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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | TM611 |
| Name | Advanced Design Techniques in Agricultural Machinery |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Medet İTMEÇ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to develop innovative and qualified designs using problem-solving and creative thinking techniques. It focuses on gaining appropriate design habits through design methodologies, enabling unconventional material selections, and conducting functionality and operational analyses from an R&D perspective. Additionally, the course aims to develop functional and aesthetic solutions using design principles for assembly and manufacturing. The course bridges theory and practice through case studies and applied work.
Course Content
The course covers fundamental design elements such as problem-solving techniques, creative thinking methods, and R&D processes. Topics include design principles for manufacturing and assembly, material selection, reliability analysis, and aesthetic design. Through case studies and hands-on applications, students will gain the ability to relate theoretical knowledge to real-world applications and develop innovative designs.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Materials Selection in Mechanical Design by Michael F. Ashby Reliability Engineering and FMEA by Ömer Faruk Arıkan
Notes
Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach by George E. Dieter
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze design problems using problem-solving techniques (Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma). |
| LO02 | Apply creative thinking methods (TRIZ, SCAMPER, Brainstorming) to develop innovative design solutions. |
| LO03 | Optimizing product design through functionality and operational analysis. |
| LO04 | Understanding R&D and product development processes and applying them effectively in the design of agricultural machinery. |
| LO05 | Applying design principles for assembly and manufacturing (DfA, DfM, DfE) to create efficient and functional designs. |
| LO06 | Making unconventional material selections to determine the most appropriate materials for design. |
| LO07 | Conducting reliability analyses (FMEA, failure mode analysis) during the design process to enhance product durability. |
| LO08 | Developing balanced solutions in terms of functionality and aesthetics by utilizing aesthetic design and visual perception management. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and gain the ability to correctly interpret it. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | MSc's degree enables graduates to expand and deepen their knowledge, access knowledge through scientific research, information, evaluation, interpretation, and application. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to complete information with scientific methods using limited or incomplete data and to apply this information with scientific and social responsibility. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Solve problems related to the field by using research methods and establishing cause-effect relationships. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new solution theories, starting with the construction of a problem related to the area of the expertise | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to strategically take the lead in solving original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to assess the strategic performance of workgroups and contribute to them. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To conrtibute to the process of becoming an information society by making known social and cultural imrprovements in an academic and professional context. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to devise new strategic approaches in unanticipated complex situations and be able to think up solutions by taking reponsibility | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To recognize and apply national and international laws and regulations related to agricultural machinery and technologies. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | The results of the studies can be conveyed systematically and clearly to groups in or outside the field, both in writing or orally, both at home and abroad, using at least one foreign language. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at an advanced level required by the field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Product Design? What are Functionality and Functionalism? | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Problem-Solving Techniques (Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma) | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Creative Thinking Techniques in Design (Brainstorming, TRIZ, SCAMPER, Morphological Analysis) | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | What is the Product Life Cycle? (Examples of Tractor and Combine Harvester) | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | What are UR-GE and R&D? What is Reverse Engineering and Concurrent Engineering? | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | What is Design for Assembly (DfA), Design for Manufacturing (DfM), and Design for Excellence (DfE)? | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Advantages of Reducing the Number of Assembly Parts: Cost, Labor, Profitability in Terms of Manufacturing, Assembly and Maintenance (MAM) | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Different Types of Manufacturing and the Importance of the Manufacturing Method | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | General Properties of Engineering Materials and Introduction to Material Maps | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Introduction to Material Maps and Optimization | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Material Maps and Case Study: Profile Selection in the Design of an Agricultural Trailer Chassis | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Material Maps and Case Study: Material Selection for the Cutting Blade of a Lawn Mower | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Reliability and Failure Prevention Methods in Design (FMEA and Failure Modes Analysis) – Case Study: Cabin Analyses, Pump Failures | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Aesthetic Design and Visual Perception Management in Agricultural Machinery | LEcture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 9 | 4 | 36 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||