Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences /
Mechanical Engineering
About The Program
The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program provides an engineering formation that relates to potential business areas during the training phase and educates innovative, entrepreneurial, competent engineers in the use of communication and information technologies.
Profile of the Program
Graduates will be capable of doing original research, producing and sharing knowledge, knowing and using the details of their profession very well based on the main principles and basics of mechanical engineering.
Qualification Awarded
Mechanical Engineering , Bachelor's Degree
Length of Programme and Number of Credits
4 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory Program), 2 semesters per year, 17 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS
Level of Qualification
First Cycle (Bachelor’s) Degree; Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Turkey (NQF-HETR, TYYÇ)
Specific Admission Requirements
(1) High School Diploma (2) Placement through a nation-wide Student Selection and Placement Examinations (3) Certificate of Istanbul Bilgi University English Language Exam (BILET) or acceptable score of TOEFL or similar internationally recognised exams (4) For graduates of short-cycle degree programmes from the same or related fields of studies of vocational schools (MYOs), placement through a nation-wide Vertical Transfer Examination (Dikey Geçiş Sınavı) (5) For foreign students, placement by direct applications of candidates to the university and assessment by the university within the frameworks of the publicly available national and institutional regulations published on the university’s web site
Recognition of Credit Mobility and Prior Learning
The transfer of credits for courses taken outside of İstanbul Bilgi University is done in accordance with the associated principals of the Regulation by the respective Faculty or Institute Management Board. Students can be declared to be exempt from these courses if the associated Faculty/Institute Boards deem that the course content of the course taken at a different institution is in accordance with the content of the course given at İstanbul Bilgi University.
Qualification and Graduation Requirements and Regulations
A student is required to complete 240 ECTS credits and achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 with no failing grades.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Key Learning Outcomes;
Graduates of the programs will be able to;
Graduates will have a substantial knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering and will have the ability to use mathematics, science and engineering skills in problems related to mechanical engineering.
Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
Graduates effectively select and utilize the modern techniques and tools used in mechanical engineering applications.
Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
Graduates will have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the engineering community and function effectively as an individual and/or on multidisciplinary teams.
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Graduates use technical drawing effectively as a communication method, they know symbols and signs used in mechanical engineering and can effectively use at least one computer aided drawing software.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates of Istanbul Bilgi University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, gained their degree during their undergraduate education; blending basic scientific infrastructure, experimental experience, interdisciplinary working competence, state-of-the-art software, and hardware knowledge and design skills with a sensitive ethical and social awareness, They work in the production, sales, marketing, operations, management, research and development and similar units of the National-International companies and public institutions.
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Department may continue their education in domestic or international educational institutions.
Graduates of Mechanical Engineering Department incorporate and develop companies that perform in domestic and international markets.
1. Graduates will have a substantial knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering and will have the ability to use mathematics, science and engineering skills in problems related to mechanical engineering.
2. Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
3. Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
4. Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
5. Graduates effectively select and utilize the modern techniques and tools used in mechanical engineering applications.
6. Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
7. Graduates will have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the engineering community and function effectively as an individual and/or on multidisciplinary teams.
Compatibility of Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) with the Corresponding Level of Turkish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF-HE)
TQF-HE Qualification
Grup
TQF-HE
Program Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical/Conceptual
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Graduates will have a substantial knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering and will have the ability to use mathematics, science and engineering skills in problems related to mechanical engineering.
Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
Graduates effectively select and utilize the modern techniques and tools used in mechanical engineering applications.
Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
SKILLS
Cognitive/Practical
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
Graduates effectively select and utilize the modern techniques and tools used in mechanical engineering applications.
Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Graduates will have a substantial knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering and will have the ability to use mathematics, science and engineering skills in problems related to mechanical engineering.
Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
Graduates will have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the engineering community and function effectively as an individual and/or on multidisciplinary teams.
COMPETENCES
Field Specific Competence
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
Graduates will have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the engineering community and function effectively as an individual and/or on multidisciplinary teams.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Learning Competence
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Communication and Social Competence
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Graduates use technical drawing effectively as a communication method, they know symbols and signs used in mechanical engineering and can effectively use at least one computer aided drawing software.
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Graduates use technical drawing effectively as a communication method, they know symbols and signs used in mechanical engineering and can effectively use at least one computer aided drawing software.
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
Institutional Learning Outcome / Program Learning Outcome Coverage
1. Graduates will have a substantial knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering and will have the ability to use mathematics, science and engineering skills in problems related to mechanical engineering.
2. Graduates will have the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tool
3. Graduates will have an ability to design identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods and modern engineering tools.
4. Graduates will have an ability to design a product, system and process to meet desired needs within constraints such as economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.
5. Graduates effectively select and utilize the modern techniques and tools used in mechanical engineering applications.
6. Graduates design mathematical models, computer simulations, implement them and interpret the results.
7. Graduates will have an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the engineering community and function effectively as an individual and/or on multidisciplinary teams.
8. With a good command of modern communication techniques, they conduct literature research, surveys, investigates databases and other information sources and effectively reach the up to date knowledge.
9. Graduates will have the capability for lifelong learning and they will participate and contribute to academic and engineering communities to follow developments in science and engineering fields.
10. Graduates will have effective written and oral communication skills; they can use at least one European language at B1 level.
11. Graduates use technical drawing effectively as a communication method, they know symbols and signs used in mechanical engineering and can effectively use at least one computer aided drawing software.
Program Learning Outcomes
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1. Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives
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2. Perform tasks within rules of ethics and multi-dimensional standards of quality
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3. Serve society by acting responsively and sustainably with the ability to differentiate between diverse cultures, global and historical perspectives
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4. Access, criticize, and compare diverse fields of knowledge by combining information and concepts from multiple disciplines
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5. Demonstrate expertise and integration of theory and practice in a specialized discipline of study
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates
Mechanical engineers are able to perform analysis, design and production, utilization, maintenance and repair operations in any kind of mechanical and energy conversion systems because of the broad perspective of training they receive. Graduates can work in different areas of public or private sectors, domestically or abroad. Business areas of the Department of Mechanical Engineering graduates include:research and development, design, test and evaluation, manufacturing and production, maintenance and repair, marketing, management.
Access to Further Studies
May apply to second cycle (master's) degree programmes.
