.A. Bies, and C.H. Hansen, Engineering Noise Control, Unwin

Hyman, 1988.
References
: L.E. Kinsler, A.R. Frey, A.L.Coppens, and J.A.Sanders,

Fundamentals of Acoustics, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
2000.
C.M. Harris, Handbook of Noise Control, 2nd Edition, McGrawHill, 1979.
I.L.Ver and L.L. Beranek, Noise and Vibration Control
Engineering, , John Wiley and Sons, 2006.
M. Long,Architectural Acoustics, Elsevier Academic Press, 2006.
D.D. Reynolds, Engineering Principles of Acoustics (noise and
vibration control), Allyn and Bacon, 1981.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, students will be
equipped with basic knowledge on sound radiation and sound propagation in an
elastic medium,
able to measure noise in proper terms and to make an assessment based on
international standards, common practices and legislative measures,
able to understand and interpret noise transmission through multi media of differing
properties,
able to estimate noise levels in an enclosed space as well as in open air, and cavity
resonances,
able to devise proper noise control measure(s) to reduce noise below limits set by
legislation, standards and common engineering practices.
194
Topics:
week
1.5
1. Plane wave radiation

2. Levels, and operations with levels
0.5
3. Spherical wave radiation
1.5
4. Sound transmission through media
1.5
5. Sound reception and measurement
1.5
6. Noise assessment and noise legislation
7. Room acoustics
8. Design for noise control
1.5
9. Noise control in the path and at the receiver (2 weeks)
Class Schedule:
other session.
A minimum of 8 homeworks are assigned accounting for the 5% of the total grade. Two
midterm examinations are held. The first midterm covers the first three chapters in the
syllabus while the second midterm is on the succeeding 4 chapters. Each student is assigned
to prepare a project of his/her choice on either traffic noise survey in the City of Ankara or
development of a computer code for applications in acoustics or survey of literature for a
specified topic.
Computer Usage:
Students are expected to experiment with the existing software to run several case studies.
Some students are assigned on voluntary basis to prepare projects on software development
for specified acoustical applications.
Laboratory Work:
Standing wave tube, sound level meters, spectrum analyzers, reference sound sources and
loudspeakers are available to perform a minimum two experiments within the semester.
Students are expected to prepare a lab report for each experiment. Hands-on experience of
sound measurement with sound level meters are also provided.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Mehmet ALIKAN

: Fall 2008
195

ME 433 ENGINEERING METROLOGY AND QUALITY CONTROL
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 433 Engineering Metrology And Quality Control (3-0)3

Analysis of uncertainties, ISO 17025. Calibrations ISO 10012.
Linear and angular measurement. Geometric tolerances and their
measurement (straightness, roundness, flatness). Measurement of
surface roughness. Measurement of threads and gears. Testing of
machine tools. Gage design. Quality assurance systems: ISO 9000
series of standards. Acceptance sampling. Design of sampling
plans and control charts. Process capability analysis.
Prerequisites
: ME 303 Manufacturing Engineering

Textbook
: Class notes
References
: J.F.W.Galyer, C.R.Shotbolt, Metrology for Engineers, CassellLondon.

A.I.Lissaman and S.J.Martin, Principles of Engineering
Production, Hodder and Stoughton, 1977.
Ray Wild, Production Management, Holt, Rinehart, Winston,
London.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course, the student will know to
calculate-estimate errors, uncertainties in measuring,
read production drawing, analyzing tolerances, especially geometric ones,
use measuring devices,
calibrate measuring tools,
design sample plans and control charts,
design gages to be used in quantity manufacture.
Topics:
week
1
1. Analysis of uncertainties
2. Calibration
3. Linear and angular measurement
4. Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and their measurements
5. Measurement of surface finish (Ra, Rz, Rmax, Rt)
196
0.5
6. Measurement of threads and gears
7. Testing of machine tools
0.5
8. Design of gages
9. Quality and quality assurance systems
10. Design of sampling plans and control charts, process capability
11. Factory visit

Class Schedule:
other session.
Two quizzes, one term paper, two homeworks
Computer Usage:
Students are required to use PC for statistical process control.
Laboratory Work:
Three, one hour sessions for two different groups in Engineering Metrology Laboratory.
Demonstrations and practices in the use of different types of comparators, gages, surface
finish and roundness measuring machines, tool makers microscope, autocollimator etc.
Prepared by
Date
: Asist. Prof. Dr. Macit KARABAY

: Fall 2008
197

ME 434 ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 434 Advanced Strength of Materials (3-0)3

Fundamental concepts and elementary elasticity. Review of
failure theories.Nonsymmetrical bending of beams. Torsion of
noncircular long prisms. Elastic stability and buckling of
columns. Selected topics among energy methods, limit analysis,
beam-columns, thermal and residual stresses.
Prerequisites
: ME 206 Strength of Materials or consent of the department
Textbook
: R.G. Budynas, Advanced Strength and Applied Stress Analysis,

2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Course Objectives
make a review of basic relations in elasticity,
learn coupled stretching and bending of straight nonuniform beams of arbitrary
sections and loads,
have a geometric nonlinearity concept and be able to analyze beam-columns,
learn the behavior of noncircular section bars under torsion,
learn to analyze torsion of thin-walled beams,
learn to analyze thin-walled beams under shear forces,
learn to apply energy methods to determine deflections and stresses in load carrying
members.
Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Stress, Strain, Stress-Strain Relations, Displacements, Strain-Displacement

Relations
Stress Transformations, Strain Transformations, Equilibrium Equations,
Compatibility
Plane Elastic Problems, The Airy Stress Function
Prandtl's Stress Function For Torsion, Shear Flow , Torsion of Closed ThinWalled Tubes
Bending of Unsymmetrical Beams, Further Discussion of Transverse Shear
Stresses, shear center
Composite Beams in Bending
Work, Strain Energy, Total Strain Energy in Bars with Simple Loading
Conditions, Castigliano's First Theorem
The Complementary-Energy Theorem, Castigliano's Second Theorem,
Castigliano's Second Theorem Applied To Statically Indeterminate Problems
Rayleigh's Method Applied to Beams in Bending, Rayleigh-Ritz Tecnique
Applied to Beams in Bending
198
week
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10. Straight Beams Undergoing the Combined Effects of Axial and Transverse
Loading
11. Strength Theories
12. Buckling Instability of Columns in Compression, Structural Stability
13. Inelastic Behavior, Limit Analysis
1
1
1.5
1.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Suat KADIOLU

: Fall 2008
199

ME 436 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING II
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 436 Automotive Engineering II (3-0) 3

Tires: construction, tread patterns, designation. Wheels:
designation, rim flange shapes, bead seat contours, rim profiles.
Steering System: basic types, pure rolling, Ackerman linkage,
steering error, turning radius. Vehicle handling: .tire cornering
force characteristics, plane motion and stability of vehicles.
Suspension system: basic functions, components, geometry, front
and rear wheel suspension types, roll centers. Vehicle ride.
Chassis and body design.
Prerequisites
: ME 425 Automotive Engineering I
Textbook
: None. Lecture Notes.
References
: J. Reimpell & H. Stoll, The Automotive Chassis:Engineering

Principles, Arnold, 1998.
Newton, Steeds, and Garrett, The Motor Vehicle, 13th Edition,
Butterworths-Heinemann, London, 2000.
D. Bastow, Car Suspensions and Handling, Pentech Press,
London, 1988.
T. Gillespie, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, SAE,
Warrendale, 1992.
Course Objectives
have the basic background on pneumatic tire nomenclature, designation,
construction, materials, tread pattern design, aspect ratio, and manufacture and be
able to relate the requirements with the design parameters,
have acquired the basic nomenclature and an appreciation of the design aspects of
wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles,
become familiar with the basic types and elements of steering systems used on road
vehicles; understand the requirements from a steering system and be able to evaluate
the suitability of a specified steering linkage for a specified vehicle,
have a clear understanding of the components affecting vehicle handling and the
basic definitions of vehicle handling quality and be able to assess the low lateral
acceleration steady state handling behavior of a road vehicle,
have acquired a detailed knowledge of suspension geometry, characteristics of basic
types of suspension systems and the means to evaluate suspension kinematics,
have an understanding of the vibrational modes of road vehicles, vehicle models of
varying complexity to analyze vibrational behavior, and the ways and means to
evaluate ride comfort.
200
Topics:
week
3
1. Tires and Wheels

2. Steering System
3. Vehicle Handling
2.5
4. Suspension Systems
3.5
5. Vehicle Ride
6. Vehicle Body Construction
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Regular homework assignments. A course project may be assigned on a voluntary basis to
individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage:
Students use computers for the solution of some of the homework problems and in their
voluntary projects. They use either a compiler of their own choice or a spreadsheet or special
programs such as MathCad, Matlab, Flash, etc..
Laboratory Work:
2 one-hour laboratory sessions - mainly demonstration. Simple models of an automatic and
manual gearboxes and brake systems, and various vehicle chassis, suspension, and driveline
components are available. No reports are required.
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
201

ME 437 PIPELINE ENGINEERING
(Thermo-Fluid Mechanics Design Restricted Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 437 Pipeline Engineering (3-0)3

Flow in pipelines. Liquid and gas pipelines. Pipeline components:
linepipe, pumps & compressors, valves, regulators. Pumping
station hydraulics. Design of transmission and distribution
pipelines. Economic, strategic, constructive and operational
aspects of pipeline design. Constructional practices for pipelines.
Operation and control of pipelines. Pipeline transients. Energy
transportation, solid transportation and two phase flow pipelines.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: Pipeline Engineering Class Notes, 2008, Mech. Eng Dept.
References
: E.S.Menon, Gas Pipeline Hydraulics Taylor &Francis, 2005

J.P. Tullis, Hydraulics of Pipelines: Pumps, Valves, Cavitation,
Transients, Wiley, 1989.
J.L. Kennedy, Oil & Gas Pipeline Fundamentals, Pennwell
Books, 1992.
B.H. Basavaraj, Pipeline Engineering, Vol.64, ASME, 1992.
J.V. Gennod, Fundamentals of Pipeline Engineering, Institute
Francais du Petrole Publications, 1984.
A.J. Osiadacs, Simulation and Analysis of Gas Networks, 1987.
A.E. Uhl, Steady Flow in Gas Pipelines (Testing, Measurement,
Behaviour, Computation), Institute of Gas Technology Report
No.10, American Gas Association.
Task Committee on Engineering Practice in the Design of
Pipelines, Pipeline Design for Hydrocarbon Gases and Liquids,
American Society of Civil Engineers, 1975.
Pipeline Design and Operations, Vol. 1-2-3, Pipeline & Gas
Journal, Work Book Series, 1983.
Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems, ASME Code
for Pressure Piping, ANSI/ASME B31.8,1986.
Course Objectives
get acquinted with the Pipeline Industry in the World and in Turkey,
learn about the fundamentals for the design and analysis of liquid, gas and two phase
pipelines,
learn the methodology and apply the fundamental knowledge for a real pipeline
design project,
see and learn the methodology and industrial applications related to the construction
of a pipeline.
202
Topics:
1. Introduction and pipeline industry overview
week
0.5
2. Pipeline fundamentals: types, fluid flow in pipelines, liquid and gas pipelines
3.
Pipeline components: linepipe, pumps and compressors, valves, regulators,

tankfarms, etc.
1
1.5
4. Transmission pipelines: analysis, design, economics
5. Constructional practices for pipelines

6. Operation and control of pipelines
1
1
7. Distribution pipeline systems: liquid and natural gas network
1.5
8. Pipeline transients
1.5
9.
Other types of pipelines: energy transportation pipelines, solid transportation

pipelines, two phase pipelines
10. Piping analysis and design
1
3
Class Schedule:
session.
Basic design of a liquid and/or gas pipeline, with economical analysis. A special pipeline
design project for each student.
Computer Usage:
Computer usage in the projects.
Laboratory Work:
2-one hour laboratory sessions in the laboratory and/or computers laboratory working on
pipeline design analysis and operations using package programs. The laboratory
demonstrative experiments may change from term to term, but as an example the following
are available in the laboratory : water-hammer & unsteady flows, and.natural gas pipelines
components,gas regulators and pump performance experiments.
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
203

ME 438 THEORY OF COMBUSTION
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 438 Theory of Combustion (3-0) 3

Scope of combustion. Combustion thermodynamics. Basic
transport phenomena.
Chemical kinetics; reaction rate.
Explosions in gases. Laminar and turbulent flames in premixed
combustible gases. Structure of detonation. Diffusion flames;
liquid droplet combustion.
Theory of thermal ignition.
Combustion of coal; burning rate of ash forming coal, fluidized
bed combustion. Pollutant formation. Propellants and rocket
propulsion.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: Stephen R. Turns, An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and

Applications, (1996).
References
: Glassman, Combustion, (1996)

K. K. Kuo, Principle of Combustion, (1986)
G. L. Borman and K. W. Ragland, Combustion Engineering,
Lewis and von Elbe, Combustion, Flames, and Explosion of
Gases, (1987)
Course Objectives
appreciate the importance of combustion in our daily life,
learn basic physical, chemical, and thermodynamic concepts that are important in the
study of combustion,
learn how to apply Ficks Law of mass diffusion to calculate the rate of evaporation
and lifetime of a liquid fuel droplet,
understand the fundamentals of chemical processes and the importance of chemical
kinetics in the study of combustion,
learn the underlying physics and chemistry of laminar premixed flames,
learn the general characteristics of laminar jet diffusion flames,
understand how fluidized bed combustion can increase the efficiency and reduce the
pollutant emissions from combustors,
understand the basics of rocket propulsion,
appreciate not only the improvement of their written and oral presentation skills but
also the development of ability to follow the literature and technology related to
his/her topic of interest.
204
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction + Fuels
2. Review of Thermochemistry
1.5
3. Introduction to Mass Transfer
4. Chemical Kinetics
1.5
5. Some Important Chemical Mechanisms
0.5
6. Simplified Conservation Equations for Reacting Flows
7. Laminar Premixed Flames
8. Laminar Diffusion Flames
9. Detonations
10. Burning of Solids, Solid Propellant Combustion in Rocket Motors
11. Liquid-Fuel Droplet Combustion
0.5
12. Presentations of Term Paper
1.5
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Homeworks/Quizzes/Projects:
There are homework assignments after each chapter. The homework solutions are due in
one week after they are assigned. Two projects will be assigned during the semester. The
projects involve the solution of combustion problems using the NASA-CEA computer code.
Computer Usage:
Two projects that will be assigned during the semester involve the use of NASA-CEA
computer code.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Prepared by
Date
: Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah ULA

: Fall 2008
205

ME 440 NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED MACHINE TOOLS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools (3-0) 3

Introduction to digital systems. Axis and motion nomenclature.
Tooling and general considerations for programming. Part
programming. Numerical Control structure: control unit, machine
interface, position and motion control. Interpolators. Computer
Numerical Control. Measurement techniques. Drive systems and
control loops. Adaptive control of CNC machine tools.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: Lecture notes / slides
References
: P. Smid., CNC Programming Handbook, 2/e, Industrial Press,

Inc., NY, 2003.
M. Lynch, Computer Numerical Control for Machining, McGraw
Hill, NY, 1992.
C. H. Chang, and M. A. Melkanoff, NC Machine Programming
and Software Design, Prentice Hall, NJ, 1987.
Y. Koren, Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems, McGraw
Hill, NY, 1983.
Y. Altintas, Manufacturing Automation, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge, 2000.
G. Tlusty, Manufacturing Processes and Equipment, Prentice
Hall, NJ, 2000.
Course Objectives
know the basic concepts in numerical control and CNC machine tools,
be able program NC machine tools,
know computer assisted programming of NC / CNC machine tools,
understand the electrical motor drives used in NC / CNC machine tool technology,
develop a working knowledge in computer control (hardware and software) and
digital sensors employed in NC / CNC machine tool technology.
Topics:
week
1
1. History of machine tools

2. NC/CNC machine tool architecture
1.5
3. Axis and motion nomenclature and types of numerical control
0.5
206
4. Tooling and general considerations for part programming
0.5
5. Manual part programming
6. Computer-aided part programming
7. General structure of computer numerical control
8. Interpolators for CNC machines
9. Measurement techniques for NC/CNC machine tools
10. Electrical drive systems for CNC machine tools
1.5
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Four homeworks (mini-projects), one midterm exam, final exam
Computer Usage:
The students are required to simulate part programs before actual running on CNC machines
and work on term papers using departmental PC facilities.
Laboratory Work:
The students are to work on two part programming projects using CNC lathes and milling
machines.
Prepared by
Updated
: Asst. Prof. Dr. Melik DLEN

: Fall 2008
207

ME 442 DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 442 Design of Control Systems (3-0)3

Introduction and review of basic concepts in frequency response
and root locus. Static error coefficients as regard to log-magnitude
diagrams. Polar plots and Nyquist diagram. Nyquist stability
criterion. Relative stability analysis. Closed-loop frequency
response specifications. Constant M and N circles and Nichols
charts. Design and compensation techniques.
Prerequisites
: ME 304 Control Systems
Textbook
: K. Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall,

2002.
References
: J.J. D'Azzo and C.H. Houpis, Linear Control System Analysis and
Design, McGraw Hill, 1988.
Dorf, R.C. and Bishop, R.H., Modern Control Systems, 11th
Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007.
D'Souza, A.F., Design of Control Systems, Prentice-Hall, 1988.
G.F. Franklin, J.D. Powell, and A. Emami-Naeini, Feedback
Control of Dynamic Systems, 5th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2006.
B. C. Kuo and F. Golnaraghi, Automatic Control Systems, 8th Ed.,
N.S. Nise, Control Systems Engineering, 4th Edition, John Wiley
& Sons, 2004.
C.H. Phillips and R.D. Harbor, Feedback Control Systems, 4th
Ed., Prentice Hall, 2000.
Course Objectives
learn the basic concepts of root locus (RL) and its interpretation such that they will
be able to
o sketch the RL of a feedback control system by hand, indicating its basic
characteristics,
o draw the RL of a feedback control system via MATLAB,
o relate the RL to the stability and the time domain response characteristics of a
feedback control system;
gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by root locus
(RL) techniques such that they will be able to
o identify a suitable type of controller to satisfy design requirements by the RL
technique,
o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, graphically,
o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, analytically,
208
o determine controller parameters by the RL technique, via MATLAB;

learn the basic concepts of polar plots and their interpretation such that they will be
able to
o sketch the polar plot of a sinusoidal transfer function by hand, indicating its
basic characteristics,
o draw the polar plot of a sinusoidal transfer function via MATLAB,
o associate polar plots with Bode plots and Nichols charts,
o relate polar plots to the stability and the frequency response characteristics of
a feedback control system;
gain the basic principles in designing controllers of a feedback system by frequancy
response (FR) techniques such that they will be able to
o identify a suitable type of controller to satisfy design requirements by the FR
technique,
o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, graphically,
o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, analytically,
o determine controller parameters by the FR technique, via MATLAB.
Topics:
1. Introduction. Alternative approaches in the design of control systems. The use
of time domain and frequency domain techniques in the control system design.
Relationship between time domain specifications in design and the location of
closed loop poles in the complex s-plane. The concept of root locus. Basic
definitions and characteristics of a root locus.
2. Rules of drawing root locus for a given open loop pole/zero configuration of an
open loop transfer function. and several exaples
3. Root locus with respect to any parameter. Root contours.
4. Root locus of systems with transportation lag. Complementary root locus.
5. Fundamental concepts in the design of feedforward controllers (compensators,
filters) by using root locus technique. Effects of adding poles and zeros on root
locus. P-controller design. PD-controller design. PI-controller design.
6. PID-controller design. Analytical design of P, PI, PD and PID controllers. Lag
and lead compensators as controllers. Lead compensator design. Lag
compensator design. Lag-lead compensator design. Analytical design of lag and
lead compensators.
7. Basic definition and characteristics of frequency response. Relationship
between the frequency response and pole-zero locations in the s-plane. Bode
plots; constant gain, integral/derivative and first order factors. Second order
factors, resonance.
8. Minimum and non-minimum phase systems. Relationship between magnitude
and phase characteristics of frequency response. All pass systems. Low
frequency and high frequency characteristics of frequency response. Frequency
response of open loop transfer functions, their low frequency characteristics and
relations to steady-state time response, type number and static error coefficients.
9. Polar plots. Closed loop frequency response from the polar plot of open loop
frequency response. Point and contour mapping between complex planes
through a function. Cauchy's principle of argument. Preliminaries of Nyquist
209
week
1
1
1
1
1
1
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
stability criterion: relationship relationship between open loop poles/zeros and

poles/zeros of 1+GH expression.
Nyquist stability criterion.
Relative stability. Phase and gain crossover frequencies. Phase margin. Gain
margin. Frequency domain design specifications. Correlations between phase
margin and time domain relative stability measures. Closed loop frequency
response specifications. Relationship between open loop and closed loop
frequency responses for unity feedback systems. Constant M and N circles.
Log-magnitude versus phase plots. Nichols diagram. Gain setting by using Mr
requirement in polar plots and in Nichols diagrams. Reshaping frequency
response.
Lag compensation in frequency response. Frequency response design
techniques of lag compensators. Analytical design methods for lag, lead and
PID controllers.
Lead compensation in frequency response. Frequency response design
techniques of lead compensators.
1
1
1
1
1
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homeworks are assigned regularly.
Computer Usage:
Students are encouraged to use Matlab software package in their homeworks.
Laboratory Work:
None
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Tuna BALKAN, Prof. Dr. Blent E. PLATN

: Fall 2008
210

ME 443 ENGINEERING ECONOMY AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 443 Engineering Economy And Production Management

(3-0)3
Introduction and present economy studies. Cost concepts. Time
value of money. Equivalence. Consideration of inflation. Bond
problems. Comparison of investment alternatives. Replacement
analysis. Depreciation. Break-even analysis. Evaluation of public
projects. Linear programming. Large scale project planning.
Prerequisities
: ECON 210 Principles of Economics
Textbook
: J.A. White, M.H. Ages and K.E. Case, Principles of Engineering

Economy, John Wiley&Sons.
References
: Chan S. Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Prentice

Hall.
William G. Sullivan, J.A. Bontadelli, E.L. Wicks, Engineering
Economics, Prentice Hall.
L.T. Blank and A.J. Tarquin, Engineering Economy, Mc GrawHill.
E.Paul Degarmo, John R. Canada, William G. Sullivan,
Engineering Economy, collier MacMillian.
Raymond R. Mayer, Production Management, Mc Graw -Hill.
Ray Wild, The Techniques of Production Management, Holt
Rinekort Winston.
A.H. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction, MacMillan
Course Objectives
learn how to evaluate the economic performance of engineering projects using the
time value of money,
learn basic cost temrinology and concepts and the way they are used in engineering
economic analysis and decision making,
be able to generate and evaluate mutually exclusive alternatives for investment
decision from a list of feasible project proposals,
be able to learn the effect of depreciation and income tax considerations in
investment decisions,
learn how to evaluate public projects,
learn break-even and sensitivity analysis methods and how to apply them in
decision-making process,
learn how to make decision for replacing an existing asset with a new one among
the available ones,
learn how inflation will effect the economic evaluation of investment projects.
211
Topics:
1. Introduction; decision making process, present economy studies
week
1
2. Cost concepts; life cycle; past and sunk, opportunity, direct, indirect and
overhead, fixed, variable, average and marginal costs
3. Time value of money; compounding and discounting formulas; cash flow
diagrams, annuity, gradient and geometric series of cash flows; nominal,
effective and varying rates of return; equivalency
4. Measures of worth; cost of capital and the minimum attractive rate of return;
present, future and equivalent uniform annual worth, rate of return, savings to
investment ratio methods to measure worth of investment projects; capital
recovery; inflation considerations; bond problems
5. Comparison of alternatives; mutual exclusiveness; planning horizons; cash flow
development; comparing the investment alternatives; replacement analysis
6. Depreciation
7. Break-even analysis
2.5
2.5
2
0.5
0.5
8. Public projects; characteristics: time value of money; benefit to cost ratio

method
9. Linear programming; formulation; simplex tabulation method
10. Large scale project planning; CPM, PERT
Class Schedule:
Term Projects:
Each student individually prepares a term project related to the course subjects and their
daily life applications.
Computer Usage:
Some of the students use PCs for their term projects.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Mustafa lhan GKLER

: Fall 2000
212
1
2
1

ME 444 RELIABILITY IN ENGINEERING DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 444 Reliability In Engineering Design (3-0)3

Failure, durability, safety, reliability. Failure of components.
Systems and system failures. Mathematical background related to
engineering reliability. Reliability of components and assemblies.
Design considerations: cost-redundancy-complexity and hazard.
Maintenance. The role of testing and testing techniques. Rules,
standards, codes and regulations on reliability. Case studies.
Prerequisites
: ME 308 Machine Elements II
Textbook
: P.O'Connor, Practical Reliability Engineering, Wiley, 1990.
References
: MIL-STD-7853, Reliability Program for Systems and Equipment.

MIL-STD-7565, Reliability Modelling and Prediction, ISO 9000
Family of International Standards
Course Objectives
acquire the fundamental knowledge as regards the fundamental probability concepts
and be able to comprehend the definitions and terms pertinent to failure and
reliability, and how these are physically realized,
be able to carry our reliability modeling and analysis of simple systems.
Topics:
1. Failure, durability, safety reliability and material failures
week
1
2. Failures of components
3. Introduction to systems and system characteristics
4. System failures, FMEA
5. Mathematical background
6. Redundancy, reliability of components
7. Reliability of assemblies, fault tree analysis, FMECA
8. Design considerations; fail-safe, worst-case, damage tolerance, complexity and

redundancy, hazards
9. Improving reliability, testing and maintenance, TPM concept
10. Rules, standards and codes on reliability and advanced concepts
213
Class Schedule:
other session.
Students are required to submit a case study, analyzing a design, which involves
considerable risk in groups of maximum four students.
Computer Usage:
Depends on the students' choice of the case study topic.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Alp ESN

: Fall 2003
214

ME 445 INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing Systems (3-0)3

Introduction to new concepts in manufacturing engineering.
Group technology. Process planning, Integrative manufacturing.
Computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) systems.
Prerequisites

Textbook
: Nanua Singh, Systems Approach to Computer-Integrated Design

and Manufacturing, Wiley, 1996.
References
: Bedworth, David, Henderson, Nerk Wolfe, Philip M., ComputerIntegrated Design and Manufacturing, Mc Graw-Hill
International Editions, Mechanical Engineering Series, 1991.
Groover, Mikell, Automation, Production Systems, and Computer
Integrated Manufacturing, Prentice Hall International Editions,
1987.
Zeid, Ibrahim, CAD/CAM Theory and Practice, Mc Graw-Hill
International Editions, Computer Science Series, 1991.
Warnock, Ian, Programmable Controllers Operation and
Application, Prentice Hall, 1988
Course Objectives
: The aim of this course is
to teach basic elements of flexible automation,
to teach basics of CNC machines and programming, and robotics,
To introduce the concepts of modern technologies used in todays manufacturing
enterprises, like, group technologies, integrative manufacturing planning and control,
etc.,
To give students a broad view of CIM and its basic features.
Topics:
1. Introduction
-Need for Automation in Manufacturing
-The Scope of Computer Integrated Manufacturing
-Operations Flow in a Manufacturing System
2. Group Technology
-Methods for Developing Part Families
-Classification & Coding
-Facility Design Using G.T.
-Economic Modelling in G.T. Environment
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week
1
3. Process Planning
-Approaches to Process Planning
-Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) Systems
-Tolerance Charts
-Advances in CAPP
4. Integrative Manufacturing Planning & Control
-Overview of Manufacturing Engineering
-Overview of Production Control
-Cellular Manufacturing
-Just in Time Manufacturing
5. Numerical Control in Manufacturing
-Overview of NC Operation & Equipment & NC Programming
-Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Distributed Numerical Control
(DNC)
-Controls in NC
6. Robotics
-Fundamentals
-Robot Programming
7. Measurement, Analysis & Actuation
-Sensing & Measuring
-Programmable Controllers
-Actuation
8. CIM
-Technological Issues
-Networking
-CIM strategy
1
2
Class Schedule:
the other session.
1 Homework, 4 Laboratory Projects, 4 Laboratory Quizzes
Computer Usage:
PLC programming
Laboratory Work:
The course has laboratory demonstrations on sensors, PLC programming, CNC
programming, and CMM application.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. mer ANLAAN, Prof. Dr. Engin KILI

: Fall 2003
216

ME 448 FUNDAMENTALS OF MICRO ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
(MEMS)
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 448 Fundamentals of Micro Electromechanical Systems

(MEMS) (3-0)3
Fundamental knowledge (design, manufacture and packaging) of
MEMS and Microsystems. Overview of MEMS and
Microsystems. Working principles of Microsystems. Engineering
science topics for microsystem design and fabrication.
Application of thermofluid engineering principles in
microsystems design. Scaling laws and miniaturization. Materials
for MEMS. Microsystem manufacturing processes. Microsystem
design and packaging.
Prerequisites
: ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies, EE 209 Fundamentals of

Electrical and Electronics Engineering, METE 228 Engineering
Materials, ME 307 Machine Elements I, ME 308 Machine
Elements II. Consent of the Department for non-ME Students.
Textbook
: Tai-Ran Hsu ,MEMS & Microsystems, Design and Manufacture,

McGraw-Hill, 2002.
References
: J. W. Gardner, V. K. Varadan, O. O. Awadelkarim, Microsensors,

MEMS and Smart Devices, John Wiley and Sons, 2001
Nadim Maluf, An Introduction to Microelectromechanical
Systems Engineering, Artech House, Inc., 1999, ISBN:
0890065810
The MEMS Handbook, M. Gad-El-Hak (Editor), CRC Press,2001
M. Elwenspoek, R. Wiegerink, Mechanical Microsensors,
Springer-Verlag, 2001
G. T. A. Kovacs, Micromachined Transducers Sourcebook,
McGraw-Hill, 1998
Course Objectives
able to understand working principles of MEMS and microsystems
able to use their engineering science knowledge for design and fabrication of MEMS
and microsystems
able to use their engineering mechanics knowledge for design of MEMS and
microsystems
able to use the scaling laws for conceptual design of MEMS and microsystems
acquainted with the basic information on materials used for making of
microcomponents and devices
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acquainted with the information on microfabrication processes and

micromanufacturing techniques
able to improve their skills on design and manufacturing of MEMS and
microsystems
Topics:
1. Overview of microsystems and the evolution of microfabrication.
Preview of the current and potential markets for various types of microsystems.
2. Working principles of currently available microsensors, actuators and motors,
valves, pumps, and fluidics used in microsystems.
3. Engineering science topics applicable to microsystems design and fabrication.
4. Engineering mechanics topics relevant to microsystem design and packaging.
Mechanics of deformable solids and mechanical vibration theories.
Basic formulations of thermomechanics and fracture mechanics of interfaces of
thin films that are common in microstructures.
Outline of the finite element method for stress analysis.
5. Application of thermofluid engineering principles in microsystems design
6. Scaling laws that are used in the conceptual design of microdevices and systems
7. Materials used for common microcomponents and devices.
Active and passive substrates, packaging materials.
Materials ( piezoresistives, piezoelectrics, and polymers) for microsystems
8. Microfabrication processes for micromanufacturing
9. Common micromanufacturing techniques: bulk manufacturing, surface
micromachining, and the LIGA process
10. Essential elements involved in the design and packaging of microsystems.
The use of CAD and the finite element method.
Case studies and examples in the design and packaging of micro pressure
sensors and fluidics.
week
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Class Schedule:
session.
There is one term project (20%).
Computer Usage:
Computer usage is required in preparation of term projects. Projects are prepared by using
the related software for MEMS (Cadence, CoventorWare (MEMCAD), MEMSCAP,
ANSYS,..). Studies can be made by making use of conventional CAD software.
Laboratory Work:
Laboratory demonstrations related to the manufacturing and testing of MEMS products.
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Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. M. A. Sahir ARIKAN

: Fall 2003
219

ME 450 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING METHODS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 450 Nondestructive Testing Methods (3-0)3

The role of NDT in quality assurance. Mechanical Engineering
applications of the most commonly used NDT methods such as
ultrasonic, radiographic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, and
eddy current. Concept of NDT suitable design. Testing of
products according to NDT standards. Special purpose testing
techniques and their working principles.
Prerequisites
: None
Textbook
: R. Halmshaw, Non-destructive Testing, 2nd Edition, Edward

Arnold, 1991.
References
: P.E. Mix, Introduction to Non-destructive Testing: A Training

Guide, John Wiley & Sons, 1987.
Course Objectives
be familiar with the most commonly used NDT methods such as visual, radiography,
ultrasonic, penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, etc.,
be familiar with the applications of most commonly used NDT methods on different
test objects,
be familiar with the operating principles and the use of various nondestructive testing
equipment,
recognize the importance of nondestructive testing during the design of objects or
structures.
Topics:
1. Importance of NDT in quality assurance
week
1.5
2. Introduction to radiographic testing
3. Introduction to ultrasonic testing
4. Introduction to penetrant testing
5. Introduction to magnetic particle testing

6. Special NDT methods
1.5
4
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Class Schedule:
other session.
Laboratory Work:
1. Making a radiographic test of a component. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing
with the test equipment, radiation protection, selection of exposure arrangement, exposure
calculations, film packaging, film marking, processing and evaluation according to a
standard (report required)
2. Ultrasonic examination of a test object. Laboratory program covers: familiarizing with the
test equipment, distance calibration for straight, angle beam, and TR-probes, sensitivity
calibration, scanning directions, documentation (report required)
3. Penetrant testing of an object. Laboratory program covers: type of test systems, control
blocks, control of illumination, application of a complete test procedure (report required)
4. Magnetic particle examination of a test piece. Laboratory program covers: various
magnetization equipment, control of magnetization, control of test medium, application of a
complete test procedure, demagnetization (report required)
5. Eddy current testing. Laboratory program covers: different eddy current equipment, ferrite
content measurement, conductivity measurement, calibration blocks, phase plane display of
various defects and geometrical variations (report required)
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Blent DOYUM

: Fall 2008
221

ME 451 INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 451 Introduction To Composite Structures (3-0)3

Composite materials and their structural properties. Composite
systems. Principles of manufacturing. Structural mechanics of
laminated composites. Generalized Hookes law. Classical
lamination theory. Plane stress problems. Engineering
applications. Design principles. Failure criteria and damage
tolerance.
Prerequisites
: ME 206 Strenght of Materials
Textbook
: P.K. Mallick, Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Materials,

Manufacturing and Design, Marcel Decker, Inc.
References
: S.W. Tsai, Composites Design, Think Composites.

