GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
TECHNICAL ENGLISH - II/OM-252
Course Title: TECHNICAL ENGLISH - II
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 4 Compulsory/Elective Compulsory
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  English
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof. Dr. Duran ALTIPARMAK
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://w3.gazi.edu.tr/web/duranal/
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  duranal@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Students who took this course will learn technical and engineering terms.
They will gain qualification of reading-understanding and writing of a text. They can also explain some engine and vehicle systems.
They can translate an English text related to their topics into Turkish.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Basic engineering courses and terms or concepts. Writing C.V., technical report, dissertation, article etc. Student presentations and evaluation.
2. Week  Engineering mechanics
3. Week  Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
4. Week  Fuel injection systems
5. Week  English for automotive industry
6. Week  Some components of automobile
7. Week  Vehicle brake systems
8. Week  MIDTERM EXAM
9. Week  Engine ignition systems
10. Week  Presentation of engine and vehicle tests
11. Week  General presentation of vehicle safety systems
12. Week  International standards or regulations related to motor vehicles
13. Week  Reading a scientific paper and evaluating
14. Week  Writing C.V., technical report, dissertation, article etc.
15. Week  Student presentations and evaluation
16. Week  FINAL EXAM
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Textbook of Technical English-II, Prof.Dr. Duran Altıparmak; English in Mechanical Engineering, Eric H. Glendinning; Vehicle and Engine Technology, Heinz Heisler; Motor Vehicle Technology for Mechanics, P.P.J. Read and V.C. Reid; English Grammar in Use, Reymond Murphy; Practical English Usage, Michael Swan. Internal Combustion Engines,……; Vehicle and Engine Technology,…..; Fluid Mechanics,……; Statics,……; Thermodynamics,……..
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
1
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
1
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
2
12
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
2
2
4
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
8
8
 Final and Studying for Final
1
12
12
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
79
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.16
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Capability of obtaining adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects in the automotive field; applying theoretical and practical knowledge for modeling and solving engineering problems in this field.
2Capability of formulation and solving engineering problems; for this purpose selecting and appliying the appropriate analysis and modeling methods.X
3Capability of evaluation of engine and vehicle design projects, designing any engine and vehicle parts, to bring prototype and series production stage.X
4Capability of design of complex systems for specific needs, component or process in whole or in part.X
5Capability of development of modern methods and tools necessary for engineering applications, selection and effective use and to use of information technologies effectively.X
6Capability of analysis of the engineering problems and for the solution designing and performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpretting the results.X
7Capability of work in team and individual and ability to work effectively with other disciplines.X
8Capability of effective communication both verbal and written in Turkish and at least one foreign language konwledgeX
9Capability of access to information in the framework of lifelong learning, to follow the developments in science and technology and self-improvement.X
10Resposibility of professional and ethical liability.X
11Awareness of leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development in business life.X
12Being competent in the engineering applications, legislations, legal consequences and in the field of occupational health and safety.X
13Capability of research and application in the subjects of noise, environment and emissions.X
14Capability of making education in the field.X