ECTS - Materials Characterization

Materials Characterization (MATE318) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Materials Characterization MATE318 2 2 0 3 5.5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATE 202
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Objectives To get students familiar with the various structural characterization methods for solids. To teach students the basics of crystallography, scattering and diffraction. To teach x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction. To teach students the various applications of x-ray diffraction from phase determination to stress analysis. To get students familiar with some of the major spectroscopic techniques used in materials engineering
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understanding of basic crystallography, scattering and diffraction.
  • Understanding the x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction.
  • Knowledge of the applications of the x-ray diffraction from phase determination to stress analysis.
  • Learning the electron microscopy (SEM and TEM)
  • Knowledge of the some of the spectroscopic techniques.
Course Content Fundamentals of crystallography, properties of X-rays and electron beams, X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, intensities of diffracted beam, crystal structure determinations, phase determination and other major application of x-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, spectroscopy, thermal analysis techniques and nanoi

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Materials Characterization Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
2 Elementary Crystallography and Reciprocal Space Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
3 Crystal Structure and Stereographic Projection Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
4 Diffraction Theory Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
5 Scattering Theory and Intensities of Diffraction Peaks Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
6 Production and Detection of X-rays Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
7 Crystal Structure Determination Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
8 Phase Identification and Quantitative Phase Analysis Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
9 Crystal Size and Stress Measurement Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
10 Electron and Neutron Diffraction Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
11 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
12 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
13 Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
14 Mass Spectrometry Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) Raman Spectroscopy Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
15 Thermal Analysis Techniques Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.
16 Probe Microscopy Course notes and related pages of the textbook and other sources.

Sources

Course Book 1. Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, 3rd ed., B.D. Cullity, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Other Sources 2. Transmission Electron Microscopy and Diffractometry of Materials, B.Fultz and J.Howe, Springer, 2008.
3. Encyclopedia of Materials Characterization, C. Richard Brundle et. al, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1992.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 4 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 11 100
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 2 32
Laboratory 3 3 9
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 8 3 24
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 12 24
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 130