The undergraduate program starts with introductory courses to mechanical engineering and systems engineering to familiarize students with the fundamentals aspects of mechanical engineering and design and manufacturing processes and the importance of computer skills in engineering. In the second year of the program, in depth studies of the mechanical engineering topics are studied in an integrated manner. Thermodynamics is integrated with fluid mechanics and heat transfer, mechanics and materials are studied in an integrated manner. This approach carries to the junior year where dynamics is studied together with controls topics. In each year of study, students experience design and manufacturing through courses or projects, which expose them to hands-on as well as computer-aided design and manufacturing.

THE MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program at Bilkent University is to provide students with a rich environment for learning and intellectual growth through a broad-based education in the scientific and applied foundations of engineering and a solid foundation in problem solving, design and communication skills that they will need to pursue and meet the challenges of their individual career goals. The program envisions future engineers as life-long learners and prepares them for the global environment in which they can make responsible decisions while serving societal needs.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program at Bilkent University are:

1. To prepare students for their individual career paths and to foster the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing technologies faced by engineers.

2. To assist the students to distinguish themselves as innovative problem solvers and leaders in multidisciplinary settings, through a high quality and rigorous mechanical engineering education that is enriched by a flexible curriculum and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

3. To provide the students opportunities to pursue directions of personal interest, design and teamwork experiences, and to have significant hands-on experience

STUDENT OUTCOMES

The Mechanical Engineering program has adopted the following ABET student outcomes:

OutcomeDescription
1.An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2.An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3.An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4.An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5.An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6.An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7.An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

ANNUAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND GRADUATION DATA

Academic YearPrep. SchoolYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Total UndergradDegrees Conferred
2009-2010 4939   79 
2010-2011 728222  176 
2011-2012 89886722 266 
2012-2013 9310884542236118
2013-2014 93120118645344846
2014-2015 82120136905948757 
2015-2016 831361151178053178 
2016-2017 8613312810611056387 
2017-2018 8510013511810554379 
2018-2019 84100 102130 115 53179 
2019-2020 66115 10496 133 51494 
2020-2021 7699 111100 108 49487 
2021-2022 58118 95103 99 47371 
 

PREREQUISITE TABLE

CourseCourse NameCurrent Prerequisite
ME 211 Thermo-Fluids Engineering IMATH 101 and ME 101 and PHYS 101
ME 212 Thermo-Fluids Engineering II MATH 102 and ME 211
ME 231 Mechanics and Materials IMATH 101 and ME 101 and PHYS 101
ME 232 Mechanics and Materials II MATH 102 and ME 231
ME 299 Summer Practice I ME 211 and ME 231
ME341 Dynamics and Control I(MATH 240 and ME 231) or (MATH 242 and ME 231)
ME 342 Dynamics and Control II (ME 341 and MATH 220) or (ME 341 and MATH 241)
ME 343 Mechanical VibrationsME 341
ME 361 Numerical Methods for Engineers (CS 114 or CS 115) and (MATH 220 or MATH 241) and (MATH 240 or MATH 242)
ME 362 Finite Elements(CS 114 or CS 115) and ME 231
371 Measurement and InstrumentationPHYS 102
ME 381 Design and Manufacturing CHEM 201 and ME 102 and ME 232
ME 384 Mechatronic SystemsME 371 and ME 341 and (CS 114 or CS 115)
ME 399 Summer Practice II ME 212 and ME 342 and ME 371 and ME 381
ME 401 Acoustics and Noise ControlME 341
ME 412 Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics MATH 240 and ME 212
ME 430 Heat Exchanger DesignME 212
ME 431 Industrial Fluid PowerME 212 and ME 342
ME 432 Applied Thermodynamics ME 212
ME 436 Energy Conversion SystemsME 212
ME 440 Automotive EngineeringME 341
ME 442 Machinery DynamicsME 341
ME 443 Machine Elements ME 232
ME 446 Applications of Solid MechanicsME 232
ME 453 Principles of TurbomachineryME 212
ME 481 Mechanical Engineering Design I (ME 212 and ME 381 and ME 342 and ME 384) and (ENG 400 or ENG 401)
ME 482 Mechanical Engineering Design IIME 481
ME 485 Design Project I (ME212 and ME341 and ME371 and ME381) and (ENG400 or ENG401)
ME 486 Design Project II ME 342 and ME 384 and ME 485
 

THE CURRICULUM

The curriculum as a whole is integrated and advanced courses build on earlier ones. Our education programs include laboratory, design, and computational activities in a coordinated manner. Successful completion of the fundamental mechanical engineering courses along with other required studies prepares students for the final year mechanical engineering design courses. This is a sequence of two courses spread over a year where students undertake a major design project, often sponsored by industry, and produce a working prototype. The curriculum is supported by modern laboratory facilities.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Qualified undergraduates at BilMech have the opportunity to participate in student exchange programs, including Erasmus+. Likewise, our department welcomes exchange students from foreign universities.

Specifically, agreements for mutual exchange of students are currently in place with the with several European universities via the Erasmus+ program. Similarly, qualified students may spend one or two semesters at certain universities in the USA and Asia.

For more information, please contact Bilkent University Office of Exchange Programs or the exchange coordinator for our department, Asst. Prof. Selim Hanay.