Course Title

Course Code

CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING I

801211068

Semester in Program

Number of Course Hours per Week

ECTS Credit

Theory

Practice

1

2

0

3

Course ECTS Credit Distribution

Basic Sciences

Engineering Sciences

Design

General Education

Social

3

Language of Instruction

Course Level

Course Type

English

Undergraduate

Elective

Prerequisite

None

Objectives of the Course

To inform students about the latest research in various fields of engineering

To help students with setting-up goals for their professional lives

To instill confidence about technological success at national level

Brief Course Content

This course consists of presentations by invited speakers who are carrying out state-of-the art research in electronics, power systems, control systems, computer vision, artificial intelligence, communication, avionics, biomedical sciences, electric vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites and other popular fields. Presentations are followed by discussions among the students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course

Contributed POs

Teaching Methods *

Assessment Methods **

1

Knowledge about the latest research in various fields of engineering

8, 10b,10c

1,2,9

A, B, E

2

Sense of ability to set-up goals for their professional lives

8, 10b,10c

1,2,9

A, B, E

3

Confidence about technological success at national level

8, 10b,10c

1,2,9

A, B, E

4

5

6

7

8

*Teaching Methods 1:Lecture, 2:Discussion, 3:Experiment,  4:Simulation,  5:Question-Answer, 6:Tutorial, 7:Observation, 8:Case Study, 9:Technical Visit, 10:Problem Solving, 11:Induvidual Work, 12:Team/Group Work, 13:Brain Storm, 14:Project Design / Management, 15:Report Preparation and/or Presentation

**Assessment Methods A:Exam, B:Quiz, C:Oral Exam, D:Homework, E:Report, F:Article Examination, G:Presentation, I:Experimental Skill, J:Project Observation, K:Class Attendance; L:Jury Exam

Main Textbook

Weekly material from internet

Supplementary Resources

Necessary Course Material

None

Course Weekly Schedule

1

Introduction to the course and policies

2

Presentation on EEE department and active research activities in the department

3

Presentation on computer vision

4

Presentation on robotics

5

Presentation on power systems

6

Presentation on artificial intelligence

7

Review

8

Mid-Term Exams

9

Presentation on communication systems

10

Presentation on internet of things (IOT)

11

Presentation on avionics

12

Presentation on biomedical sciences

13

Presentation on unmanned aerial vehicles

14

Presentation on defense systems

15

Review

16,17

Final Exams

Calculation of Course Workload

Activities

Count

Time (Hour)

Total Workload (Hour)

Weekly classroom time

14

2

28

Weekly study time (review, reinforcing, preparation)

14

2

28

Homework

Taking a quiz

Studying for a quiz

Oral exam

Studying for an oral exam

Report writing (Preparation and presentation time included)

Project (Preparation and presentation time included)

Presentation (Preparation time included)

Mid-Term Exam

1

1

1

Studying for Mid-Term Exam

1

9

9

Final Exam

1

1

1

Studying for Final Exam

1

9

9

Total workload

76

Total workload / 30

2,53

Course ECTS Credit

3

                Assessment

Activity Type

%

Mid-term

50

Final Exam

50

Total

100

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROGRAM OUTCOMES

(5: Very high, 4: High, 3: Middle, 2: Low, 1: Very low)

NO

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Contribution

1

1. Sufficient knowledge of mathematics

1. Sufficient knowledge of basic sciences

1. Sufficient basic engineering and Electrical-Electronics engineering knowledge

1. Skill of applying all these knowledge and experience to complicated Electrical-Electronics engineering problems

2

Skill of defining, identifying, formulating and solving the complicated problems in Electrical-Electronics engineering and related areas by applying appropriate analysis and modelling methods.

3

Skill of designing a complicated process, system, equipment or product by applying modern design methods under realistic constraints and conditions.

4

To analyze and solve the complicated engineering problems:

1. skill of developing, selecting and applying the required techniques and devices

1. skill of using information technologies effectively

5

To study the complicated on the complicated Electrical-Electronics engineering problems and research subjects:

1. skill of experimental design

1. skill of performing the experiments, collecting the data and analyzing and interpreting the results

6

1. Skill of performing individual studies

1. Skill of performing intra and interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teamwork and studies

7

1. Skill of effective oral and written communication in Turkish and English

1. Skill of improving and using foreign language knowledge

1. Skill of effective reporting, understanding the reports and preparing the design and production reports

1. Skill of effective presentation and giving and getting clear and understandable instructions.

8

Awareness of the necessity of life-long learning and skill of accessing to information and following the improvements in contemporary science and technology

5

9

1. Awareness of necessity of behaving in accordance with the ethical principles and awareness of the importance of having professional ethical responsibilities

1. Knowledge about legal regulations and standards of engineering

10

1. Knowledge about project management, risk management and change management

1. Awareness of the significance of entrepreneurship and innovation

5

1. Knowledge about sustainable development

5

11

Knowledge about the effects of engineering applications and practices on the global and social health, ecology and safety, knowledge about the current problems in relation to the working areas of Electrical-Electronics engineering; and awareness of the legal issues resulting from engineering solutions

12

Knowledge about modern problems in local and universal scale

INSTRUCTORS

Prepared by

H. H. Erkaya