R.M. Jones, Mechanics of Composite Materials, McGraw-Hill.
B.D. Agarwal and L.J. Broutman, Analysis and Performance of
Fiber Composites, John Wiley and Sons.
K.G.H. Ashbee, Fundamental Principles of Fiber Reinforced
Composites, Technomic Publishing AG.
L.A. Carlsson and J. W. Gillespie, (Ed.) Delaware Composites
Design Encyclopedia, Volumes 1-6, Technomic Publishing AG.
L.N. Phillips, Design with Advanced Composite Materials, The
Design Council.
Course Objectives
acquire the information about properties and structure of commonly used fibers and
matrix materials for polymer based composites,
comprehend the basic principles of advanced composites manufacturing,
be able to analyze mechanics of fiber reinforced composite laminates,
acquire the information about various test methods for fiber reinforced composites,
be able to design a FRC laminated structure under various in-plane loading
conditions.
Topics:
1. Introduction: use of composite materials, metal/composite trade-off study
2. Composite systems: basic principles, fiber reinforced materials, matrix
materials
3. Principles of manufacturing: laminating procedures and autoclave techniques,
filament winding, pultrusion, resin transfer molding, machining
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week
1
3
3
4. Mechanics of laminated composites: review of stress-strain concept,

generalized Hooke's law, plane stress problems, classical lamination theory,
thermal and moisture effects, failure criteria
5. Design principles and damage tolerance: typical composite constructions,
applications, damage-tolerant design
4.5
2.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to prepare a computational project to design a fiber reinforced
composite laminate under a specified load. Students are also supposed to write routines to
calculate stiffness and laminate stresses.
Laboratory Work:
Students are supposed to attend the field trips to see the composite production facilities
around the town.
Prepared by
Date
: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levend PARNAS

: Fall 2003
223

ME 455 MANUFACTURING OF POLYMERC STRUCTURES
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 455 Manufacturing of Polymeric Structures (3-0)3

Structure and properties (mechanical, thermal, chemical, etc.) of
polymers; types of polymers; modeling basics and flow
characteristics in manufacturing with polymers; major production
methods: die forming, molding, secondary shaping processes;
manufacturing of polymeric composites.
Prerequisites
: METE 228, ME 303, ME 305
Textbook
: A. Brent Strong, Plastics: Materials and Processing, PrenticeHall, New Jersey, 2000.
References
: Serope Kalpakjian, Manufacturing Processes for Engineering

Materials, 3rd ed., Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.
Stanley Middleman, Fundamentals of Polymer Processing,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1977.
Tim A. Osswald, Polymer Processing Fundamentals,
Hanser/Gardner, 1998.
Engineered Materials Handbook: Desk Edition, ASM
International, 1995.
Tim A. Osswald and Georg Menges, Material Science of
Polymers for Engineers, Hanser/Gardner, 1995
Peter C. Powell, Engineering with Polymers, Chapman and
Hall, London, 1983.
Course Objectives
know the types (thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers) and the basic material
properties (polymer chain structures and mechanical, thermal and physical
properties) of plastics
be able to identify and explain the workings of the most common manufacturing
methods (extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, rotamolding,
compression molding) used in producing plastic products and will gain insight into
processing issues vital to the design of these processes
be able to identify, on an elementary-to-intermediate level, the appropriate
manufacturing method for a plastic product based on its geometry and type of
material
be familiar with common manufacturing methods) used in producing plastic
composites
gain insight and have direct knowledge of engineering practices utilized in local
companies specializing in producing plastic products
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know how to use engineering basics for developing mathematical models and gain
insight about the use of modeling software in process design for manufacturing
plastic products
Topics:
week
1.
Structure of Polymers
1.5
2.
Properties of Polymers
3.
Types of Polymers
4.
Manufacturing Methods for Polymeric Structures: Extrusion, Injection

Molding, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Rotamolding, Compression Molding
5.
Manufacturing Methods for Polymeric Composites
1.5
Class Schedule:
the other session. The last week is devoted to project presentations.
Homework:
Three to five homework assignments per semester are given. The assignments are generally
geared towards directing students to research and obtain information beyond the contents of
the lectures.
Computer Usage:
Of the two projects assigned per semester, students learn and use a restricted version of the
commercial injection molding software Moldflow to analyze and present various moldfilling scenarios.
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 3-6, 8, 11, 13
Prepared by
Date
: Dr. Merve ERDAL

: Fall 2008
225

ME 461 MECHATRONIC COMPONENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation (1-4) 3

Basic applied concepts in mechatronic components and
instruments. Laboratory experiments on: identification and
classification of mechatronic components, sensors and
transducers, machine vision, actuating systems, information and
cognitive systems, mechatronic instrumentation, evaluation of
mechatronic systems.
Prerequisite
: Consent of department or admission to Mechatronics Minor

Program
Textbook
: Sabri etinkunt, Mechatronics, John Wiley & Sons, 2006, ISBN047147987X.
Course Objectives
become familiar with various sensors and transducers commonly used in
mechatronic designs, and use many of them in the lab for better comprehension of
their use in practice,
become familiar with different (micro)controllers that can be used to integrate
various sensors and actuators into a single mechatronic solution,
become familiar with different actuators commonly used in mechatronic designs, and
use some of them in the lab,
learn about different ways of interpreting sensory information such as image and
speech processing,
become familiar with traditional and contemporary decision making and improve
their programming skills.
Topics:
week
1
1. What is mechatronics?
2. Programming Overview: PC and Microprocessor
3. Electric circuit components
4. Actuators and energy sources
5. Sensors
6. Computer Interfacing
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7. Introduction to computer vision
8. Introduction to decision making
9. Contemporary issues
10. Team project group presentations
Class Schedule:
Classes are held in two sessions per week; 2 class hours in one session and 2 lab hours in the
other session.
Homework is assigned on regular basis. Assignments are given for several purposes: Letting
the student perform a literature survey on a given topic, reading an academic papers and
sketching small-scale designs are of major one to be listed.
Quizzes are given based on reading assignments and programming techniques taught on
regular basis.
Teams of two to three students work on design projects. The projects will involve a group-up
design process with an operational end product.
Computer Usage:
Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and
the PC. Preferred languages as of date are C# on the PC platform, and Basic and C on the
microcontroller platforms.
Laboratory Work:
Several labs are conducted throughout the semester. The major topics covered can be
summarized as follows:
Introduction to basic circuit elements and circuit prototyping
Introduction to microcontroller environment and programming
Microcontroller based inductive load control (i.e. DC motor, selonoid actuation)
Sensors and microcontroller interfacing
Design and implementation of simple feedback control systems
Prepared by
Date
: A. Bugra KOKU
: Fall 2008
227

ME 462 MECHATRONIC DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 462 Mechatronic Design (2-2) 3

Introduction to mechatronic concepts, mechatronic systems and
components, theory of engineering design, synergistic design,
design models, systematic design, mechatronic design project,
manufacturing mechatronic products and their performance tests
in design contest.
Prerequisite
: ME 461
Textbook
: Lecture notes
References
: Various articles provided throughout the semester
Course Objectives
be introduced with systematic approaches to engineering design,
by studying unsuccessful design processes as case studies, learn about common
mistakes that can take place throughout a design process,
complete a design project, which yields an end-product,
broaden their perspective of design from mechatronics point of view and improve
their ability to work on interdisciplinary projects within a group.
Topics:
1. What mechatronics is and mechatronic design approach
2. Role of modeling in mechatronic design
3. Sensor and actuator characteristics
week
2.5
2
1.5
4. Synchronous and asynchronous sequential systems
5. Fault analysis in mechatronic systems
6. Design optimization of mechatronic systems
7. Design for Environment
8. New trends in mechatronics
9. Intellectual Property Patenting, Ethical Considerations
10. Team project group presentations
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Teams of three to four students work on mechatronic design projects. The projects will
involve a group-up design process with an operational end product.
Computer Usage:
Computers are used in this course in order to program and debug both microcontrollers and
the PC. Preferred languages as of date are C# on the PC platform, and Basic and C on the
microcontroller platforms.
Laboratory Work:
Laboratory work in this course focuses on research and implementation of group projects
and other small scale assignments throughout the semester.
Contribution of the course to meeting the professional component:
This course supports the following outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12.
Prepared by
Date
: A. Bugra KOKU
: Fall 2008
229

ME 471 PRODUCTION PLANT DESIGN
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 471 Production Plant Design (3-0)3

Fundamentals and design of production systems. Group
technology, FMS and CIM. Market survey and plant location
analysis. Types of plant layout. Process analysis. Quantity and
quality planning and controlling for production. Machine
selection. Materials handling. Storages. Safety rules and
regulations. Computer applications. Evaluation of design
alternatives. A complete design of a production plant as a guided
term paper.
Prerequisites
: ME 303 Manufacturing Egineering
Textbook
References
: Ray Wild, Production and Operations Management - Principles

and Techniques, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Ltd., 1979 (On
Reserve at METU Library with Call No. HD31 W668 1979).
Harold T. Amrine, John A. Ritchey, Colin L. Moodie,
Manufacturing Organization and Management, 5th edition,
Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1987 (On Reserve at METU Library with Call
No. HD31 A54 1987).
Tompkins, White, Bozer, Frazelle, Tanchoco, Trevino, Facilities
Planning, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.
Richard L. Francis, Leon F. McGinnis, Jr., John A. White
Facility Layout and Location: An Analytical Approach, 2nd
edition, W. J. Fabrycky and J. H. Mize (eds.), Prentice-Hall Inc.,
1992.
Ray Wild, The Techniques of Production Management, Holt,
Rinehart and Winston Ltd., 1978.
J. D. Radford, D. B. Richardson, The Management of
Production, 3rd edition, Barnes & Noble Books, 1972.
James M. Moore, Plant Layout and Design, The Macmillan
Company, 1962.
G. Dieter, Engineering Design.
Isi Sagligi ve Is Gvenligi Tzg, Basbakanlik Basimevi.
D. R. Sule, Manufacturing Facilities - Location, Planning, and

Design, 2nd edition, PWS Publishing Company - International
Thomson Publishing, 1994.
Course Objectives
: At the end of the semester, the students will
be competent in designing a production plant,
have hands on experience in completing a Production Plant Design Project,
know how to document and present their work on their design project,
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understand the principles of project management and will work in a team

environment efficiently.
Topics:
week
1
1 Introduction
2 Fundamentals and design of production systems
3 Design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM, FMS and CIM)
4 Market survey and plant location
5 Plant Layout
6 Process Analysis
7 Quantity and quality planning and controlling for production
8 Process and machine selection
9 Materials handling
10 Storage types
11 Safety requlation
0.5
12 Maintenance
0.5
13 Environmental factors
0.5
14 Research and Development
0.5
Class Schedule:
other session.
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. Bilgin KAFTANOLU

: Fall 2008
231

ME 476 SECOND LAW ANALYSIS OF THERMAL SYSTEMS
(Elective Course)
Course Description : ME 476 Second Law Analysis of Thermal Systems (3-0)3
Introduction. Basic exergy concepts. Elements of plant analysis.
Exergy analysis of simple processes. Examples of thermal and
chemical plant analysis. Thermoeconomic application of exergy.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: A. Bejan, G. Tsatsaronis and M. Moran, Thermal Design and

Optimization, A Wiley-Interscience Publication, New York 1996.
References
: A Bejan, Advance Engineering Thermodynamics, A Wiley

Interscience Publication New York 1988.
A. Bejan and E. Mamut, Eds.,Thermodynamic Optimization of
Complex Energy Systems, Kluwer 1999.
M. Moran, Availability Analysis: A Guide to Efficient Energy
Use, ASME, 1989.
J.R. Howell and R. O. Buckius, Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New
York, 1992.
M.J. Moran and H.N. Shapiro, Fundamentals of Engineering
Thermodynamics, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New
York, 1992.
J. Szargut, R.M. Morris, F.R. Steward, Exergy Analysis of
Thermal, Chemical and Metallurgical Processes, Hemisphere
Publishing Corporation, 1988.
I. Dincer and M. Rosen, Exergy, Energy, Environment and
Sustainable Development, Elsevier 2007.
Course Objectives
: At the end of this course the student will
Be familiar with the concepts of exergy(availability), irreversibility, thermodynamic
environment and the dead state;
Understand the scope, limits and implications of the exergy equation,
Be familiar with the concepts and implications of Second Law Efficiency,
Have built up complex energy and exergy models of an energy system through a
series of computer projects. For each step in this project, students will run
parametric studies and present their results in a professional short report.
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Topics:
Week
1
1. Introduction
2. Non-reacting Energy Processes & Project Part 1
3. Non-reacting Exergy Processes & Project Part 2
3-5
4. Reacting Energy and Exergy Processes & Project Part 3
6-8
5. Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
9-10
6. Economics & Thermoeconomics
11-13
7. Final Project
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Class Schedule:
the other session.
Computer Usage:
Students are required to solve the project parts using a mathematical modeling software
(e.g., MathCad) and run parametric studies. For each part of the project they must produce a
professional short report using a computer.
Prepared by
Date
: Assistant Professor Dr. Derek BAKER

: Fall 2008
233

ME 478 INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR ENERGY UTILIZATION
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 478 Introduction To Solar Energy Utilization (3-0)3

Nature of solar radiation. Calculation and measurement of
insolation on horizontal and tilted planes. Transmission of solar
radiation through glass and plastics. Flat-plate collector theory
and performance of concentrating type collectors. Heat Storage,
use of solar energy for power production. Miscellaneous uses
such as distillation, cooking, cooling. Laboratory practice on solar
radiation.
Prerequisites
Textbook
: E. Tasdemiroglu, Solar Energy Utilization: Technical and

Economical Aspects, METU, 1988.
References
: J.A. Duffie, W.A. Beckman, Solar Engineering of Thermal

Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1980.
Ed: W.C. Dickinson, P.N. Cheremisinoff, Solar Energy
Technology Handbook - Parts A & B, M. Dekker, 1980.
Course Objectives
gain familiarity with the nature, the quantity and the geometric considerations of the
radiation emitted by the sun and incident on the earths atmosphere,
be familiar with the effects of the atmosphere on the solar radiation and understand
how the available radiation data can be processed to obtain the radiation incident on
surfaces of various orientations,
be able to acquire sufficient knowledge to analyze and design solar collectors,
acquire a capacity to analyze and design active solar heating systems,
be able to understand the basic relationships among solar radiation characteristics of
materials.
Topics:
1. Energy situation in the world and in Turkey
week
1
2. Solar astronomy
3. Solar radiation
4. Flat-plate solar collectors
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5. Concentrating collectors
6. Solar heating systems
7. Other solar thermal applications
8. Solar electric power generation
9. Economic evaluation of solar systems
Class Schedule:
other session.
Laboratory Work:
Laboratory work is not required. Solar house and solar collectors are used for demonstration
purposes.
Prepared by
Date
: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Cemil YAMALI

: Fall 2008
235

ME 481 INDUSTRIAL FLUID POWER
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 481 Industrial Fluid Power (3-0) 3.

Basic principles. Basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Hydraulic power systems : Hydraulic oils; distribution system;
energy input and transfer devices; energy modulation devices;
energy output and transfer devices; other components such as
filters and strainers, and accumulators; system design and circuit
analysis. Pneumatic power systems. Case studies.
Prerequisites

ME 308 Machine Elements
Textbook
: None
References
: Pinches and Ashby, Power Hydraulics, Prentice Hall, London,

1989.
A. Esposito, Fluid Power with Applications, Prentice Hall,
London,1994.
J.W. Wolansky et al., Fundamentals of Fluid Power, Houghton
Mifflin, Company, Boston, 1977.
J.A. Sullivan, Fluid Power : Theory and Applications, Reston
Publishing Company, Reston, Virginia,1982.
Course Objectives
be thoroughly familiar with the basic components of hydraulic power systems,
learn how to produce a conceptual design in the form of a symbolic diagram of a
hydraulic power circuit to satisfy the requirements of a specified task,
learn how to make calculations directed to the selection of components relevant to
the specified task using symbolic diagrams of fluid power circuits and finalize the
design using data for the components selected,
know how to decide if an accumulator is to be used as the primary or secondary
source of energy and to choose a suitable accumulator size when required,
have a sound understanding of the differences between the hydraulic and pneumatic
power systems and be able to extend their acquired knowledge and abilities for the
hydraulic systems to pneumatic power systems.
Topics:
week
0.5
1. Introduction
2. Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
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0.5
3. Power Transmitting Fluids
4. The Distribution System
5. Energy Input and Transfer Devices
6. Energy Modulation Devices
1.5
7. Energy Output and Transfer Devices
1.5
8. Filters and Accumulators
9. System Design and Circuit Analysis
10. Pneumatic Systems
11. Case Studies
Class Schedule:
the other session.
Weekly homework assignments. A course project involving animation of a fluid power
circuit operation may be assigned on a voluntary basis to individuals or groups of students.
Computer Usage:
Students use computers in the solution of some homework problems and in their voluntary
projects which involve the animation of specified fluid power circuits.
Laboratory Work:
Course has three one-hour sessions in the laboratory mainly for demonstrative purposes.
These sessions are planned with the available setups in the Control Laboratory.
Other: 1 credit
Prepared by
Date

: Fall 2008
237

ME 483 EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUES IN FLUID MECHANICS
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 483 Experimental Techniques In Fluid Mechanics (3-0)3

Instrumentation and measurement techniques in fluid mechanics.
Pressure measurements and probe techniques. Fluid velocity and
flow measurements. Hot-wire and laser-Doppler anemometry and
flow visualisation. Scale modelling. Design of experiments.
Statistical data analysis. Data acquisition. Designing, constructing
and performing fluid mechanics experiments. Term project.
Prerequisites
: ME 306 Fluid Mehanics II
Textbook
: Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics, Class Notes, 2003,

Mech. Eng Dept.
References
: Measurement Techniques in Fluid Mechanics, VKI Lecture

Notes.
F.A.E. Brugelmans, and G. Junkhan, Probes for Pressure
Measurement, VKI, CN82, 1973.
H. Schenk, Jr., Theories of Engineering Experimentation, 2nd
Ed., McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1968.
C. Lipson, and N.J Sheth, Statistical Design and Analysis of
Engineering Experiments, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1973.
G.J. Hahn, and S.S. Shapiro, Statistical Models in Engineering, J.
Wiley and Sons Inc., 1968.
J.G. Goldstein, Fluid Mechanics Measurements, Hemisphere Pub.
Co., 1983.
R.W. Miller, Flow Measurement Engineering Handbook,
McGraw-Hill, 1983.
Course Objectives
gain laboratory practice especially in the area of experimental fluids engineering,
gain theoretical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals,
gain practical knowledge on experimentation fundamentals,
gain practice on the design of experiments and learn group work approach to real
industrial and practical problems,
gain ability and practice on team work, project management, presentation and
reporting,
gain practice working in collaboration with the industry and professional
researchers,
gain practice in data acquisition and analysis,
learn about modeling and similitude.
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Topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Experimentation

Measurement Chains and Instrumentation
Pressure Measurements and Probes
Flow and Velocity Measurements
CTA & LDA
Data Acquisition and Analysis
Modelling Techniques and Similitude
Design of Experiments
Project Discussion Sessions (in the Laboratory)
week
0.5
2
1
1
0.5
1
3
2
3
Class Schedule:
session.
Usually the 3rd hour is spent in the laboratory in the presence of the instructor.
Group projects (for 2-3 student teams), on an industrial problem, supported by the industry.
Computer Usage:
Data acquisition and data analysis.
Laboratory Work:
A set of 3-4 experiments and two demonstrations for the conceptional understanding of the
discipline are performed. These are on the following topics:
1. Calibration of instruments (3 experiments in one)
2. Error analysis
3. Fitting a correlation to a phenomena
4. Similitude & non-dimensional parameters
5. Transient phenomena & dynamic response (not every term)
Demonstrations (optional)
Data acquisition and data analysis
Demonstration on electronic instrumentation
Demonstration on hot-wire anemometry
Demonstration on laser doppler anemometry
In addition to these, the student is given a term project where groups of two to three are
asked to design, construct, then do experiments on an experimental set-up or prototype.
Prepared by

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Date
: Fall 2008
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ME 485 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS USING FINITE VOLUME
METHOD
(Elective Course)
Course Description
: ME 485 Computational Fluid Dynamics using Finite Volume

Method (3-0)3
Conservation laws and boundary conditions, finite volume
method for diffusion problems, finite volume method for
convection-diffusion problems, solution algorithms for pressurevelocity coupling in steady flows, solution of discretization
equations, finite volume method for unsteady flows,
implementation of boundary conditions.
Prerequisites
: ME 305 Fluid Mechanics

ME 310 Numerical Methods
Textbook
: H. K. Versteeg and W. Malalasekera, An Introduction to

Computational Fluid Dynamics: The Finite Volume Method,
Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, Essex, Great Britain, 2007.
References
: J. D. A. Anderson, Computational Fluid Dynamics, McGraw Hill

Book Company, New York, 1995.
S. V. Patankar, Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, McGraw
Hill Book Company, New York, 1980.
C. Pozrikidis, Introduction to Theoretical and Computational
Fluid Dynamics Computing, Oxford University Press, Inc., New
York, 1996.
Course Objectives
understand the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics behind complex engineering
problems,
learn basic concepts used for the discretization of the solution domain,
learn the finite volume algorithms on which the CFD codes are based,
acquire a theoretical background for the effective use of commercial CFD codes,
learn that CFD cannot be professed adequately without continued reference to
experimental validation,
learn how to model the simple thermofluid problems.
Topics:
week
1. Introduction
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2. Conservation Laws and Boundary Conditions
3. The Finite Volume Method for Diffusion Problems
4. The Finite Volume Method for Convection-Diffusion Problems
5. Solution Algorithms for Pressure-Velocity Coupling In Steady Flows
6. Solution of Discretisation Equations
7. The Finite Volume Method for Unsteady Flows
8. Implementation of Boundary Conditions
Class Schedule:
the other session.
There are 6 computer assignments during the course. The term project involves the flow and
thermal analysis of an engineering problem by using a commercial software such as
FLUENT.
Computer Usage:
Students are expected to use computers during the preparation of computer assignments.
Other: 1 credit
Prepared by
Date
: Prof. Dr. M. Haluk AKSEL

: Fall 2008
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APPENDIX B FACULTY RESUMES
243
Metin AKKK
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Imperial College
Date
1973
1975
1980
Years of Service on this Faculty:

Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1973-1976
1980-1983
1983-1989
1989-present
Other Related Experience :

Institution
Imperial College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Capacity
Research Assistant
Visiting Professor
METU, Machine Design and Production

Research Institute
Director
Dates
1976-1980
1985-1986
1992-1993
1988-1992
Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing and

Robotics Application and Research Centre, METU
CAD-CAM Centre
Director
1995-1999
Consulting and Sponsored Projects :

Teknokent project, Design and development of a two-stage gearbox for an engine dynamometer, 2004.
Consultant to Development of new light weight, vibratory asphalt compaction roller, 2007.
Consultant to Design and development of a cargo hybrid electric vehicle, 2007.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years :
Akkk, M., Arikan, M.A.S., Balkan, T., Determination of the Effect of Shaft Surface Roughness on Oil
Leakage in Radial Lip Seals, The 11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production
Conference, 783-791, 13-15 Oct. 2004, Antalya, Turkey
Konez, A., Erden, A., Akkk, M., Preliminary Design Analysis of Like-Grasshopper Jumping Mechanism,
The 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, 05 - 08 September 2006, Kuadas,
Turkey, p.829-844.
Taburdatan, M., Akkk, M., Determination of Surface Temperature Rise with Thermo-Elastic Analysis of
Spur Gears, WEAR 261 (2006) 656665.
Konez, A., Erden, A., Akkk, M., Development of a New Artificial Muscle for a Grasshopper-Like Jumping
Mechanism, The 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, 03 - 05 September 2008,
stanbul, Turkey, p.933-940.
Cora, .N., AKKK, M., Darendeliler, H., Modeling of Variable Friction in Cold Forging, Proc. IMechE,
Part J: J.Engineering Tribology, 2008, 222 (J7), 899-908, [DOI:10.1243/13506501JET419]
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships :
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) - member (since 1973)
Machine Design and Production Research Institute MATMAREN) - member (since 1980)
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Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society (MATIM) - member (since 1986)
Honors and Awards :
Ministry of Education of Turkey, Fellowship for research leading to Ph.D. degree, 1976-1977.
National Research Council (UK), Research Fellow, 1977-1980.
METU-PARLAR Foundation, Thesis of the Year Award, as thesis supervisor, 1990-91
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years :
a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course
ME 206 (4 times)
ME 307 (5 times)
ME 308 (1 times)
ME 560 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Consultant to Council of Higher Education (2000-2008)
Member of Departmental Committee on Graduate Program (since 2001)
Member of Departmental Committee on Assessment of Undergraduate Program (since 2004)
Member of Departmental Committee on Assessment of Academic Performance (since 2006)
Editorial
Journal of Mechanical Design and Production, Member of Editorial Board (since 1991)
11th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Editorial Board (2004)
3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, 2004.
4rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, 2007.
Engineer and Machinery (a monthly journal of Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers), Member of
Editorial Board (since 2001)
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years
International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds, Member of Organizing
Committee and Editorial Board (2004, 2007)
International Machine Design and Production Conference, Member of Organizing Committee and Editorial
Board (2004, 2006, and 2008)
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Mehmet Haluk AKSEL

Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1976
1978
1981

Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1976-1982
1982-1984
1984-1990
1990-present

Institution
Lehigh University, Dept. Mech. Eng. and Mechanics
Lehigh University, Dept. Mech. Eng. and Mechanics
Lehigh University, Dept.of Mech. Eng. and Mechanics
Capacity
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Visiting Professor
Dates
1978-1981
1980-1981
1982-1984
Consulting Projects :
2002 - 2005 Consultant Turkish Aerospace Industries, Ankara, Turkey.
1991 - 1994 Consultant Scientific and Research Council of Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
Sponsored Projects :
Development of Structured and Unstructured Euler/Navier-Stokes Flow Solver, Turkish Aerospace
Industries, March 2003 - December 2003.
Avanced Flight Dynamics Analysis, Turkish Aerospace Industries, February 2004 - December 2004.
Development of Aerodynamic Design Tools by Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Turkish Aerospace
Industries, January 2005 - December 2005.
Grain Burnback and Flow Simulation in Solid Propellant Rocket Engines, Scientific and Technical Research
Council of Turkey, July 2006 - June 2008.
ULISAR: National Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Project, Scientific and Technical Research Council of
Turkey, June 2006 - May 2009.
Development of a Three-dimensional Euler Solver for Cartesian Grids, Scientific and Technical Research
Council of Turkey, February 2007 - August 2009.
Achievement of Design Capability for Mini Arcraft Propeller, Turbotek Turbomachine Technologies,
Design, Engineering and Consulyancy, October 2006 - July 2008.
Improvement of Heating Capacity of a Panel Radiator, TAREL Technological Research, September 2007 May 2008.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis for the Design of a Remote Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV),
GATE Electronics, March 2008 - September 2008
Erol, . and Aksel, M. H. , Development Of An Euler Solver For Compressible Flows Using Finite Volume
Method, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 72, No. 8, Pp. 37-56, 2003.
Uar, G. and Aksel, M. H., Development Of A Three-Dimensional Navier-Stokes Solver For Laminar And
Compressible Flows By Using Finite Volume Method, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 72, No. 8, Pp.
17-36, 2003.
Alpan, B. and Aksel, M. H., Simulation Of Three-Dimensional Inviscid Flow Inside Rocket Engine Nozzles,
Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 73, No. 1 Pp. 1-22, 2004.
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Sezal, . H. and Aksel, M. H., Solution Of Two-Dimensional Euler Equations By Using First Order Roe
Scheme On Unstructured Grids, Advances In Modeling, Vol. 41, No. 1 Pp. 1-22, 2004.
Yalim, S. and Aksel, M. H., Development Of A Two-Dimensional Object-Oriented Navier-Stokes Solver By
Using Total Variation Diminishing (Tvd) Method), Modeling, Simulation & Control A, Vol. 77, No. 3, Pp. 122, 2004.
Sert, C., Aksel, M. H. and Dener, C., Object-Oriented Multi-Block Approach For The Solution Of The Euler
Equations, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 73, No. 3 Pp. 1-24, 2004.
Gen, B. Z. and Aksel, M. H., Implementation And Comparison Of Turbulence Models On A Flat Plate
Problem Using A Navier-Stokes Solver, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 74, No. 8, Pp. 43-64, 2005.
Yildirim, C. and Aksel, M. H., A New Technique For The Grain Burnback Analysis In The Design Of A Solid
Propellant Rocket Motor, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 74, No. 2, Pp. 53-71, 2005.
Elkhoury, M. and Aksel, M. H., A Three Dimensional Object-Oriented Navier-Stokes Solver Using TwoEquation Turbulence Models, Modeling, Simulation & Control B ,Vol. 74, No. 2, Pp. 1-24, 2005.
Erdoan, E., Aksel, M. H. and Tinaztepe, T., Multi-Block Navier-Stokes Solver For Solid Propellant Rocket
Motors, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 3, Pp. 45-66, 2006.
Muta, M. N. and Aksel, M. H., Implementation Of One Equation Turbulence Models Into A Navier-Stokes
Solver, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 6, Pp. 61-81, 2006.
Halilolu, U. and Aksel, M. H., Object-Oriented Approach For The Solution Of The Navier-Stokes
Equations, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 75, No. 6, Pp. 1-20, 2006.
zdemir, E. D., Aksel, M. H. and iman; T. ., Implementation Of Rotation Into A Two-Dimensional Euler
Solver, Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 76, No.6, Pp. 1-19, 2007.
Dingez, U. C., Aksel, M. H. and ete, R., Two-Dimensional Hyperbolic Grid Generation, Advances In
Modeling A, Vol. 41, No. 2 Pp. 47-66, 2007.
Grdamar, E., Aksel, M. H. and ete, R., Adaptation Of Turbulence Models To A Navier-Stokes Solver,
Modeling, Simulation & Control B, Vol. 76, No.6, Pp. 50-64, 2007.
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Turkish Scientific and Technical Heat Transfer Association
Mechanical Design and Construction Association
Honors and Awards :
1994 Research Promotion Grantee Parlar Foundation, Ankara, Turkey
Course
ME 305 (5 times)
ME 306 (5 times)
ME 411 (5 times)
ME 485 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Member of Administrative Board of Interdiciplinary Research and Application Center
Member of Administrative Board of Institute of Applied Mathematics
Member of Scientific Research Committee of Faculty of Engineering
Member of Graduate Education Committee of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Member of Ph.D. Education Committee of Mechanical Engineering Department
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Kahraman ALBAYRAK
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
:
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1971
1974
1984
Capacity
Faculty Member
President
Honorary Member
Dates
1976-Present
2003-2007
2003-present

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1973-1976
1976-1987
1987-1990
1990-2001
2001-present

Institution
METU
Mechanical Engineering Association-Ankara
Turkish Pump Manufactures Institution
Coal burning improvement and performance- Soyut Holding-1988
Penstock design-Soyut Holding-1989
Experimental Evaluation of the Thermal Performance and Pressure Loss Characteristics of Two Radiators Made for
Mitsubishi Maraton Buses-Temsa-1989
Duel-Fuel application on Diesel Engines-Bota, Ego-1990-1993
Kzlay Ankaray and Metro Station Ventilation Project-Ego-1991
Bilge Pump Preproduction Inspection Tests- FMC-Nurol Savunma San. A. . - 1993
Ankara Metro Emergency Ventilation System- Gama-Gri-1997
Rehabilitation of Corn Drying Systems- Teta n ti.. mlt. San. ve Tic. Ltd.- 1998.
Thrust Vector Control-Roketsan-2001-2003
Vertical turbine pump and submersible pump design and improvements- Layne Bowler-2002Patents:
Patent No. 24823, Name : A fuel metering and mixing system for natural gas or LPG vehicles Date : 28.4.
1992.
Patent No: 24824, Name : A control system to choose the fuel type and transmit the motion of the accelerator
pedal for duel-fuel vehicles Date: 28.4. 1992.
Yaz, .E., Albayrak, K., Yldrm, R.O., Experimental Investigation of Three Rotating Parachutes AIAA
Journal of Aircraft, Engineering Notes, Vol.43, No.5, p.1574-1578, September-October 2006.
Gmlol, U., etinkaya, T.A., Albayrak, K., Gei Durumundaki Tatlarn Aerodinamik Etkileimlerinin
Deneysel Olarak ncelenmesi Mhendis ve Makina, Say 561, sayfa 28-35, Ekim 2006.
Erdem, E., Albayrak, K., Tnaztepe, T., Parametric Study of Secondary Gas Injection into a Conical Rocket
Nozzle for Thrust Vectoring 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento,
California, PaperNo:AIAA-2006-4942 July 9-12, 2006.
248
Sarsn, M.N. and Tnaztepe T., Ulas, A. and Albayrak, K., Conceptual Design of a Connected Pipe Test
Facility for Ramjet Applications 42nd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Sacramento,
California, PaperNo:AIAA-2006-4446 July 9-12, 2006.
Yaz, .E., Yldrm, R.O., Albayrak, K., Zrhl Aralarn st Zrhlarnn Delinmesinde Kullanlan
Mhimmatlar Dnen Paratle ndirilmesi 3. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi SAVTEK 2006, sayfa 371380. ODT-Ankara, 29-30 Haziran 2006.
Yaz, .E., Albayrak, K., Yldrm, R.O., Dnen Parat Sistemlerinin Teorisi ve Kara Platformlarnn st
Zrhlarnn Delinmesinde Kullanlmas Kitap 146 sayfa, Makina Mhendislii Blm, ODT, Aralk 2005.
Konuralp, O., zkelemci, H., Albayrak, K., Akgz, A., Dey Milli ok Kademeli Pompann
Performansnn HAD Yardm ile Belirlenmesi ve Deney Sonularyla Karlatrlmas Enerji Teknolojileri ve
Mekanik Tesisat Dergisi, sayfa 200-204, Mart 2005.
Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers
Turkish Pump Manufactures Institution Honorary Member
Course
ME 305 (5 times)
ME 306 (5 times)
ME 402 (5 times)
ME 518 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Coordinator of Departmental Facilities Committee
6. Pomp Congress, Ankara, October 2008.
Pneomatic Congress Mechanical Engineering Association, zmir, December 2008
Engineering Education Congress Mechanical Engineering Association, Ankara, November 2004.
249
mer ANLAAN
Academic Rank : Professor (Part-Time)
Degrees :
Institution
METU
METU
University of Manchester
Appendix E-1
B.S
M.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Machine Tool Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Date
1967
1970
1972
1975

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1967-1975
1975-1976
1976-1982
1982-1985
1989-2001

Institution
University of Wisconsin
Richland Industries Ltd. Richland Center, Wisconsin, USA
Emek Holding A.S, Ankara
Bilkent University
METU
TUBITAK-SAGE Defense Industry Research and
Development Institute,
Capacity
Visiting Professor
Consultant
Director of R & D
Adjunct Professor
Director of Computer Center
Director
Dates
1982-1985
1984-1986
1986-1988
1988-1990
1988-1993
1995-present

1997 1 month United Nations Consultant Terminal In-depth. Industrial Development Evaluation of
CRC/91/320 Organization (UNIDO) Project in China.
1998 1 month United Nations Consultant Mid-Term Industrial Development Evaluation of IND/93/004
Organization (UNIDO) and IND/93/028 Projects and Ex-Post Evaluation of IND/79/028Project in India
nver H. ., Anlaan, O., Kl, S. E., Cangar, T., A Structured Methodology for Development of
Heterarchical Control Software for Manufacturing Cells using Windows-DNA, IASTED Conference on
Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2000) Aug-2000, Hawaii, USA.
nver H. ., Tengirsenk, B., Anlaan, ., Kl, S. E., Design and Development of a Distributed Shop Floor
Control System Using Windows-DNA, 27th International Conference on Computers & Industrial
Engineering, Oct-2000, Bejing, China.
nver H. ., Durak U., Anlaan, ., Kl, S. E, Conceptual Design of Gage and Fixture Tracking System,
Proc. of UMTIK-2000, ME, METU, Ankara.
Sar B., Anlaan . and Kl S.E.,An Optimization System For Milling and Turning Operations Based On
Windows DNA Architecture, XII Workshop on Supervising and Diagnostics of Machining Systems, Karpacz
18th 23rd March 2001, pp. 24-34.
Sar B., Akba M., Anlaan . and Kl S.E., G Code Generation for Turning, International Conference on
Millennium Dawn in Training and Continuing Education, 24-26 April 2001 University of Bahrain, Bahrain
250
Sar B., Cangar T., Anlaan . and Kl S.E., Web Based CIM Laboratory Experience in ME Curriculum:
Part Design, NC-Code Generation and Work Order Dispatching via Internet, Proceedings of the 2001
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright O 2001, American
Society for Engineering Education.
Babyk Y., Sar B., Kl S.E., Anlaan, ., Agent-Based Shop Floor Control System Using WindowsDNA Technology, Proc. of UMTIK-2002, rgp Turkey.
Sari B., Kl S.E., Anlaan, ., en, T. Web Based Optimization Systems for Machining Operations., Proc.
of UMTIK-2002, rgp Turkey.
nver H. ., Anlaan, ., Design and Implementation of an Agent-based Shop Floor Control System Using
Windows-DNA, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 427, 2002.
Akalp, M.K., en, D.T., Anlaan, ., Kl, S.E. Development of a Web-Based Job-Shop Scheduling System,
WESIC 2003, 4th Workshop on European Scientific and Industrial Collaboration Advanced Technologies in
Manufacturing, Miskolc-Lillafred, Hungary, 28-30 Mays 2003.
Society of Manufacturing Engineering
Sigma-Xi
Makina Tasarm ve Imalat Dernegi
Honors and Awards :
1982-1983 Fulbright Postdoctoral
1972-1975 Scientific and Technical Doctoral Research Council of Turkey
1970-1972 UNESCO Graduate
1964-1968 Makina ve Kimya Endustrisi Kurumu Undergraduate (Machine and Chemical Ind. Corp.), Turkey.
Course
ME 445 (5 times)
ME 535 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
ICAF98, Germany, 1998.
8th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Ankara, 1998.
IASTED Conference on Intelligent Systems and Control (ISC 2000) Aug-2000, Hawaii, USA
27th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering, Oct-2000, Bejing, China
11th DAAM International Symposium, Oct 2000, CROTIA.
UMTIK-2000, ME, METU, Ankara.
XII Workshop on Supervising and Diagnostics of Machining Systems, Karpacz 18-23 March 2001.
International Conference on Millennium Dawn in Training and Continuing Education, University of Bahrain,
Bahrain, 24-26 April 2001.
UMTIK-2002, rgp Turkey, 2002.
WESIC 2003, 4th Workshop on European Scientific and Industrial Collaboration Advanced Technologies in
Manufacturing, Miskolc-Lillafred, Hungary, 28-30 Mays 2003.
251
M. A. Sahir ARIKAN
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1979
1981
1987

Student Assistant
Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1976-1979
1979-1986
1986-1987
1987-1989
1989-1995
1995-present

Arkan, M.A.S. and Sander, T.Z., "A Feature Library and an Algortihm for Design of Parts Machinable in
Four-Axis CNC Lathes", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 1999 Design Engineering Technical
Conferences, Paper No. DETC99/DAC-8695, Las Vegas, USA, September 12-16, 1999.
Balkan, T. and Arkan, M.A.S., "Modeling of Paint Flow Rate Flux for Circular Paint Sprays by Using
Experimental Paint Thickness Distribution", Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 26, No. 5/99, pp. 609617, 1999.
Balkan, T., zgren, M.K., Arkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "A Method of Inverse Kinematics Solution
Including Singular and Multiple Configurations for a Class of Robotic Manipulators", Mechanism and
Machine Theory, Vol. 35, No. 9 (September), pp. 1221-1237, 2000.
Arkan, M.A.S. and Balkan, T., "Process Modeling, Simulation, and Paint Thickness Measurement for Robotic
Spray Painting", Journal of Robotic Systems, Vol. 17, No. 9 (September), pp. 479-494, 2000.
Arkan, M.A.S., "Performance Rating and Optimization of Spur gear Drives with Small Number of Teeth",
CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 8 th International Power
Transmission and Gearing Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/PTG-14361, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13,
2000.
Alagz, ., Arkan, M.A.S., Bilir, .G., Parnas, L., "3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced
Composite Spur Gears", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical
Conferences, 8th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/PTG14357, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
Balkan, T., zgren, M.K., Arkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "An Analytical Inverse Kinematics Solution
Method for Robotic Manipulators", CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical
Conferences, 26th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Paper No. DETC2000/MECH-14135,
Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
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Balkan, T., zgren, M.K., Arkan, M.A.S. and Baykurt, H.M., "A Kinematics Structure-Based Classification
and Compact Kinematics Equations for Six-DOF Industrial Robotic Manipulators", Mechanism and Machine
Theory, Vol. 36, No. 7 (July), pp. 817-832, 2001.
Arkan, M.A.S. and Balkan, T., Process Simulation and Paint Thickness Measurement for Robotic Spray
Painting, CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 50.1.2001, pp. 291-294, 2001.
Arkan, M.A.S., Derivation of Analytical Expressions for Calculation of AGMA Geometry Factor J for
External Spur Gears, CD-ROM Proceedings of the ASME 2001 Design Engineering Technical Conferences,
27th Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DETC2001/DAC-21120, Pittsburgh, USA, September 10-13,
2001.
Arkan, M.A.S., " Direct Calculation of AGMA Geometry Factor J by Making use of Polynomial Equations ",
Mechanics Research Communications, Vol. 29, No. 4, pp. 257-268, 2002.
1979 - MMO (Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey)
1986 MATMAREN (Machine Design and Production Research Institute of METU)
1986 MATM (Machine Design and Production Society of Turkey)
1988 - Middle East Technical University Alumni Society
1990 1995 Editorial Committee Journal of Machine Design and Manufacturing (in Turkish)
1995 - Advisory Committee Journal of Machine Design and Manufacturing (in Turkish)
1990 - MPM (National Productivity Centre General Assembly)
1990 - CIRP (Corresponding Member) (International Institution for Production Engineering Research)
1991 - ASME (Member) (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Course
ME 202 (6 times)
ME 307 (1 times)
ME 308 (3 times)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
2002 - Adviser to the President, Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TBTAK)
2002 - 2003 EU 6th FP, Aeronautics and Space National Contact Point
2002 - EU 6th FP, Aeronautics and Space Program Committee Member
2002 - EU 6th FP, Nanotechnology National Contact Point
2002 - EU 6th FP, Nanotechnology Program Committee Member
Coordinator of Undergraduate Education Committee.
ASME 1999 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, USA, September 12-16, 1999.
ASME 2000 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 8 th International Power Transmission and Gearing
Conference, Baltimore, USA, September 10-13, 2000.
ASME 2001 Design Engineering Technical Conferences, 27 th Design Automation Conference, Pittsburgh,
USA, September 10-13, 2001.
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. Faruk ARIN
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Nuclear Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
North Carolina State University
Date
1968
1970
1976
Years of Service on this Faculty :

Assistant
Instuctor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1968-1970
1976-1978
1978-1982
1982-1989
1989-present

Institution
NCSU, Nuclear Engineering Department
NCSU, Nuclear Engineering Department
Mechanichal Engineering Polytechnic Institute
Connecticut State University, Mech. Eng. Dept.
Capacity
Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Instructor
Visiting Associate Professor
Dates
1970-1974
1974-1976
1976-1977
1986-1987

A. mit Cokun, Y. Yener, F. Arn, Simulation of Dissolution of Silicon in an Indium Solution by Spectral
Methods Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 10, pp. 539-550, 2002.
A. mit Cokun, Y. Yener, F. Arn, Lateral Heating Effects on the PVT Growth Process of Hg 2Cl2 Crystals
Modeling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 11, pp. 233-249, 2003.
A. mit Cokun, Y. Yener, F. Arn, An Iterative Algorithm for the Computation of Chebychev-Tau
Coefficients in the Solution of 2D Advection-Diffusion Equations Submitted for publication in Int. Journal for
Numerical Methods in Fluids.
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology,
International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer
Honors and Awards :
Fulbright Scholarship, 1968
Fellowship Award, International Center for Heat and Mass Transfer, 1997
Course
ME 310 (7 times)
Credits
3
Type
Undergraduate
254
ME 311 (1 times)
ME 510 (10 times)
b) Others :
3
3
Undergraduate
Graduate
Secretary General, International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer (ICHMT), 1994 - Present
Member of the Executive Committee of ASME Turkish Division 2000 Present
Member of Honorary Board of Editors, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2000- Present
255
Ayfer ATAOLU
Academic Rank : Instructor (Part-Time)
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Field
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1970
1974

Assistant
Instuctor
1973-1978
1978-2002

Institution
General Directorate of Highways
Capacity
Project Engineer

Chamber of Civil Engineers
Honors and Awards :
AFS (Amberican Field Service) Scholarship, 1965.
Course
ME 113 (15 times)
ME 114 (13 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
-
256
Dates
1970-1973
Derek K. BAKER
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
Virginia Tech.
The University of Texas
The University of Texas
Date
1992
1996
2000

Assistant Professor
2003-present

Institution
Duke Power Company, Fossil Maintenance
ABB, Gas Turbine Division
Siv. Ing. Gaute Flatheim
Massachusetts Electric Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin
Humboldt State University
Capacity
Co-op Engineer
Summer Intern Engineer
Engineer
Contract Engineer
Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Assistant Professor
Dates
1988-1990
1992
1992
1993-1994
1993-1994
1994-2000
2000-2003
Consulting and Sponsored Projects:

Development of Short and Long Term Electrical Demand Forecasting Models for Turkey. Sponosred by
TBTAK. 2008-2010.
Development and Demonstration of a Solar Thermal Powered Adsorption Cooling System. Sponosred by
TBTAK. 2006-2008.
Textbooks:
Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J.H. Howell and D.K. Baker, "Thermodynamics: An Integrated Learning
System", Korean Translation Published by Sigma Press, Korea, under agreement with John Wiley & Sons,
New York (2008)
Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J.H. Howell and D.K. Baker, "Thermodynamics: An Integrated Learning
System", John Wiley & Sons, New York (2005).
Textbook Supplement:
Schmidt, P.S., O.A. Ezekoye, J. Howell, D.K. Baker, "ThermoNet V1 ", John Wiley & Sons, NY, September
(2003).
Journal Articles:
Baker, DK, "Thermodynamic Limits to Thermal Regeneration in Adsorption Cooling Cycles", International
Journal of Refrigeration, 31:1, 55-64, (2008).
Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Predicted Impact of Collector and Zeolite Choice on the Thermodynamic and
Economic Performance of a Solar Powered Adsorption Cooling System", Experimental Heat Transfer journal,
20:2, 103-122, (2007).
Baker, D.K. and G.C. Vliet, "Identifying and Reducing Scaling Problems in Solar Hot Water Systems", Journal
of Solar Energy Engineering, Vol. 125, Issue 1, pp. 61-66, February (2003).
Conference Papers:
Baker, D.K. and Kaftanolu, B., Trends In COP for Adsorption Cooling Cycles with Thermal Regeneration
and Finite Number Of Beds Conference Proceedings of ASME Energy Sustainability 2008, Jacksonville,
257
Florida, 10-14 August (2008).

Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Limits to the Thermodynamic Performance of a Thermal Wave Adsorption
Cooling Cycle ", Proceedings of 5th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and
Thermodynamics (HEFAT07) Sun City, South Africa (2007).
Baker D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, Gne enerjisi ile alan adsorblanmal bir soutma sisteminde zeolit ve silika
jel kullanlmnda termodinamik ve ekonomik baarmn karlatrlmas. Proceedings of Trkiye 10. Enerji
Kongresi ve Uluslararas 5. Enerji Fuar, November 27-30; Istanbul, Turkey (2006).
Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Gne Enerjisi ile alan Adsorplanma Soutma Sisteminden Maksimum
Teorik Baarm Salanmas", Proceedings of VI. Ulusal Temiz Enerji Sempozyumu (UTES), Isparta, Turkey,
(2006).
Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Comparing the Performance of Natural and Synthetic Zeolites in a SolarPowered Adsorption Cooling System", Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Heat Transfer, Fluid
Mechanics, and Thermodynamics (HEFAT05) Cairo, Egypt (2005).
Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Thermoeconomic Model for a Solar-Powered Zeolite Cooling System",
Proceedings of 2005 Solar World Congress, ASME, Orlando, FL, (2005).
Ate, M. and D.K. Baker, "The Potential for Evaporative Cooling in Turkey", Proceedings of International
Conference: Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment, Santorini, Greece, (2005).
Cashman, E.M, E.A. Eschenbach and D.K. Baker, "Adding Energy and Power to Environmental Engineering
Curriculum with Just-in-time Teaching", Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis,
Indiana (2005).
Baker, D.K., and A. Canldin, "ThermoNet: Part of an Integrated Website-Textbook System", Conference
Proceedings for Education and Information Systems: Technologies and Applications (2004) Orlando, FL.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
International Solar Energy Society
Course
ME 203: Thermodynamics I (4 times)
ME 204 Thermodynamics II (7 times)
ME 311 Heat Transfer (1 time)
ME 405 Energy Conversion Systems (1 time)
ME 476 2nd Law Analysis of Engineering Systems (3 times)
ME 490 Special Topics: Fuel Cell Fundamentals (3 times)
ME 538 Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics II (1 time)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others:
Associate Editor-In-Chief, International Journal of Thermodynamics, 2008 - Present
ASME Energy Sustainability 2008 Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, (2008).
10th Turkish Energy Congress and 5th Energy Fair, Istanbul, Turkey (2006).
11th National Clean Energy Symposium, Isparta, Turkey, (2006).
2005 Solar World Congress, ASME, Orlando, FL, (2005).
International Conference: Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment, Santorini, Greece,
(2005).
Education and Information Systems: Technologies and Applications Conference, Orlando, FL, (2004).
258
Tuna BALKAN
Academic Rank: Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees:
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1979
1983
1988

Student Assistant
Research Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1980-1982
1982-1986
1986-1988
1988-1990
1990-2000
2000-present
Other Related Experience:

Institution
CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center, METU
Mechanical Engineering Department, METU
Capacity
Member of Board
Vice Chairman
Dates
1998-2008
2005-2008

1998 - Servo Control of Weapon Systems, ASELSAN Inc.
2006-2007 Development of a Prototype Unmanned Ground Vehicle, ASELSAN Inc.
2005-2007 Design and Construction of a Hydraulic Hoist Test Bench, GATE Electronic Inc.
2007 Development of a Hydraulic Test System for Thrust Vector Control System, METU.
2007 Development of Electric Hybrid Heavy Duty Vehicle, TARU Inc.
2005-2008 Design and Construction of a Haptic Device, TBTAK.
Principal Publications of Last Five Years:
Balkan, T., zgren, M. K., Arkan, M. A. S., Structure Based Classification and Kinematic Analysis of SixJoint Industrial Robotic Manipulators Industrial Robotics: Theory, Modelling and Control, pro literatur Verlag,
pp.149-184, 2007.
Sar, ., Balkan, T. and Klah, H., A Wideband Electromagnetic Micro Power Generator for Wireless
Microsystems, 14. Int. Conf. on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers and
Eurosensors 07), pp.275-278, France, June 2007.
Sar, ., Balkan, T. and Klah, H., An Energy Harvesting MEMS Frequency Detector, IEEE Sensors 2007,
pp.1460-1463, USA, October 2007.
Sar, ., Balkan, T. and Klah, H., Design and Optimization of an Electromagnetic Micro Energy Scavenger
with Parylene Cantilevers, PowerMEMS 2007, pp.745-746, November 2007.
Arkan, M. A. S. and Balkan, T., Balkan, T., Modeling of Paint Flow Rate Flux for Elliptical Paint Sprays by
Using Experimental Paint Thickness Distributions, Industrial Robot-An International Journal, Vol.33, No.1,
pp.60-66 Emerald, UK, January, 2006.
Scientific and Professional Society Memberships:
1980 - MMO (Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers)
1986 - MATM (Machine Design and Production Society)
259
Institutional and Professional service in the last five years:

a) Courses Taught in the Last Five Years:
Course
ME 304 (5 times)
ME 410 (10 times)
ME 516 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others:
Member of Departmental Facilities Committee
Member of Undergraduate Education Committee
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years:
MMO 2008 5th National Hydraulics and Pneumatics Congress, zmir, Turkey, October, 2008.
MMO 2005 4th National Hydraulics and Pneumatics Congress, zmir, Turkey, December, 2005.
CIRP 2005 55th CIRP General Assembly, Antalya, Turkey, August, 2005.
OTEKON04 Automotive Technologies Congress, Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004.
7th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology (Joint), Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004.
3rd Int. Conf. and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Molds (Joint) Bursa, Turkey, June, 2004.
260
Ahmet Demir BAYKA

Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Univ. of Manchester
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1968
1972
1980

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1968-1977
1977-1981
1981-1985
1985-1992
1992-present

Consulting work for TOFA factory
Superheated Fuel Engine System and Operation Procedure Turkish National Patent P1/551 KHK 551,
20304.01, October, 2003, Turkey
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers Ankara - Turkey
MATIMAREN Institute of Machine Design, Manufacture and Research Ankara - Turkey
MATIM Society of Machine Design and Construction Ankara - Turkey
TIBTD Society of Thermal Science and Technology Ankara Turkey BLTR
Honors and Awards :
British Council Scholarship University of Manchester Sept. 1972 - June 1974
UNESCO Scholarship University of Manchester Sep. 1974 - June 1976
Institutional and professional service in the last five years :
Course
ME 401 (5 times)
ME 410 (10 times)
ME 426 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Professional development activities in the last five years :
Design and development of a fully computer controlled engine test cell.
Design and manufacture of an IC engine cylinder head
Design and manufacture of a fuel superheat system
Design of a new opposed axial cam IC engine
261
Turkish National Patent P1/551 KHK 551, 20304.01, October, 2003, Turkey.
262
Ender CEROLU
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
The Ohio State University, USA
The Ohio State University, USA
Date
1999
2002
2006
2007

Assistant
Instructor
1999-2002
2007-Present

Conculting: METEKSAN Savunma A., Vibration isolation of a radar system that will be installed on a
helicopter platform, 2008-pending.
International Journals
Cigeroglu E, An N, Menq CH, Forced Response Prediction of Constrained and Unconstrained Structures
Coupled Through Frictional Contacts, Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power - ASME, 131
(2009) (In Press)
Cigeroglu E, An N., Menq CH, A Microslip Friction Model with Normal Load Variation Induced by Normal
Motion, Nonlinear Dynamics, 50 (3) (2007) 609-626.
Cierolu E, zgven HN, Non-linear Vibration Analysis of Bladed Disks with Dry Friction Dampers,
Journal of Sound and Vibration, 295 (2006) 1028-1043.
Cigeroglu E, Lu W, Menq CH, One-dimensional Dynamic Microslip Friction Model, Journal of Sound and
Vibration, 292 (2006) 881-898.
International Conferences
Cigeroglu E, Menq CH, A Microslip Friction Model for the Analysis of Frictionally Damped Turbine Blades,
IMECHE 9th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery, September 8-10 2008, Exeter,
England, 1 (2008) 185-196.
Cigeroglu E, Reduction of Vibratory Stress of Mechanical Parts by Use of Dry Friction Dampers,
UMTIK2008, 13th International Conference on Machine Design And Production, 03-05 September, stanbul,
Turkey (2008).
Cigeroglu E, Ning A, Menq CH, Wedge Damper Modeling and Forced Response Prediction of Frictionally
Constrained Blades, Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2007, May 14-17, Montral, Canada, 5 (2007)
519-528.
National Conferences
Cierolu E., "Gaz Trbinli Motorlarn Trbin Kanatklarnn Kuru Srtnmeli Snmleyicilerle Titreim
Genliklerinin Snmlenmesi", SAVTEK 2008, 26-27 Haziran 2008 ODT KKM Ankara, Turkey, Cilt I,
(2008) 575-582.
263

2006 Present
1996 Present
ASEE
ASME
Honors and Awards :

2006 Present
2002 2007
2001 2002
1996 1999
1997 1999
1997 1999
1995 1997
Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Graduate Research Assistantship supported by US Air Force
TBTAK NATO A1 Scholarship for International PhD Program
Middle East Technical University High Honor Graduate
Finans Vakf Scholarship
Yaar Holding Scholarship
Middle East Technical University Scholarship

Course
ME 205
ME 308
ME 206
ME 307
(1 time 2 sections)
(1 time 2 sections)
(1 time 1 section)
(1 time 2 sections)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
2008 Present
2008 Present
2008 - 2008
Assistant Director of METU BLTR CENTER

Executive Committee Member of UMTS2009. 14. Ulusal Makina Teorisi Sempozyumu
Executive Committee Member of SAVTEK2008. 4. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi
264
Kerep CVC
Academic Rank : Instructor (Full-time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1971
1974

Assistant
Instructor
1973-1978
1978-present

Institution
Zonguldak Arch.& Eng. Academy
Capacity
Part-time Instructor

Course
ME 113 (15 times)
ME 114 (15 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
-
265
Dates
1978-1980
Mehmet ALIKAN
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1973
1975
1983

Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1973-1976
1982-1985
1985-1987
1987-1992
1992-present

Institution
Polytechnic of Central London
Turkish Military Academy
Capacity
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Research Assistant
Instructor
Dates
1976
1976-1977
1977-1982
1983

Acoustical Project Control Services for Ltf Krdar Congress Center in Istanbul (1994-1995)
Acoustical Project Control Services for Renovation of General Assembly Hall of Turkish Parliament (1996-98)
Acoustical Design of Kemal Kurda Hall at METU Convention Center (1996-1998)
Acoustical and Electroacoustical Project Control Services for Ankara Opera House (1998-2001)
Acoustical Design of AKN Theatre in Ankara (2003)
Acoustical Design of AYYOLU Theatre in Ankara (2004)
Acoustical Design of Dalaman Airport International Terminal Building (2006)
Acoustical Design of Turkish Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Boursery Headquarters (200708)
Acoustical Design for the Renovation of Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall (2007-2008)
Acoutical Design of Metro Stations on Levet-Ayazaa and Kadky-Kartal Lines in Istanbul (2008-2010)
Vibration Analysis of Metro Lines in Istanbul (2007-2010)
Papers:
erafettinolu, H. and alkan, M., Principle of Electroacoustic Reciprocity Applied to Acoustic Volume
Velocity Source Construction, Euronoise 2003, paper ID:452, Naples, 2003.
rfanolu, B. and alkan, M., Application of FEM/BEM Method to Interior Field Shaping by Helmholtz
Resonators, 6th Int. Conf. on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Honolulu, 2003.
nalpolat, M. and alkan, M., An Integrated Approach for Determination of Radiation Characteristics of
Plates by Sound and Structural Intensity Measurement Techniques, Proceedings of 11th ICSV, St. Petersburg,
July 2004, pp.3151-3158.
alkan, M. and Selcuk, S.A., Acoustics Education for Sustainable Buildings: METU Experience,
Proceedings of the Conference on Sustainable Buildings South-East Asia(SB04 Series), pp.126-134, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, April 2005.
Yalcinkaya, K.A. and alkan, M., Noise Control on Backhoe Loaders by Coherence and Intensity
Techniques, Proceedings of ICSV14, Cairns(Australia), July 2007.
266
alkan, M., Noise Control Education in Developing Countries:Turkish Experience, Noise Policy
Workshop, Education in Noise Control Engineering, 19th Intl Congress on Acoustics, Madrid, Spain, 2007.
Su, Z. and alkan, M., Acoustical Design and Noise Control in Metro Stations:Case Studies of the Ankara
Metro System, Journal of Building Acoustics, v.14, N.3, 231-249, 2007.
Aydn, A., Tavukuolu, A. and alkan, M., Assessment of Acoustical Characteristics for Historical
Baths(Hammams), Proceedings of Acoustics 08, Paris, June 29-July 4 2008, pp.4171-4176.
nalpolat, M., alkan, M. and Singh, R.,Sound Radiated by a Resonant Plate:Comparative Evaluation of
Experimental and Computational Methods, Proceedings of Noise-Con 08, Dearborn(MI), July 28-30 2008.
nen, O. and alkan, M., Design of ParaMPA:a micro-perforated absorber, Proceedings of inter.noise
2008, Shanghai, October 2008, paper #:0761.
Dkmeci, P.N., Ylmazer, S., alkan, M. and Erkip, F.,Acoustical Comfort Evaluation in Enclosed Public
Spaces with a Central Atrium: A Case Study in CEPA Shopping Mall, Ankara, Proceedings of inter.noise
2008, Shanghai, October 2008, paper #:0572.
Books:
alkan, M., E.Belgin(eds), alma Yaamnda Grlt ve itmenin Korunmas (Occupational Noise and
Hearing Conservation), Turkish Medical Associaton, ISBN 975-6984-65-1, Ankara, 2004.(turkish)
alkan, M. (ed.), Eitim Yaplarnda Yaltm: Is-ses-yangn(Insulation in Educational Facilities:ThermalFire-Sound), ZOCAM, ISBN 975-00768-0-X, Gebze, 2005.(turkish)
alkan, M. (ed.), Sanayi Yaplarnda Yaltm(Insulation in Industrial Buildings), ZOCAM, ISBN 975-007681-8, Gebze, 2006.(turkish)
alkan, M. (ed.), Salk Yaplarnda Yaltm(Insulation in Health Facilities), ZOCAM, ISBN 975-00768,
Gebze, 2007.(turkish)
Acoustical Society of Turkey
Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society
Honors and Awards :
Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma.
Course
ME 302 (5 times)
ME 414 (5 times)
ME 432 (5 times)
ME 520 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Chairman of the Board of RADYO ODTU Inc.(University Radio Station)(1997- )
Vice Chairman of the Board of GDA Inc.- a subsidiary of METU Development Foundation(2001-2004 )
Head of Jury for 3rd Interuniversity Competition on Isolation organized by IZOCAM Inc.(2002-2003).
Euronoise2003, Naples, 2003.
6th Int. Conf. on Theoretical and Computational Acoustics, Honolulu, 2003.
11th ICSV, St. Petersburg, 2004.
Conference on Sustainable Buildings South-East Asia(SB04 Series), Kuala Lumpur, 2005.
ICSV14, Cairns(Australia), 2007.
Noise Policy Workshop, Education in Noise Control Engineering, 19th Intl Congress on Acoustics, Madrid,
2007.
267
Acoustics 08, Paris, 2008.

Inter.noise 2008, Shanghai, 2008.
268
Tahsin Ali ETNKAYA

Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1979
1980
1990

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1979-1980 / 1981-1984
1985-1990 / 20051991-2004

Institution
Vrije Universitat Brussel
Capacity
Researcher
Dates
1980-1981

Uniform Engine Test Program, AGARD-PEP-WG15, NATO/AGARD 1985-1987.
J85 Engine Computer Simulation and Fault Determination,NATO/AGARD, 1993-1995.
J85 Engine Surge Preventation and Life Monitoring, NATO/AGARD, 1993-1995.
PARS Makina, 2007-2008
Gmlol, U., etinkaya, T.A., Albayrak, K., Gei Durumundaki taitlarin Aerodinamik Etkileimlerinin
Deneysel Olarak ncelenmesi, Mhendis ve Makina Dergisi, sayi:561, 2006.
TMMO ( Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers)
Honors and Awards :
PARLAR 1992 Research and Promotion Award
Course
ME 208 (5 times)
ME 305 (3 times)
ME 306 (5 times)
ME 310 (2 times)
ME 517 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others : -
269
Serkan DA
Academic Rank : Assoc. Prof.Dr. (Full-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Lehigh University
Date
1995
1997
2002

Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
1995-1998
2002
2002-2008
2008-present

Institution
Lehigh University
Capacity
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Dates
1998-2002
1995-1998

Fracture and Contact Mechanics of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials, International Research Project
Funded by TBTAK and Tunisian Ministry of Scientific Research and Technology (MRST), Project No:
MISAG-TUN-1, Principal Investigator, 2004-2008, Final Project Report accepted by TBTAK.
Manufacturing of Graded Porous Polymeric Materials using Selective Laser Sintering Rapid Prototyping
Method, TBTAK 1001 Research Project, Project No: 106M437, Investigator, in progress.
Analytical and Computational Methods for Contact Mechanics Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials,
TBTAK 1001 Research Project, Project No: 107M053, Investigator, in progress.
International Journal Articles
Da, S. and Yldrm, B., Computation of Thermal Fracture Parameters for Inclined Cracks in Functionally
Graded Materials Using J k - Integral, accepted for publication in the Journal of Thermal Stresses.
Da, S. and lhan, K.A., Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic FGM Coatings using Analytical and
Computational Methods, Journal of Applied Mechanics Transactions of the ASME, 75, Article No: 051104,
9 Pages, (2008).
Da, S., Yldrm, B. and Sarkaya, D., Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded
Materials under Mechanical and Thermal Loads, International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44, 7816-7840
(2007).
Da, S., Mixed-Mode Fracture Analysis of Functionally Graded Materials under Thermal Stresses: A New
Approach using J k - Integral, Journal of Thermal Stresses, 30, 269-296 (2007).
El-Borgi, S., Abdelmoula, R., Da, S. and Lajnef, N., A Surface Crack in a Graded Coating Bonded to a
Homogeneous Substrate under General Loading Conditions, Journal of Mechanics of Materials and
Structures, 2, 1331-1354 (2007).
Da, S., Thermal Fracture Analysis of Orthotropic Functionally Graded Materials using an Equivalent
Domain Integral Approach, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 73, 2802-2828 (2006).
270
Yldrm, B., Da, S. and Erdoan, F., Three Dimensional Fracture Analysis of FGM Coatings under
Thermomechanical Loading, International Journal of Fracture, 132, 369-395 (2005).
nan, ., Da, S. and Erdoan, F., Three Dimensional Fracture Analysis of FGM Coatings, Materials Science
Forum, 492-493, 373-378 (2005).
Da, S., Yldrm, B. and Erdoan, F., Interface Crack Problems in Graded Orthotropic Media: Analytical and
Computational Approaches, International Journal of Fracture, 130, 471-496 (2004).
Selected International Conference Papers
Kker, S., Da, S. and Yldrm, B., Three Dimensional Modeling of Inclined Surface Cracks in FGM
Coatings, Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally
Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press).
Erdal, M., Da, S., Tekin, C.M. and Jande, Y., Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Porous Products by
Selective Laser Sintering, Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional
and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press).
Gler, M.A., Glver, Y.F. and Da, S., Mechanical Modeling of Thin Films Bonded to Functionally Graded
Materials, Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally
Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 2008. (in press).
Member of the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (TMMOB-MMO), Ankara, Turkey.
Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), NY, USA.
Member of the Mechanical Design and Production Society (MATM), Ankara, Turkey.
Member of the International Advisory Committee of Functionally Graded Materials (IACFGM).

Course
ME 205 (9 times)
ME 210 (4 times)
ME 307 (1 time)
ME 521 (4 times)
ME 543 (2 times)
ME 583 (6 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
METU Mechanical Engineering Department Coordinator of Student Exchange Programs.
Member of the METU Mechanical Engineering Department Doctoral Studies Committee.
10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional and Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai,
Japan, 2008.
13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, stanbul, Turkey, 2008.
The Mechanics Conference to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Department of Engineering Science and
Mechanics, Professor Liviu Librescu Memorial Sessions, Blacksburg, VA, USA, 2008.
9th US National Congress on Computational Mechanics, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2007.
3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Space Technologies, stanbul, Turkey, 2007.
Multiscale and Functionally Graded Materials Conference, Oahu, HI, USA, 2006.
271
Haluk DARENDELLER
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1981
1983
1991

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1982-1984
1986-1992
1993-1996
1996-2002
2002-present

Institution
Ohio State University
Capacity
Postdoctoral Scholar
Dates
1992-1993

Cora, .N., Akkk, M., Darendeliler, H., Modeling of Variable Friction in Cold Forging, Proceedings of the
Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J, Journal of Engineering Tribology, 222(J7), 899-908, 2008.
bir, S., Darendeliler, H., Gkler, M.., Finite Element Analysis of Shearing Process, Proceedings of the Fifth
International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Las Palmas, Spain, September 12-15,
2006.
Ceran, M., Gkler, M.., Darendeliler, H., Finite Element Analysis of Header Dies for Upset Forging,
Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Las Palmas,
Spain, September 12-15, 2006.
Civelekolu, B., H. Darendeliler, Gkler, M.., Analysis of Forging for C45 Carbon Steel, X20Cr13 Stainless
Steel and 42CrMo4 Alloy Steel, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and
Production of Dies and Molds, Bursa, June 17-19, 2004.
Member of Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers
Member of Machine Design and Production Research Society, Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle
East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Member of Machine Design and Production Research Institute, Mechanical Engineering Department, Middle
East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Course
ME 206 (3 times)
ME 208 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
272
ME 586 (5 times)
Graduate
b) Others :
General Secretary of the University, 2000 - 2008
Member of Organizing Committee, 4th International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of
Dies and Molds, eme, 21-23 June 2007.
Member of Organizing Committee, 55th CIRP General Assembly, Antalya, 21-27 August 2005.
Member of Organizing Committee, 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of
Dies and Molds and 7th International Symposium on Advances in Abrasive Technology, Bursa, 17-19 June
2004.
273
A. Blent DOYUM
Degrees
:
Field
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Institution
METU
METU
Lehigh University
Date
1976
1978
1986

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1987-1990
1992-1998
1998-present

Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, (BAM), Berlin, Visiting Scientist, 1990-1991
Executive Board Member and Asst. Dir. of METU Welding Technology and NDT Center, 1992-2003
Director of METU NDT Personnel Certification Center, 2003-present
Organised more than 40 industrial training seminars on various NDT methods within the last 5 years through
Continuing Education Center.
Doyum, A.B., Ertekin, S., A Practical Hole Testing Technique Using Meter Display Eddy Current
Instrument, NDT & E International, Vol. 31, pp. 11-15, 1998.
Doyum, A.B., Altay, B., Low-Velocity Impact Damage in Glass Fibre/Epoxy Cylindrical Tubes, Materials &
Design, Vol.18, pp. 131-135, 1998.
Doyum, A.B., Altay, B., Detection of Low-Velocity Impact Damage in Glass/Epoxy Tubes by Penetrant
Method, Insight (The Journal of the British Institute for NDT), Vol. 40, pp. 117-121, 1998.
Sonat, M., Doyum, A.B., Ultrasonic Inspection of Spot Welds, 2 nd National Welding Technology
Conference, 11-13 November 1999, Ankara.
Doyum, A.B., Drer, A., Defect Characterization of Composite Honeycomb Panels by Non-destructive
Inspection Methods, Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 6-8 May 2002, WeimarGermany.
Doyum, A.B., Sonat, M., Ultrasonic Examination of Resistance Spot Welds, Annual Meeting of German
Society for Nondestructive Testing, 26-28 May 2003, Mainz-Germany.
Honors and Awards :
1990-91
1983-84
1972-78
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Special Scholarship

Byllesby Fellowship Award, Lehigh University
Central Treaty Organisation (CENTO) Fellowship Award
274

Course
ME 205 (4 times)
ME 206 (5 times)
ME 450 (7 times)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
More than 20 industrial testing within the last 5 years
Professional Development Activities en the Last Five Years
Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 26-28 May 2003, Mainz-Germany
Annual Meeting of German Society for Nondestructive Testing, 6-8 May 2002, Weimar-Germany
2 nd National Welding Technology Conference, 11-13 November 1999, Ankara,
275
Melik DLEN
Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
Degrees:
Ph.D.
M.S
B.S
Field
Institution
University of Wisconsin
University of New Hampshire
Istanbul Technical University
Date
2000
1994
1990

Assistant Professor
Instructor
2002-present
2001 -2002

Institution
Univ. of Wisconsin Madison
Univ. of Wisconsin Madison
University of New Hampshire
Istanbul Technical University
Cada Const. Co. Ltd. (Istanbul)
Capacity
Research Assistant
Research Fellow
Research Fellow
Teaching Assistant
Assistant Manager
Dates
1997-2000
1995-1997
1993-1994
1991-1993
1990-1991
Patents:
A Scanning Probe for Coordinate Measuring Machines, M. Dolen and E. Karuc, Turkish patent (Turkish
Patent Institute/TPE) application in progress.
A Novel Seismic Base Isolator for High-Storey Buildings, H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (Turkish
Patent Institute/TPE) application in progress (by Atilim University).
A Novel Seismic Base Isolator for Bridge Structures, H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (TPE)
application in progress (by Atilim University).
Fatigue Sensor, H. Kaplan and M. Dolen, Turkish patent (TPE) application in progress (by Atilim
University).
Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Genetic
Algorithms, the Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (ISSN: 1610-7438), vol. 44, pp. 103-112, SpringerBerlin / Heidelberg, 2008.
Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., Dogruer, C. U., Novel Position Estimators for Timing Belt Drives, Journal
of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems (JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 55-61, June 2007.
Dogruer, C. U., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., Nonlinear Position Estimators based on Artificial Neural
Networks for Low Cost Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent
Systems (JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 40-44, June 2007.
Kanburoglu, F. A., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A., A Test Setup for Evaluating Long-term Measurement
Characteristics of Optical Mouse Sensors, Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems
(JAMRIS), vol. 1:2, pp. 71:75, June 2007.
Dolen, M., Kaplan H., and Seireg, A., Discrete-parameter Nonlinear Constrained Optimization of a Gear
Train by Genetic Algorithms, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, Vol. 24:2, pp.
110-121, 2005.
Dolen, M., Kaftanoglu, B., and Lorenz, R. D., A Cutting Force Estimator for CNC Machine Tools, CIRP
Annals, vol. 53:1 pp. 313-316, August 2004.
Yildirim, A., Dolen, M., A New Micro-fabrication Process Simulator for Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems,
Proc. of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK), vol. 2, pp. 1043-1062,
Istanbul, Sep. 3-5, 2008.
276
Yaman, U., enmez, S., Mutlu, B. R., Dolen M., Koku, B. A., Graduate Student Education in Discrete-time
Control, Proc. of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK), vol. 2, pp.
1129-1142, Istanbul, Sep. 3-5, 2008.
Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Satellite
Images, Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 39273932, Nice, France, Sep. 2008.
Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., A Novel Soft-Computing Technique to Segment Satellite Images for
Mobile Robot Localization and Navigation, in Proc. of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent
Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 2077-2082, San Diego, CA, Oct 29 Nov. 2, 2007.
Dolen, M. and Kaplan H. Design- and Scaling Principles of Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems, (in Turkish)
Journal of Mechanical Design and Production (Makina Imalat ve Tasarim Dergisi ISSN: 1302-9487),
MATIM, METU Press, vol 7:1, pp. 1-10, May 2005.
Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, B. A. Investigation of Transmission Errors for Timing Belt Mechanisms, (in
Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol 1, pp. 200-205, Istanbul,
Nov. 2008.
Ozen, E., Dolen, M., Yildirim, M., Expert Control System for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, (in Turkish) Proc. of
the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK 2008), vol. 2, pp. 651-656, Istanbul, Nov. 2008.
Mutlu, B. R., Yaman, U., Usenmez S., Dilan R. A., Dolen, M., Koku B. A., New Tools and Methods for
Education in Discrete-time Controls, (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls
(TOK 2008), vol. 2, pp. 679-684, Istanbul, Nov. 2008.
Usenmez S., Dilan R. A., Yaman, U., Mutlu, B. R., Dolen, M., Koku B. A., A New Hardware-in-the-Loop
Simulation Software: CADMUS, (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Automatic Controls (TOK
2008), vol. 2, pp. 685-691, Istanbul, Nov. 2008.
Polat, C., Atalayer, C., Cevik, M., Dolen, M., Alemdaroglu, N., Mathematical Modeling of a Miniature Jet
Engine, (in Turkish) Proc. of the National Conference on Aviation and Aerospace (UHUK), Istanbul, October
15-17, 2008.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
IEEE (Industrial Applications Society and Computer Society)
Wisconsin Electrical Machinery and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC) Control and Advanced Sensor
Technology (CAST) research group
Istanbul Technical University Alumni Club (in the US)
METU Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM)
Honors and Awards:
Recipient of Turkish Ministry of National Education Scholarship between June 1993 and Dec. 1997,
Proficiency in English Certificate, and ELS Written English Awards.
Course
Credits
Type
ME 202 (1 time)
3
Undergraduate
ME 303 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 407 (4 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 440 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 534 (5 times)
3
Graduate
ME 551 (1 time)
3
Graduate
b) Others
Member of Doctoral Education Committee
Member of Minor and Double Major Coordination Committee
13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (Istanbul, Turkey), Sep. 2008.
277
11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production (Antalya, Turkey), Oct.. 2004.
54th CIRP Annual Meeting (Krakow, Poland), August 2004.
278
Zafer DURSUNKAYA
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Date
1981
1984
1988

Assist. Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1994-1995
1995-2003
2003-Present

Institution
Ricardo North America
Capacity
Senior Engineer
Dates
1989-1994

Design and Construction of an Experimental Setup to Measure Piston-Cylinder Clearances in a Hermetically
Sealed Compressor, sponsored by Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council, 2007
Journal
zgen, S., Dursunkaya, Z. and Ebrin, A.A., Heat transfer effects on the stability of low-speed plane
Couette-Poiseuille flow, Heat and Mass Transfer, 43, pp 1317-1328, 2007
Dursunkaya, Z. and Nair, S., Accuracy of the two-iteration spectral method for phase change problems,
Applied Mathematical Modelling, 30, pp.1515-1524, 2006
z, T. and Dursunkaya, Z., Experimental Investigation of Oil Accumulation in Second Land of Internal
Combustion Engines, ASME Trans, J Eng for Gas Turb and Power, 127, pp. 206-211, 2005
Dursunkaya, Z. and Odabasi, G., Numerical solution of solidification in a square prism using an algebraic grid
generation technique, Heat and Mass Transfer, 40, pp 91-97, 2003
Dursunkaya, Z. and Nair, S., Solidification of a Finite Medium Subject to a Periodic Variation of Boundary
Temperature, ASME Trans, J Applied Mechanics, 70, pp 633-637, 2003
Conference
Hacolu, B. and Dursunkaya, Z., Effect of Oil Feed Groove on Compressor Piston Lubrication, 19th
International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 14-17, 2008 West Lafayette Indiana, USA
Ebrin, A.A., zgen, S. and Dursunkaya, Z., High Speed CouettePoiseuille Flow Stability in Reverse Flow
Conditions Proceedings of 4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and
Aerodynamics, August 21-23, 2006, Crete, Greece, pp. 215-22
Duyar, M. and Dursunkaya, Z., Design Improvement Based on Wear of a Compressor Bearing Using an
Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model, International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, Paper
C058, July 17-20, 2006 West Lafayette Indiana, USA
zgen, S., Dursunkaya, Z. and Ebrin, A.A., Heat Transfer Effects on the Stability of Low-speed Couette
Poiseuille Flow, 3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
279
Ebrin, A.A., Dursunkaya, Z. and zgen, S., High Speed Viscous Plane CouettePoiseuille Flow Stability
3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
Turkish
Aykan, F.S. ve Dursunkaya, Z., ki boyutlu d yzeylerde sl anma saysal analizi, Is Bilimi ve Teknii
Dergisi, 28, pp. 43 49, 2008
zgen, S., Ebrin, A.A. ve Dursunkaya, Z., Is Transferinin Couette-Poiseuille Aknn Kararllna Etkisi,
5. Ulusal Is Bilimi ve Teknii Kongresi, Trabzon, 7-9 Eyll 2005
Dursunkaya, Z., ABET 2000 Sreci: Birimin zgrevi Dorultusunda Eitim Program Tasarm, Elektrik,
Elektronik, Bilgisayar Mhendislik Eitimi 1. Ulusal Sempozyumu Bildiriler Kitab, 30 Nisan- 2 Mays
Ankara, pp. 22-23, 2003
2007- Present Member of the Administrative Council of SEFI ( European Society for Engineering Education)
2006- Present Member of the Administrative Board of Turkish Thermal Science and Technology Association
Honors and Awards :
1993 SAE Arch T. Collwell Merit Award
Course
ME 210 (1 times)
ME 305 (2 times)
ME 310 (2 times)
ME 504 (2 times)
ME 505 (1 times)
ME 546 (3 times)
ME 587 (3 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, METU, 2006-Present
19th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 14-17, 2008 West Lafayette Indiana,
USA
16th National Heat Transfer and Technique Conference, 30 May-2 June 2007, Kayseri Turkey
Joint ASEE-IFEES Meeting, October 1-4 2007, Istanbul Turkey
SEFI Annual Conference, September 2007 Miskolc Hungary
4th IASME/WSEAS International Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics, August 21-23, 2006,
Crete, Greece
International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue, July 17-20, 2006 West Lafayette Indiana, USA
15th National Heat Transfer and Technique Conference, 7-9 September 2005, Trabzon Turkey
3rd Ankara International Aerospace Conference, August 22-25, 2005, Ankara, Turkey
280
O. Cahit ERALP
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Cranfield Institute of Tech. U:K:
Date
1971
1974
1980

Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1972-1980
1980-1981
1981-1984
1984-1990
1990-present

Institution
EDMMA
University of Cambridge
Cranfield Inst. of. Tech
Turkish Military Academy
Gaziantep Fac.of Eng, ME Dept.
NATO AGARD
NATO, AGARD/RTO
NATO, AGARD/RTO
Capacity
Instructor (Part-time)
Laboratory Demonstrator
Industrial Short Course Instructor
Instructor (Part time)
Working Group Member
Working Group Member WG28
Working Group Member WG29
Dates
1973-1974
1974-1976
1978-1979
1980-1981
1981-1982
1982-1983
1997-2001
1997-2002
Consulting Last 3 Years:

TARU A..,ODT-Technopark, Consulting on Underground Transportation Systems, Emergency Ventilation
and Fire Simulation, 2006-2008.
TARU A.,ODT-Technopark, Consult. on Geothermal Distribution Syst., zmir Geothermal A., 2006
TARU A.,ODT-Technopark, Consult.on Geothermal Primary Dist. Syst, zmir Geothermal A., 2008
ARELK Dish-Washer Factory, Consulting; Dev. on Water System of Dish-Washers. 1994-present.
Emergency Ventilation in Tunnels, Station Confort and 3-D CFD Fire Simulation in Stations in stanbul
Underground Transportation System between Sanayi and Hacosman Stations, Yksel Proje, 2008.
Marmaray Bosphorus Tube Crossing, The mpact of the New Kazleme Underground Station on the General
Emergency Ventilation of Marmaray Project, GAMA & NUROL J.V. 2008
Marmaray Tube Crossing Concrete Fire Resistivity Test & Analysis GAMA&NUROL J.V. 2008
zmir Balcova Geothermal System Primary Distribution System Basic Design and Simulation, 2008
Aerodynamics of Commercial Trucks; A Dim.-CFD analysis and Experimental Verification in TBTAK,
Ankara Wind Tunnel, Otosan A.., 2007
Soran Water Pipeline System Hydraulic Design and Transients Simulation, 2007
stanbul Underground Transport. Syst. Otogar-Bagclar-inin Fire Simulation, Design of the Emergency Vent.
System Dou Glermak Ortakl, 2007
stanbul Underground Transport. Syst. Kirazl Basakkonut Metro Fire Simulation and Emerg. Vent, 2007
stanbul Underground Transport Syst. Taksim-Unkapan Railway Fire Simulation and Emerg. Vent., 2007
Simlation and Optimisation of Balova Geothermal Distribution System, zmir Jeotermal A..,2006
Compatibility of Thee Shaft Gas Turbines for Gas Pipeline Operations. BOTA, 2005
Sponsored Projects Last 3 Years:
Basic Design of SamsunCeyhan Crude Oil Transmission Pipeline, Envy-alk Enerji, 2005
Simulation of Tunnel Fires, Emergency Ventilation and Station Confort, Design of the Emergency Ventilation
System in stanbul, Otogar-Baclar Metro System., Dou Glermak Ortakl, 2006.
281
System in stanbul, , Levent-Ayazaa-Darafaka Metro System, Yksel Proje A., 2006.
System in Ankara-Metro-3-TRT-Mesa Metro SystemGri n. A., 2006
System in Ankara-Kzlay Stz Metro System., Gri n. A., 2006,
System in stanbul, Otogar-Baclar Metro System and inin Station 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of
Station Fire Scenarios, Dou Glermak Const., 2006.
System in stanbul, Otogar-Baclar Metro System and inin Station 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of
Station Fire Scenarios, Dou Glermak Const, 2006.
System in stanbul, Olimpiyat Ky-Kirazl Metro System and 3-Dimensional CFD Analysis of Station Fire
Scenarios, , Dou Glermak Const. 2006.
System in Ulus Keiren Metro System., Yksel Proje A., 2005-2006.
Publications of Last 3 Years :
Kktrk, T., Eralp O.C. Tersinir Eksenel Fan ve Kanat Profilleri zerine bir alma, 5. Pompa Vana
Kongresi , 2004, Tesisat Dergisi, 2005
Eralp, O.C., Baeme,E., Kayl, S., Musluolu, E., A CFD Analysis of Station Fire Incidents and
Determination of Passenger Evacuation Scenarios, Secretaria de Estado de Infraesturucturas Y'Transportes,
spanya, 2005
Eralp, O.C., Musluolu, E, Kayl S., CFD Analysis of Fire Incidents around Crossover Located on the
Tunnels Connecting ODT and Bilkent Stations in Ankara Metro System, Secretaria de Estado de
Infraesturucturas Y'Transportes, spanya, 2005
Kayl, S., Eralp, O.C., Kayhan, C., Ko, G., Yeralt Toplu Tama Tnellerinde Acil Durum
Havalandrmasnda Jet Fan Uygulamas, TTMD VII.Uluslararas Yapda Tesisat Teknolojisi Sempozyumu ve
Fuar, 8-10 Mays 2006
Kayl, S., Eralp, O.C., Yeralt Tama Sistemleri stasyonlarnda Hesaplamal Akkanlar Dinamii
Yntemiyle Yangn ve Havalandrma Simlasyonu, VIII. Ulusal Tesisat Mh. Kongresi, 25-28 Ekim 2007
Kayl, S., Eralp, O.C., Yeralt Tama Sistemleri stasyonlarnda Hesaplamal Akkanlar Dinamii
Yntemiyle Yangn ve Havalandrma Simlasyonu, Tesisat Mh. Dergisi, Say 102 , Sayfa 19-27 , 2007
Kayl, S., Kktrk, T., Eralp, O.C., Yeralt Rayl Toplu Tama Sistemleri Acil Durum Ve Konfor
Havalandrmasnda Tasarm Kriterleri Ve Teknik Yaklamlar;Trkiyedeki Uygulamalar, VIII. Uluslararas
Yapda Tesisat Teknolojisi Sempozyumu, 12-14 Mays 2008
Courses Tought in the Last Five Years :
Course
ME 407
ME 410
ME 423
ME 437
ME 483
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Administrative Duties :
Director of the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Mechanical Eng.Dept.METU, 1980Member in the Administrative Board of Graduate School of Natural and Apllied Sciences, 2001- (2008).
Member of Curriculum Committee, Mechanical Engineering Dept, METU.
Member in the Administrative Board of MAM-TBTAK, Marmara Research Center-The Scientific and
Technical Research Council of Turkey, 2005-2007
282
Member in the Administrative Board of SAGE-TBTAK ( Defence Tech.Research Center) -The Scientific
and Technical Research Council of Turkey, 2005-2007
283
Merve ERDAL
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
University of Illinois
Date
1989
1992
1998

Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Research Assistant
Teaching Fellow
Teaching Assistant
September 2000 - present

January 1998 - June 2000
June 1996 - December 1997
January-May 1996
1993-1995, University of Illinois, Chicago
1992-1993, University of Delaware, Newark
1989-1992, METU

Erdal, M., Friedrichs, B. and Geri, S., "Infiltration of Preforms with Particle Filled Pre-Ceramic Polymers",
Proc. Ceramic Engineering and Science, Sept. Oct. 1995 issue: 19 th Annual Conference on Composites,
Advanced Ceramics and Structures B, pp. 1097-1100.
Erdal, M., Geri, S., Allahverdi, M., Cannon, W.R. and Danforth, S., "Compression-Resin Transfer Molding
of Particle-Filled Ceramic-Ceramic Composites, Proc. Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, vol.19,
issue 3: 22nd Annual Conference on Composites, Advanced Ceramics Materials and Structures A, pp.231238.
Erdal, M., Geri, S. and Danforth, S.C., Impregnation Molding of Particle-Filled Preceramic Polymer
Impregnation into Fiber Preforms: Process Modeling, Journal of American Ceramic Society, vol. 82, no. 8,
pp. 2017-2028, 1999.
Erdal, M. and Ertoz, L., Characterization of permeability for solid freeform fabricated porous structures,
Proc. of the ASME Materials Division: The Science, Automation and Control of Material Processes Involving
Coupled Transport and Rheology Changes, MD-Vol.89, pp.57-63, 1999.
Erdal, M. and Ambrosoni, L., "Suspension and Filtration Characterization for Impregnation Molding of
Particle-Filled, Preceramic Polymer-Based, Continuous Fiber Ceramic Composites", Journal of Materials
Processing and Manufacturing Science, Vol. 8 Oct. 99, pp. 76-93, 1999.
Altan, M.C., Erdal, M. and Bernard A., editors, Proc. ASME Materials Division Symposium: Processing and
Design of Multicomponent Materials, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition,
November 5-10, 2000, Orlando, Florida, 64 pages, (ISBN #: 0791819353).
Erdal, M. and Guo, Z., Processing and Characterization of Particle-Filled Preceramic Polymer Based
Ceramic-Ceramic Composites, Proc. ASME International 6th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems
Design and Analysis (ESDA 2002), July 8-11, 2002, Istanbul, Turkey
Erdal, M. and lkgn, . Porous Structures via Selective Laser Sintering: A Route to Functional Preform
Production Proc. American Society for Composites (ASC) 20th Technical Conference, Sep. 2005,
Philadelphia, USA
284
Erdal, M. and pek, H, Modeling of Resin Impregnation in Resin Transfer Molding Process, Proc. of 11th
International Materials Symposium (Materials 2006), April, 2006.
Erdal, M., Da, S., Jande, Y. and Tekin, M., Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Porous Polyamide
Specimens Produced via Selective Laser Sintering, Proc. 13th International Conference on Machine Design
and Production (UMTK 2008), Sep. 2008, Vol. I, pp.157-169.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Materials Division: Materials Processing and Ceramics
Committees member
Symposia/Meeting Organizing:
Processing and Design of Multicomponent Material Systems Symposium for the ASME International
Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), November 5-10, 2000, Orlando, Florida,
with two other colleagues, Dr. Cengiz Altan of University of Oklahoma and Dr. Andre Benard of
Michigan State University.
The 12th and 13th International Conferences on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK 2006 and 2008,
Turkey), with M. Akkk, S. Da, A. Erden, S.E. Kl and E.. Konukseven
Organizer, Rapid Prototyping Processes and Applications Special Session in the 12th and 13th
International Conferences on Machine Design and Production (UMTIK 2006 and 2008, Turkey)
Honors and Awards :

1998
1998
1999
2001
2005
2007
2009
Co-PI: National Science Foundation - DMII Division exploratory research program award for "Solid
Freeform (SFF) Based Fabrication of Porous Structures and Flow Characterization": $50,000 (total
award: $100,000).
University of Minnesota Bush Early Faculty Development Program on Excellence and Diversity in
Teaching
Co-PI: US Department of Education, FIPSE Program award for International Academic Cooperation
on "Employability: A Benchmark for Quality During Transatlantic Educational Exchanges", $38,199
Middle East Technical University, BAP-1 Research Support for Study of Permeability
Characteristics of Complex Porous Preforms Manufactured by Fused Deposition Method: 5,850
MTL
Middle East Technical University BAP-1 Research Support for Modeling of Resin Transfer
Molding Impregnation Stage: 2,950 YTL
PI: Tbitak (Turkish Scientific Research Council) 106M437 Research Grant Manufacturing of
Functionally Graded Porous polymeric Structures via Laser Sintering: 146,980 YTL (30 months)
Middle East Technical University BAP-1 Research Support for Modeling of Particle-Filled
Compression Resin Transfer Molding Process: 8,850 YTL

Course
ME 210 (1 times)
ME 303 (4 times)
ME 305 (1 times)
ME 306 (4 times)
ME 455 (4 times)
ME 521 (6 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Journal Editing Activities: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing; Journal of Engineering
Materials and Technology; Makina Tasarm ve malat (MATM) Dergisi; MMO Muhendis ve Makina Dergisi.
285
Mustafa lhan GKLER

Degrees :
Field
B.S
Ph.D.
Institution
METU
University of Birmingham
Date
1979
1983

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1979
1983-1985
1985-1987
1987-1998
1998-present

Institution
METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center
General Assembly of National Productivity
Center (MPM)
State Planning Office (DPT)
Capacity
Assistant Director
Director
Member
Dates
1992-1999
1999-present
1990-present
Member of Committee for the

8th 5-year Development Plan
1999

Year
2002
2002
2000-2002
2001
2000
1998
Subject
Simulator
Defense Industry
Forging Technology(*)
Industrial Design
Defense Technology(*)
Defense Industry
Company
MOBLSOFT
FNNS
AKSAN Steel Forging Co.
FIAT-TOFA A..
Turkish Land Forces
DATAGRAFK A..

Esat, V., Darendeliler, H.,Gkler, M. ., Finite Element Analysis of Springback in Bending of Aluminium
Sheets, Materials & Design, 23, pp. 223-229, 2002.
Gkler, M.., Ozanzg, A.M., Experimental Investigation of Effects of Cutting Parameters on Surface
Roughness in the WEDM process, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 40, pp. 18311848, 2000.
Gkler, M. ., Darendeliler, H.,Elmaskaya, N., Analysis of Tapered Preforms in Cold Upsetting, International
Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 39, pp. 1-16, 1999.
Doan, ., Darendeliler, H., Gkler, M. ., Finite Element Analysis Effect of Tapered Preforms on Final
Product in Cold Upsetting, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Engineering Computational
Technology, CD 40 (1-13), Prague, Czech Rep., 4-6 Sep. 2002
Esat, V.,Darendeliler, H., Gkler, M. . Spring back Analysis in Various Bending Dies by Using Finite Element
Method, 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Mold Conference
Proceedings, CD, Kuadas, 21-23 June 2001
286
Esat, V.,Darendeliler, H., Gkler, M. ., Finite Element Analysis of Spring back in Bending of Aluminum
Sheets, Proceedings of International Conference Advances in Production and Processing of Aluminum, 12-1(19), Bahrain, 12-15 February 2001.
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey (MMO)
Machine Design and Production Society of Turkey (MATIM)
Honors and Awards :
Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship, 1979 - 1983.
Performance Premium in Faculty of Engineering, 2002.
Course
ME 202 (4 times)
ME 212 (5 times)
ME 443 (3 times)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
undergraduate
undergraduate
undergraduate
b) Others :
METU, Summer Practice Committee of the Mechanical Eng. Dept. 1990-2001
METU, Laboratories and Equipments Committee of the Mechanical Eng. Dept. 2001-present
Professional Development Activities in the Last Five Years :
Restructuring the METU-CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS CENTER and transforming as Interdisciplinary Research
and Application Center (METU-BILTIR) (1999-present)
Development of Industrial Design-Poduction Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999)
Development of Automation-Robotics-Electric-Electronics Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999)
Development of Numerical Modelling-Analysis-Design Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (1999)
Development of Defense Systems Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (2003) Development of Product Usability
Unit in METU-BILTIR Center (2003)
Organizing of Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2002)
Organizing of Design and Production R&D Marketing Meeting (2002)
Organizing of 2nd International Die and Mold Conference (2001)
Third International Conference on Engineering Computational Technology, Prague, Czech Rep., 4-6 Sep.2002
2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Design and Production of Dies and Mold Conference, CD,
Kuadas, 21-23 June 2001
International Conference Advances in Production and Processing of Aluminum, Bahrain, 12-15 February 2001.
287
Yaver HEPER
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1970
1972

Instructor
1998-present

Institution
Turkish Electricity Authority
Carl-Duisberg Gesellschaft/Germany
Carl-Duisberg Gesellschaft/Germany
Turkish Electricity Generation
and Transmission Enterprise
Capacity
Professional Engineer,
(Power Plants Operation)
Professional Training on Power Plants
Chief Engineer
(Power Plants Operation)
Deputy Section Manager (Power Plants
Operation)
Training on Power Plants Management
Section Manager
(Power Plants Op.)
Deputy Head of Thermal Power Plants Op.Dept.
Head of Power Plants
Project and Construction Dept.
Deputy General Manager
Dates
1971-1972
1972-1973
1973-1974
1974-1978
1976-1978
1978-1984
1984-1991
1991-1994
1994-1997

Full-time consultant to the Board of the Contracting Company GAMA, Apr. 1997-Present.
Heper, Y., Terms and Definitions in Energy Generation, 3rd edition, GAMA Publications, 2003.
Heper, Y.,Technical Dictionary for Conventional Power Plants, Turkish-English , (Under Publication)
Honors and Awards :
Certificate of Appreciation of the Turkish Republic of Cyprus, Ministery of Agriculture, Natural Resources
and Energy for the contribution towards the solution of energy problems of Northern Cyprus.
Course
ME 424 (10 times)
Credits
3
Type
Undergraduate
b) Others :
-
288
Stk Kemal DER

Degrees
B.S
M.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Economics
Institution
METU
METU
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois, Chicago
Date
1975
1976
1979
1988

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1989-1990
1990-1996
1996-present

Institution
Nace Machine Industry
Turkish Development Bank
Soyut Engineering, Soyut Holding
Mechanical Engineering Department, UIC
Capacity
Design Engineer
Senior Analyst
Assistant General Manager
Visiting Instructor
Dates
1980-1981
1982-1984
1984-1986
1988-1989

Project for ASELSAN, 2008-2009. Design of unmanned underwater vehicles.
Teknokent Project Coordinator for TOFA, 2004-2009. Design of automotive seat mechanisms.
TBTAK Project, Researcher, 2006-2008. Development of a multipurpose unmanned underwater vehicle.
Project for FMC Co. Inc., 2001-2003. Adjustable seat design for an armored vehicle.
der, S.K., Korkmaz, O., Trajectory Tracking Controlo of Parallel Robots in the Presence of Joint Drive
Flexibility, Journal of Sound and Vibration, Vol. 319, 77-90, 2009.
Durak, U., Ouztzn, H., der, S.K., Ontology Based Trajectory Simulation Framework, ASME Journal of
Computing and Information Science in Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2008, Article No: 014503.
der, S.K., Inverse Dynamics of Paralel Manipulators n the Presence of Drive Singularities, Mechanism and
Machine Theory, Vol. 40, 33-44, 2005.
der, S.K., Singularity Robust Inverse Dynamics of 2-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators, Journal of
Mechanical Engineering Science, Vol. 218, No. C7, 721-730, 2004.
Klaslan, S., der, S.K., zgren, M.K., "Trajectory Tracking Control of Spatial Three-Link Flexible
Manipulators", ECC-07, European Control Conference, Kos, Greece, 2-4 July 2007.
Klaslan, S., zgren, M.K., der, S.K., "Control of Constrained Spatial Three-Link Flexible Manipulators",
MED-07, IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation, Athens, Greece, 27-29 June 2007.
Durak, U., Ouztzn, H., der, S.K., An Ontology for Trajectory Simulation, Winter Simulation
Conference, Dec. 2-6, 2006, Monterey, California, USA.
Klaslan, S., der, S.K., zgren, M.K., Trajectory Tracking Control of Flexible Manipulators Considering
Modeling Discrepancy, Proceedings of 2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
Exposition, Nov. 5-11, 2005, Orlando, Florida, USA, IMECE 2005-80370.
289
Klaslan, S., zgren, M.K., der, S.K., Control of Constrained Flexible Manipulators, Proceedings of
2005 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Nov. 5-11, 2005, Orlando,
Florida, USA, IMECE 2005-80893.
Course
ME 208 (4 times)
ME 301 (1 times)
ME 302 (1 times)
ME 528 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Chairperson , ME Department, METU (2003-2008)
ECC-07, European Control Conference, Kos, Greece, 2-4 July 2007.
SAVTEK 2008, 4th Defence Technologies Conference, METU, Ankara, 26-27 June 2008.
SAVTEK 2008, 3rd Defence Technologies Conference, METU, Ankara, 29-30 June 2006.
11th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, Antalya, 13-15 October 2004.
290
F. Suat KADIOLU
Degrees
--BS
MS
PhD
Associate Prof.
Field
Ship Building Eng.
Mech. Eng., Mechanics
Institution
T
METU
METU
Lehigh Univ.
AK
Date
1983
1986
1989
1993
1999
Capacity
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Post-doctoral Research Associate
Design Engineer
Dates
1989-1991
1991-1992
1993
1993-1994
1994-1995

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1987 -1989
1996 -1997
1997 - 2001
2001 - 2007
2007 - Present

Institution
Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lehigh University
ASELSAN

Kadolu, F.S., "Edge cracks in a transversely isotropic hollow cylinder", ( Short Communication), Eng Frac
Mech,Vol. 72, 2159-2173, 2005.
Kadolu, F.S., "Axisymmetric crack problem for a hollow cylinder imbedded in a dissimilar medium", Int. J.
Engng Sci, Vol. 43, 617-638, 2005.
Kadolu, F.S., Maden, ., "Ring shaped crack problem for a hollow cylinder imbedded in a dissimilar
medium", (Full-text in CD-Rom) Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Fracture, Torino, Italy
(ICF11), 20-25 March 2005.
zsoy, S., elik, M., Kadolu, F.S., "Vibration Induced Stress and Life Analyses of Components",
Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTK 12), Kuadas,
Trkiye, September 5-8, 2006.
Kadolu, F.S., "Circumferentially Cracked Bimaterial Hollow Cylinder Under Mechanical and Transient
Thermal Loading", J Therm Stress, 29; 1073-1106, 2006.
zsoy, S., elik, M., Kadolu, F.S., "An Accelerated Life Test Approach for Aerospace Structural
Components", Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol.15, Iss. 7, pp. 946-957, 2008.
Yldrm, B., Ylmaz, S., Kadolu, F.S., "Delamination of Compressively Stressed Orthotropic FGM Coatings
under Thermal Loading", Journal of Applied Mechanics, Transactions of the ASME, Vol.75, Iss.5, pp. 0511061 - 051106-10, 2008.
Kadolu, F.S., "Circumferentially Cracked Hollow Cylinder Under Thermal ShockRevisited", Journal of
Thermal Stresses, 31: 10561078, 2008.
Karasan, M.M., Kadolu, F.S., "Interaction of Residual Stresses And A Crack In A Riveted Joint",
Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTK 13), stanbul,
Trkiye, September 3-5, 2008.
291
etin, S., Kadolu, F.S., "Analytical Solution of a Crack Problem in a Radially Graded FGM", The 10th
International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional & Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai, Japan, 22 nd25th September 2008.
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, 1994.
Society of Machine Design and Production (MATM), 1999-2005.
Course
ME 205 (1 times)
ME 206 (1 times)
ME 210 (3 times)
ME 307 (3 times)
ME 308 (2 times)
ME 542 (1 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others
The 10th International Symposium on Multiscale, Multifunctional & Functionally Graded Materials, Sendai,
Japan, 22-25 September, 2008.
13th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTK 13), stanbul, Trkiye, September
3-5, 2008.
12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, (UMTK 12), Kuadas, Trkiye,
September 5-8, 2006.
11th International Conference on Fracture, Torino, Italy (ICF11), 20-25 March 2005
14. Ulusal Mekanik Kongresi, 12-16 Eyll 2005 Mustafa Kemal niversitesi, Antakya
292
Bilgin KAFTANOLU
Academic Rank : Professor Emeritus (Part-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
Imperial College
Imperial College
Date
1960
1961
1966

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1969-1973
1973-1980
1980-present

Institution
Computer Center, Univ. of London
International Computers Ltd., London
Bell-Northern Research Laboratories
University of Ottawa
Oklahoma State University
Capacity
System Advisor
System Analyst
Research Scientist
Part time Faculty
Visiting Professor
Founder and Director
Dates
1964-1965
1965-1966
1966-1969
1967-1969
1981-1984
1984-1992

Sponsored Projects:
Principal Investigator, Modeling of Roll-Forging using CAD/CAM Techniques Johnson Manufacturing,
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Budget: $25 000 U.S.A. (1983)
Principal Investigator, Computer-Aided Waste Disposal Investigation for the City of Bursa, Budget: $60 000
(1986-1987)
Co-investigator, Computer-Aided Transportation Planning for the City of Bursa, Budget: $70 000 (19861987)
Co-principal Investigator, Control Engineering of the Coal Washing Plant, Turkish Coal Industries, Budget:
$300 000 (1991-1993)
Principal Investigator, Computer Aided Design of Deep-Drawn Parts in Industry, Turkish Scientific and
Technical Research Council, Budget: $40 000 (1992-1994)
Principal Investigator, Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of a Weapon System, Budget: $30 000 (1998)
Principal Investigator, Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing of an Industrial Robot, State Planning
Office, Budget: $55 000 (1998-2000)
Co-Principal Investigator, Computer-Aided Design and Production of Radar Antenna, ASELSAN, Budget:
$60 000 (1999-2000)
Principal Investigator, Development of an Algorithm for Explicit Finite Element Method for Deep Drawing,
Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council and Middle East Technical University, Budget:
$4000+Computer (1999-2000)
Consulting:
National Farming Machinery Company, Ankara, Turkey
Turkish Renault Automotive Industry
Turkish Fiat Company
Product Liability Cases in Courts
293

Dlen, M., Kaftanolu, B., Lorenz, R.D., Cross Reference Models for Estimating Unknown Principal Force
Components in End-Milling Process, accepted for presentation and publication at 53rd CIRP General
Assembly, Montreal-Canada, Aug. 2003.
Baker, D.K. and B. Kaftanolu, "Predicted Impact of Collector and Zeolite Choice on the Thermodynamic and
Economic Performance of a Solar Powered Adsorption Cooling System", Experimental Heat Transfer journal,
20:2, pp. 103-122, 2007
Lazoglu, I., Ulutan, D., Alaca B. E., Engin S., Kaftanolu B.,An Enhanced Analytical Model for Residual
Stress Prediction in Machining, Annals of the CIRP, Vol : 57, 1/2008
zel T., Karpat Y., Srivastava A., Kaftanolu B., Hard Turning with Variable Micro-Geometry PcBN Tools,
Annals of the CIRP, Vol : 57, 1/2008
H. Cesur, B. Kaftanoglu, A. Kalkanli, B. Oral Deposition of boron nitride coatings on steel substrates by RF
magnetron sputtering, 7th "THE" Coatings and the 3rd "ICMEN" International Conferences, to be held 1-3
October 2008, Kassandra-Chalkidiki, Greece.
Mechanical Engineers Institution (Turkey)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (USA)
Institute of Metals (UK)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK)
Fellow of International Institution for Production Research (CIRP)
Honors and Awards :
A.F.S. Scholarship to study in the St. Louis Park High School, Minnesota, USA (1956)
Professor Woolrich Award (1960) For the B.S. graduate having the highest grades in the Faculty of Engineering
in Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
CENTO Fellowship to sponsor Ph. D. Research in 1960, at London University
HIGH PERFORMANCE AWARD by METU in the years: 2000, 2001,2002, 2003, 2004,2005
Course
ME 407 (1 times)
ME 471 (5 times)
ME 533 (5 times)
ME 541 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Member of Editorial Board for the Mechanical Design and Production Journal (1985-2008)
Chairman of Mechanical Design and Production Society (1992-2008)
CIRP General Assemblies: 2003-2008.
294
Macit KARABAY
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor (Part-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
Gazi niv. Technical Education Faculty
Univ. of Wisconsin
METU
Date
1952
1959
1999
Years of Service on this Faculty : 41

Assistant Professor
Instructor
1970 present
1965-1970

Teaching assistant, College of Technical Education, 1954-1958.
Instructor, College of Technical Education, 1960-1965.
Part Time Instructor, at Higher Technician College 1954-1958
Instructor, Middle East Technical University, 1965-1970,
Part Time Instructor, Frat University, Faculty of Engineering, Army Military College and Gazi University
For a regular period, chairman of mechanical standards preparation board, Turkish Standards Institute, 19781980.
Associate Director of Vocational Technical College (1989-1996)
Baak Tractor Factory Design and Construction for Turkish Agriculturel Equipmentation Corporation.
Technical Consultation for Cer Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Company, Ankara.
Technical Consultation for Hakan Teknik on Machine Tool.
Factroy Design of ORUM Industrial Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Plant.
Material Handling System Design Project. MAKSAM, 1984.
Industrial Energy Conservation Studies and Researches for Machinery and Chemicals Corporation (MKEK),
20 Factories, Two Differents Projects
World Bank-Turkish Standard Institute-Small and Medium Sized Industry Center (KOSGEB) joint ventured
Project on ISO 9000 to develop Systems for Quality Assurance on 200 Factories in Different Industrial
Areas in Turkey. They have been visited and Conferences and seminars been given on ISO 9000. Then,
consultation have been made for eight Factories in Denizli Region in their Studies Toward ISO 9000
Certifications.
Karabay, M., Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in Design, Mechanical Engineering Periodical, 2003
September.
Karabay, M., Industrial Accidents in TURKEY
Karabay, M., Recent International Standarts and Rules and Regulations on Safety
Machine Design and Production Society (MATM)
295
Honors and Awards :

Turkish Government Scholarship for University Training
AID (USA Government) Scholarship, 1958-1959 for postgraduate study.
Course
ME 433 (5 times)
ME 416 (3 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Seminars on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
5 times different factories in TURKEY, in the last five years
Seminar on Safety Rules and Standards, for Army Members, 27-28 October 2007.
4. National Conference on Metrology, 2003 September, Eskiehir.
5. National Conference on Metrology, 2005 September, Eskiehir.
296
S. Engin KILI
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
:
Field
Institution
METU
UMIST, Manchester
UMIST, Manchester
Date
1972
1973
1977

Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Associated Professor
Professor
1977-1979
1979-1983
1983
1990-1992
1992-Present

Institution
Zonguldak Educational Authority
ZDMMA
KSU (King Saud University), Dept.of Mech. Eng.,
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
KSU Acceptance Committee for New
University Campus
TUBTAK- MISAG
Capacity
Mechanical Engineer
Associate Prof.
Dates
1977
1977-1981
1983-1990
Member
1984-1986
Secretary to the Executive Committee
1993-1994
EUREKA- FAMOS
MATIMAREN
Machine Manufacturing Technologies Committee
(MAKTEK), Technology and Innovation Granting
Board (TEYDEB), Scientific and Technical
Research Council of Turkey(TUBITAK)
ESF-PESC (European
Science FoundationPhysical and Engineering Sciences Standing
Committee)
TUBITAK-OSTIM-METU Collaborative Research
Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
and Systems (ODAGEM)
OSTIM Collaborative R/D Center Co.
(ODAGEM A..)
Higher Committee of Scientific and Technological
Consultancy for Product Conformity Certification,
Association of Central Anatolian Exporters
Platform for the University-Industry Cooperative
Centers
Turkish Coordinator
Director
Member
1994-1997
1995-date
2000-date
Member, representing TUBTAK
2004-date
Director
2004-2006
Projects Coordinator
2006-date
Member
2006-date
Member of the Executive Committee
2007-date

ERASMUS, EUE-Net European University-Enterprise Cooperation Network
Advanced Manufacturing Systems and Technologies Collaborative R/D Network and Platform
Development of a Virtual Factory System for SMEs in OSTIM (Industrial Site in Ankara)
Development of a Manufacturing Execution System for SMEs
EUREKA-FAMOS, Restructuring a Large Scale Discrete Manufacturing Plant as a Holonic System
(REMAPHOS)
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), High speed Cutting of Titanium Alloys.
Turkish Research and Development Institute for Defense Industries, Manufacturing.
297

Sar, B., Amaitik, S. and Kl, S. E., A Neural Network Model for the Assessment of Partners Performance
in Virtual Enterprises, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 34, n.7-8, pp.816-825,
Springer Verlag London Limited, 2007.
Sar, B., en, T. and Kl, S. E., Formation of Dynamic Virtual Enterprises and Enterprise Networks,
International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, v. 34, n.11-12, pp.1246-1262, Springer Verlag
London Limited, 2007.
Sar, B., Kl, S.E. and en, T., Datk malat Teknolojilerinde KOBlere Ynelik Sanal Fabrika Sisteminin
Gelitirilmesi, Mhendis ve Makina, v. 48, n.564, pp.10-21, Jan. 2007
Amaitik, S.M. and Kl, S.E., "An Intelligent Process Planning System for Prismatic Parts using STEP
Features", International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer Verlag London Limited, v.
31, n. 9-10, pp. 978-993, Jan. 2007.
Amaitik S.M., Tagn T.T., Kl S.E., Tool-Life Modelling of Carbide and Ceramic Cutting Tools using
Multi-Linear Regression Analysis Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part B-Journal of
Engineering Manufacture, 220 (2), pp.129-136, Feb., 2006
Amaitik, S.M. and Kl, S.E., "STEP-Based Feature Modeller for Computer-Aided Process Planning,
International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals v.43 (15), pp.3087-3101, 2005
Saygn, C. and Kl, S.E. Dissimilarity Maximization Method for Real-time Routing of Parts in Random
Flexible Manufacturing Systems, International Journal of Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Kluwer Academic
Publishers, v.16, pp.169-182, 2004
Bilkay, O., Anlaan, ., and Kl, S.E. Job Shop Scheduling Using Fuzzy Logic, International Journal of
Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer Verlag London Limited, v.23, pp.606-619, 2004
Bil, H., Kl, S.E., and Tekkaya, A.E., A Comparison of Orthogonal Cutting Data from Experiments with
Three Different Finite Element Models, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v.44,
pp.933-944, 2004
Buyurgan, N., Saygn, C., and Kl, S.E., "Tool Allocation in Flexible Manufacturing Systems with Tool
Alternatives", Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing, vol.20, n.4, pp.341-349, 2004
Member, Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Member, Machine Design and Manufacturing Research Center
Member, Society of Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Honors and Awards :
Performance Award, METU (2002, 2003, 2007)
Professor Honoris Causae, University of Miskolc, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2003).
50th Foundation Year Academic Contribution Award, University of Miskolc Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering, (1999).
Course
Credits
Type
ME 202
3
Undergraduate
ME 303
3
Undergraduate
ME 443
3
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Workshop, ME, METU, Responsible Faculty Member, 1990-present
ME, Laboratories and Equipment Committee, Member, 2001-present
ME, Undergraduate Education Committee, Member, 1990-present
ME, Undergraduate Summer Practice, Coordinator, 1990-present
Organization of the International Machine Design and Production Conferences every two years:
11th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Antalya,13 -15 October 2004.
12th International Machine Design and Production Conference, Kuadas, 5 -8 September 2006.
13th International Machine Design and Production Conference, stanbul, 3 -5 September 2008.
298
Organization of the National Conference on University-Industry Cooperation-2008, Adana, 26-27 June 2008.
299
Ahmet Bura KOKU

Academic Rank : Assistant Professor
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Systems and Control Engineering
Electrical Eng. and Computer Science
Institution
Boazii University
Boazii University
Vanderbilt University
Dates
1994
1997
2003

Rank
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Dates
2003-2004
2004-present

Institution
Boazii University
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee State University
Capacity
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Research Associate
Dates
1995-1998
1998-2003
2000-2000

- PI:
- Researcher:
- Researcher:
- Researcher:
Design of an All Terrain Robotic Platform Suitable for Military Applications, BAP -08-04DPT.2003(06)K1
Design of a Haptic Interface, TBTAK - 105E128
Design and Implementation of a Modular and Open-For-Development Rapid Prototyping
System, TBTAK-105M135
Development of PC Based Universal Motion Control Systems, TBTAK - 108E048

amilolu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Comparison Of Three Orientation Agreement Strategies in SelfPropelled Particle Systems With Turn Angle Restrictions in Synchronous And Asynchronous Settings", Asian
Journal Of Control, Cilt 10, Say 2, sf. 212-232, Mart 2008.
amilolu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Asynchronous Cyclic Pursuit," SAB06, Lecture Notes in Artificial
Intelligence (LNAI) S. Nolfi et al. (edt.), 4095, pp. 667-678, 2006.
amilolu, A.T., Gazi, V. and Koku, A.B., "Effects of Asynchronism and Neighborhood Size on Clustering in
Self-Propelled Particle Systems," ISCIS06, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) 4263, pp. 665-676,
2006.
Dogruer, C.U., Koku, A.B., Dolen, M., "Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Genetic
Algorithms," Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (STAR), Springer Pub. Ltd, pp. 103-112, March, 2008,
ISBN978-3-540-78315-2.
Kanburoglu, F.A., Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., "A Test Setup for Evaluating Long-term Measurement
Characteristics of Optical Mouse Sensors" Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems,
Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 71-75, 2007.
300
Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., Dogruer, C.U., "Novel Position Estimators for Timing Belt Drives" Journal
of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent Systems, Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 55-61, 2007.
Kilic, E., Dolen, M., Koku, A.B., Dogruer, C.U.,"Nonlinear Position Estimators based on Artificial Neural
Networks for Low Cost Manufacturing Systems", Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics, and Intelligent
Systems, Volume: 1 Issue: 2 pp. 40-44, 2007.
lcolu, O., Koku, A.B. and Konukseven, E.I., "i-RoK: A Human Like Robotic Head", IEEE-RAS 7th
International Conference on Humanoid Robots , Pittsburgh, USA, November29-December 1, 2007.
amilolu A.T., ayrpunar ., Gazi V., Koku A.B.,"An Experimental Set-up For Multi-Robot Applications,"
Workshop Proceedings of SIMPAR 2008, Intl. Conf. on SIMULATION, MODELING and PROGRAMMING
for AUTONOMOUS ROBOTS, Venice(Italy) 2008 November, pp. 539-550.
Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., "Global Urban Localization of Outdoor Mobile Robots using Satellite
Images," Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 39273932, Nice, France, Sep. 2008.
Dogruer, C. U., Koku, B. A., Dolen, M., "A Novel Soft-Computing Technique to Segment Satellite Images for
Mobile Robot Localization and Navigation," in Proc. of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Intelligent
Robots and Systems (IROS), pp. 2077-2082, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2007.
Tora, H., Koku, A.B., "A Vision Based Optical Dead-Reckoning System" A. Sekmen, published in the CD
proceedings of MX2006 -- MECHATRONICS 2006: The 10th Mechatronics Forum Biennial International
Conference, Malvern, PA, 2006.
2002 Tau Beta Pi Member
1997 IEEE Member
Honors and Awards :
1998-2003
1998- 2003
Full tuition waiver and scholarship awarded by Vanderbilt University for graduate
study towards PhD.
Teaching - research assistantships awarded by Vanderbilt University.
Scholarship for Graduate Studies awarded by Turkish government as a result of a
nationwide test.

Course
ME 220
ME 407
ME 461
ME 462
Credits
1
3
3
3
Type
b) Others :
Advisor to the Department Chair
Vice Department Chair
2003-2008
2004-present
301
Erhan lhan KONUKSEVEN

Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Post. Doc.
Field
Institution
ITU
METU
METU
Carnegie Mellon University
Date
1986
1989
1996
1997

Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1986-1988
1988-1995
1995-2002
2002-present

Institution
Project team at METU-Presidency Office
Turkish Machine Design and Production Society
Turkish Machine Design and Production Society
METU, CAD/CAM/ ROBOTICS Research Center
METU, Mechanical Engineering Department
Capacity
Computer Committee Member
Vice-Chairman of Computer Committee
Member
Committee Member
Member of the Editorial Board
Member
Vice-Chairman
Dates
1989-1987
1988-1989
1988-1993
1998-pres.
1998-pres.
1997-pres.
2008-pres.

-
Dental Education Simulator (DiHES) Development, Principal Investigator, TUBTAK-SBAG-3072104S607, (July 2005-July 2007).
Haptic Interface Design, Researcher, TBTAK-104M425, (July 2005-July2008).
Fusion of MR, CT and Multiple Camera Views for the Purpose of Realistic 3D Head Modeling and 3D
Visualization of the Final Model, Researcher, TBTAK-105E128, (Jan. 2006-july 2008).
Military Purpose Robot Base Design for Mixed Terrain Applications, DPT-BAP-0804DPT.2003(06)K120920-24, Researcher, (Jan. 2006-August 2008).
Formation of Expertise on the EU Regulations (Acquisitions) in the Machinery sector in Turkey,
Researcher, Machinery Manufacturer's Union / Makina malatlar Birlii, EU - Europa-Bridges of
Knowledge Project DG ELARG/MEDTQ/12-02/016, (December 2006 August 2007).
Haptic Device Integrated Software Development Training, Principal Investigator, DPT-Leonardo da
Vinci TR/06/A/F/PL3-022, Proje Yrtcs, (September 2006 December 2007).
Unmaned Ground Vehicle Development Project (KAP) Aselsan, Project Code: T-2006-0804-C-015,
Researcher, (November 2006 November 2007).
Commertial Heavy Duty Hybrit Electric Truck Development Project Ford Otosan, Project Code: T-2007804-C-013, Researcher, (May 2007 December 2008).
Design and Validation of Suspension Jounce Bumper with Desired Characteristics for Hyperelastic
Materials, Project Code: T-2007-804-C-016, (August 2007 December 2007).
Calibration of Geometric and non-Geometric Errors of Arc Welding Robots on Renault Production Line OYAK Renault, Project Code: T-2008-0804-C-04, (June 2008 - ).

- Koak U., Abidi A., Konukseven E.., Mumcuolu .E., Haptic Device Integrated Dental Training
Simulation System Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Computer Methods and Programs
in Biomedicine, Jun 2008, (Ms. Ref. No.: CMPB-D-08-00130).
- Kl E., Baran B., Bakar A., altay K., Konukseven E.., Yalabk N., Toroslu .H., niversite retim
yelerinin nternet zerinden Eitim Konusundaki Grleri Eurasian Journal of Educational Research,
Say: 22, s. 159-165, 2006.
302
alkan K., Konukseven E. ., nlsoy Y.S., Elastik Sspansiyon Tamponlar iin Bilgisayar Destekli
Tasarm Yntemi, Makina Tasarm ve malat Dergisi, Cilt 8, Say 1, s.11-19, Mays 2006.
Erkal G., Konukseven E. ., Trkiyede'deki Makina Sektrnde CE aretlemesi ve AB Uyumu
Konusunda Durum Deerlendirme almas, Mhendsi ve Makina (Engineer and Machinery), Cilt 48,
Say 574, s.3-14, Kasm 2007.
Bayer G., Konukseven E. ., Koku B., Balkan T, Erdener A., ATV Tabanl nsansz Kara Arac
Gelitirilmesi, Makina Tasarm ve malat Dergisi, Cilt 8, Say 2, s.54-66, Kasm 2007.
Kili V., Koak U., Konukseven E. ., Mumcuolu E.., GPU Supported Haptic Device Integrated Dental
Simulation Environment, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry, France, pp 135-140, July 3-6, 2006.
Baer ., Konukseven E. ., 7 DOF Haptic Device Design, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry,
France, pp 507-512, July 3-6, 2006.
Konukseven E. ., Arslan S. M., Improving Performance of a Remote Robotic Teleoperation Using a
Force Feedback Mouse, EUROHAPTICS 2006 Conference, Evry, France, pp 531-536, July 3-6, 2006.
alikan K., Konukseven E. ., nlsoy E. ., Application of Experimental Elastomer Analysis
Techniques for Suspension Jounce Bumper Design with FEA, UMTIK06 12th International Conference
on Machine Design and Production Conference, Kuadas, Turkey, pp 439-452, September 5-8, 2006.
lcolu O., Koku A. B. And Konukseven E. ., i-RoK: A Human Like Robotic Head, IEEE-RAS 7th
International Conference on Humanoid Robots, Pittsburgh, USA, November29-December 1, 2007.
Baer , Konukseven E.., Balkan T., Optimal Posture Control for a 7 DOF Haptic Device Based on
Power Minimization, 6th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2008, Madrid, Spain,pp.555-661, June
10-13, 2008.
Baer , Konukseven E.., Balkan T., Optimal Posture Control for a 7 DOF Haptic Device Based on
Power Minimization, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Haptics: Perception, Devices and Scenarios
Springer Berlin / Heidelberg, ISSN: 0302-9743 (Print) 1611-3349 (Online), ISBN 978-3-540-69056-6,
June, 2008.
ner G., Konukseven E.., Development of a Novel 6 DOF Multi Contact Material Cutting Model for
Haptic Rendering Applications, UMTIK06 13th International Conference on Machine Design and
Production Conference, stanbul, Turkey, pp 257-274, September 3-5, 2008.
Bayar ., Konukseven E.., Koku B., Mobile Robot Heading Adjustment Using Radial Basis Function
Neural Networks Controller and Reinforcement Learning, Proceedings of the 4th WSEAS/IASME
Internayional Conference on Dynamical Systems and Control (CONTROL08), pp.169-175, Corfu,
Greece, October 26-28, 2008.
lcolu O., Koku B., Konukseven E. ., Antropomorfik bir Robot Boyun/Ba Tasarm, TMAKTasarm malat Analiz Kongresi, Balkesir, pp.452-461 ,26-28 Nisan 2006.
Bayar G., Bura K., Konukseven E. ., Aratrma Amal Modler bir Hareketli Robot Platformu
Tasarm, TMAK-Tasarm malat Analiz Kongresi, Balkesir, pp.443-451 , 26-28 Nisan 2006.
Bayar G., Bura K., Konukseven E. ., Askeri Amal Hareketli Robot Platformu Tasarm, SAVTEK
2006 Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi, ODT, Ankara, pp.329-336, 29-30 Haziran 2006.
Zeren U., Konukseven E. ., Grses S., 1 Boyutlu Bir Kas Modelinin Simulink Ortamnda Modellenmesi
ve Simlasyonu, BYOMUT08 13. Biyomedikal Mhendislii Ulusal Toplants, ODT Kltr ve
Kongre Merkezi, Ankara, pp 29-31 Mays 2008.

Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (MMO), (1986 )
Turkish Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM), (1989

Course
Credits
Type
ME 101 (4 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 113 (9 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 114 (9 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 105 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 308 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 407 (7 times)
3
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Vice Chairman, Departmant of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2008-present
303
Tuba OKUTUCU ZYURT

Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
Middle East Technical Univ.
Date
1997
1999
2005

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1997-2000
2006-2007
2007-present

Institution
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
Capacity
ResearchAssistant
Administrative Assistant
Dates
2003-2005
2000-2003

TUBITAK Career Award (2008): Production of Microchannels with Nanofluids and their usage in Electronic
Cooling.
TUBITAK 1001 Project (2007): Development of an Experimental Method for the Investigation of Piston-Cylinder
Bearings.
METU-BAP (2007): Development of an Experimental Method for the Investigation of Piston-Cylinder Bearings.
METU-BAP (2008): Design and Production of Heat Conduction Unit, Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger and
Heat Transfer Enhancement Unit
Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Radiative Transfer in Participating Media with Collimated Short-Pulse Gaussian
Irradiation," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 39 (2006) 1976-1983.
Okutucu, T., Yener, Y. and Busnaina, A.A., "Transient Radiative Transfer in Participating Media with Pulse-Laser
Irradiation - An Approximate Galerkin Solution," Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 103
(2007) 118-130.
Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Participating Media Exposed to Collimated Short-Pulse Irradiation - A LaguerreGalerkin Solution," International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 50 (2007), 4352-4359.
Okutucu, T. And Yener, Y., "Propagation of Ultra-Short- Pulse Radiation in Participating Media: A LaguerreGalerkin Solution", Proceedings of IMECE2007, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and
Exposition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Galerkin Method in Transient Radiative Transfer ", Proceedings of the Fifth
International Symposium on Radiative Transfer (RAD07), JUNE 17-23, 2007, BODRUM, TURKEY.
Okutucu, T. and Yener, Y., "Transient Radiative Transfer In Participating Media with Short-Pulse Irradiation - An
Approximate Laguerre-Galerkin Solution", International Heat Transfer Conference IHTC-13, August 13-18, 2006,
Sydney, Australia.
Kaka, S., Yener, Y., Sun, W. and Okutucu, T., "Single-Phase Convective Heat Transfer in Microchannels - A Stateof-the-Art Review", 14th International Conference on Thermal Engineering and Thermogrammetry (THERMO),
June 22-24, 2005, Budapest, Hungary.
Yener, Y., Kaka, S., Avelino, M. and Okutucu, T., "Single-Phase Forced Convection in Microchannels - A State-ofthe-Art Review", in Microscale Heat Transfer - Fundamentals and Applications, S. Kaka et al., (eds.), 1-24,
304
Springer, 2005.
Executive Committee Member of ASME Turkey Section
Member of the Scientific Council of International Centre for Heat and Mass Transfer
Honors and Awards :
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Member of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society
TUBITAK NATO-A1 Scholarship for PhD Study Abroad
Course
ME 311 (Once)
ME 312 (Once)
ME 351 (Twice)
ME 704 (Twice)
ME 521 (3 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Faculty of Engineering Education Committee (2007 - present)
305
Suha ORAL
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1978
1981
1987

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1987-1990
1990-1996
1996-present

H. Darendeliler, S.Oral and A.Turgut, A pseudo-layered, elastic-plastic flat shell finite element, Computer
Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 174, pp. 211-218 (1999)
S. Oral, A Mindlin plate finite element with semi-analytical shape design sensitivities, Computers &
Structures, 78, pp. 467-472 (2000)
L. Parnas, S.Oral and U. Ceyhan, Optimum design of composite structures with curved fiber courses,
Composite Science and Technology, pp. 1071-1082, 2003.
S. Oral, A computational procedure to predict delamination damage in composite plates under ballistic
impact, ICCE/5 Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Las Vegas, USA, pp. 687-688
(1998)
S. Oral, Sensitivity analysis with non-locking three node Mindlin plate elements, The Fourth International
Conference on Computational Structures Technology-Advances in Computational Structural Mechanics,
Edinburgh, Scotland, pp. 349-353 (1998)
S. Oral, A hybrid-stress finite element for stiffened composite shells, ICCE/6 Sixth International Conference
on Composites Engineering, Orlando, USA, pp. 629-630 (1999)
Course
ME 205 (5 times)
ME 206 (10 times)
ME 404 (4 times)
ME 413 (7 times)
ME 434 (4 times)
ME 581 (7 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
306
b) Others :
Vice Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2003-2006
Member of Masters Education Committee.
Chairman of Department of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 2008-Present.
ICCE/5 Fifth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Las Vegas, USA, 1998.
The Fourth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology-Advances in Computational
Structural Mechanics, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1998.
SICCE/6 Sixth International Conference on Composites Engineering, Orlando, USA, 1999.
307
Rknettin OSKAY
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1969
1971
1976

Student Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1967-1969
1969-1973
1973-1976
1976-1982
1982-1989
1989-present

EMEK Electric Ind., Design and Construction of Clean Room, 1988
METU, Computer Center, AC System Improvement, 1990
TBTAK, Acceptance Tests of AC Systems, 1994
GB, Consutancy Services for the use of Aerated Concrete in Thermal Insulation, 1999 2001
EB, Constancy on Design of HVAC Systems of Twin and Silver Buildings of METU Technopolis, 1999-2002
HAVELSAN, Consultancy on Design of HVAC System for CASA Pilot Simulator Space and Acceptance
Testing, 2002 2003
Onur, T. and Oskay, R., Computer Simulation of Year Around Air Conditioning Unit Under Varying Load
Conditions Energy and Building- REHA Scientific ,Sec.6,70,2004
Baysal, E. and Oskay, R., Design Calculation for Thermal Insulation of Buildings TS 825- CD-ROM May
2005 2nd Ed.Produced and Distributed by Turkish Aerated Concrete Man.Chamber.
Turkish Society for Thermal Sciences and Technology
Turkish Society of HVAC & Sanitory Engineers ( Associated Society of ASHRAE in Turkey)
Honors and Awards :
TBTAK Scholarship ( 1967 1975 )
Course
ME 311 (5 times)
ME 312 (5 times)
ME 403 (5 times)
ME 422 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
308
b) Others :
Member of Doctoral Education Committee at ME Department (1990-2004)
Member of Departmental Facilities Committee at ME Department (2000-Present)
Member of Project Evaluation Committee, METU-KOSGEB Technology Development Center ( 1992-2008)
Chairman of Board, METU Development Foundation ( 2000-2006)
Chairman of Board, GDA Inc. A Subsidiary of METU Development Foundation ( 1997 2005)
Member of METU Campus Infrastructure Committee ( 1996 2008)
309
Ayla ZDEMR
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Field
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1970
1972
Capacity
Cost Analysis Engineer
Instructor (Part-time)
Instructor (Full-time)
Dates
1969-1972
1977-1980
2005-2008

Assistant
Instructor
1972-1975
1975-2000

Institution
General Directorate of Highways
Zonguldak Arch. &Eng. Academy
METU Northern Cyprus Campus
Honors and Awards :
METU NORTHERN CYPRUS CAMPUS
Course
MECH 113 (11 times)
MECH 114 (3 times)
CHE 102 (2 times)
MECH 100 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
0
0
b) Others :
-
310
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Gkhan Osman ZGEN

Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
:
Field
Institution
METU
METU
University of Cincinnati
Date
1998
2001
2006

Assistant
Insructor
1998-2001
2007-present

Institution
University of Cincinnati
Capacity
Teaching Assistant
Dates
2001-2006

Sandwich Materials with TOFA A.., Technopark Project (METU-BLTR), Principal Investigator, 2008-2010.
Millimetrik Dalga Radar Gelitirme Projesi - MLDAR with Meteksan, TBTAK 1007 Project, Researcher,
2008-2010.
Pasif Titreim Amal Kullanlan Viskoelastik Malzemelerin Karakterizasyonu METU BAP Project, Principal
Investigator, 2008-2010.
G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Error analysis in dynamic stiffness matrix based direct damping matrix identification method,
Journal of Sound and Vibration (in press, 2008).
G.O.zgen, Pasif sistemler kullanarak titreim kontrol, SAVTEK 2008 4. Savunma Teknolojileri Kongresi,
Ankara, 26-27.Haziran (2008).
G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Direct identification and expansion of damping matrix for experimental-analytical hybrid
modeling, Journal of Sound and Vibration 308 (2007) 348372.
G.O. Ozgen, J. Kim, Further developments in the dynamic stiffness matrix (DSM) based direct damping
identification method, SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems (2006) 2704-2712.
G.O. Ozgen, Design and development of a complex shear modulus measurement setup for viscoelastic materials,
SAE 2005 Transactions Journal of Passenger Cars - Mechanical Systems (2006) 2638-2647.
Society of Experimental Mechanics (SEM)
Honors and Awards :
Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) (2005)
University Graduate Scholarship, University of Cincinnati (for academic years 2001-02 through 2005-06)
Ph.D. Scholarship, Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey (2001)
311

Course
ME 208 (3 times)
ME 310 (1 time)
ME 407 (1 time)
Credits
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Taught Foundations of Applied Calculus and Control Theory courses at the University of Cincinnati.
312
M. Kemal ZGREN
Degrees
B.S.
M.S.
Dr.E.Sc.
Field
Institution
METU, Turkey
METU, Turkey
Columbia University, USA
Date
1971
1972
1976

Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1976-1978
1978-1983
1983-1989
1989-present

Institution
Columbia University
METU, Dept. of Mechanical Eng.
Isparta Engineering Faculty
Isparta Engineering Faculty
METU, Dept. of Mechanical Eng.
Capacity
Research Associate
Assistant Chairman
Visiting Professor
Assistant Dean
Assistant Chairman
Dates
1979
1978-1982
1982-1984
1983-1984
1985-1987

Research Advisor in TBTAK BAE
Research Advisor in ROKETSAN
Research Advisor in TBTAK SAGE
Panel Member in NATO - AGARD FMP
1986 - 1987
1990 - 1995
1991 - 1999
1992 - 1994

zgren, M. K., "Kinematic analysis of spatial mechanical systems using exponential rotation matrices",
Journal of Mechanical Design, ASME, Vol. 129, pp. 1144-1152, 2007.
Ateolu, ., M. K. zgren, "High-alfa flight maneuverability enhancement of a fighter aircraft using thrustvectoring control", Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, AIAA, Vol. 30, No. 5, pp. 1480-1486, 2007.
Klaslan, S., S. K. Ider, M. K. zgren, "Motion control of flexible-link manipulators", Journal of
Mechanical Engineering Science, IMechE, Vol. 222, No. 12, pp. 2441-2453, 2008.
zgren, M. K., "An algebraic method for designing controllers for multi-input multi-output linear systems via
s-domain input-output decoupling", Journal of Systems and Control Engineering, IMechE, In Press, 2008.
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers, Turkey.
Honors and Awards :
TBTAK Scholarship
Fullbright Scholarship
Columbia University Fellowship
Columbia University Research Assistantship
METU Academic Achievement Prize
1971 - 1972
1972 - 1976
1972 - 1974
1974 - 1976
1999 - 2000
2001 - 2002
313
2007 - 2008

Course
ME 301 (5 times)
ME 304 (5 times)
ME 502 (5 times)
ME 522 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Earlier Member of Doctoral Education Committee.
Present Member of Undergraduate Education Committee.
314
H. Nevzat ZGVEN
Academic Rank : Professor (Full-time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
:
Field

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1973
1975
1978
1979-1983
1983-1985
1989-1992 / 1995-Present

Institution
Ohio State University Dept. of Mech. Eng.
Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association
Turkish Cement and Earthenware Industries Co.
Middle East Software Co. Ankara,
METU
Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey
METU
Capacity
Visiting Professor
President
CEO and President of the Board of Directors
President of the Board,
Assistant President
Vice President
Vice President
Dates
1985-1987
1992-1995
1992-1995
1995-1998
1995-1998
1998-2003
2008-Present
Consulting and Sponsored Projects (International):

Consultant, Gear Dynamics and Gear Noise Research Laboratory, The Ohio State Univ., Columbus Ohio, USA
(Aug.-Sept. 1989; Aug.-Sept. 1991).
Project Coordinator (TR), Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Non-Linear Structures, (Project Coordinator
(UK): M. mregn, Imperial College) (Sponsored by British Council) June 1990 - April 1993.
National Project Coordinator, Assistance to Develop Indigenous Software Industry, UNDP-TUR/95/002.
(Sponsored by United Nations Development Programme), Nov. 1996 Dec. 2002.
Maliha, R., Doruer, C. U. and zgven, H. N., Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling of Gear-Shaft-Disk-Bearing
Systems Using Finite Elements and Describing Functions, ASME J. of Mechanical Design, v.126, n.3, pp.528-534,
2004.
Cierolu, E. ve zgven, H. N., Non-linear Vibration Analysis of Bladed Disks with Dry Friction Dampers,
Journal of Sound and Vibration, v. 295, pp. 1028-1043, 2006.
Ertrk, A., zgven, H.N. ve Budak, E., Analytical Modeling of Spindle-Tool Dynamics on Machine Tools Using
Timoshenko Beam Model and Receptance Coupling for the Prediction of Tool Point FRF, International Journal of
Machine Tools and Manufacture, v. 46, n. 15, pp. 1901-1912, 2006.
Budak, E., Ertrk, A. ve zgven, H. N., A Modelling Approach for Analysis and Improvement of Spindle-HolderTool Assembly Dynamics, CIRP Annals, v.55, n.1, pp. 369-372, 2006.
Ertrk, A., zgven, H. N. and Budak, E., Effect Analysis of Bearing and Interface Dynamics on Tool Point FRF
for Chatter Stability in Machine Tools by using a New Analytical Model for Spindle-Tool Assemblies, International
Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v. 47, pp. 23-32, 2007.
Ertrk, A., Budak, E. and zgven, H.N., Selection of Design and Operational Parameters in Spindle-Holder-Tool
Assemblies for Maximum Chatter Stability by Using a New Analytical Model, International Journal of Machine
Tools and Manufacture, v. 47, pp. 1401-1409, 2007.
zer M. B., zgven H. N. and Royston, T. J., Identification of Structural Non-linearities Using Describing
Functions and the Sherman-Morrison Method, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, v.23, pp. 30-44, 2009.
zahin, O., Ertrk, A, zgven, H. N. and Budak, E., "A Closed-Form Approach for Identification of Dynamical
Contact Parameters in Spindle-Holder-Tool Assemblies", Int. J. of Machine Tools and Manufacture, v.49, pp. 25-35,
2009.
Kozak, M., ztrk, M. ve zgven, H. N., "A Method in Model Updating Using Miscorrelation Index Sensitivity",
315
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (2008), doi:10.1016/j.ymssp.2008.05.013.

Turkish Society of Mechanical Engineers (MMO) - Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Fellow
Institution of Diagnostic Engineers (F.I.Diag.E.) - Founder Fellow
Machine Design and Production Research Center (MATMAREN) - Member
Machine Design and Production Society (MATM) - Member
The Fulbright Alumni Association of Turkey - Member
Honors and Awards:
Excellence in Supervision (2006, 2001, 1999)
Outstanding Achievement in Teaching (2001)
Excellence in Teaching (2000, 1999)
Best Yearly Academic Achievement Award, METU (1999, 2006, 2007)
NASA Certificate of Recognition (for the creative development of a technical innovation) (1993)
Fulbright Research Award (1985-1986)
Science Encouragement Award, The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (1985)
NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship (1983)
Biography Published in Several Editions of Whos Who in the World, Marqu is Whos Who, and in Whos Who
in Turkey.
Course
Credits
Type
ME 302 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 429 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 532 (5 times)
3
Graduate
ME 526 (5 times)
3
Graduate
b) Others :
2001-Present National Project Coordinator of Turkey in EUREKA.
2000-2002 Chairman, Technology Award Committee, TBTAK-TTGV-TSAD.
1999-2001 Member of the Board, National Metrology Institute, Gebze, Turkey
1999-2000 Member of the Board, TBTAK Turkish Academic Network and Inform. Center, Turkey.
1998-2000 Member of the Supreme Council of Science and Technology, Turkey.
1998-2003 Member of the Board, TBTAK Information Technologies and Electronics Research Institute, Turkey.
1998-2003 Member of the Board, TBTAK Defense Ind. Research and Develop. Institute, Turkey.
1998-2002 Member of the Board, Clean Energy Foundation, Ankara, Turkey.
1998-2000 Committee Member, European Science Foundation (ESF), Physical and Engineering Science
Committee.
1998-2000 Committee Member, OECD Global Science Forum, OECD, Paris.
Reviewer
Journal of Sound and Vibration; Transactions of ASME Journal of Applied Mechanics; Transactions of ASME
Journal of Vibration Acoustics, Stress and Reliability in Design; Transactions of ASME Journal of Vibration and
Acoustics; Transactions of ASME Journal of Mechanical Design; Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing;
Journal of Multi Body Dynamics; AIAA; Sound and Vibration; National Science Foundation (USA) Project
Proposals; European Science Foundation Scientific Program and Network Proposals; Several National Journals
9th International Power Transmission and Gearing Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 3-5, 2003.
23rd International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, January 30 - February 3, 2005.
2nd CIRP Conference on High Performance Cutting, Vancouver, Canada, June 12-13, 2006.
25th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 19-22, 2007.
Inter-noise 2007, 36th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, August 28-31, 2007.
ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 4-7, 2007.
26th International Modal Analysis Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 4-7, 2008.
1st International Conference on Process Machine Interactions, Hannover, Germany, September 3-4, 2008.
9th International Conference on Vibrations in Rotating Machinery, IMechE, Univ. of Exeter, UK, Sept. 8-10, 2008.
3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering (ICMEN), Chalkidiki, Greece, November 1-3, 2008.
Inter-noise 2008, 37th Int. Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Eng., Shanghai, China, Oct. 26-29, 2008.
316
Levend PARNAS
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
Georgia Institute of Technology
Date
1982
1985
1986
1990

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1992-1995
1995-2003
2003-present

Institution
Capacity
State Scholar
Graduate Research Assistant
Post Doctoral Fellow
Dates
1985-1987
1986-1991
1991-1992

Bar Elektrik, Inc: Design of high pressure composite pressure vessels
Bar Elektrik, Inc: Design and testing of composite armour systems
ASELSAN: Opto-mechanical design of night vision systems
ASELSAN: Mechanical analysis of weapon mounted night vision systems
TAI: Design and production of Resin Transfer Molding composite parts
TBITAK SAGE & Bar Elektrik Inc: Development of composite rocket motor
TBITAK Project: Optimum design of high pressure composite tubes
TBTAK Project: Analysis of effects of two different superstructures of implant-supported overdentures on
stress distribution around peri-implant bone
TBTAK Project: Computer aided design methodology for internal combustion engines
DPT Project: Smart structures and their use in aeronautical systems
Parnas, L., Oral, S. and Ceyhan, ., Optimum Design of Composite Structures With Curved Fiber Courses,
Composite Sci. and Tech., Vol. 63, No. 7, pp. 1071-1082, 2003.
Evcil, A. and Parnas, L., Three Dimensional Progressive Damage Analysis of Composite Laminates with
Stress Concentrations, Composite Sci. and Tech., Submitted for Publication (reviewing is over, final copies to
be submitted)
Parnas, L. and Ard, S., Chapter 5: Filament Winding, Handbook of Composite Fabrication, pp. 103-122,
Ed. G. Akoval, RAPRA Technology Ltd., Shropshire, UK, 2001.
Akpnar, ., Anl, N. and Parnas, L., A Natural Tooth's Stress Distribution in Occlusion with a Dental
Implant, J. of Oral Rehabilitation, Vol. 27, pp. 538-545, 2000.
Parnas, L. and Katrc N., Design of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Pressure Vessels under Various Loading
Conditions, J. of Composite Structures, Vol. 58, pp. 83-95, 2002.
Alagz, ., Arkan, S., Bilir, .G. and Parnas, L., 3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced
Composite Spur Gears, Journal of Gear Manufacturing, Vol. 19, No.2, pp. 12-19, 2002.
317
Mutlu, L., Toroslu, R., Parnas, L. and Suca, S., A Three-Dimensional Model of Mandible using TwoDimensional CT Images, 23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and
Biology Society, October 25-28, 2001, Istanbul.
Alagz, ., Arkan, S., Bilir, .G. and Parnas, L., 3-D Finite Element Analysis of Long Fiber Reinforced
Composite Spur Gears, Proceedings of ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, September 10-13,
2000, Baltimore, Maryland.
Parnas, L. and Katrc N., Design of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Pressure Vessels, Proceedings of 3rd
International Conference on Composite Science and Technology, pp. 152-158, January 11-13, 2000, Durban,
South Africa.
Bayar, M., Parnas, L., Dikici, A., olakolu, A. and Farsakolu, F., Thermalization of a Forward Looking
Infrared System, Proceedings of the 1999 Optomechanical Engineering and Vibration Control, SPIE-The
International Society for Optical Engineering, pp. 312-322, July 20-23, 1999, Denver, Colarado.
Parnas, L. and Akka, N., Analysis of Filament Wound Tubes Against Torsion, Proceedings of the
Conference on Advanced Multilayered and Fibre-Reinforced Composites, pp. 489-496, 1998, Kiew, Ukraine
Honors and Awards :
METU Mustafa Parlar Education and Research Fund, Best Thesis Award of 1999
Course
ME 205 (2 times)
ME 208 (8 times)
ME 451 (5 times)
ME 543 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Vice-Chairperson, Dept of Mechanical Engineering (1999-2003)
SAVTEK 2002: Member, Symposium Program Committee
Member, Technical Committee of METU Central Laboratory System
Coordinator, Undergraduate Program Committee of Department
Member, ABET Committee
Member Alumni Relations Committee
23rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, October 2528, 2001, Istanbul.
ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, September 10-13, 2000, Baltimore, Maryland.
3rd Int. Conference on Composite Science and Technology, January 11-13, 2000, Durban, South Africa.
1999 Optomechanical Engineering and Vibration Control, SPIE-The International Society for Optical
Engineering, July 20-23, 1999, Denver, Colarado.
Conference on Advanced Multilayered and Fibre-Reinforced Composites, 1998, Kiew, Ukraine.
318
Blent E. PLATN
Degrees:
Field
Institution
Date
Combined B.S. and M.S. Degree
stanbul Technical University
1969
M.S
MIT
1972
Sc.D.
MIT
1978
Professor
1991-present
Associate Professor
1985-1991
Assistant Professor
1979-1985
Instructor
1978-1979
Fulbright Scholar and Visiting Professor, University of Connecticut, Mechanical Eng. Dept., 1988-1990.
Lecturer (part-time), Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Hartford Graduate Center, Electrical Eng. Dept., 1989.
Instructor (part-time), Turkish Military Academy, 1979.
Research Assistant, MIT, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1975, 1977.
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TBTAK), Applied Mathematics Unit, Research Staff,
1969-1970.
Teaching Assistant (part-time), stanbul Technical University, Civil Engineering Department, 1969-1970.
Consulting and Sponsored Projects in Last Five Years :
Investigator, Development of an Experimental Set-up to Model and Investigate the Effects of Vestibular and Somatosensory
Information on the Sensory Motor Control of Human Posture, sponsored by the Sci. Research Fund, METU, 2008-2010.
Principal Publications in Last Five Years :
alkan, H., Balkan, T., Platin, B.E., Demirer, S., Servohydraulic Position Control by Variable Speed Pumps,
Proceedings of 5th National Hyraulics and Pneumatics Congress, 23-26 October 2008, zmir, Turkey, pp. 359-375, (in
Turkish).
Kl, V., Platin, B.E., Determination of the Position and Orientation of Rigid Bodies by Using Single Camera Images,
Proceedings of World Congress on Engineering - International Conference of Signal and Image Engineering, 2-4 July 2007,
London, United Kingdom, pp. 668-673.
Grses, S., Platin, B.E., Akka, N., Determining the Largest Lyapunov Exponents from Poincare Maps in the Nonlinear
Position Control of an Inverted Pendulum, Science and Engineering Journal of Istanbul Kltr University, Vol. 4, No. 4,
December 2006, pp. 121-137, (Also presented in Chaos and Complex Systems: I. Interdisciplinary Chaos Symposium with
International Participation, 12-13 May 2006, stanbul Kltr University, stanbul, Turkey, (in Turkish).
nal, U., Balkan, T., Platin, B.E., Yldz, E.N., Design, Construction, and Preliminary Testing of an Aeroservoelastic Test
Apparatus for Use in Ankara Wind Tunnel, Proceedings of the 3rd Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2006), Vol. I,
29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 171-179, (in Turkish).
Ata, S., Platin, B.E., Balkan, T., Ektekin, V., zsoy, A.N., Altitude Control of an UAV Using Digital Terrain Elevation
Data, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 181-188, (in Turkish).
Akmee, A., Cmert, M.D., Platin, B.E., A Method for Controller Synthesis to Enhance the Aeroservoelastic Stability of
Fin Type Control Surfaces of Air Vehicles, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara,
Turkey, pp. 231-240, (in Turkish).
Yldz, E.N., Cmert, M.D., Platin, B.E., Comparison of Some Methods That Can Be Used for Flutter Estimation in Flight
Tests, Proceedings of SAVTEK 2006, Vol. I, 29-30 June 2006, METU, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 241-247, (in Turkish).
Payzn, A.E., Erdem-enatalar, A., Platin, B.E., Accreditation of Engineering Programs in Turkey, Proceedings of World
Congress on Computer Science, Eng.&Technology Edu. (WCCSETE2006), 19-22 Mar 2006, Itanham, Brazil, pp. 166169.
Platin, B.E., Erdem-enatalar, A., Payzn, A.E., MDEK: Establishing National Accreditation System in Engineering
Education, Proceeding of Engineering Education Symposium of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and
Architects, Publication No. E/2005/395, 18-19 November 2005, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 209-218, (in
Turkish).
Erdem-enatalar, A., Payzn, A.E., Platin, B.E., "Engineering Evaluation Board (MDEK): Initial Observations on
Engineering Accreditation in Turkey", 34th IGIP Engineering Education Symposium, Keynotes, Design of Education in the
3rd Millenium: Frontiers in Engineering Education, Vol. II, 12-15 September 2005, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 175-180.
Platin, B.E., Erdem-enatalar, A., Payzn, A.E., Engineering Evaluation Board (MDEK): An Initiative for the
Accreditation of Engineering Education in Turkey, Proceedings of the SEFI 33rd Annual Conference (SEFI 2005), 7-10
September 2005, Ankara, Turkey, pp. 465-472.
Gner, D.R.L., Platin, B.E., zgren, M.K., Modeling of a Generic Laser Guided Weapon with Velocity Pursuit Guidance
and Its Performance Analysis Using Various Control Strategies, Proceedings of the 12th National Machine Theory
Symposium (UMTS 2005), Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 391-401, (in Turkish).
319
Gner, D.R.L., Platin, B.E., zgren, M.K., Modeling of a Laser Seeker Head System, Proc. of UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11
June 2005, Erciyes Univ., Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 415-423, (in Turkish).
Karail, K., Platin, B.E., Image Based Flight Data Reconstruction Using Aeroballistic Range Yaw Cards, Proceedings of
UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 715-722, (in Turkish).
Kl, V., Platin, B.E., Performance Improvement of a 3D Reconstruction Algorithm Using Single Camera Images,
Proceedings of UMTS 2005, Vol. 2, 9-11 June 2005, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey, pp. 723-728, (in Turkish).
Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey, member since 1969.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, member since 1979; ASME Turkey Section, founder and member since 1998.
Association of Machine Design and Production, founder and member since 1986.
American Society for Engineering Education, member since 1994.
Association of the Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MDEK), founder and member since 2003.
Honors and Awards : None in last five years
Course
Credits
Type
Course
Credits
Type
ME 210 (4 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 507 (3 times)
3
Graduate
ME 304 (3 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 511 (5 times)
3
Graduate
ME 442 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Chair, 2003-2005, past chair, 2005, member, 2007-2008, team chair in 6 evaluation teams, 2003-2008, MDEK
Accreditation Board; executive committee member, MDEK, 2007-2009.
Member, Departmental Committee on Coordination of ABET Studies, 2008-present.
Member, Departmental Committee on the Improvement of Departmental Web Page, 2007-present.
Educational Counselor, MIT, 2006-present.
Member, Departmental Assessment Committee of Undergraduate Program, 2005-present.
Member, Steering Committee of the Minor Program on Mechatronics, Faculty of Engineering, 2002-present.
Coordinator, Departmental Double-major Program, 1997-present.
Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Faculty Core Curriculum, Faculty of Engineering, 2008.
Member, Technical Committees of International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), Optimal Control, 1997-2005;
Modelling & Control of Biomedical Sys., 2002-2008; Non-Linear Control Sys., 2002-2008; Robust Control, 20022008; Linear Cont. Sys, 2002-2008; Modelling, Identification & Signal Processing, 2002-2008; Mechatronics, 20022008.
Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on the Development of Self-Assessment System for Graduate Programs, Graduate School of
Natural and Applied Sciences, METU, 2006-2007.
Member, Departmental Committee on the Academic Assessment, 2007.
Member, Ad-Hoc Comm. on Development of Code of Conducts, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sci., METU,
2006.
Member, Task Force on the Development of Evaluation System for Technological R&D Ability, TBTAK, 2005.
Member, University Strategic Planning Committee, METU, 2003-2005.
Member, Departmental Undergraduate Education Committee, 1991-2005.
Member, Task Force on Education and Human Resources, Vision 2023 Technological Foresight Project, TBTAK, 2004.
Member, Committee on the Revision of Instruction for Preparation of Theses for Graduate Schools at METU, 20032004.
Member, Departmental Working Groups on Curriculum Assessment, ABET 2000, and Self-assessment, 1999-2004.
Member, University Senate, METU, 1998-2004.
Speaker, Service to University in the Workshop on Effective Teaching, R&D, and Service, January 2006, February 2007,
January 2008, METU; September 2006, Gaziantep University; February 2008, Adnan Menderes University, Turkey.
Organizer and educator, MDEK Workshop for Program Evaluators and Team Chairs, January 2003, stanbul; September
2003, stanbul; September 2004, stanbul; September 2006, Sakarya; September 2007, Sakarya, Turkey.
Organizer and educator, MDEK Workshop for Program Administrators and Faculty Members, February 2004, Ankara;
November 2004, stanbul; March 2005, Ankara; April 2005, Ankara; November 2005, stanbul; March 2006, Ankara;
May 2006, Ankara; May 2007, Ankara, Turkey.
Participant and paper presenter, 3rd Defense Technologies Congress (SAVTEK 2006), June 29-30, 2006, Ankara, Turkey.
Participant and paper presenter, Engineering Education Symposium of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and
Architects, November 18-19, 2005, Ankara, Turkey.
Participant and paper presenter, SEFI 33rd Annual Conference (SEFI 2005), September 7-10, 2005, Ankara, Turkey.
Participant and paper presenter, 12th National Machine Theory Symposium (UMTS 2005), June 9-11, 2005, Kayseri,
Turkey.
Participant, member of the Organizing Committee, and co-chair, 9th Mechatronics Forum International Conference and 7th
International Mechatronic Design and Modeling Conference, August 30 - September 1, 2004, Ankara, Turkey.
320
Cneyt SERT
Academic Rank : Asst. Prof. Dr.
Degrees :
B.S
Field
M.S
Ph.D.
Institution
Texas A&M Uni.,
College Station, TX, USA
METU
METU
Date
1996
1998
2003

2003 2004 : Part-time Instructor, Dept. of Mech. Eng, METU
2004 Today : Asst. Prof. Dr., Dept. of Mech. Eng, METU
Research Interests :
Design, production and simulation of microchannel heat sink devices for the cooling of localized high heat
fluxes.
Simulation of electronics cooling inside military Air Transport Racks (ATR). Thermal modeling and
characterization of commonly used components in ATRs.
Development of adaptive flow solvers based on Least Squares Finite Element Method on Cartesian meshes.
Development of efficient flow solvers for multi-core shared memory architectures. HPC on GPUs using
NVIDIA CUDA.
Simulation of air flow inside the nasal cavity and the upper respiratory system.
Numerical simulation of unsteady turbulent flow and fluid structure interaction inside blood vessels.
Sukas, S., Erson, A.E., Sert C. and Kulah, H., "A Parylene Based Double-Channel Micro-Electrophoresis
System for Rapid Mutation Detection via Heteroduplex Analysis", 29, pp. 1-7, Electrophoresis, 2008.
Ozlugedik, S., Nakiboglu, G., Sert, C., Elhan, A., Tonuk, E., Akyar, S. and Tekdemir, I., "Numerical Study of
the Aerodynamic Effects of Septoplasty and Partial Lateral Turbinectomy", Laryngoscope, 118 (2), pp. 330334, 2008.
Alpsan, E., Aksel, M.H., Sert, C., Etiz, U., "Faz Dizili Radar Soutmas Uygulamalarna Ynelik Mikrokanall
Is Alclar zerinde Deneysel Aratrma ve Saysal Analiz", II. Ulusal Havaclk ve Uzay Konferans
(UHUK), stanbul, Trkiye, Ekim 2008.
Alpsan, E., Etiz, U., Aksel, M.H., Sert, C., "Experimental Investigation and Numerical Analysis of
Microchannel Heatsinks for Phased Array Radar Cooling Applications", ECI Int. Conf. on Heat Transfer and
Fluid Flow in Microscale, Whistler, Canada, September 2008.
Yalcin, F.S., Sert, C., Tari, ., "CFD Analysis of a Notebook Computer Thermal Management Solution", ASME
Summer Heat Transfer Conference, Jacksonville, FL, August 2008.
Sukas, S., Erson, A.E., Sert, C. and Kulah, H., "A Parylene Based Double-Channel Micro-Electrophoresis
System for Rapid Mutation Detection", 11th Int. Conf. on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life
Sciences (TAS), Paris, October 2007.
Ozlugedik, S., Nakiboglu, G., Sert, C., Elhan, A., Tonuk, E., Akyar, S., Tekdemir, ., "Septoplasti ve Parsiyel
Konka Blloza Rezeksiyonunun Aerodinamik Etkilerinin Hesaplamal Akkanlar Dinamii ile ncelenmesi",
29. Trk Ulusal Kulak Burun Boaz ve Ba Boyun Cerrahisi Kongresi, Antalya, Trkiye, Mays 2007.
Sert, C., Nakiboglu, G., "Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Teaching Fluid Mechanics", ASEE
Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HW, June 2007.
321
Sert, C., "hp-Spectral Element Solutions of Partial Differential Equations", Int. Symposium of Mathematical
Methods In Engineering, Proceedings CD ISBN: 975-6734-04-3, Ankara, Turkey, April 2006.
Sert, C., "Electrokinetically Driven Flows in Microchannels and Capillaries", Engineer and Machinery
(Mhendis ve Makina Dergisi), 47 (557), pp. 111-123, 2006.
Sert, C., Beskok, A., "Spectral Element Formulations on Nonconforming Grids: A Comparative Study of
Pointwise Matching and Integral Projection Methods", J. Comp. Phys., 211 (1), pp. 300-325, 2005.
Sert, C., Aksel, M.H. and Dener, C., "Object-oriented Multi-block Approach for the Solution of the Euler
Equations", Modeling, Simulation & Control B, 73 (3), pp. 1-24, 2004.
Sert, C., Bekk, A., "Nonconforming Spectral Element Formulations: A Comparative Study of Constrained
Approximation and Mortar Element Methods", In review for Comp. Meth. Appl. Mech. Eng., 2003.
Sert, C., Bekk, A., "Numerical Simulation of Reciprocating Flow Forced Convection in Two-Dimensional
Channels", ASME J. Heat Transfer, Vol. 125, pp. 403-412, 2003.
Honors and Awards :
Course
ME 203
ME 204
ME 210
ME 305
ME 306
ME 310
ME 413
ME 582
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
-
322
Reit SOYLU
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Nuclear Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
University of Florida
Date
1979
1982
1987

Student Assistant
Research Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1978-1979
1979-1980
1980-1981
1988-1990
1990-1996
1996-present

Institution
University of Florida
Capacity
Research Assistant
Dates
1985-1987

Darendeliler N., Diner M., Soylu R., "The biomechanical relationship between incisor
and condylar guidances in deep bite and normal cases" Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
31(5):430-437 2004.
Honors and Awards :
University of Florida Presidential Recognition Award (1985)
Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (S.T.R.C.T.) undergraduate fellowship (1975 - 1978)
S.T.R.C.T. M.S. fellowship (1979 - 1981)
Fullbright Ph.D. fellowship (Not used)
S.T.R.C.T. Ph.D. fellowship (1982 - 1984)
Course
ME 210
ME 301
ME 304
ME 507
ME 525
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Member of Doctorate Education Committee
323
Eres SYLEMEZ
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Dr.Eng.Sci
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Columbia Uni.
Date
1969
1970
1974

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1979 -1974
1974 -1975
1975-1980
1980-1985
1989-present

Institution
Capacity
Dates
Machine Theory and Machine Dynamics Division,

Mechanical Eng. Dept. METU
Gazi niversity
Turkish National Scientific Council, Defence Industries
Research and Development Center
Gazi University, , Mechanical Education Departmet
Turkish National Scientific Council, Defence Industries
Research and Development Center
Student Selection and Placement Center (SYM)
Mechanical Engineering Department, METU
Head
1983-1985
Professor
Vice Director
1985-1989
1986-1987
Chairman
Director
1987-1988
1989-1995
Head
Chairman
1995-1996
2001-2003

Consultant on research and Development of Back-Hoe Loaders and Excavators for Hidromek Mekanik Makina
malat Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. ( 1998 )
4 Projects with Renault-Oyak (June 2008- )
1 Project with Arelik (November 2008- )
Sylemez, E., Mekanizma Teknii (Book), Birsen Yaynevi, September 2007.
Sylemez, E., Makina Dinamii (Book), Birsen Yaynevi, November 2007.
Sylemez E., Parlakta V., "Use of Spatial Four-Bar Mechanism for the Synthesis of Mechanisms with Large
Dwell", Proceedings IFToMM on 11th Congress in Mechanisms and Machine Science, April 2004, Tianjin
(China), p.1103-1008.
Sylemez E., Tank E., "Variable Structure Mechanisms Design", Proceedings 9 th IFToMM symposium on
Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, September 2005, Bucharest,Romania p.201-208.
Kiper, G., Sylemez E., Kiisel, A., U., , "Polyhedral Linkages Synthesized Using Cardan Motion along
Radial Axes", Proceedings 12 th IFToMM World Congress, June 2007, Besancon, France.
Kiper, G., Sylemez E., Kiisel, A., U., , "A Family of Deployable Polygons and Polyhedra", Mechanism and
Machine Theory Vol43, Issue 5, May 2008, p 627-640.
Sylemez, E., "Using Computer Spreadsheets in Teaching Mechanisms", EUCOMES 2008, The Second
European Conference on Mechanism Science, 17-20 September 2008, Cassino, Italy.
324

Courses Taught in the Last Five Years :
Course
ME 301 (7 times)
ME 310 (2 times)
ME 418 (4 times)
ME 431 (5 times)
ME 519 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
325
lker TARI
Degrees
B.S
M.S
M.S,
Nuc.Eng.Deg.
Ph.D.
Field
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Engineering
Institution
Hacettepe University
University of Michigan
Date
1987
1992
MIT
1994
Northeastern University
1998

Instructor
Assistant Professor
1998-1999
1999-2008

Institution
Hacettepe University
Northeastern University
University of California
Capacity
Research and Teaching Assistant
Lab Instructor / TA
Lecturer
Dates
1987-1989
1994-1997
1997-1998

Cooling of Small Form Factor Computers, METU Research Fund Project, 2006-2007.
High Pressure H2 and O2 Production and Solar Hydrogen Energy System for a Hospital, TUBITAK Project,
2006-2010.
Orhan, .E. and Tari, ., "Numerical Investigation on Cooling of Small Form Factor Computer Cases",
Engineering Applications of Computational Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 427-435 (2008).
ztrk, E. and Tari, ., "Forced Air Cooling of CPUs with Heat Sinks: a Numerical Study", IEEE Transactions
on Components and Packaging Technologies, Vol. 31, No. 3, pp. 650-660 (2008).
Yalin, F.S., Sert, C. and Tari, ., "CFD Analysis of a Notebook Computer Thermal Management Solution",
Proc. ASME Heat Transfer Conference, August 10-14, 2008, Jacksonville, FL.
zden, E. and Tari, ., "CFD Modeling and Analysis of a Small Shell-and-tube Heat Exchanger", Proc. ASME
Heat Transfer Conference, August 10-14, 2008, Jacksonville, FL.
Tari, ., "A Comparison of the Common Semi-Implicit Time Stepping Schemes in a Spectral Method NavierStokes Solver: ABCN, ABBDI2, MABCN and Leap Frog", SIAM Annual Meeting, July 7-11, 2008, San
Diego, CA.
Tari, ., Andrew Tangborn and Yaman Yener, "A Numerical Investigation of Interactions of Particles with
Benard Cells in Horizontal Channels", CHT08: Advances in Computational Heat Transfer, May 11-16, 2008,
Marrakech, Morocco.
ztrk, E. and Tari, ., "CFD Modelling of Forced Cooling of Computer Chassis", Engineering Applications of
Computational Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 304-313 (2007).
Orhan, .E. and Tari, ., "Numerical Investigation on Cooling of Small Form Factor Computer Cases", ASME
International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA.
Tari, ., "A Comparison of Common Semi-Implicit Time Stepping Schemes in a Pseudo-spectral Navier-Stokes
Solver: ABCN, ABBDI2 and MABCN", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and
326
Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA.

