Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design Optimization in Mechanical Engineering
Course Code: MME548
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to learning of the usage of the optimization techniques for mechanical engineering design applications. It plans to teach the principles of design optimization techniques such as topology optimization and shape optimization

Course Content

Theoretical background of design optimization techniques, Shape optimization applications, topology optimization applications, Generative design techniques, Structural analysis applications, Rigid Body Dynamics Applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hilmi Saygın SUCUOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.Student knows the theoretical background of design optimization
2.Student knows shape optimization techniques
3.Student knows how to apply topology optimization
4.Student knows how to test the optimization results with structural analysis methods
5.Student knows about generative design approach
6.Student knows how to utilize of Rigid Body Dynamics Analysis
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Fusion 360 Generative Design tutorials
2.Ansys Topology OptimizationTutorials
3.Martins, Joaquim RRA, and Andrew Ning. Engineering design optimization. Cambridge University Press, 2021
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Theoretical Background of Design Optimization
Week 2 - Theoretical
Applications and Usage Areas of Design Optimization
Week 3 - Theoretical
Design Optimization Tools
Week 4 - Theoretical
Shape Optimzation Techniques
Week 5 - Theoretical
Application of Shape Optimization
Week 6 - Theoretical
Topology Optimzation Techniques
Week 7 - Theoretical
Application of Topolgy Optimization
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Generative Design Techniques, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Generative Design Techniques
Week 10 - Theoretical
Creative Design Application
Week 11 - Theoretical
Application of Structural Analysis for optimized structures
Week 12 - Theoretical
Rigid Body Dynamics Analysis Techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Applications of Rigid Body Dynamics Analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Design Optimization Project
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
5
5
5
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4
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3
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4
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4
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5
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
3
5
5
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
4
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026