GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
TRANSPORT TECHNIQUE/MM405
Course Title: TRANSPORT TECHNIQUE
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Course Semester 7 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having a general information of the transport machinery.
Obtaining the ability of designing hoisting and conveying machinery.
Specializing on specific topics.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  To understand the principles of transportation systems, to gain the ability of design
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Material handling systems and their classification.
2. Week  Wire ropes and chains.
3. Week  Sheaves of wire rope and chain and hoisting block and tackle.
4. Week  Hooks, hook bearings and traverses.
5. Week  Drums of wire rope and chain.
6. Week  Calculation of load hoisting systems ( Design Project )
7. Week  Brakes and brake releasing devices.Brakes and calculation of braking torque
8. Week  Brakes and brake releasing devices.Brakes and calculation of braking torque
9. Week  Lock gears, wheels and rails
10. Week  Moving systems on rail and power calculation
11. Week  Design of cranes.
12. Week  Design of belt conveyors.
13. Week  Screw conveyors, vibrating conveyors and chain conveyors
14. Week  Pneumatic conveying systems
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
40
 Assignment
1
10
 Application
0
0
 Projects
1
10
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
11
1
11
 Material Design and Implementation
2
4
8
 Report Preparing
4
2
8
 Preparing a Presentation
2
1
2
 Presentation
2
3
6
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
2
5
10
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
1
5
5
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
120
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.8
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.X
7Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.X
8Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
9Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.X
10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.X
11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (1. Dr.Öğretim Üyesi Nihat GEMALMAYAN)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (-)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (nihatgem@gazi.edu.tr)