Tari, ., "Numerical Determination of Critical Tilt Angle for a Parallel Plate Channel", ASME International
Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA.
Tari, ., "Numerical Investigation of Laminar Microchannel Convective Liquid Flow as a Mixing Enhancer in
Microfluidic Devices", ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November
11-15, 2007, Seattle, WA.
ztrk, E. and Tari, ., CFD Analyses of Heat Sinks for CPU Cooling with Fluent, Proc. ASME Summer
Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-21, 2005, San Francisco, CA.
Kkrer, C.E. and Tari, ., Direct Numerical Simulation of Liquid Flow in a Horizontal Microchannel, Proc.
ASME Summer Heat Transfer Conference, July 17-21, 2005, San Francisco, CA.
ztrk, E. and Tari, ., A Road Map For CFD Modelling Of Forced Cooled Packages, Proc. ASME
International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL.
Kasapoglu, S. and Tari, ., A Pseudospectral Analysis of Laminar Natural Convection Flow and Heat Transfer
Between Two Inclined Parallel Plates, Proc. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and
Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL.
Tari, ., and Tari, S., Senior year thermal design course: elective or mandatory restricted elective, Proc.
ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference and Exhibition, November 5-10, 2006, Chicago, IL.
Kasapoglu, S. and Tari, ., A Comparison of AB/BDI2 and AB/CN Time Stepping Schemes in a ChebychevTau Spectral Navier-Stokes Solver, SIAM Conference on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations, July 1012, 2006, Boston, MA.
Sigma-XI (MIT and NU chapters) and New York Academy of Sciences
Honors and Awards :
Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship for MS and Ph.D. study in USA.
Course
ME 305 (3 times)
ME 310 (3 times)
ME 311 (4 times)
ME 312 (4 times)
ME 421 (7 times)
ME 508 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
1998-2000, Middle East Technical University, Mechanical Engineering Department Self assessment and ABET
2000 Group secretary.
2001- , Middle East Technical University, Mechanical Engineering Department Assistant to Department
Chair,
Graduate Committee member,
Seminar Committee member,
Departmental Self-assessment Committee member.
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Ergin TNK
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1990
1992
1998

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1990-1998
2000-2001
2001-present

Institution
Marquette University Department of Biomedical Engineering
Marquette University Department of Biomedical Engineering
Capacity
Post-doctoral fellow
Instructor
Dates
1998-2000
1999-2000

The Measurement Method of the Fibular Torsion and Exposition of the Clinical Importance of the Fibular
Torsion, Researcher (TBTAK SBAG-809/3066, August 2002-present).
Improvement of METU Tire Testing Setup Facility, Principal Investigator (TBTAK MSAG-A-65, August
2002-January 2003).
An Indenter for the Investigation of Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties of Trans Tibial Prosthesis Users,
Principal Investigator (TBTAK MSAG-183, August 2001-present)
Investigation of Bulk Soft Tissue of Trans-Tibial Amputees, Researcher (The Whitaker Foundation, USA,
October 1998- May 2000).
Finite Element Modeling of Pneumatic Automobile Tires, Researcher (TBTAK MSAG-86 July 1996September 1998).
Finite Element Modeling of Pneumatic Automobile Tires, Researcher (METU AFP-96-03-02-01 June 1996September 1998).
Tnk, E. Design and Construction of an in Vivo Soft Tissue Testing Apparatus for Trans Tibial Amputee
Residual limbs. Journal of Mechanical Design and Production (accepted for publication).
Tnk, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., Nonlinear Elastic Material Property Estimation of Lower Extremity Residual
Limb Tissues. IEEE, Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (accepted for
publication).
Tnk, E., Studies in Experimental Determination of Soft Tissue Mechanical Properties in Trans Tibial
Ampute Residual Limbs. Engineer and Machinery, Vol. 43, No. 511, pp. 43-49, 2002.
Tnk, E., nlsoy, Y. S., Finite Element Modeling and Experimental Verification of Automobile Tire
Cornering Force Characteristics. Computers and Structures Vol. 79, No. 13, pp. 1219-1232.
Tnk, E., nlsoy, Y. S., Finite Element Estimation of Cornering Force Characteristics of Pneumatic
Automobile Tires. Engineer and Machinery Vol. 42, No. 494, pp. 16-20.
Tnk, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., Nonlinear Viscoelastic Material Property Estimation of Lower Extremity
Residual Limb Tissues. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol.
1, p. 645.
328
Tnk, E., Silver-Thorn, M. B., Effect of Curvature on Lower Extremity Residual Limb Models. The First
Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol. 1, p. 639.
Silver-Thorn, M. B., Tnk, E., In Vivo Indentation of Lower Extremity Limb Soft Tissues. The First Joint
Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999, Vol. 1, p. 637.
Silver-Thorn, M. B., Tnk, E., A Device for Viscoelastic Assesment of the Residual Limb Bulk Soft Tissue
Response to Load. The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999 , Vol. 1, p.
646.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME, ID: 6654503)
The Tire Society (Akron, OH, USA)
Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society Full Membership (1999-2000, USA)
Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (1995-2003)
Machine Design and Production Society (Turkey)
Honors and Awards :
NATO B2 The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TBTAK), Post Doctoral Research
Scholarship for Vehicle Dynamics Research in the University of Arizona, 1998 (declined).
The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TBTAK) Mnir Birsel Ph.D. Scholarship (19941996).
Course
ME 205 (2 times)
ME 206 (1 times)
ME 208 (2 times)
ME 301 (1 times)
ME 302 (1 times)
ME 307 (1 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Production minor academic advisor
Member of committee for communication with graduates
Member of committee for acquainting METU Mechanical Engineering Department
Member of committee for coordination of double major and minor programs of Mech. Eng. Dept.
ME 200 Mechanical Engineering coordinator
Member Alumni Relations Committee
ADAMS software training (METU CAD/CAM Robotics Center)
Medical 3-D reconstruction training (Hacettepe University Department of Anatomy)
Anatomy, physiology and kinesiology training (METU Sports Department)
MSC.Fatigue training (BAS)
Educators training (METU Continuing Education Center)
The First Joint Meeting of BMES and EMBS in Atlanta in October 13-16, 1999.
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S. Turgut TMER
Academic Rank : Professor (On leave)
Degrees:
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Textile Technology
Textile Technology
Institution
METU
UMIST
UMIST
Date
1973
1976
1980

Student Assistant
Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1972-1973
1973-1974
1980-1981
1981-1985
1990-1992
1992-present

Institution
Mech. Eng. Dept., King Saud University, S. Arabia
Mech. Eng. Dept., METU
Mech. Eng. Dept., METU
TBTAK - MISAG (Research Fund)
TBTAK (Sci. Tech. Research Council of Turkey)
Capacity
Assistant Professor
Vice Chairperson
Adviser to the Chair
Secretary of the Exec. Board
Associate Vice President
Vice President
President
Dates
1985-1990
1992-1996
1996-2001
2000-2001
2001-2004
2005-2006
2006-present

EU FP6 Project, Partner, ForSociety, 2004.
Consultant to the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YK), 1996-2000
Project sponsored by the State Planning Organization (DPT), Coordinator, Development of a 3-D Gait
Analysis System, 1999.
Project sponserd by Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TBTAK), Investigation of joint
moments of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, 1995.
Sarta O., Taymaz E., Tmer T., Vision 2023: Turkeys National Technology Foresight Program A
contextualist description and analysis , Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Vol. 74, pp. 1374-1393,
2007.
Kafal P., Tnk E., Tmer S.T., Effects of different joint centre estimation methods on the calculated joint
kinematics in gait analysis applications (In Turkish), Makina Tasarm ve malat Dergisi, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 3648, 2007.
Kl O., Tnk E., Tmer S.T., Biomechanical modelling of human hand (In Turkish) BIYOMUT 2007, pp.
83-85, stanbul, Turkey, 2007.
Ertan H., Kentel B.B., Tmer S.T., Korkusuz F., Reliability and Validity Testing of an Archery Chronometer,
Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, Vol. 4, pp.95-104, 2005.
Pak N.K., Tankut T., Tmer S.T., Grkan T., Turkish Science and Technology System Vis--vis Europe
Foreign Policy - A quarterly of the Foreign Policy Institute of Turkey, Vol. 19, No.1-2, pp. 88-107, 2004.
330
Ertan H., Kentel B., Tmer S. T. and Korkusuz F., "Activation patterns in forearm muscles during archery
shooting", Human Movement Science, Vol. 22, pp. 37-45, 2003.
Member of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)
Member of the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers of Turkey (TMMO)
Member of the Machine Design and Production Society (MATIM)
Honors and Awards :
Turkish Iron and Steel Works Scholarship (1971-73)
Turkish Ministry of Education Scholarship (1974-80)
Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar METU Education Award, 1994
Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. Parlar Thesis Supervisor Award, 1999
Fellow of Society for Design and Process Technology, 1999
METU Successful Faculty Award (top 5%), 2000
Course
ME 208
ME 301
ME 302
ME 418
ME 590
MECH 301 (NCC)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Member of Masters Education Committee
Refereeing for International Journals:
Journal of the Textile Institute
Technology & Health Care (Member of the Editorial Board)
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society Magazine
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
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Abdullah ULA
Academic Rank: Associate Professor (Full Time)
Degrees
B.S.
M.S.
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
The Pennsylvania State Univ.
The Pennsylvania State Univ.
Date
1994
1996
2000

Instructor
Assist. Professor
Assoc. Professor
2001-2002
2002-2007
2007-present

Institution
The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania State University
Capacity
Research Assistant
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Dates
1994-2000
2000-2001

Consultant for Combustion Propulsion and Ballistic Technology Corp., State College, PA, USA (2000-2001)
Consultant for Defense Industries Research and Development Institute TBTAK (2003-2004)
Psklc, G. and Ulas, A. "3-D Grain Burnback Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors: Part 1- Ballistic
Motor Tests" Aerospace Science and Technology Volume 12, Issue 8, December 2008, Pages 579-584,
December 2008.
Psklc, G. and Ulas, A. "3-D Grain Burnback Analysis of Solid Propellant Rocket Motors: Part 2- Modeling
and Simulations" Aerospace Science and Technology Volume 12, Issue 8, December 2008, Pages 585-591,
December 2008.
Ulas, A. and Kuo, K.K., Laser-Induced Ignition of Solid Propellants for Gas Generators Fuel 87 (2008) pp.
639-646, 2008.
Ulas, A., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K., An Investigation of the Performance of a Boron/Potassium-Nitrate
Based Pyrotechnic Igniter Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics 31, No. 4, pp. 311-317, 2006.
Ulas, A., Risha, G. A., and Kuo, K. K., Ballistic Properties and Burning Behaviour of an Ammonium
Perchlorate/Guanidine Nitrate/Sodium Nitrate Airbag Solid Propellant Fuel 85, pp. 1979-1986, 2006.
Ulas, A., Passive Flow Control in Liquid-Propellant Rocket Engines with Cavitating Venturi Flow
Measurement and Instrumentation 17 (2006) 93-97.
Aydemir, E., Ulas, A., and Serin, N., "Transient Reactive Conduction Modeling of Cook-Off of Munitions",
The 3rd International Symposium on Energetic Materials and their Applications, Japan Explosives Society,
April 2008, Tokyo, Japan.
Aydemir, E., Ulas, A., and Serin, N., "Experimental Investigation of Cook-Off of Munitions", The 3rd
International Symposium on Energetic Materials and their Applications, Japan Explosives Society, April 2008,
Tokyo, Japan.
Narin, B., Ozyoruk, Y., and Ulas, A., "One-Dimensional Two-Phase Modeling of Deflagration-To-Detonation
Transition (DDT) Phenomenon in Porous Energetic Materials" 4th Ankara International Aerospace Conference,
AIAC-2007-030, 10-12 September 2007, METU, Ankara, Turkey.
332

AIAA- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Ministry of Defense R-D Energetic Materials Committee
Ministry of Defense R-D Weapon Systems Technology Committee
Turkish Society of Heat Science and Technology
Honors and Awards:
Second-place award in Engineering Division of Penn State Graduate School Research Exhibition, March 1999
Recipient of the University Research Initiative (URI) fellowship from the U.S. Department of Army, 1997
First-ranked graduate among more than 150 graduates from the Department of Mechanical Engineering/The
Middle East Technical University (GPA = 3.83/4.00), July 1994
Course
ME 203 (3 times)
ME 204 (2 times)
ME 438 (2 times)
ME 311 (3 times)
ME 312 (2 times)
ME 351 (1 time)
ME 512 (1 time)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others:
Development of ME 512 course in the Mechanical Engineering Department of METU
Development of Solid Propellant Strand Burner Setup in TBTAK-SAGE
Development of T-Burner Setup in TBTAK-SAGE
Development of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engine in TBTAK-SAGE
Development of Munition Slow-Cookoff Test Setup in TBTAK-SAGE
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Yavuz Samim NLSOY

Degrees :
Field
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant
1972-1975
Assistant Professor
1980-1984
Professor
1990-present
Institution
METU
METU
Instructor
Associate Professor
Date
1971
1973
1979
1979-1980
1984-1990

EDMMA (Elaz State Academy of Engineering and Architecture), Instructor (Part time), 1973-1974
EITIA (Eskiehir Academy of Economy and Commerce), Instructor (Part time), 1981-1982
MATIMAREN (Machine Design and Production Research Institute), Director, 1987-1988
KSU (King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), Visiting Professor (On sabbatical leave), 1988-1990
METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Research Center, Director, 1992-1995
METU, CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Research Center, Member, Executive Committee, 1996-2001
Consulting :
General Directorate of Highways, Ministry of Public Works and Settlements
General Directorate of Measurements and Quality Control, Ministry of Industry and Commerce,
ETC Environmental Tectonics Corporation Trkiye, Design of Multi-Axis Tactical Flight Simulator
The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), TIDEB & TTGV Over 90 Evaluation of
Industrial Project Proposals and Final Reports.
Product Liability and Job Safety Cases in various Courts.
Sponsored Projects :
58 Sponsored Industrial Projects, 18 in the last five years.
Erahin, M. A. ve nlsoy, Y. S., Finite Element Modelling of Radial Tires To Predict Cornering Force
Characteristics, CMES-04 Proceedings of the First Cappadocia International Mechanical Engineering
Symposium, c.3, s. 780-787, July 2004, Cappadocia, Turkey.
Avgan, U., Balkan, T. ve nlsoy, Y. S., Design and Control of a Self Parking Model Car, Mechatronics
2004, 9th Mechatronics Forum International Conference Proceedings, pp. 773-784, September 2004, Ankara,
Turkey.
entrk, S. ve nlsoy, Y. S., Experimental Determination Of Transfer Functions For A Car Body-In-White,
Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Machine Design and Production, s. 739-758, October
2004, Antalya, Turkey.
zatay, E., nlsoy, Y. S., Yldrm, M. A., "Fuzzy Logic Control of a Four Wheel Steering System",
Proceedings 2005 of the 9th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (WMSCI
2005), Vol. VII, pp. 400-405, Orlando, USA, July 10-13, 2005.
zatay, E., nlsoy, Y. S., Yldrm, M., Design Of Fuzzy Logic Controller For Four Wheel Steering System,
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and
Information in Engineering Conference - DETC2005, Volume 6 C, 2005, Pages 2331-2338.
zatay, E., nlsoy, Y. S., Yldrm, M., Enhancement of Vehicle Handling Using Four Wheel Steering
Control Strategy, SAE 2006 World Congress & Exhibition, Detroit, USA, April 2006, SAE Book Number :
SP-2019, paper 2006-01-0942.
nlsoy, Y. S., Balkan, T., Tekin, G., ahin, M., Oktay, G., Integrated Active Safety Systems for Road
Vehicles, Proceedings of the 3rd Traffic and Road Safety International Congress, v.1, s. 486-492, May 2006,
Ankara, Turkey.
Bayar, K. ve nlsoy, Y. S., Modelling of the Dynamics of Multi-Axle Steered Vehicles, OTEKON06 3.
Otomotiv Teknolojileri Kongresi, Kongre Kitab, s. 377-384, June 2006, Bursa.
334
Arkan, K. B., nlsoy Y. S., elebi, O. ve Korkmaz ., Identification of Linear Bicycle Model of an
Automobile Using Experimental Data, OTEKON 06 3. Otomotiv Teknolojileri Kongresi, Kongre Kitab, s.
369-375, June 2006, Bursa.
alkan, K., Konukseven, ., ve nlsoy, Y. S., Application of Experimental Elastomer Analysis Techniques
For Suspension Jounce Bumper Design With FEA, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on
Machine Design and Production, September 2006, Kuadas.
alkan, K., nlsoy, Y. S., zses, B. ve Pakkan, S., Ride Dynamics Simulation of a Rigid Truck With Three
Axles, Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Machine Design and Production, September 2006,
Kuadas.
alkan, K., nlsoy, Y. S., zatay, E., A. M. Yldrm, Performance and Fuel Economy Analysis for
Hybridization of a Heavy Truck, EET-2007 2nd European Ele-Drive Transportation Conference, 30 Mays 1
June 2007, Brksel.
alkan, K., nlsoy, Y. S., zatay, E., A. M. Yldrm, Upgrading Heavy Duty Truck Performance and Fuel
Economy Through Hybridization, Proceedings of the 3rd Autocom International Workshop On Hybrid
Electric Vehicle Modeling And Control, 12 June, 2007, stanbul.
Arkan, K. B., nlsoy, Y. S., Korkmaz, . ve elebi, A. O., Identification of Linear Handling Models for
Road Vehicles, International Journal of Vehicle System Dynamics, v. 46, n. 7, July 2008, pp. 621-645.
alkan, K., nlsoy, Y. S., Kl, V., Yldrm, M. Development of a Hybrid Electric Heavy Duty Truck,
ICAT 08 International Conference on Automotive Technologies, Kongre Kitab, s. 156-164 ,13-14 November
2008, stanbul
Bayar, K. ve nlsoy, Y. S., Modelling of the Dynamics of Multi-Axle Steered Vehicles, International
Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems, v.15, n. 2/3/4, pp. 208-236, 2008.
Yazcolu, Y. ve nlsoy, Y. S., "A Fuzzy Control Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) for Improved Braking
Performance and Directional Stability", International Journal of Vehicle Design, v. 48, Nos. 3/4, pp.299315.
Balaml, . ve nlsoy, Y. S., Optimization of Speed Control Hump Profiles, Journal of Transportation
Engineering, accepted for publication on May 2009 issue.
Member, Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers (1971- present).
Associate Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (1981- 1986).
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (1986 - 1989).
Honors and Awards :
CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship - Undergraduate Study
CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship - Ph.D Study
J. A. Overton Memorial Prize for research performance during Ph.D. studies
Academic Achievement Award, METU
Academic Achievement Award, METU
Course
Credits
Type
ME 304 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 425 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 436 (5 times)
3
Undergraduate
ME 513 (5 times)
3
Graduate
b) Graduate Thesis Supervised :
5 Ph.D. thesis completed, 2 in progress.
41 M.Sc. thesis completed, 4 in progress.
c) Others (last five years) :
Member of MSc. Committee (2001 2004).
Member of Ph.D. Committee (2004 2006).
Member of Human Resources Committee (2006 - 2009).
Member of Academic Evaluation Committee (2006 ).
Member of the Undergraduate Education Committee (2009 -
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).
(1970-71).
(1975-79).
(1979).
(1999-2001).
(2003-2005).
Hseyin VURAL
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
ITU
Boazii niversitesi
Rutgers Univesity
Date
1973
1976
1982

Assist. Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1987-1988
1988-1998
1998-present

Institution
TUBTAK-MAE
MIT Energy Lab
Rutgers University
TUBITAK SAGE
TBTAK - MSAG
TUBITAK - SAGE
Capacity
Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Visiting Scientist
Research Advisor
Secretary
Associate Director
Dates
1983-1985
1985-1987
1987
1991-1992
1992-1993
1992-1995

EQUIPE Plus 225932-CP-1-2005-1-BE-GRUNDTVIG-G4PP
National Project Coordinator
Development of Testing System for the Measurement of Computer Literacy, BAP Project, 2005.
Patents:
Moving Double Distributor Plate for Fluidized Beds Turkey TR 1996 00072 B 1999
Vural, H., Livelong Long Learning: Opportunities and Problems, New Horizons in Education IV, Recent
Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2008, presented, will be published.
Vural, H., Social Responsibilities: Theory and Practice, 16 th National Educational Sciences Symposium, Gazi
Osman Paa University, Tokat, September, 2007.
Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "A Time Operator Splitting Method for Numerical Analysis of 1-D Solid Propellant NonLinear Combustion Response 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2003-4945, June 20-23,
2003, Alabama, USA.
Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "On Two-Phase Magnesium-Teflon Pyrotechnic Igniter Flow In Closed Cavities 39 th
Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2033-4630, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA.
Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "Convolution Integral Methods For the Computation of Linear Burn Rate of Solid
Propellant Subjected to ArbitrarPressure Excitation, 39 th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA2003-4946, June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA.
Ak, M.A., Vural, H., "Numerical Computation of Non-Linear Transverse Mode Acoustic Instability In Circular
Geometry Confining Two-Phase Mixture, 39th Joint Conference on Propulsion, Paper No: AIAA-2003-5087,
June 20-23, 2003, Alabama, USA
336
ahin, R., Vural, H., "Mathematical Modelling of Turbulent Coal-Air-CH4 Combustion in Industrial
Furnaces, MCS-3, Third Mediterranean Combustion Symposium, Marrakech, Morroco, June 8-13, 2003.
337

Society of Mechanical Engineers
Society of Turkish Thermal Sciences and Technology
Society of American Inst. Of Aeronautics and Astronautics (for 2 years)
Honors and Awards :
Scholarship for PhD studies by Ministry of Education, 1976-1981
Scholarship for Postdoctoral Study by NATO, 1985-1986
Award for the Thesis Advisor by Mustafa Parlar Foundation, 1997.
Award for Service in Education by TED (Turkish Education Society), 2003.
Course
ME 203 (6 times)
ME 204 (6 times)
ME 351 (4 times)
ME 438 (2 times)
ME 530 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Director of Continuing Education Center of METU
Associate Director of Continuing Education Center of METU
Member of Seminar Committee
Member of Undergraduate Education Committee
Coordinator of Continuing Education Centers of Turkish Universities
Associate Director of Science and Society Center
31 years of experince in philanthropic activities,
Director of ILKYAR Foundation
2000 - present
1998 2000
2006-2008

International Conf On Air Pollution And Combustion, held in Ankara, 2005, organizing member.
Vural, H., Livelong Long Learning: Opportunities and Problems, New Horizons in Education IV, Recent
Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2008, presented.
Vural, H., Social Responsibilities: Theory and Practice, 16 th National Educational Sciences Symposium, Gazi
Osman Paa University, Tokat, September, 2007.
Vural, H., Boarding Schools at the age of Elemantary Education: Obligation, Difficulties and Opportunities,
New Horizons in Education III, Recent Developments in the Continuing Education, November 6, 2005.
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Cemil YAMALI
Academic Rank : Associate Professor (Full-Time)
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1973
1976
1983

Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
1973-1976 / 1983-1985
1985-1987
1987-present

Institution
Capacity
Teaching and Research Assistant
Dates
1976-1983

Several Solar Energy applications, Energy and Energy Conservation Projects
Yamal, C., Merte, H., Influence of sweeping on dropwise condensation with varying body force and surface
subcooling. Int. J. of Heat and Mass Transfer, 42 (1999) 2943-2953 .
Yamal, C., Merte, H., A Theory of dropwise condensation at large subcooling including the effect of the
sweeping. J of Heat and Mass Transfer. (Accepted for publication in 2001)
Yamal, C. Potansiyel gne enerjisi uygulamalar: Elektrik retimi ve konutlarn stlmas, Enerji Dnyas,
Dnya Enerji Konseyi Trk Milli Komitesi Blteni, 18-26, Say 31, Austos 2000.
Yamal, C., Ataer, . E., Filmwise condensation over a tier of spheres. 5th International Conference on Heat
Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics Sun City, South Africa, HEFAT2007
Yamal, C., Solmu, ., Theoretical investigation of a humidification-dehumidification desalination system
configured by a double-pass flat plate solar air heater . Desalination, 205(2007) 163-177
Yamal, C., Solmu, ., A solar desalination system using humidification-dehumidification process:
experimental study and comparison with the theoretical results. 220(2008) 538-551
Member of the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers
Course
ME 203 (3 times)
ME 204 (1 times)
Credits
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
339
ME 351 (8 times)
ME 476 (1 times)
ME 478 (6 times)
ME 311
ME 312
3
3
3
3
3
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
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Almla GVEN YAZICIOLU

Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
Univ. of Illinois at Chicago
Date
1997
1999
2004

Teaching Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1997-1999
2005-2006
2006-To Date

Institution
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois at Chicago
Capacity
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
Instructor (Part Time)
Dates
1999-2005
Spring/Fall 2002

Principal Investigator, An Experimental Investigation of Microchannel Heat Transfer for the Design and
Optimization of a Microchannel Evaporator, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey,
Grant No: 107M504, 09/2008-09/2010.
Co-Investigator, Steady-State and Transient Forced Convection Analysis in Various Micro Channel Geometries,
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Grant No: 106M076, 03/2006-03/2009.
Principal Investigator, Transient and Steady-State Single-Phase Heat Transfer in Microchannels, NATO
Collaborative Linkage Grant No: CBP.NUKR.CLG 982403, 07/2006-07/2008.
Principal Publications of ast Five Years :
Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Gogotsi, Y., Fluid Transport and Phase Transition Experiments in Closed
Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes, Proc. The First International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels, Ed.
S.G. Kandlikar, ASME, pp. 845-850, 2003.
Ye, H., Naguib, N., Gogotsi, Y., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., Wall Structure and Surface Chemistry of
Hydrothermal Carbon Nanofibres, Nanotechnology, Vol. 15, pp. 1-5, 2004.
Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Gogotsi, Y., Evaporative Transport of Aqueous Liquid in a Closed Carbon
Nanotube: A Nano Heat Pipe?, Journal of Heat Transfer, Annual Photogallery Issue, Vol. 126(4), p. 506, 2004.
Naguib, N., Ye, H., Gogotsi, Y., Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M. and Yoshimura, M., Observation of water
confined in nanometer channels of closed carbon nanotubes, Nano Letters, Vol. 4(11), pp. 2237-2243, 2004. This
article received unsolicited coverage online by nanotech.org on Oct. 27, 2004, the Nanotechnology News Network
on Oct. 28, 2004, and in the Research News Section of NanoToday supplement to Elsevier Sciences Materials
Today magazine (p. 12, Dec. 2004).
Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Naguib, N., Ye, H. and Gogotsi, Y., Aqueous Fluids in Carbon Nanotubes:
Assisting the Understanding of Fluid Behavior at the Nanoscale, Proc. NATO-Advanced Study Institute:
Nanoengineered Nanofibrous Materials, Kluwer, pp.391-398, 2004.
Gogotsi, Y., Rossi, M.P., Naguib, N., Ye, H.H., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., In situ fluid studies in
multi-walled carbon nanotubes, Abstr. of Papers of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 228, pp. U495-U495
273-COLL Part 1, 2004.
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Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., Thermal Stimulation of Aqueous Volumes Contained in
Carbon Nanotubes: Experiment and Modeling, Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 86(1), pp. 013109-1-3, 2005.
Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G. and Megaridis, C.M., Thermal Stimulation of Aqueous Volumes Contained in
Carbon Nanotubes: Experiment and Modeling, Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, Vol. 11(2),
2005.
Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Nicholls, A. and Gogotsi, Y., Electron Microscope Visualization of Multiphase
Fluids Contained in Closed Carbon Nanotubes, Journal of Visualization, Vol. 8(2), pp. 137-145, 2005.
Yarin, A.L., Yazicioglu, A.G., Megaridis, C.M., Rossi, M.P. and Gogotsi, Y., Theoretical and experimental
investigation of aqueous liquids contained in carbon nanotubes, Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 97(12), pp.
124309-1-13, 2005.
Sun, W., Kakac, S., Yazicioglu, A.G., A numerical study of single-phase convective heat transfer in microtubes for
slip flow, International Journal of Thermal Sciences, Vol. 46(11), pp.1084-1094, 2007.
Bulut, B., etin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Ync, H. and Kaka, S., The analysis of effect of axial conduction on
single-phase convective heat transfer in microtubes, Proc. of the 16 th National Conference on Thermal Sciences,
Vol. 2, pp. 914-921, 2007.
etin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Kaka, S., Fluid flow in microtubes with axial conduction including rarefaction and
viscous dissipation, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 35, pp. 535-544, 2008.
Bark, M., Yazicioglu, A.G., etin, B., Analytical solution for single-phase microtube heat transfer including
axial conduction, viscous dissipation, and rarefaction effects, submitted to ASME Journal of Heat Transfer, 2008.
etin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Kaka, S., Slip-flow heat transfer in microtubes with axial conduction and viscous
dissipationAn extended Graetz problem, submitted to International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2008.
Turkish Society of HVAC & Sanitary Engineers
Honors and Awards :
Whos Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2002 and 2003
University Fellowship, UIC, Academic Year 2002-2003
Provosts Award for Graduate Research, $1920, UIC, 2001
High Honor Student at the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, METU, Spring 1997
Honor Student for 7 semesters at the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, METU, 1993-1996
Undergraduate Scholarship, Sema Yazar Youth Foundation, Ankara, Turkey, 1993-1997
Scholarship, American Collegiate Institute, Izmir, Turkey, 1989-1993
Course
ME 421 Steam Generator and Heat Exchanger Design (2 times)
ME 351 Thermodynamics of Heat Power
ME 310 Numerical Methods (2 times)
ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
ME 203 Thermodynamics 1
b) Others :
342
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Yiit YAZICIOLU
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
Univ. of Illinois at Chicago
Date
1997
1999
2005

Assistant
Assistant Professor
1997-1999
2005-To date

Institution
University of Illnois at Chicago
University of Illnois at Chicago
Capacity
Graduate Assistant
Instructor (Part Time)
Dates
1999-2005
Fall 2000

Project Title: Classified (In progress)
Project Leader: Dr. Yigit Yazicioglu
Sponsor: TUBITAK-1007, 2007-present
Project Title: State Estimation and dynamic behavioral feedback in legged mobile robots towards off-road
applications
(In progress)
Project Leader: Dr. Afsar Saranli
Sponsor: TUBITAK-1001, 2007-present
Sayginer, E., Akbey, T., Yazicioglu, Y., Saranli, A., "Task oriented kinematic analysis for a legged robot with halfcircular leg morphology", ICRA 2009 International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May 12-17, 2009,
Kobe-Japan, in review as of October 2008.
Turkbey, G.T., Yildiz, E.N., Yazicioglu, Y., "Degisken eylemsizlik yuku altinda calisan bir masaustu tezgahinin
hassas acisal konum kontrolu", TOK 2008 Otomatik Kontrol Ulusal Toplantisi, Istanbul-Turkey, November 13-15
2008.
Yazicioglu, Y., Unlusoy, Y.S., A fuzzy logic controlled anti-lock braking system (ABS) for improved braking
performance and directional stability, International Journal of Vehicle Design-Special Issue on Traction Control
and Braking, in print as of September 2008.
Yazicioglu, Y., Martin, B.A., Navarro-Castillo, K., Kutluay, U. and Royston, T.J., "Transverse vibration of prestressed beams: An experimental technique for the determination of dynamic viscoelastic material properties of
tissue mimicking materials", 155th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Paris, France, 6/29 7/4, JuneJuly 2008.
McCormick, S.M., Saini, V., Yazicioglu, Y., Demou, Z.N., Royston, T.J., Interdependence of pulsed ultrasound
and shear stress effects on cell morphology and gene expression, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 34(3), 436445, March 2006.
Yazicioglu, Y., Royston, T.J., Spohnholtz, T., Martin, B., Loth, F., Bassiouny, H., Acoustic radiation from a fluidfilled, subsurface vascular tube with internal turbulent flow due to a constriction, Journal of the Acoustical Society
of America, 118(2), 1193-1209, August 2005.
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Spohnholtz, T., Royston, T.J., Yazicioglu, Y., Martin, B.A., Loth, F., Bassiouny, H., Helping doctors interpret the
sound of blood using a multimode sonic and ultrasonic imaging system, invited Lay Language Paper at 149th
Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, Vancouver, Canada, 5/16 5/20, May 2005. (Invited Lay Language
Paper available at http://www.acoustics.org/press/149th/royston.html).
Royston, T.J., Yazicioglu, Y., Loth, F., Surface response of a viscoelastic medium to subsurface acoustic sources
with application to medical diagnosis, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, vol.113(2), p.1109-1121,
February 2003.
Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Honors and Awards :
UIC Provosts Award for Graduate Research, 2004.
Turkish Scientific Research Council (TUBITAK Travel Award, 1999.
Course
ME 310 Numerical Methods (2 times)
ME 307 Machine Elements
ME 302 Theory of Machines II (2 times)
ME 301 Theory of Machines I
ME 208 Dynamics
ME 205 Statics
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
344
Orhan YEN
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Nuclear Engineering
Institution
METU
METU
Univ. of Manchester
Date
1963
1964
1969

Assistant
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1964-1969
1969-1976
1976-1981
1981-present

Institution
Turkish Atomic Energy Authority
World Energy Council/Turkish National Committee
Capacity
Assistant Director
Secretary General
President
Member of Administ. Board
Dates
1978-1980
2000-2003
2003-2004
2004- Present

Technical advisor to FORM company, manufacturer of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning units (1980-81).
Member of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee of Turkish Atomic Energy Authority
Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Turkish Atomic Energy Authority
Member of the Environmental and Energy Research Group of Turkish Scientific and Technical Research
Authority (1980-1984)
Yein, O., Utilization of Geothermal Energy in Turkey , Proceedings of 14 th National Congress on Thermal
Science and Technology, pp.xxix-xxxiii, 2003 (in Turkish).
Tanrkut, A., Yein, O., An Experimental Study on Steam Condensation , Eurasia Nuclear Bulletin, No. 2 ,
pp.28-32, 2003.
Bezdegmeli, U., Yein, O., zdemir, S., Motion of Air Bubbles in Stagnant Water Condition , paper
submitted to the Third Eurasian Conference on Nuclear Science and Its Applications , Tashkent, Uzbekistan,
5-8 October 2004.
Alar, F., Yein, O., An Assesment of Theoretical Modelling for In-tube Condensation in the Presence of
Air, paper submitted to the 3 rd International Symposium on Two-Phase Flow Modelling and Experimentation,
Pisa, Italy ,22-24 September 2004.
Tanrkut, A., Yein. O., Experimental Research on In-Tube Condensation Under Steady-State and Transient
Conditions Nuclear Technology, V.149, No.1, pp.88-100, January 2005.
Tanrkut, A., Yein. O., An Experimental Research on In-Tube Steam Condensation Under Steady-State and
Transient Conditions Paper submitted to the IAEA 2 nd Research Coordination Meeting on the CRP on
Natural Circulation Phenomena, Modelling, and Reliability of Passive Safety Systems that Utilize Natural
Circulation, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 29 August-2 September 2005.
zdemir,S.,Bezdegmeli,U., Yein,O., Ellipsoidal Air Bubble Motion in Water Through a Vertical Narrow
Rectangular Channel", paper submitted to the fourth Eurasian Conference on Nuclear Science and Its
Application, October 31-November 3, Baku, 2006.
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International Geothermal Association,
Turkish Geothermal Society,
Society for Machine Design and Manufacturing,
Turkish National Committee for the World Energy Council
Honors and Awards :
NATO Science Fellowship (1965 ),
METU Performance Premium (2003)
Course
ME 312 (5 times)
ME 415 (5 times)
ME 427 (5 times)
ME 428 (5 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others:
Coordinator of Doctoral Education Committee
Secretary General of the Organization Committee for the World Geothermal Congress, 24-29 April 2005,
Antalya.
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R. Orhan YILDIRIM
Degrees :
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Date
1971
1974
1981

Student Assistant
Research Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1971-1972
1972-1975
1981-1982
1982-1985
1985-1993
1993-present

Mech. Eng. Dept., University of Birmingham, Teaching Assistant, 1976-1981.
METU, Machine Design and Production Research Institute, Member, 1981.
Mech. Eng. Dept., Gazi Univ., Ankara, Assistant Prof. (Part Time), 1982-1983.
Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society, Founding member, 1986.
Machine Design and Production Research Institute, METU, Member of Board, 1987-1989.
Turkish Mechanical Design and Production Society, President, 1988-1989.
Mech. Eng. Dept., Eastern Mediterranean University, Head of Mech.Eng.Dept., 1994-1996
CAD/CAM/ROBOTICS Center, METU, Member of Board, 2001
Design of a Test Set-up METU/Cad-Cam Center, Project No: 00-0804-2-0002
Design of Protective Panel METU/Cad-Cam Center, Project no: 00-0804-2-0003
Development of a Sub-component, Tbitak-SAGE, Project no: 02-0804-2-0003
Testing of Layered Composite Materials, BAP-METU
Modelling of DCI, Gate Electronics, Project No: T-2003-0804-C-004
Yldrm, R.O. "Factors Affecting Geometrical Quality of Billets in Slow-Speed Bar Cropping" 2nd Int. Conf.
and Exhibition on Design and Production of Die and Molds, June 2001, CIRP, METU, BLTR, MATM,
Ankara, Turkey.
Kaya, S., gel, B. ve Yldrm, R.O. "Low Velocity Impact Behaviour of Al-Matrix Composites", The Tenth
Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 169-180, Turkey, September 2002.
Yldrm, R.O. "Parametric Study of Fast Collapsing Conical Liners", The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine
Design and Production, pp. 385-399, Turkey, September 2002.
Yldrm, R.O. "Penetration Capability of Impinging Plates", The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and
Production, pp. 401-416, Turkey, September 2002.
zel, S. ve Yldrm, R.O. "The Effect of Detonation Wave Characteristics on Jet Formation" The Tenth Int.
Conf. on Machine Design and Production, pp. 417-430, Turkey, September 2002
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1980 - MMO (Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers)
1986 - MATM (Machine Design and Production Society)
Honors and Awards :
Rank in Entrance Examination (1966) for the universities in Turkey : 5
Rank in Scholarship Examination (1966) for university education abroad: 2
Rank in METU Entrance Examination (1966): 13
TBTAK (Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey) Fellowship-Undergraduate study (19681971)
CENTO (Central Treaty Organization) Fellowship, Ph.D. Research (1975-1981).
Course
ME 212 (1 times)
ME 307 (5 times)
ME 308 (5 times)
ME 523 (5 times)
ME 588 (1 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Graduate
b) Others :
Member of Masters Education Committee
2nd Int. Conf. and Exhibition on Design and Production of Die and Molds, June 2001, CIRP, METU, BLTR,
MATM, Ankara, Turkey.
The Tenth Int. Conf. on Machine Design and Production, Turkey, September 2002.
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Ahmet YOZGATLIGL
Academic Rank : Assistant Professor(Full-Time)
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
Drexel University
Date
1996
1998
2005

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
1996-2000
2007-2008
2008-Present

Institution
Drexel University
University of Maryland
Natioanal Institute of Standards and Technology
Capacity
Research Assistant
Research Associate
Postdoctorial Fellow
Dates
2000-2005
2005-2007
2005-2007

Zhu, J., Lee, K.O, Yozgatligil, A., Choi, M.Y., (2005) Effects of Engine Operating Conditions on Morphology,
Micro Structure and Fractal Geometry of Light-Duty Diesel Engine Particulates, Proceedings of Combustion
Institute, Volume 30, Issue 2, January 2005, Pages 2781-2789.
Yozgatligil, A., Park, S.H., Choi, M.Y., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., (2004), Burning and Sooting Behavior of
Ethanol Droplet Combustion under Microgravity Conditions, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume
176, Issue 11, Pages 1985-1999.
Manzello, S.L, Yozgatligil, A., Choi, M.Y., (2004), Sootshell Formation in Microgravity Droplet
Combustion, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Volume 47, Issue 24, November 2004, Pages
5381-5385.
Urban, B.D., Ernst, L.F., Kroenlein, K., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., Yozgatligil, A., Shor, L., Choi, M.Y.,
Manzello, S.L., Lee, K.O., and Dobashi, R., (2004), Sooting Behavior of Ethanol Droplet Combustion at
Elevated Pressures under Microgravity Conditions, International Journal of Microgravity Science and
Technology, 15 (3): 12-18.
Yozgatligil, A., Park, S.H., Choi, M.Y., Kazakov, A., Dryer, F.L., (2007), The Influence of Oxygen
Concentration on the Sooting Behavior of Ethanol Droplet Flames in Microgravity Conditions, Proceedings
of Combustion Institute, Volume 31, Issue 2, January 2007, Pages 2165-2173.
Manzello, S.L, Lenhert, D.B., Yozgatligil, A., Donovan, M.T., Mulholland, G.W., Zachariah, M.R., and
Tsang, W. (2007) Soot Particle Size Distributions in a Well Stirred Reactor / Plug Flow Reactor, Proceedings
of Combustion Institute, Volume 31, Issue 1, January 2007, Pages 675-683
Park, S.H., Choi, Seuk-Chun, Choi, M.Y. and Yozgatligil, A., New observations of Isolated Ethanol Droplet
Flames in Microgravity Conditions, Combustion Science and Technology, Volume 180, Issue 4, 2008, Pages
631 651.
Yozgatligil, A. and Zachariah M.R., Measurement of Soot Surface Growth Kinetics, Combustion Science
and Technology, Volume 180, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 941 949.
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Combustion Institute
Honors and Awards :
George Hill, Jr. Endowed Fellowship for Academic Achievement, 2004
Lee Smith Fellowship for International Travel, 2003
Best Poster Award Drexel University Research Day, 2001.
Honorable Mention- Drexel University Research Day, 2004
Course
ME 203
ME 210
ME 438 (2 times)
ME 204
ME 351
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Type
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
b) Others :
Member of Self Assesment for Undergraduate Program Committee
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Hafit YNC
Degrees
B.S
M.S
Ph.D.
Field
Institution
METU
METU
METU
Date
1969
1971
1975

