ECTS - Thermodynamics of Materials II

Thermodynamics of Materials II (MATE204) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Thermodynamics of Materials II MATE204 3 0 0 3 5.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATE 203 Thermodynamics of Materials I
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Lecturer(s)
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Course Objectives To give solution thermodynamics in detail and to present reactions involving gases and reactions involving pure condensed phases; the criteria for reaction equilibrium in systems containing components in condensed solution
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • In this course, students will learn the principles of solution thermodynamics for metallurgical and materials engineering.
Course Content The behavior of solutions; partial molar and molar, relative partial molar and relative integral molar, excess partial molar and excess integral molar quantities; chemical potential, activity and standard states; Raoult?s Law and Henry?s Law; Gibbs-Duhem equation; phase equilibria, Gibbs free energy-composition and phase diagrams of binary systems

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Solution thermodynamics, properties of solutions, definition of chemical potential Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
2 Use of solution properties, a) Integral properties (solution formation, addition of one component to a solution), b) Partial properties. Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
3 Gibbs-Duhem equation, relation between partial and integral properties, examples Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
4 Relative partial molar properties, relative partial molar Gibbs energy and definition of activity Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
5 Relative integral molar properties (mixing), examples Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
6 Behavior of solutions, statistical interpretation of entropy, configurational entropy, examples Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
7 Midterm 1
8 Quasi-chemical model of solutions, ideal solutions, regular solutions, real solutions Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
9 Raoult’s law and Henry’s law, activity coefficient Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
10 Excess properties, partial and integral excess properties Chapter 9 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
11 Chemical reaction equilibria, oxidation of metals, Ellingham diagram for oxides Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
12 Effect of phase transformation on Ellingham lines, stability of oxides, examples Chapter 12 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
13 Midterm 2
14 The oxides of carbon, CO/CO2 scale, H2/H2O scale, examples Chapter 12 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
15 Effect of temperature on equilibrium, effect of pressure on equilibrium Chapter 13 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
16 Effect of composition on equilibrium, examples Chapter 13 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources

Sources

Course Book 1. Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials” David R. Gaskell (4th ed.), Taylor and Francis, 2003.
Other Sources 2. Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Robert T. DeHoff, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
3. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness, M. M. Abbott, McGraw-Hill.
4. Thermodynamics of Materials, Volumes I & II, David V. Ragone, John Wiley, 1995.
5. Thermodynamics of Solids, Richard A. Swalin, John Wiley, 1970.
6. Chemical Thermodynamics of Materials, C.H.P. Lupis, , North-Holland, 1983.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 6 6
Homework Assignments 4 4
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 14 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems X
2 Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems X
3 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose X
4 Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose X
5 Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively X
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering X
7 Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually X
8 Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions X
9 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development X
10 Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications X
11 Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development X
12 Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 4 1 4
Quizzes/Studio Critics 6 1 6
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 12 24
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 129