COURSE UNIT TITLE

: METROLOGY 101

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FIZ 2111 METROLOGY 101 ELECTIVE 2 2 0 6

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR MEHMET TARAKÇI

Offered to

Physics

Course Objective

The course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of measurement science (metrology), enabling them to analyze errors and uncertainties, use measurement instruments effectively, and report measurement results in line with national and international standards and guidelines.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Explain the fundamental concepts of measurement science and the SI unit system.
2   Analyze measurement errors and uncertainties.
3   Identify and effectively use mechanical, electrical, optical, and modern measuring instruments.
4   Report measurement results in accordance with relevant standards.
5   Demonstrate knowledge of calibration, traceability, and quality management.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Definition and importance of metrology; types of measurements; SI units
2 Measurement standards, traceability, national and international organizations
3 Significant figures and representation of measurement results
4 Measurement uncertainty (measurement errors)
5 Calculation and propagation of uncertainties
6 Dimensional measurements (vernier caliper, micrometer, gauge blocks)
7 Time, temperature, and mass measurements
8 Midterm exam
9 Mechanical measurement systems (force, torque, pressure measurements)
10 Electrical measurements - voltage, current, resistance, power
11 Optical measurements - laser interferometer, optical sensors Radiation metrology
12 UCalibration, traceability, and quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025)
13 General review
14 Student homework presentations and term evaluation

Recomended or Required Reading

Main reference: The Physics of Metrology, Alex Hebra, Springer, 2010.
Auxiliary Reference: Industrial Metrology by Graham T. Smith (Springer Jul. 28, 2002)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, problem solving and discussion, Tutorials and homeworks

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.40


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The student s performance will be according to the midterm and final exam grade, as well as the homework assigments.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

resul.sevincek@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

on Tuesdays launch time

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 2 22
Tutorials 11 2 22
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 4 44
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 2 5 10
Preparing presentations 2 5 10
Final 1 3 3
Midterm 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 154

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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