Assistant
Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor
1969-1974
1974-1975
1975-1981
1981-1989
1989-present

Institution
University of Miami, Department of Mechanical Eng.
University of Miami, Department of Mechanical Eng.
Capacity
Visiting Researcher
Visiting Professor
Dates
1972-1974
1997

Mobedi, M. and Ync, H., A Three Dimensional Numerical Study on Natural Convection Heat Transfer From
Short Horizontal Rectangular Fin Array , Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.39, pp: 265-275, 2003
Ync, H., Curzon Ahlborn Verimi 14.Ulusal Is Bilimi Ve Teknii Kongresi Bildiriler Kitab , 3-5 Eyll
2003, Isparta , ppx-xxi
Yildiz, . and Ync, H. , An Experimental Investigation On Performance Of Annular Fins On A Horizontal
Cylinder In Free Convection Heat Transfer Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.40, pp: 239-251, 2004
Ync, H., ve Yazcolu, B., Dey Levha zerinde Bulunan Dikdrtgen Kanatcklardan Doal Tanmla ile
Is Transferinin Deneysel ncelenmesi ,15. Ulusal Is Bilimi ve Teknii Kongresi,Vol 1, TIBTD ,2005
etin, B., Ync, H., Kaka, S., Mikrotplerde ve Mikrokanallarda Tek Fazl Akkanlarda Konveksiyonla Is
Transferi ,15. Ulusal Is Bilimi ve Teknii Kongresi Vol .1 ,TIBTD 2005
Ync, S. and Ync, H., The optimum spacing between parallel heat generating boards cooled by natural
convection Proceedings Int.Conf. on Computational Fluid Dynamics, Acoustics, Heat Transfer and
Electromagnet, Andhary University, India , 309-322 ,2006
Baar, B., Yamal, C. and Ync, H., Kati Oksit Yakit Hcrelerinin kinci Kanun Analizi Iii. Uluslararasi
Hidrojen Enerjisi Kongresi Turkey , 2006
Ync, H., Thermal Contact Conductance of Nominally Flat Surfaces Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer Vol
43 No1.pp1 - 5 , 2006
Ync, H. and Ekinci O., The Optimum Spacing Between Parallel Heat Generating Boards Cooled by
Laminar Forced Convection Journal of Thermal Science and Technology , Vol. 26, No,2 ,pp1-10 ,2006
etin, B., Ync, H., Kaka, S., Gaseous Flow in Micro conduits with Viscous Dissipation Journal of
Transport Phenomena, Vol 8, No. 4.pp 297-315, 2006
Yaziciolu, B. and Ync, H., Optimum Fin Spacing Of Rectangular Fins on a Vertical Base In Free
Convection Heat and Mass Transfer Vol 44 , No.1, pp11 - 21 , 2007
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Bulut, B., Cetin, B., Yazicioglu, A.G., Ync, H., Kakac, S., The Analysis of Effect of Axial Conduction on
Single-Phase Convective Heat Transfer in Microtubes, 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, May 30June 2, 2007, Kayseri, Turkiye
Ync, H. ve Gndz, U., Sourmal Soutma evrimlerinin Ekserji Analizi 16 th National Conference on
Thermal Sciences, May 30-June 2, 2007, Kayseri, Turkiye
Ync, H. ve Ekici, ., Trblansl Zorlanm Konveksiyonla Soutulan Paketlerde Elektronik Kartlar
Arasndaki Optimum Aralk, 16th National Conference on Thermal Sciences, May 30-June 2, 2007, Kayseri,
Turkiye
Ync, H. and Ekici, .,The Optimal Spacing Between Parallel Heat Generating Boards Cooled By Turbulent
Forced Convection Proceedings of Cht-08 : Advances in Computatonal Heat Transfer - International
Symposium Morocco on 11-16 May 2008
Course
ME 203 (2 times)
ME 204 (2times)
ME 504 (5 times)
ME 505 (5times)
ME 537 (4 times)
ME 538 (2 times)
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
Type
undergraduate
undergraduate
graduate
graduate
graduate
graduate
b) Others :
Member of the Organising Committee of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Energy Conservation
Through Heat Transfer Enhancement of Heat Exchangers, zmir, TURKEY, May 25 June 5, 1998.
Member of the Organising Committee of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Low-temperature and
Cryogenic Refrigeration Fundamentals and Applications ,zmir, TURKEY, June23 July 5, 2002
Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Symposium on Transient Convective Heat and Mass
transfer in Single and Two-Phase Flows. ,zmir, TURKEY, August 17 22, 2003
Member of Doctoral Education Committee. Member of the Organizing Committee of the NATO Advanced
Study Institute on Mcroscale Heat Transfer Fundamentals and Application, Biological and
Electromechancs SystemsTURKEY, July18- 30, 2004.
Reviewer of
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

Journal of Heat Transfer Engineering
Journal of Thermal Science and Technology
Journal of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science.
International Journal of Thermal Science
Computer and Fluids, An International Journal
International Journal of Thermodynamics
ASME Journal of Fuel Cell Science and Technology
International Journal for Computational Methods in Engineering Science & Mech
Int. Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
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APPENDIX C LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

As mentioned in 7.3 laboratories at the department can be grouped in to four as follows:
2. Heat Transfer and Energy
3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory
4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics
In each group, there is one or more laboratories. Capabilities and relevance of these
laboratories to the undergraduate education are summarized in the remaining of the
appendix.
Material Testing Laboratory:
Material Testing Laboratory offers facilities for experimentation and demonstration to
undergraduate students. Experiments (for demonstration only) are carried out on a 40 ton
tension-compression machine, universal hardness tester and impact machine for ME 200
Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 206 Strength of Materials and ME 307 Machine
Elements I courses.
The laboratory is also equipped with electrical resistance strain gages, strain indicators,
strain bridge data logger, switching and balancing units, thin cylinder apparatus, beam
apparatus, universal frame and truss system. Several experiments are carried out on pressure
vessel, beam apparatus and truss system by using strain gages for ME 410 Mechanical
Engineering Systems Laboratory course.
High Speed Impact Laboratory:
Behavior of structures under high speed impact is investigated in this laboratory. Metals,
ceramics, fiber composites and other materials are considered in the investigation. A drop
hammer has been designed and constructed for testing at lower velocities. The laboratory
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serves about 15 graduate students working in this field. Two experimental set-ups are under
construction; namely stress wave propagation in thin rods and ballistic pendulum.
Tools and equipments currently available in the laboratory are Digital Storing Oscilloscope
(Hitachi Type VC6045A), Universal Counter (Hewlett Packard Type 5314 A), Oscilloscope
100 Mhz (Hewlett Packard Type 54601A), Time Marker Generator (Tektronix Type 181),
Counter (General Radio Type 1192-B), Strain Gage Amplifier and Velocity Measuring
Device.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) Laboratory3:
The Mechanical Engineering Department has a Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Laboratory for educational purposes, especially for ME 445 Integrated Manufacturing
Systems course, and for research. The laboratory provides students and researchers with
facilities to study and develop manufacturing systems. The laboratory is also equipped with
state-of-the-art design and analysis tools, including programming languages, modeling
languages, and simulation and animation packages.
The flexible manufacturing system (FMS) in the laboratory basically consists of a single
manufacturing cell. The main material handling system is the closed loop buffer and the 6axis robot. Also there is a static buffer for loading and unloading parts to the system. The
Pneumatic Linear Robot Drive (PLRD) accomplishes the movement of the robot between
the CNC Turning- and CNC Milling Machine. A 3-axes Coordinate Measuring Machine
(CMM) is the quality control component of the cell. Computers are essential parts of the
METU-CIM. Agent PC, robot host PC, CMM host PC, CMM client PC, backup controller
PC and primary controller PC are used in the FMS.
Recently a computer controlled vision system set is purchased to enhance the monitoring
and quality control capabilities of the manufacturing system.
The outcomes of M.S. and Ph.D. work and of the research projects are all implemented in
the CIM lab for undergraduate education. The accomplishments in the last five years include
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The current control software used in the flexible manufacturing system

Integration of a Pneumatic Linear Positioning Device into the FMS to carry a 6-axes
Mitsubishi Movemaster robot between two stations
A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) controlled drilling and pressing station

integrated with a Mitsubishi Movemaster EX robot for educational purposes
A PLC hydraulic press station set constructed in the CIM laboratory for educational
purposes together with a 5 axis robot for load/unload functions
Machine Shop4:
The department has a Machine Shop for educational purpose and research maintenance.
Students and researchers use the facilities of machine shop to practice several manufacturing
applications. Also some research activities are carried by a number of M.Sc. and Ph.D.
students in the machine shop. The machine shop is equipped with conventional turning,
milling, grinding and drilling machine tools. In the machine shop, also a number of welding
techniques are utilized. Machine Shop is utilized for the laboratory practice and term project
work of some undergraduate courses. These undergraduate courses are ME 200 Mechanical
Engineering Orientation, ME 202 Manufacturing Technologies, ME 433 Engineering
Metrology and Quality Control, and ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design. The content
of the laboratory practice consists of three main subjects, namely machining, welding and
sheet metal working.
The list and number of equipments available in machine shop are given below.
Metal Cutting: 18 Lathes, 7 Drilling Machines, 3 Milling Machines, 2 Sawing Machines, 1
Universal Milling Machine, 1 Tool Grinding Machine, 1 Surface Grinding Machine, 1
Universal Grinding Machine, 1 Radial Drilling Machine, 1 Punch Press, 3 Hand Drills, 3
Shapers, 1 Hand Grinder.
Bending Equipment: 1 Guillotine, 1 Sheet Bending Machine.
Welding Equipment: 1 Spot Welding Machine, 1 Welding Transformer.
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Measuring Equipment: 37 Vernier Calipers with a precision of 0.05-0.1 mm, 2 Digital

Calipers with a precision of 0.01 mm, 18 Micrometers with a precision of 0.01 mm, 4
Height gages with a precision of 0.02-0.05 mm.
Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory5:
The primary goal of the Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory is to actively promote the
advancement and the development of the state-of-the-art tools with regard to the field of
CNC machine tools and advanced automation through research, course programs, and
collaboration with students, faculty, industry, and the academic community. The laboratory
gives service to ME 440 Numerically Controlled Machine Tools students.
The Machine Tool and Automation Laboratory has a number of CNC machine tools that are
mostly suitable for desktop manufacturing and training. These include EMCO F-1 3-Axis
CNC Milling Center, DENFORD StarMill CNC 3-Axis Vertical Machining Center,
BOXFORD 160 CNC Lathe (2 machines), SpectraLight CNC 3-Axis Milling Center,
SpectraLight CNC Turning Center, Coordinate Measurement Machine, Industrial PLC
Training Setup and Digital Circuitry (Test) Kits (2 kits).
Plasticity and Metal Forming Laboratory:
This laboratory is used for ME 200 Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 206 Strength
of Materials, and ME 307 Machine Elements I courses and is also used by graduate students.
Experiments for industry are also carried out.
The experimental facilities are given below. The machinery that were added to the
laboratory during the last five years are indicated by *:
Testing machine (40 ton capacity) for tension, compression and bending tests
Closed-loop control testing machine* (50 ton capacity) for tension, compression,
fatigue, creep, bending tests
Torsion tester* with 120 kg.m capacity for torsion tests
Double acting press* (200 ton capacity) for deep-drawing experiments
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Double-acting press (40 ton capacity) for deep-drawing experiments
Mechanical Press for deep-drawing and sheet-metal forming work
Brinell hardness testing machine
Universal hardness testing machine for Brinell, Rockwell and other hardness tests
Erichson tester for sheet-metal
Bending tester for strip metal
Impact tester for Charpy and Izod specimens
The facilities for specimen preparation are a bench lathe, a milling machine and a drill press.
The set-ups designed and manufactured in this laboratory are:
Wire and tube drawing bench
Hydraulic bulge tester
Hydraulic tube tester
Resistance heating set-up
Dimensional Metrology Laboratory:

This laboratory has the facilities and equipment for experimental and practical work and
demonstrations for undergraduate students in accordance with the aims of ME 200
Mechanical Engineering Orientation, ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory
and ME 433 Engineering Metrology and Quality Control courses. The laboratory is
equipped with sets of gage blocks, mechanical, optical and electrical comparators,
coordinate measuring machine, autocollimator, surface roughness and roundness measuring
machines, etc.
2. Heat Transfer and Energy Laboratories
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Heat Transfer Laboratory6:

The laboratory is equipped with the necessary experimental facilities to teach students the
basic principles of heat transfer and to make them familiar with the measurement techniques
and methods used in heat transfer experimentation in ME 311 Heat Transfer and ME 312
Thermal Engineering courses. The following experimental and/or demonstration set-ups are
available in the laboratory:
Heat conduction unit
Thermal conductivity of liquids and solids
Lumped heat capacitance and forced convection test unit
Fin performance demonstration unit
Free and forced convection demonstration unit
Laminar and/or viscous heat transfer test unit
Pool boiling heat transfer test unit
Flow boiling heat transfer demonstration unit
Film and dropwise condensation heat transfer unit
Thermal radiation unit
Cross flow heat exchanger unit
Shell-and-tube heat exchanger unit
The laboratory also contains basic measuring instruments like thermometers, thermocouples,
potentiometers, flow meters, various kinds of temperature probes, and tools and materials
for the maintenance and repair of the above mentioned set-ups as well as for the construction
of new set-ups.
Thermal Environmental Engineering Laboratory:
The objective of this laboratory is to enable the students to perform experimental work in
ME 403 HVACR and ME 422 HVACR Design courses. The laboratory contains set-ups for
testing of various heating appliances in accordance with current national and international
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standards, a calibrated room for window type AC unit testing and a year-round AC unit
equipped with necessary measuring means, a bench top cooling tower and refrigeration test
units. At the moment a new set-up is being constructed for a year round A/C system. Once it
is completed, this facility will also be utilized in supporting the materials of the
undergraduate courses.
The laboratory also offers some experimental services to the ME 410 Mechanical
Engineering Systems Laboratory course like solar collector performance measurement,
warm water heating system performance, elementary psychrometric processes in AC
applications and performance evaluation of compact heat exchangers.
Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory:
The laboratory is primarily used for complementing undergraduate courses such as ME 401
Internal Combustion Engines and ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory.
Research on alternative fuels such as alcohols, LPG and CNG, dual fuel applications,
induction systems, combustion chamber design, magnetic combustion enhancers, fuel
additives, combustion chamber heat transfer by evaporated surface thermocouples and thin
wire thermal boundary measurements, particulate trap designs and patented superheated
gasoline and diesel fuel systems are currently undertaken.
It is possible to run tests on various types of internal combustion engines ranging from 1 to
350 HP on hydraulic dynamometers. Spark and compression ignition engines can be tested
at various engine speeds ranging from idling to 5000 rpm. There is also a hydraulic chassis
dynamometer with an inertia system on which various types of vehicles up to 400 HP can be
tested under varying road conditions. The engine tests are controlled by a computer with a
general purpose data acquisition card. Custom software is used for both data acquisition and
engine control.
The tests include performance, energy balance and exhaust emissions. The performance tests
can be run at constant engine speed and variable load or at constant throttle position,
variable speed and load. The energy balance tests are run by using a special heat exchanger.
The exhaust emission tests are run by using HORIBA MEXA 8420 and AVL DiGas 465
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exhaust gas analyzers. Exhaust gases are sent through a mini-dilution tunnel to constant
volume sampling bags.
The HORIBA MEXA 8420 can accurately measure CO 2, CO, HC, NOx and O2 using zero
and span calibration gases prior to each measurement. The exhaust gases are collected in
constant volume sampling bags and measured in accordance with European standards. AVL
DiGas 465 is a portable analyzer which can measure CO 2, CO, HC and O2 as well as the
opacity of diesel exhaust gas.
There are also special fuel testing engines for measuring the octane number of gasoline and
cetane number of diesel fuels.
Nuclear Engineering and Radioisotope Applications Laboratory7:
The laboratory is equipped with various types of detectors, scintillation counter, semiconductor detector, single and multi-channel analyzer and other necessary measuring
systems for radiation detection. These equipments and instruments are satisfactory for
instructional purposes.
The following research facilities have been developed in the last five years:
1.
A Joint Research Project Agreement was made between Middle East Technical
University, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Turkish Atomic Energy Authority to
investigate experimentally the two-phase behavior of CANDU-6 Nuclear Reactor
Header. A Two-Phase Flow Test Facility was constructed
in the department to
investigate the two-phase behavior of a scaled CANDU-6 Nuclear Reactor Header

under natural circulation conditions.
2.
Experimental research on the condensation of steam-air mixtures in a vertical tube is

carried out at the Condensation Test Facility which is installed at the department. The
condensation heat transfer in the presence of a noncondensable gas, such as air, is an
important issue for the safety of advanced nuclear power plants.
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3. Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machinery Laboratory8:

Fluid Mechanics Laboratory has experimental facilities which are used in various
undergraduate courses. An airfoil performance experiment conducted in the 300x300 mm
test section computer controlled wind tunnel is one of the experiments of ME 410
Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory course. The experiments of ME 305 Fluid
Mechanics I, ME 306 Fluid Mechanics II, ME 402 Fluid Machinery, ME 423 Gas Turbines
and Jet Propulsion and ME 483 Experimental Techniques in Fluid Mechanics course are also
conducted in this laboratory. The experimental facilities in the laboratory are given below:
Low subsonic wind tunnel, test section size 5000x7500mmx2000mm test section
maximum velocity =30m/s
Low subsonic wind tunnel, test section size 300x300mmx600mm
2 Low subsonic wind tunnelfor educational experiments
Hemi-Anechic Chamber, diagonal length 6.2 m cut off-frequency 220Hz.
Supersonic wind tunnel, 1.8Mach for 80 seconds
Water tunnel / flume- test section maximum velocity =5m/s
Multistage Axial compressor test rig
Pump and turbine test rig (Axial pump-Francis or Kaplan Turbines)
Centrifugal-pumps test rig
Gas turbine test rig
Piston compressor-pulsative flow test rig
Regulating and metering station model
Axial and mixed flow and centrifugal fan test rigs
Positive displacement pump test rig
Screw compressor air supply and screw compressor test rig
Small pump performance test rig
Appliance laboratory dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, vacuum cleaners,

cookers, refrigerator compressors
Undserground transportation systems emergency ventilation simulation test rigs
Fire studies test rigs mainly related to fire studies in tunnerls or confined spaces.
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Various educational test rigs on basic fluid mechanics, related to measurement of

fluid and flow properties, basic turbomachinery,,basic laws of fluid mechanics and
gas dynamics, boundary layers, transient or unsteady flows
Measurement and data acquisition systems
Hot wire Anemometer and Laser Doppler Anemometer (1D) systems
A small machineshop and workshop with 2 technicians for test rig preperation and
development
A small instrumentation center
Pressurised air system -10bar all over the laboratory and servicing neighbouring
laboratories.
2*100kW -380V electric power points and inverters for up to 75kW frequency
converter
Sufficient pressurised water system all over the laboratory, and sufficient storage
capacity.
4. Machine Design, Dynamic Systems, Control and Mechatronics Laboratories

Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory9:
This laboratory is developed to help the students to manufacture and assemble their capstone
design projects as a part of the ME 407 Mechanical Engineering Design course.
Facilities available in the laboratory are as follows:
Work benches for each project group
Tool boxes containing hand tools for each group (up to 35)
Past project reports and CDs
Best samples selected from past projects
Parts such as electric motors, gears, pulleys, shafts and bearings
Drill press
A CNC drill designed and developed as a past project
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Power supplies to be used with current projects
Measuring instruments such as vernier and micrometer
Control Systems such as Handy Board, Basic Stamp
2 Osciloscope
1 Signal generator
2 Desktop multimeter
1 Lathe
1 Milling machine
1 Drilling machine
1 Hand drill
Calipers with a precision of 0.01 mm
1 Micrometer with a precision of 0.01 mm
Various Hand Tools
Dremel rotary tool
Dremel variable speed scroll station
Dremel glue gun
Soldering equipment
Manufacturing facilities of the Mechanical Engineering Design Laboratory are available to

ME407 students and they are taken care of by responsible technicians and teaching
assistants.
Dynamic Systems Laboratory10:
Dynamic Systems Laboratory offers facilities for experimentation and demonstration to
undergraduate students as well as graduate students for their research. Students taking ME
302 Theory of Machines II, ME 429 Mechanical Vibrations and ME 432 Acoustics and
Noise Control Engineering conduct experiments and demonstrations on measurement and
test set ups. Demonstrations are also scheduled for students taking ME 200 Mechanical
Engineering Orientation as well.
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The laboratory has the following facilities:
Dual Channel Dynamic Signal Analyzer( Hewlett Packard 35665 A)
Impedance Tube/Acoustic Insulation Test Apparatus( Hilton )
Real Time Frequency Analyzer (Brel&Kjaer 2143)
Sound Source(Brel&Kjaer 4224)
Sound Level Meters(Brel&Kjaer 2230 and 2239, Castle GA121 and GA122, 01 dB
Polo)
Noise Generator(Brel&Kjaer 1405)
Transducers(Microphones, accelerometers) and Signal Conditioning Units
Sound and Vibration Calibrators(Brel&Kjaer 4230 and 4294)
Portable Balancing Equipment
Vibration Apparatus(Tecquipment)
Electromagnetic Shaker and Power amplifier(Derritron)
Vibration Meter
Instrumentation Tape Recorder(RACAL Store 4DS,4 FM Channels)
Laser Vibrometer
Multi-channel data acquistion system(Data Physics)
Control Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory11:

The purpose of this laboratory is to enhance the students' perception and understanding of
basic control principles, through experimentation and analysis of results in various control
courses. Control Systems and Mechatronics Laboratory is used for ME 304 Control
Systems, ME 410 Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory, ME 414 System Dynamics,
ME 442 Design of Control Systems, ME 461 Mechatronic Components and Instrumentation,
and ME 462 Mechatronic Design courses. There are the following set-ups in the laboratoty:
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Analog closed-loop position/velocity control of DC motor and load
Analog and digital closed-loop control of an inverted pendulum
Ball and beam control
Analog temperature control
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PLC control system
Microprocessor training
Real-time control by using Matlab
Hydraulic position/velocity control
Pneumatic logic control
Sensors training
Image processing
PIC training
The instruments in the laboratory are:
Digital storage and analog oscilloscopes
Function generators
Desktop multimeters
Logic analyzers
Analog transfer function simulators and PID controllers
Data acquisition and control hardware
Analog computers
Proto boards
Position, velocity, force, pressure, volumetric flow rate sensors, gyros and
accelerometers
PLC
Automotive Engineering Laboratory12:

The use of this laboratory in undergraduate courses is limited to the demonstration of vehicle
components such as chassis and body structures, suspension systems, axles, steering units
and transmission boxes. The laboratory adequately meets the demonstration purposes in ME
425 Automotive Engineering I and ME 436 Automotive Engineering II courses, but is not
suitable for the conduct of physical experiments by undergraduate students. The test rigs and
set-ups available in the laboratory are given below.
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Tire Test Rig: Drum type. All tire forces and moments can be measured with computerized
data acquisition system.
Vibration Excitation and Measurement System: Electromagnetic shaker, vibration hammer,
amplifier, sine controller together with accelerometers, charge amplifiers, data acquisition
cards, and a two channel spectrum analyzer. Experiments can be performed using a solid
reinforced concrete foundation.
Demonstration Setups and Panels: Automotive differential, hydraulic steering system,
automobile bodies in white, chassis structures and suspensions, gearboxes, brake systems,
scale models of various automotive systems.
Biomechanics Laboratory13:
Biomechanics Laboratory is mainly used for research activities (M.S. and Ph.D. studies
as well as joint research with medical institutions).
Gait and Motion Analysis System: System hardware consists of six Ikegami CCD cameras,
two Bertec force plates, and one Bertec octopus 8-channel EMG unit. These off-the-shelf
equipment can collect kinematic and kinetic gait or motion data using locally developed
software packages. Muscle activation is detected using EMG.
Soft Tissue Testing System: Used to determine the properties of bulk soft tissue. Forcedisplacement-time characteristics of soft tissue can be obtained on computer using locally
developed software. Currently the equipment is used in a joint research project with Glhane
Military Medical Academy on transtibial amputee patients.
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The Machine Elements Laboratory is specifically designed to demonstrate the concepts

covered in ME 307 Machine Elements I and ME 308 Machine Elements II courses. This
laboratory is equipped with several test apparatus on machine elements:
Electrical resistance strain gauge
Deflection of curved beam apparatus
Critical load on struts
Critical condition of struts
Photo-elastic stress distribution demonstration apparatus
Rotating beam fatigue test machine
Rubber block shear apparatus
Journal bearing friction test apparatus
Pivot bearing friction test apparatus
Brake drum friction apparatus
Plate clutch friction apparatus
Flat and V-belt friction apparatus
Rope belt friction apparatus
Multi purpose friction and wear test apparatus
Instrumentation Center:
Instrumentation center stores and maintains all the measuring instruments available in the
department for undergraduate educational activities, graduate research activities as well as
applied research projects. The center is equipped with electronic balances, digital vane
anemometer, thermometers, pyrometers, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, power
analyzer, air velocity meters, viscometers, rotameters, tachometers, data acquisition cards,
exhaust gas analyzer, bomb calorimeters, gas calorimeters, temperature measuring units,
anemometers, hygrometers, light meters, dynamics cart track set, sound level meters, watt
meters and joule meters.
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APPENDIX D INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY

This information will be provided by Dean's Office in a separate document.
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APPENDIX E SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL

Appendix E-1
Course Equivalency Form............................................................360
Appendix E-2
Development of the METU ME Mission Statement and the

Departmental Objectives and Goals.............................................361
Appendix E-3
A History of ABET 2000 Preparation Process to 2004 Visit........367
Appendix E-4
Course Worksheet Form Sample (ME 312)..................................371
Appendix E-5
Relation Between ME Courses and the PEO................................372
Appendix E-6
Employer Survey Form................................................................373
Appendix E-7
Alumni Survey Form....................................................................375
Appendix E-8
t-test Results for the Means of Individual Questions Used in 2004

and 2009 Surveys Given to Employers and Alumni.....................377
Appendix E-9
Relations between ME courses and PO........................................378
Appendix E-10
Components of PO........................................................................383
Appendix E-11
ME 312 Course Worksheet (one objective only)..........................388
Appendix E-12
Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9.........389
Appendix E-13
Previous Assessment Procedure...................................................393
Appendix E-14
Exit Survey Form..........................................................................397
Appendix E-15
ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form..................................398
Appendix E-16
Course Assessment.......................................................................400
Appendix E-17
Instructor Evaluation System........................................................408
Appendix E-18
Support Expenditures (TL)...........................................................409
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Appendix E-1
Course Equivalency Form

METU
ENGINEERING FACULTY
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TRANSFER STUDENT COURSE EQUIVALENCY FORM
Departments Ranking of the Candidate:
Academic Year:
Semester:
Transfer Category:
Candidates Name-Surname: ..
Type: A B
Candidates Ranking of the Department:
Previous University and Faculty/Department: .

Cumulative GPA:
SS Year/Score: .
Department lowest SS score: ..
EXEMPT (Taken outside METU) or EQUIVALENT (Taken in METU with a different name) courses
Courses Taken in Previous Program
Equivalent Course
Course No
Name
Grade
Course No
Name
ADDITIONAL Courses (Courses that must be taken for the transferred and previous years)
Course No Name
Course No
Name
OFF-PROGRAM Courses (Courses taken in METU which will not be included to Cum. GPA)
Course No Name
Course No Name
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Statement and the Departmental Objectives

and Goals
Search Conference
At the beginning of 1999, the department Chair formed a group of 8 faculty members to
work on departmental self-evaluation and ABET 2000 accreditation. The group, with the
Turkish acronym DA2k, decided on implementing a continuous improvement process that
will contribute to the dynamism of the department. To this end, a series of seminars were
conducted to increase the level of awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity of the faculty
members towards total quality concepts. DA2k believed the mission of the department
should be determined through a procedure involving wide participation. Prof. Ger of the
Civil Engineering Department, with previous experience in conducting search conferences,
was contacted and preliminary discussions led to a search conference to determine the
departmental mission under the guidance of Prof. Ger. DA2k formed an executive group
(EG) of three members and an enlarged executive group (EEG) of eight members to plan
and implement the search conference in coordination with Prof. Ger. The plan called for a
two-step procedure:
Step 1 - Eight Small group (SG) work by groups of 7-8 departmental faculty members
put together by EEG.
Step 2 - Discussion platform (DP) to take place during a period of two days where SG
results will be used.
Each SG was given a questionnaire and as a result of the analysis performed by EEG, the
following results were obtained.
1. Seven strong (S) aspects of the department:
S1. Faculty members
S2. Students
S3. Infrastructure
S4. Undergraduate education
S5. Education tradition
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S6. Administration tradition

S7. Instruction in English
2. Seven predominant problems (P) of the department:
P1. Faculty member related problems
P2. Educational activity problems
P3. Communication problems
P4. Administrative problems
P5. University/industry cooperation problems
P6. Research/development and publication problems
P7. Graduate education problems
3.
Proposals to solve these problems: Several solution proposals of SGs were all listed
without classification.
4. Most stressed seven mission (M) elements:

M1. Being contemporary (up to date on current practices)
M2. Sensitivity to community needs
M3. Environmental sensitivity
M4. Productivity at national level
M5. Productivity at international level
M6. Leading and pioneering
M7. Creativity and inquisitiveness
EEG decided that in addition to all SG members, a number of other constituents from
university administration, students, public and private sector representatives, faculty from
other universities, alumni, and parents also take part in the discussion platform. EG
contacted prospective participants and sent out invitation letters to those who consented.
When the DP was held, there were 75 participants (45 staff, 8 assistants, 4 students, 18
external constituents).
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Prof. Ger acted as the moderator during the DP. Participants were divided into three
categories, namely education (E), research/development (R) and community relations (C)
with two groups in each category so that six groups were formed (E1, E2, R1, R2, C1, C2).
Group members were asked to approach issues from their own identity perspective.
In the first session of DP, the six E, R, C groups were asked to cross-match the 7 problems
(P1, , P7) of the department in a 7x7 matrix form to determine which other problems need
to be solved in order to solve a specific problem. Computer analysis of the results yielded
listing of the problems with respect to relative necessity and relative dependency. This
analysis was done for each group identity and also for the whole groups.
The second session dealt with the solution proposals for problems P1 to P7. Solution
proposals of SGs were first ranked by groups E, R, C and a new list was formed. This list
was then presented to the whole DP in the form of a questionnaire so that each participant
would select not more than 5 solution proposals for each problem. Analysis of the results led
to the formation of 7 solution packages for 7 problems. 4 packages with 5 proposals, 2
packages with 4 proposals and 1 package with 3 proposals.
During the third session of DP, strong aspects of the department (S1, , S7) were crossmatched versus the problems (P1, , P7) in a 7x7 matrix formed by the identity groups
according to whether a strong aspect is necessary for the solution of a specific problem.
Through this procedure, relative importance of strong aspects of the department could be
determined from identity group points of view and also for the groups as a whole.
In the fourth and final session, 7 mission elements (M1, , M7) were ranked according to
the analysis of the necessity of strong aspects of the department (S1,, S7) in order to fulfill
a specific mission element. The strong aspects were cross-matched with mission elements in
a 7x7 matrix. The same procedure was repeated with a 7x7 matrix matching solution
packages to mission elements. The issue was whether a solution package had to be
implemented in order to satisfy a specific mission element. On-site computer analysis
yielded relative importance of mission elements with and without E, R, C identity. For all
groups, mission elements were listed according to relative importance:
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1. M5. Productivity at international level

2. M7. Creativity and inquisitiveness
3. M4. Productivity at national level
4. M1. Being contemporary (up to date on current practices)
5. M6. Leading and pioneering
6. M2. Sensitivity to community needs
7. M3. Environmental sensitivity
Mission Statement and Objectives
After the discussion platform, DA2k set out to formulate the mission statement. In
addition, the departmental objectives, goals, strategies and indicators for assessment were to
be determined, based on the mission statement. Through a series of more than 40 meetings
during June 1999 February 2000, the mission statement, objectives related to each mission
element, and goals to reach the objectives were formulated, faculty responses were obtained
and revisions were made. The department mission, objectives and goals were on the agenda
of a series of department staff meetings during February-March 2000. During these
meetings, the mission statement was approved, but it was decided that more work needed to
be done on objectives and goals. Four working groups of 7-8 faculty members each were
formed for the following specific areas:
1. Education
2. Research /development
3. Human resources
4. Administration and communication
Mission statement and the departmental objectives for the four specific areas are given
below:
Mission of the ME Department is:
to educate individuals to become creative, inquisitive, industrious in both national

and international arenas, donated with global knowledge and abilities and able to be
leaders and pioneers in their field,
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to perform research and development activities that with contribute science and
national technology,
to lead and to pioneer in related fields.
Objectives of the ME Department on education for graduates:
Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and

engineering sciences with engineering applications,
Ability to find and interpret information,
Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest,
Ability to implement life-long leaning,
Possession of written and oral communication skills,
Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multidisciplinary),
Ability to produce original solutions,
Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to

engineering problems and needs,
Openness to all that is new,
Ability to conduct experiments,
Ability to do engineering design,
Possession of engineering ethics,
Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account

in professional activities.
Research/development objectives for the department:
Conduct original research activities to benefit science,
Contribute to technology accumulation primarily at national level,
Cooperate with industry and produce solutions to problems,
Contribute to economical and societal use of scientific and technological studies,
Lead and pioneer for research and development.
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Departmental objectives for human resources:
Increasing the motivation of the faculty,
Having a younger human resource on the average,
Renewal of human resources,
Providing attractive economical conditions,
Establishing and operating a human resources search mechanism,
Establishing relations with industry,
Aiming at an ideal student/faculty ratio,
Having up-to-date infrastructure for the use of human resources,
Improving alumni relations.
Departmental objectives for administration and communication:
Improving communication among faculty members,
Providing effective relations between the department and alumni,
Improving relations between faculty and students,
Improving communication between faculty and administration, contribution of

faculty members in determination of departmental administrative policies,
Improving the motivation of faculty members,
Abandonment of unpopular administrative policies for faculty members,
As necessitated by contemporary, societal, scientific and technological conditions,

division of the department and/or its organization as a faculty.
In March 2002, the Chair asked the four working groups to reconsider the objectives, goals
and strategies of their previous reports in view of possible changes of the last 1.5 years. This
resulted in very minor changes in the previous reports. The Chair formed an ad-hoc enlarged
self assessment group (EAG) of 17 members to finalize the reports. Through a series of
EAG meetings, the reports were put into their final forms and they were sent to the faculty
for a final review. The objectives and goals were unanimously approved and adopted at a
departmental faculty meeting on June 22, 2002.
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iii. A History of ABET 2000 Preparation Process

to 2004 Visit
On October 21, 2002, the Deans Office organized an ABET coordination meeting for those
departments expecting ABET team visit in Fall 2003 (at the time, Fall 2003 was the
estimated visit date). One representative from each department (Departments of Chemical,
Civil, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Materials, and Mining
Engineering) was present and the degree of preparedness of each department for the visit
was discussed. The same week, another meeting was held to hear experiences of the 7
departments whose programs had been evaluated by ABET back in 2001. These ABET
coordination meetings continued on an irregular schedule until the summer of 2003.
Total quality, self-evaluation, and assessment studies had been going on in the department
since 1999. Mission statement and objectives/goals were endorsed by the academic staff.
These documents naturally formed the basis for ABET studies. It was nevertheless obvious
that departmental assessment and improvement mechanisms had to be established for ABET
2000 accreditation. The ABET working group (AWG) was formed in the department,
consisting of 8 staff members and 2 assistants, to work on the ABET agenda. A web site was
created to inform the staff on the developments. One member of AWG attended the
ASME/ABET-EC2000 Preparedness Workshop in New Orleans in November 2002. The
group developed a work plan for the preparation of ABET process. Several meetings were
organized in the department to acquaint the academic staff to ABET procedures and criteria;
information notes were also distributed.
An understanding of two ABET EC2000 concepts, namely program educational objectives
(PEO) and program outcomes (PO), in view of the revised departmental document on
educational objectives and goals, was an important task of AWG. Educational objectives of
the document were individually considered to determine if they fit the concept of PO or
PEO. It was decided that a slightly modified list of 14 educational objectives of the
document represented program outcomes of EC 2000.
The three PEO were developed by AWG as statements derived from the mission statement
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through the use of the departmental document on objectives and goals. The PEO address
what our graduates could do best, how our graduates would approach solving problems
using what skills and finally what values our graduates should have. An assessment of how
well these PEO are met would need to be carried out periodically every 3-6 years, involving
mostly external constituents.
AWG investigated how the departmental PO would embrace ABETs Criterion 3, the
program outcomes (a) to (k), and Criterion 8, the four specific ME program requirements (l)
to (o) through a matrix, mapping PO (14 items) versus (a)-(o) (15 items).
Another matrix mapping related departmental PO (14 items) to PEO (3 items) was prepared
to show which PO supported meeting PEO.
An assessment system was needed in the department involving mostly internal constituents,
to demonstrate how well our engineering curriculum supported the PO on a course-bycourse basis. In addition, a measurement system needed to be developed to collect periodic
data to determine how well our PO were met by our students in each course. To perform
these tasks, it was decided to use course worksheets adapted from the originals developed by
Gateway Coalition in 2000.
AWG proposed that the Chair form six ad hoc curriculum assessment committees (CURAS)
to prepare the course worksheets. Departmental courses would be assigned to the
appropriate CURAS and each academic staff would be a member of a CURAS. The CURAS
areas were determined as:
CURAS 1
Theory of machinery (12 staff members, 16 courses)
CURAS 2
Design and production (11 staff members, 21 courses)
CURAS 3
Solid mechanics (7 staff members, 8 courses)
CURAS 4
Fluid mechanics (7 staff members, 12 courses)
CURAS 5
Thermodynamics and energy (12 staff members, 17 courses)
CURAS 6
Service courses (related staff, 14 courses)
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On March 17, 2003, the Chair sent a document of 11 pages in English, prepared by AWG
and titled Program Assessment Process and ABET 2000 to the academic staff with the
content of:
Program educational objectives
Program outcomes
Course worksheets
Assessment methods
The document provided a detailed explanation of PEO and PO concepts, listing

departmental PEO and PO. PO versus (a)-(o) criteria mapping matrix and PO versus PEO
mapping matrix were included. The document also gave the course worksheet to be used,
with details of each item on the sheet. To guide the persons to fill out the sheets, two
example worksheets prepared by AWG for a specific course were also provided. CURAS
information was added to the document.
Each CURAS would be responsible in filling up worksheets for the courses assigned to them
in such a way that they would reflect only the present status of the courses. Staff members
were asked to provide at least 5 objectives for each course and to fill a separate worksheet
for each course objective. They were asked to:
Review and refer to the mission statement, PEO, PO, and ABET criteria,
Identify and define key course objectives,
List specific strategies/actions that support course objectives,
List all student learning outcomes (SLO) expected when strategies are
implemented,
Compare SLO with departmental PO, indicating relation as strong (S) or weak (W)
Compare SLO with (a)-(o), indicating relation as (S) or (W).
Compare SLO with departmental PEO, indicating relation as (S) or (W).
List assessment methods that can be used to measure SLO.
Based on the course worksheets submitted, AWG decided it would be helpful to see the
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frequency and degree (S or W) each course supported the PO (14 items), PEO (3 items) and
ABET 2000 criteria, (a)-(o) (15 items). In May 2003, a matrix was prepared by AWG, listing
all courses versus the 32 items of PO, PEO and (a)-(o).
Noting that assessment should be the key factor in determining if and to what degree
departmental courses support PO, PEO, and (a)-(o), AWG decided to ask individual staff
members to qualitatively or quantitatively suggest if the course as a whole supported PO,
based on the assessment methods used as indicated in the course worksheets.
In 1998, 1999, 2002 and 2003, new graduates of the department were given an exit survey
prepared by the Deans Office. The survey asked the graduates to rate themselves on the
ABET Criterion 3, (a)-(k) using a 5-point scale. 120-150 responses were obtained in all
surveys. In 1999, the Deans Office also conducted an employer survey on whether they
thought ME Department graduates had the abilities of ABET criterion 3(a)-(k). The scoring
again used a 5-point scale. AWG advised the Chair that these survey results should be used
in the self-study questionnaire.
In May, the Chair asked faculty members to submit in their CVs and course syllabi
according to the format in the self-study questionnaire document. Faculty members were
also asked to fill the faculty workload summary and faculty analysis tables.
In September 2003, the Chairmans Office started preparing the self-study questionnaire
with the support of AWG members.
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Appendix E-4
Course Worksheet Form Sample (ME 312)
COURSE OBJECTIVE 1: At the end of this course, students will solve convection heat transfer problems with phase change.
Strategies and Actions
Student Learning Outcomes
METU-ME
Program
Outcomes
(1-14)
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ABET
EC2000 Cr. 3
+ ME Cr.
(a-m)
METU-ME
Program
Educational
Objectives
(I,II,III)
Assessment Methods
iv. Relation Between ME Courses and the PEO

PEO
PEO
PEO
Courses
II
III
Courses
II
III
Courses
II
III
ME 113
ME 114
ME 200
ME 202
ME 203
ME 204
ME 205
ME 206
ME 208
ME 210
ME 212
ME 220
ME 300
ME 301
ME 302
ME 303
ME 304
ME 305
ME 306
ME 307
ME 308
ME 310
ME 311
ME 312
ME 351
0
0
50
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
0
0
0
0
0
8
24
22
0
38
40
0
74
76
50
85
72
53
100
100
100
100
100
83
33
100
100
68
100
100
69
76
78
100
62
58
83
26
24
0
15
28
47
0
0
0
0
0
17
33
0
0
32
0
0
23
0
0
0
0
3
17
ME 400
ME 401
ME 402
ME 403
ME 404
ME 407
ME 410
ME 411
ME 413 C
ME 414
ME 415
ME 416
ME 418
ME 421
ME 422
ME 423
ME 424
ME 425
ME 426
ME 427
ME 428
ME 429
ME 431
ME 432
ME 433
33
33
16
18
0
51
38
0
0
0
61
23
0
2
16
30
0
0
42
0
20
0
0
0
25
33
44
81
50
100
44
62
100
100
100
0
38
90
93
57
60
100
100
17
100
80
100
100
60
38
33
22
3
33
0
4
0
0
0
0
39
38
10
5
27
10
0
0
42
0
0
0
0
40
38
ME 434
ME 436
ME 437
ME 438
ME 440
ME 442
ME 443G
ME 443K
ME 443
ME 444
ME 445
ME 448
ME 450
ME 451
ME 453
ME 461
ME 462
ME 471
ME 476
ME 478
ME 481
ME 483
ME 485
Average
0
0
25
32
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
46
69
37
36
0
3
55
0
0
0
34
50
14
100
100
35
57
100
95
50
50
50
100
100
54
31
49
61
100
90
45
56
71
100
55
50
74
0
0
40
11
0
0
50
50
50
0
0
0
0
14
3
0
6
0
44
49
0
10
0
13
Sample Calculation
(Sample Course is ME 312)
PEO
I
1
# of strong and weak references of PEO

% of strong and weak references of PEO 2
% of PEO3
s
8
25
w
10
15
40
382
II
s
18
55
III
w
2
3
58
s
0
0
w
1
3
3
v. Employer Survey Form
METU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM EDUCATION PURPOSES
EMPLOYER SURVEY
Dear Employer:
As METU Mechanical Engineering Department, we are applying a survey in the context of
getting opinion of the alumni and according to the results obtained making continuous
improvements in our undergraduate program in an effort to determine the accomplishment
level of the education purposes. Survey questions should be answered for the graduates who
have 3-6 years of experience by their higher chief.
The information you provided will be used as the data for only this survey.
We appreciate your contribution.
Your Name
Company Name
Your Position
:
:
Area of Activity : (Mark 2 fields at most):

Manufacturing
Project / Consulting
Trade / Representative
Construction / Public Work
Education
Other
Number of Mechanical Engineers from

METU that the answers reflected
The graduates of METU Mechanical Engineering Department
Are creative and inquisitive.
No Opinion
Have an ability to undertake and complete a new project.

Possess pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the
profession.
Have an ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic
sciences and engineering sciences with engineering applications.
Have an ability to conduct experiments.
Have an ability to design a system, component or process.
Use scientific methodology in approaching engineering problems and
needs.
Have recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long
learning.
Have an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
Have an ability to produce feasible solutions (economical, rational, etc.)
No Opinion
Have an ability to take ethical, societal and environmental

considerations into account in professional activities.
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No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
Have an ability to conduct team work.

No Opinion
Possess written and oral communication skills.
No Opinion
Have an ability to use English effectively in written communication.
No Opinion
Have an ability to use English effectively in oral communication.
No Opinion
Are disciplined workers.
No Opinion
Are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development.
No Opinion
B- The alumni of our departments undergraduate program are expected to achieve
the following program educational outcomes in 3-6 years period following their
graduation.
I.
are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative
and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in
professional areas,
II.
identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound
engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and
research abilities,
III.
seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their social,
environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
You can mention about the changes or improvements that you want to make among the
above education purposes with their reasons in the following section.
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vi. Alumni Survey Form
METU MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PROGRAM EDUCATION PURPOSES
ALUMNI SURVEY
Dear Alumnus:
As METU Mechanical Engineering Department, we are applying a survey in the context of
getting opinion of the alumni and according to the results obtained making continuous
improvements in our undergraduate program in an effort to determine the accomplishment
level of the education purposes.
The information you provided will be used as the data for only this survey.
We appreciate your contribution.
Name & Surname
Employer
Field of Work
Production
Construction
Other
: (Mark 2 fields at most):

Project / Consulting
Maintenance / Repair
Education
Agent / Trade
Degrees you claim in METU Mechanical Engineering Department:

BS
MS
PhD
A. The undergraduate education in METU contribute in my following personal traits.
Development of research and creativity abilities
No Opinion
Ability in taking responsibility of a new project , executing and working

out it.
No Opinion
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Ability of leadership and pioneer in professional issues

Ability to relate mathematics, fundamental sciences, engineering
sciences and engineering applications
Ability in usage of examination methods
Ability to design a system, component or a process
Ability to approach the problems and cases requiring mathematical
solutions in a professional systemic way
Awareness of the necessity of learning whole of life.
Ability to learn contemporary engineering methods and tools in case of
need.
Ability to scope out and find applicable (economic, rational..etc)
solutions to professional problems
Awareness in taking in to consideration the ethical, environmental and
social issues in professional activities.
Ability in performing team work
Ability in efficient communication through oral and written ways
Ability in efficient usage of English as written tool
Ability in efficient usage of English as oral tool
Development of work discipline
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
No Opinion
B- The alumni of our departments undergraduate program are expected to achieve

the following program educational outcomes in 3-6 years period following their
graduation.
I.
II.
III.
are sought in areas of new technology and/or product development, being innovative
and entrepreneurial individuals with leadership and pioneering abilities in
professional areas,
identify and solve engineering problems using a scientific approach with their sound
engineering base, life-long learning habits, command of advanced technology, and
research abilities,
seek rational solutions in their professional practice while considering their social,
environmental, economical, and ethical dimensions.
You can mention about the changes or improvements that you want to make among the
above education purposes with their reasons in the following section.
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vii. t-test Results for the Means of Individual Questions Used in 2004 and 2009 Surveys
Given to Employers and Alumni
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Appendix E-9
Relations between ME courses and PO

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Courses
10
11
12
13
14
ME 113
33
17
17
33
ME 114
35
15
15
35
ME 200
27
12
12
15
14
12
ME 202
23
23
29
12
ME 203
28
16
56
ME 204
42
15
31
ME 205
44
44
ME 206
40
40
20
ME 208
68
32
ME 210
44
44
ME 212
29
29
29
14
ME 220
16
22
14
16
22
ME 300
ME 301
22
50
17
ME 302
41
41
13
ME 303
36
16
40
ME 304
36
36
22
ME 305
57
10
33
ME 306
32
21
29
ME 307
19
19
23
34
ME 308
16
27
42
ME 310
31
15
38
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Appendix E-9 Relations between ME courses and PO (continued)

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Courses
10
11
12
13
14
ME 311
48
15
15
ME 312
53
ME 351
18
19
27
13
ME 400
ME 401
16
13
10
16
10
10
ME 402
40
29
14
ME 403
36
22
10
13
ME 404
50
50
ME 407
11
15
28
ME 410
10
12
10
16
20
ME 411
44
44
11
ME 413 C
50
50
ME 414
43
43
14
ME 415
26
26
19
17
ME 416
10
10
10
10
10
10
ME 418
22
29
27
14
ME 421
34
10
27
15
ME 422
24
27
10
17
ME 423
21
25
17
ME 424
21
17
10
22
12
ME 425
30
24
12
28
ME 426
11
15
13
11
11
15
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Courses
10
11
12
13
14
ME 427
24
24
24
24
ME 428
11
26
15
26
15
ME 429
25
15
29
25
ME 431
29
11
22
33
ME 432
28
28
11
14
ME 433
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
ME 434
43
46
11
ME 436
22
22
18
21
ME 437
14
14
14
10
14
16
ME 438
34
39
ME 440
17
18
12
25
18
ME 442
13
19
13
25
ME 443G
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
ME 443K
28
14
28
28
ME 443
14
14
21
21
ME 444
25
25
25
13
13
ME 445
12
37
21
14
16
ME 448
23
11
25
28
ME 450
26
33
21
21
ME 427
24
24
24
24
ME 428
11
26
15
26
15

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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Courses
10
11
12
13
14
ME 451
25
14
13
13
ME 453
29
21
25
10
ME 461
26
17
12
11
22
ME 462
12
16
13
13
12
ME 471
10
17
26
13
ME 476
16
18
16
14
10
16
ME 478
59
24
12
ME 481
18
20
13
11
13
ME 483
16
12
10
10
11
ME 485
46
46
Average
24
12
21
* The numbers indicate the percentage of the number of times the student learning outcomes of a course refer to each PO.
The sum of each row is 100%.
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Sample Calculation
(Sample course is ME 312)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1
S
1
# of strong and weak references of PO

% of strong and weak references of PO2
% of PO3
1.
2.
3.
10
11
12
13
14
15 2
48 3
53
2
6
1
2
1
3
2
3
1
3
1
3
1
2
2
6
2
3
2
6
2
6
1
2
1
2
The first row shows how many times a PO is referred by the student learning outcomes of the course in the course worksheet. Whether these references
are of strong or weak type is also considered.
The second row shows the percentages of the references to each PO where the strong entries are weighted by 1 and weak entries by 0.5.
The third row gives the total percentages of the strong and weak references to each PO.
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Appendix E-10 Components of PO

The components of the PO as described by the corresponding PO WG are listed as follows :
PO 1. Ability to establish the relationship between mathematics, basic sciences and
Components :
The students should
1.
know the basic scientific concepts and principles,
2.
be able to determine the parameters that define the system and be able to establish the
mathematical models,
3.
be able to make the necessary engineering assumptions and approximations to simplify

the models in order to solve the problems that he/she encounters in engineering
applications.
PO 2.
Ability to find and interpret information
Components :
The students should be able to:
1.
determine the keywords,
2.
reach the related sources,
3.
determine the reliable and relevant information out of the collected data,
4.
organize (define, classify, rearrange and report) the reached information.
PO 3.
Ability to follow the literature and technology related to his/her topic of interest
Components :
1.
Development of the ability to access and follow scientific and technical publications.
2.
Development of an awareness of the scientific and professional meetings about different

branches of mechanical engineering.
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3.
Development of an awareness of the technical fairs about different branches of

mechanical engineering.
4.
Development of an understanding of the use of national, international and foreign

standards in various applications of mechanical engineering.
PO 4.
Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
Components :
1.
To have motivation to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession
2.
Continuously questioning the knowledge acquired upon the graduation
3.
Ability to follow and question the new developments in technological applications and
to update his/her knowledge continuously
PO 5.
Possession of written and oral communication skills
Components :
METU Mechanical Engineering Department graduates should
1.
be able to document, to report and to present the engineering services he/she produced
2.
be able to communicate in writing and oral form while performing engineering tasks
3.
know the mechanical engineering vocabulary in Turkish and English
PO 6.
Ability to conduct team work (within the discipline, inter-disciplinary, multi-
disciplinary)
Components :
In executing the tasks required for engineering applications;
1.
Actively participate in the identification and application of task distribution and work
planning
2.
Communicate ideas to reach consensus,
3.
Share responsibility of tasks and knowledge for work execution,
4.
In interdisciplinary teams, be aware of the contributions of other disciplines and

communicate effectively.
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PO 7.
Ability to produce original solutions
Components :
1.
Utilizing different engineering systems, technological applications and components for

creative solutions
2.
If necessary offer non-conventional solutions and should be able to identify the strong
and weak aspects of the offered solution
3.
Should be able to offer alternative solutions and should be able to identify the strong
and weak aspects of these solutions.
PO 8.
Use of scientific methodology in approaching and producing solutions to
engineering problems and needs

Components :
1.
Define a problem requiring an engineering service by means of engineering concepts

and parameters
2.
Determine the input-output parameters of a problem by establishing cause and effect

relationships
3.
Break down an engineering problem into simplified and independently solvable subproblems
4.
Produce applicable solutions
PO 9.
Openness to all that is new
Components :
1.
Acquirement of the formation to follow and apply the technological advancements in

the field of mechanical engineering,
2.
Being open to new technological applications and ideas
3.
Ability to use newly developed engineering methods, tools and applications
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PO 10. Ability to conduct experiments

Components :
1.
Ability to conduct experiments on various Mechanical Engineering applications.
2.
Have knowledge on various measurement techniques.
3.
Ability to design experimental procedure and experimental setup.
4.
To have knowledge on accuracy and calibration of measurement instruments and

concepts about the error and precision of measured values.
5.
Ability to interpret experimental results and to put them into practice.
PO 11. Ability to do engineering design

Components :
In a design process, the student is expected to:
1.
be able to determine components in a design process and be aware of the design

systematic
2.
be able to conduct patent / official design registration survey
3.
be able to do conceptual design
4.
be able to determine, define and use constraints
5.
be able to do detailed design and use contemporary technological design tools
6.
gain inter-disciplinary perspective
7.
be able to use optimization methods
8.
be able to use national and international standards
9.
be able to define the strong and weak aspects
10. be able to determine aspects such as performance, capacity, life-cycle, reliability,

interaction with the environment, and cost.
11. do project management: to prepare an applicable project plan, and follow the time line
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PO 12. Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental

elements
Components :
Ethical values are grouped as follows:
1.
Academic Ethics
2.
Professional Ethics
PO 13. Ability to take societal, environmental and economical considerations into account
in professional activities
Components :
1.
Ability to take occupation safety, occupational health, environmental factors and

economic factors into consideration in engineering activities.
2.
To be sensitive to society and environment in engineering activities and behave

responsibly.
3.
To contribute to the profession and professional societies in order to carry it to the

future and increase its respect.
PO 14. Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the

profession.
Components :
1.
Ability to motivate the team work for better efficiency.
2. Ability to produce new and original solution and communicate these solutions
3.
Ability to use his/her intuition based on engineering knowledge and experience.
4.
Ability to work with different people in different platforms efficiently.
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viii. ME 312 Course Worksheet (one objective only)

COURSE OBJECTIVE 1: At the end of this course, the students will be able to model a physical system and express its internal
dynamics and input-output relationships by means of block diagrams and transfer functions.
Strategies and Actions

1. Lectures.
2. In-class examples
Student Learning Outcomes
METU-ME
Program
Outcomes
(1-14)
ABET
EC2000 Cr. 3
+ ME Cr.
(a-m)
METU-ME
Program
Educational
Objectives
(I,II,III)
Assessment Methods
Ability to identify the components

and the inputs of a system. (1, 2,
3)
1(S), 2(W),
8(S).
a(S), d(W),
e(S).
II(S)
HW evaluation, Exam
evaluation.
Ability to model the components

of a system as linear elements and
to write the constitutive and
connectivity equations for them.
(1, 2, 3)
1(S), 2(W),
8(S), 10(W).
a(S), b(W),
d(W), e(S).
II(S)
HW evaluation, Exam
evaluation.
Ability to draw block diagrams

and to obtain transfer functions.
(1, 2, 3)
1(S), 8(S).
a(S), e(S).
II(S)
HW evaluation,
Exam evaluation.
3. HW assignments.
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ix.
Courses
Relations between ME courses and ABET

Criteria 3 and 9
CRITERION 3 (a-k)
ME Program
Criterion (l-m)
l
m
ME 113
11
25
13
25
13
13
ME 114
14
26
11
26
11
11
ME 200
25
25
16
15
19
ME 202
31
31
18
ME 203
31
31
31
ME 204
29
29
29
ME 205
43
42
ME 206
35
12
35
17
ME 208
49
24
27
ME 210
33
30
30
ME 212
40
40
20
ME 220
23
13
19
32
ME 300
ME 301
17
13
38
23
ME 302
28
28
11
29
ME 303
37
36
22
ME 304
36
20
36
ME 305
68
32
ME 306
64
32
ME 307
20
33
24
10
ME 308
16
36
36
ME 310
29
19
10
24
ME 311
47
25
11
ME 312
45
26
ME 351
28
33
12
ME 400
ME 401
11
18
14
11
11
11
11
ME 402
19
22
19
21
ME 403
27
15
13
20
10
ME 404
50
50
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Appendix E-12 Relations between ME courses and ABET Criteria 3 and 9 (continued)
Courses
CRITERION 3 (a-k)
ME Program
Criterion (l-m)
l
m
ME 407
13
24
18
15
ME 410
11
15
15
11
13
10
ME 411
31
31
31
ME 413
29
14
29
ME 413 S
31
31
31
ME 414
32
11
32
26
ME 415
22
18
32
22
ME 416
14
14
14
14
14
14
ME 418
13
20
22
13
15
ME 421
31
13
21
13
22
ME 422
26
26
19
ME 423
25
10
10
10
15
15
ME 424
35
26
17
15
ME 425
24
23
25
25
ME 426
11
11
13
15
11
11
ME 427
33
33
33
ME 428
21
12
21
28
12
ME 429
29
29
29
ME 431
26
28
30
14
ME 432
22
13
13
11
11
ME 433
16
11
16
11
16
16
16
ME 434
34
37
14
15
ME 436
24
17
25
12
15
ME 437
12
12
11
14
14
14
ME 438
22
20
18
22
ME 440
23
12
10
10
17
28
ME 442
40
18
13
18
ME 443G
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
ME 443K
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
ME 443
22
22
22
22
ME 444
33
33
33
400
Courses
ME 445
ME 448
ME 450
ME 451
ME 453
ME 461
ME 462
ME 471
ME 476
ME 478
ME 481
ME 483
ME 485
Average
CRITERION 3 (a-k)
a
10
19
0
27
24
16
12
11
14
49
25
10
31
24
b
3
0
0
3
24
11
8
2
11
0
13
13
0
6
c
13
26
9
2
24
7
20
11
21
20
10
17
0
10
d
3
0
0
5
0
0
8
34
0
0
0
4
0
2
e
10
23
4
10
24
23
22
4
18
5
18
12
31
20
f
0
0
0
2
4
0
6
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
g
0
10
0
5
0
0
4
25
0
0
8
5
2
4
401
h
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
2
i
0
0
0
1
0
3
4
0
4
0
2
9
2
5
j
36
10
0
21
0
16
0
0
11
0
7
1
2
6
k
26
10
40
2
0
24
16
14
11
0
17
6
2
10
ME Program
Criterion (l-m)
l
m
0
0
0
3
7
40
18
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
27
0
0
0
6
6
31
0
8
2
Sample Calculation
(Sample course is ME 312)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
a
# of strong and weak references of
ABET1 criteria 3 and 9
% of strong and weak references of
ABET2 criteria 3 and 9
% of ABET3 criteria 3 and 9
1.
2.
3.
17
45
18
45
26
The first row shows how many times a criteria is referred by the student learning outcomes of the course in the course worksheet.
Whether these references are of strong or weak type is also considered.
The second row shows the percentages of the references to each ABET criteria where the strong entries are weighted by 1 and weak entries
by 0.5.
The third row gives the total percentages of the strong and weak references to each ABET criteria.
402
Appendix E-13 Previous Assessment Procedure

In 2003, after the relations between the course SLO and the PO were established by means
of the course worksheets, the department undertook the assessment of the curriculum on a
course-by-course basis by the participation of every faculty member. This was an indirect
process. In this enterprise, the assessed entities were the SLO of individual courses. For this
purpose two tools were used. The first one was the Course Evaluation Reports (CER)
prepared by the instructors and the second one was the Course Exit Surveys (CES)
conducted on the students. An example of the course student exit survey form is given in xi
for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers. For the Fall 2003 and Spring
2004 semesters, the CER were prepared for all courses taught by the full time faculty
members and CES were conducted for all courses. An example of instructor assessment
results is given in xii for ME 210 Applied Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers. Sample
bar charts for the levels of achievement of the SLO for both assessment tools are given in
Figure E-13.1 and Figure E-13.2 for ME 203 Thermodynamics I. Since, in this approach, the
measured quantities are the SLO, the relations of all SLO with each PO have to be taken into
consideration; hence, the SLO-PO matrix was formed. Since there are a total of 1161 SLO in
all courses, the dimension of this matrix is 116114. The elements of this matrix in the
original form are 1 if the relation between the SLO and the PO is strong, 0.5 if it is weak,
and 0 if it doesnt exist. Then the matrix was normalized so that the total contribution of all
SLO of each course to all PO become equal. Letting A denote the normalized SLO-PO
matrix and B denote a 1161 dimensional vector of SLO points in the 1-4 scale assigned
either in the CER or by the CES, each element of the vector ATB gives the level each PO is
realized compared to its reference value. (If all entries of B are set to 4, then ATB yields the
reference values, which are the same as given in Figure 3-7. In Figure E-13.3 the realization
of the PO in Fall 2003 according to the CER of the instructors and the CES are given. Figure
E-13.4 shows the results for Spring 2004.
The course-by-course assessment procedure described above has the advantages of being
systematic and analytic. However it has the following drawbacks: it is not a direct evaluation
process, all courses are considered equivalent - including the elective courses, it is
quantitative, and most importantly it doesnt give any information whether the current
403
curriculum covers each PO sufficiently. Hence with this approach any qualitative conclusion
in the desired depth and detail could not be reached.
In addition, there is a student survey for course and instructor evaluation, conducted by the
university for each course. The survey form is given in xiii. The results of this evaluation are
declared to the course instructor as well as to the department chair. This survey emphasizes
instructor performance and the general aspects of the course rather than the topic based
specific questions in the former. It is believed that high teaching effectiveness and high
student satisfaction would indicate a good level of achievement of PO.
Figure E-13.1 Course Instructor Evaluation Summary. At the bottom the numbers of
the SLOs in the course worksheet are shown. The numbers of the corresponding
student exit survey questions are shown at the top.
404
Figure E-13.2 Course Student Exit Survey
Figure E-13.3 Realization of PO in Fall 2003
405
Figure E-13.4 Realization of PO in Spring 2004
406
x. Exit Survey Form

QUESTIONAIRRE
In assessing the quality of engineering programs, it is expected that the engineering programs must
demonstrate that their graduates have acquired a number of skills and abilities. Please indicate your views, as
to how well the program you have undertaken has been able to develop in you the skills and abilities listed in
the table below, by marking the phrase nearest to your views.
Strongly
Agree
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
I have developed an ability to apply knowledge

of mathematics, science and engineering
I have developed an ability to design and conduct
experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
I have developed an ability to design a system,
component or process to meet desired needs
I have developed an ability to function on
multidisciplinary terms
I have developed an ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems
I have developed an understanding of
professional and ethical responsibility
I have developed an ability to communicate
effectively
I have developed an ability to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
I have developed a recognition of the need for,
and a ability to engage in life-long learning
I have developed a knowledge of contemporary
professional issues
I have developed an ability to use the techniques,
skills and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
I was happy with the quality of instruction
I was happy with the physical environment of
education
I was happy with the computer resources that
was available to me
I was happy with the lab. Facilities
I was happy with the social, athletic and cultural
facilities and events
407
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
No
Opinion
xi. ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form

Course Instructors :
Date
Expected Grade
Strongly
Agree
I have gained the ability to formulate and
use parametric and closed form
1
representations of curves and surfaces in
engineering/ mathematical problems
I have gained the ability to identify,
formulate and use gradient, divergence
2
and curl operations in solving
engineering/mathematical problems
formulate and solve
3 engineering/mathematical problems
involving line, surface, double, and triple
integrals
formulate and use integral theorems in
4
solving engineering/mathematical
problems
I have gained the ability to use basic
matrix properties and operations for
5
identifying solution characteristics of
systems of linear algebraic equations
I have gained the ability to solve systems
6
of linear algebraic equations analytically
7 formulate and solve eigenvalueeigenvector problems analytically
I have gained the ability to identify
8 similarity of matrices and use it towards
diagonalization of matrices
I have gained the ability to perform basic
9 operations with complex numbers in both
rectangular and polar forms
I have gained the ability to identify some
10 basic complex functions and to use their
properties
I have gained the ability to identify and
11 formulate analyticity concept in
mathematical/ engineering functions
408
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
No Opinion
E-15 ME 210 Course Student Exit Survey Form (continued)

Strongly
Agree
12 I have gained the ability to identify
the appropriate mathematical tool to
be used for the solution of a given
problem and formulate accordingly
13 I have gained the ability to follow a
logical sequence of progression in
solution, upon formulation of the
problem
14 I have gained the ability to identify
the relevance of learnt mathematical
tools to the solution of a given
engineering problem
15 I have gained the ability to use at
least one computational tool in
solving engineering/ mathematical
problems that involve vector
analysis, line/surface/volume
integration, linear algebra and
complex numbers
16 I have gained the ability to report
analysis, solution and results in a
logical sequence within a standard
engineering format
409
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
No
Opinion
xii. Course Assessment
ME 210 Course Assessment

Spring 2003
by
Dr. Blent E. Platin, Dr. Merve Erdal, Dr. Serkan Da
&
Course Assistants (Deniz Ycel, Kerem Altun, Oya Okman)
Student
Learning
Outcome
1a
Measurement Expected Actual %

Assessment
Method
Score
Score Score
Score
HW2-1
50
29
58,0
HW2-2
50
30
60,0
HW3-1
50
25
50,0
HW4-1
50
40
80,0
HW4-2
15
14
93,3
MT1-1
15
14,3
95,3
MT1-5
15
14,2
94,7
MT2-1
15
10,1
67,3
71
Assessment
Actions To Be Taken
Very Good
1. More homework problems may be assigned

on the use of parametric and closed form
representations of curves and surfaces.
2. Graphical representations describing
geometries related to level surfaces, tangent
plane to a surface, normal to a surface, TNB
frame and unit vectors, osculating plane, etc. can
be shown in class. These representations could
be achieved through the use of a generic
computer program that could also be made
available to students.
3. For a better assessment of shortcomings in the
future, more effort can be put in identifying
whether there exists a distinct difference or not
in the levels of student understanding between
representation of curves and surfaces.
410
Excellent
80 100
Very
Good
70
79
Good
60
69
Fair
50
59
Bad
49
F-1
20
9,1
45,5
F-3
15
8,5
56,7
411
Appendix E-16 Course Assessment (Continued)
1b
2a
2b
HW3-2
50
41,0
82,0
MT1-2
20
13,3
66,5
MT1-4
12
8,2
68,3
MT1-5
15
14,2
94,7
F-3
15
8,5
56,7
Survey
10
8,0
80,3
HW4-2
35
34
97,1
HW5-1
50
40
80,0
HW5-2
50
25
50,0
HW6-1
25
20
80,0
HW6-2
10
80,0
MT1-3
15
3,7
24,7
MT1-5
15
14,2
94,7
MT2-1
15
10,1
67,3
MT2-2b
12
1,87
15,6
F-2
15
10,2
68,0
F-3
15
8,5
56,7
HW6-1
25
13
52,0
HW6-2
40
21
52,5
MT2-2
2,5
31,0
F-3
15
8,5
56,7
74
Very Good
60
Good
46
Bad
412
1. More HW problems need to be assigned on this

topic.
2. Examples involving basic vector operations,
proofs, derivations may be included in lectures
and in homework assignments
1. A clear distinction on the assessment of student

learning levels must be made between line,
surface and triple integrals.
2.Topics can be explained in class at first with
simplistic examples. In these examples, the
mechanics of how each works out in application
(especially for integral theorems), can be shown
clearly.
3. By increasing the time allocated to these
topics, more examples can be solved in class with
a wider spectrum of applications.
4. Some exam problems may be made very
similar to those in HW assignments that have not
been turned in.
5. A separate exam may be given for these topics
(line, surface, volume integrals + integral
theorems) so as to urge the students not to skip
course content that may seem more demanding
(i.e., integral theorems) than others.
6. In line integrals, more emphasis can be placed
on integrals involving ds and dx, dy, dz in
combination via examples in class and in HW
assignments
3a
3b
HW8-1
15
12
80,0
HW8-2
50
40
80,0
HW9-2
25
20
80,0
HW9-3
25
19
76,0
MT2-3
16
12,9
80,6
F-4
15
10,1
67,3
HW8-1
15
12
80,0
HW9-2
25
20
80,0
HW9-3
25
19
76,0
MT2-4
20
11,5
57,5
F-4
15
10,1
67,3
75
66
Very Good
1. More homework problems may be assigned.

2. During lectures, a special emphasis and
warnings may be required to avoid recurrence of
mistakes in the following: Division of two
matrices; inverse of a vector; order of an inverted
matrix; multiplication of matrices; determinant
of a non-square matrix.
3. More examples on rank determination can be
given in class and in HW assignments.
4. More emphasis on existence/uniqueness of
solution can be put, specifically, on concluding
about the solution characteristics based on rank
information. A recurring mistake was observed
to be basing conclusions on the rank of a single
matrix (rather than two matrices).
Good
1. During Gauss elimination, column operations

(instead of row operations) were observed in a
number of student solutions.
2. More emphasis on existence/uniqueness of
solution can be put, specifically, on concluding
about the solution characteristics based on rowechelon forms of systems.
3. Algebraic mistakes were very frequently
observed during solution. Students seem to have
a problem in performing a large number of
successive computations successfully, leading to
erroneous results often with different type of
solutions. More emphasis should be spent to
reduce these mistakes.

413
3c
HW10-1
HW10-2
HW11-1
MT2-5
50
50
10
15
50
31
8
13,9
100,0
62,0
80,0
92,7
HW11-1
40
32
80,0
3d
4a
4b
4c
5a
F-5
20
15,3
76,5
HW11-2
F-6
none
none
50
20
41
13,9
82,0
69,5
10
80,0
MT1-4
10
30,0
MT1-5
15
14,2
94,7
MT2-1
15
10,1
67,3
MT2-2a
35,5
F-1
20
9,1
45,5
F-3
15
8,5
56,7
80,0
90
Excellent
77
Very Good
73
Very Good
Eigenvalue/eigenvector topic seems to be O.K.

The success rate in the exam is believed to be
due to the straightforwardness (relative
simplicity) of the problem asked.
1.More homework problems may be assigned.
2. Students need to be warned about wrongly
taking the diagonal elements on the matrix
reduced to a triangular form by performing
row/column operations, as the eigenvalues of the
original matrix.
More homework problems may be assigned.
none
none
67
Good
414
It seems that the students have a problem in

identifying the appropriate mathematical tool to
be used for the solution of a given problem and
formulate accordingly. To enhance this skill,
1. examples in class can be given in such a
manner as to force the students to participate in
working out the problem step by step, rather
than writing the solution on the board,
2. tutoring sessions conducted by the teaching
assistants can be held regularly, in which the
structure of a solution is emphasized. These
sessions can involve the solution of previous
years' exam problems whose solutions are
available on the web. In that case, the students
can be asked to bring the solutions and the
session can concentrate how a problem is
formulated, how the relevant mathematical tools
are selected, etc.
Appendix E-16
Course
10
70,0
5b
6a
7
8
63
O
60,0
O
O
O
O
O
5
15
10
5
10
3
12
7
3
10
60,0
80,0
70,0
60,0
100,0
10
60,0
10
50,0
60,0
Good
This is a skill, one normally expects from

students to have gained before coming to the
university, at least before taking this course.
Again, tutoring seems a viable method to
enhance this skill.
Assessment
(Continued)
70
Good
100
Excellent
57
Fair
Again, requires some brain-work!

None
1. The report writing procedures in homework
solutions need to be enforced more strictly.
2. Demonstrative examples of good. vs. bad
written presentations can be given.
Overall Recommendations
The complex analysis chapter can be taken out of the course context, thus enabling more time to be spent on vector analysis
1
and especially, outcomes 2a and 2b.
Some exam problems may be made similar to homework problems, thus giving a chance to the students to work out a problem
2
that should have been worked on previously - asking exactly what was to be learnt.
3
The number of midterm exams throughout the semester can be increased from 2 to 5. This way, the overall student stress
during exams may be reduced. In addition, the amount of material that the students would be responsible for each exam will be
reduced, forcing the students to concentrate, rather than having them selectively study.
Appendix E-16
(Continued)
Course
Assessment
Dr. Erdal's Further Comments

More emphasis can be placed on explaining why the students are learning what they are learning, especially at the beginning of
1
a new topic.
To keep students up to date in course material, regular announced quizzes to be held outside lecture times (logistics permitting)
2
can be given throughout the semester, based on HW assignments
415
Attendance requirement can be lifted. This way, it is believed that the coming students will put effort in participating and
3 concentrate more in learning the course material. Any disruptions that can be caused by those students who come to class only
due to the attendance requirement can be minimized.

ME 302 Course Assessment
Instructors: alkan, der, zgren
Semester: Spring 2003
Student
Learning
Outcome
1a
1b
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
4a
4b
4c
5
Measurement
Method1
MT 1-1
HW 13
MT 1-2
HW 2
CL 2
MT 1-3
F-3
HW 3
Exp 1
MT 2-1
F-1
HW 4
Exp 1
MT 2-1
F-1
Exp 1
MT 2-2
MT 2-3
F-2
HW 4
HW 5
CL 3
MT 2-2
MT 2-3
F-2
HW 5
F-4
HW 6
F-4
HW 6
HW 6
F-5
Expected
Score
Average
Actual
Score
%
Score
Relative
Weights
100
80
80
90
90
100
80
100
100
80
80
90
100
80
80
100
80
100
100
90
80
90
80
100
100
80
80
90
80
90
90
80
87
77
55
78
85
75
44
92
88
47
69
49
88
47
69
88
64
71
78
49
68
76
64
71
78
68
69
38
69
38
38
45
87.0
96.3
68.8
86.7
94.4
75.0
55.0
92.0
88.0
58.8
86.3
54.4
88.0
58.8
86.3
88.0
80.0
71.0
78.0
54.4
85.0
84.4
80.0
71.0
78.0
85.0
86.3
42.2
86.3
42.2
42.2
56.3
5
1
5
1
1
5
5
1
1
5
5
1
1
5
5
1
5
5
5
1
1
1
5
5
5
1
5
1
5
1
1
5
Weighted
%
Assessment2
Score
89
Excellent.
75
Very Good
69
Good
72
Good
74
Good
76
Very Good
77
Very Good
79
Very Good
79
Very Good
42
56
Bad
Fair
1. MT i - j = i th midterm exam. - j th question, F = final exam., HW = homework, CL = computer laboratory,

Exp = experiment
2. Excellent: 85-100, Very Good: 75-84, Good: 65-74, Fair: 55-64, Bad: 0-54
3. Because individual HW questions were not graded, some HW questions also influence unrelated outcomes
Appendix E-16 ME 302 Course Assessment (continued)

416
Instructors: alkan, der, zgren

Semester: Spring 2003
Student
Learning
Outcome
Actions to be Taken
1a
Objective is achieved
1b
The examples related to dynamic force analysis should be more instructive.
2a
Modeling of single dof systems containing elastic members with inertia is not well
understood. This concept should be made more clear.
2b, 2c
The examples related to free vibration of undamped systems should be more

instructive.
3a, 3b
Examples and homework problems related to forced vibrations and vibration

isolation should be more instructive.
4a, 4b
The students do not spend sufficient time for the homework assignments towards
the end of the semester because of studying for their exams. The students should be
encouraged to study their courses in an organized manner.
4c
An assessment based on only HW assignment is not reliable especially at the end of

the semester. At least one exam question should be asked about this outcome.
The examples and homework problems related to flywheels should be more

instructive.
417
xiii. Instructor Evaluation System
418
xiv. Support Expenditures (TL)
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
73,937
94,764
85,201
113,267
164,692
Travel
95,181
104,232
41,088
49,293
8,000
Institutional Funds
196,997
210,418
126,288
163,190
176,108
500,000
294,145
870,877
373,276
182,485
Fiscal Year
Expenditure Category
Operations
(not including staff)
Gifts
Grants
67,600
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ABET

Middle East Technical University

As of 2004-2005 academic year, one of the technical electives taken by seniors is

courses in first three semesters of the curriculum, as a result of continuous

E. Program Delivery Modes

F. Deficiencies, Weaknesses or Concerns from Previous Evaluation(s) and the Actions

No deficiencies, weaknesses, or concerns were documented in the Final Report in the

Other students are admitted to the program through;

Foreign Student Examination (YS), (About 8 students with non-Turkish nationality

Transfers from other departments of METU and/or universities

Double Major Program

Nationwide placement of top ranked graduates of 2year Technical Vocational

B. Evaluating Student Performance

University, Czech Technical University, Technische Universitat Braunschweig and Ruhr

In the Faculty of Engineering, a weighted score is calculated for each applicant by

Registrars Office announces the results.

Validation of credits for courses taken elsewhere:

FTE = Full-Time Equivalent

CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

to educate individuals to become creative, inquisitive and productive in both national

to lead and to pioneer in related fields.

B. Program Educational Objectives

E. Process for Establishing Program Educational Objectives

faculty members from other departments within and outside METU,

representatives from the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YK) as well as

representatives from relevant major industrial companies.

reviewing and assessing

needs and expectations

Figure 2-1 Development and Revision Cycle of Program Educational Objectives

F. Achievement of Program Educational Objectives

reviewing and assessing

Figure 2-3 Assessment Cycle of Program Educational Objectives

curriculum improvements that were made in the years 2000-2003.

Figure 2-4 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Employer Surveys

Figure 2-5 Average Scores of 2004 and 2009 Alumni Surveys

CRITERION 3. PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Figure 3-6 Average percentages of the references to each PO in the ME curriculum

PO 12. Awareness of engineering ethics, knowledge and adoption of its fundamental

Table 3-5 Relations Between PO and ABET Criteria 3 and 9

Table 3-6 Relations between PO and PEO

D. Relationship of Courses in the Curriculum to the Program Outcomes

Course worksheets detailing course objectives, strategies, SLO and assessment

Samples of summer practice reports,

Summer practice employer surveys,

Samples of ME 407 (capstone design project) reports and prototypes manufactured

Student exit surveys,

Grade statistics for each course, and

Instructor and course evaluation survey results.

F. Achievement of Program Outcomes

PO 4 : Recognition of the need to keep oneself up to date in his/her profession

b) The knowledge of mechanical engineering vocabulary in English can be rated as

PO 7 : Ability to produce original solutions

I, ME 305 Fluid Mechanics I, ME 311 Heat Transfer I, etc.).

PO 11 : Ability to do engineering design

PO 14 : Possession of pioneering and leadership characteristics in areas related to the

A change in the admitted student profile (the number of admitted

A change in the course instructors,

A change in the teaching assistant profile (number and quality),

A change in course conduct, content, and/or infrastructure of the

Figure 3-9 Program Exit Surveys (2005-2008)

Figure 3-10 ME 300 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)

Figure 3-11 ME 400 Summer Practice Surveys (2005-2008)

CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT