ECTS - Fundamentals of Materials Engineering

Fundamentals of Materials Engineering (MATE201) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fundamentals of Materials Engineering MATE201 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATE 103, consent of the department
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach students the classification of materials. To introduce common crystal structures. To get students famililar with the structure and types of defects in solids. To teach diffusion phenomena. To get students familiar with unary and binary phase diagrams. To introduce students to phase transformations in metallic alloys.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understanding of the classification of materials, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical properties.
  • Understanding of the structure of crystalline solids and types of defects in solids.
  • Understanding of the diffusion phenomena in solids.
  • Understanding of the unary and binary phase diagrams
  • Knowledge of the phase transformations in metallic alloys.
Course Content Classification of materials, atomic bonding in solids, structure of crystalline materials, crystal systems, imperfections in crystalline solids, introduction to diffusion in solids, phase equilibria in unary and binary systems, binary phase diagrams, introduction to phase transformations, introduction to heat treatment of metallic alloys, thermal

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Materials Science Related pages of the text book and course notes
2 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding Related pages of the text book and course notes
3 Structure of Crystalline Solids-1 Related pages of the text book and course notes
4 Structure of Crystalline Solids-2 Related pages of the text book and course notes
5 Structure of Crystalline Solids-3 Related pages of the text book and course notes
6 Imperfections in Solids-1 Related pages of the text book and course notes
7 Imperfections in Solids-2 Related pages of the text book and course notes
8 Thermal Properties of Materials Related pages of the text book and course notes
9 Midterm 1
10 Diffusion Related pages of the text book and course notes
11 Phase Transformations In Metals-1 Related pages of the text book and course notes
12 Phase Transformations In Metals-2 Related pages of the text book and course notes
13 Midterm 2
14 Phase Transformations in Metals-1 Related pages of the text book and course notes
15 Phase Transformations in Metals-2 Related pages of the text book and course notes
16 Metal Alloys and Thermal Processing Related pages of the text book and course notes

Sources

Course Book 1. Materials Science & Engineering, An Introduction, 9E, W.D. Callister, John Wiley & Sons, 2014.
Other Sources 2. Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 5E, W.F. Smith, McGraw - Hill, 2010.
3. The Science & Engineering of Materials, 6E, D.R. Askeland and P.P. Fulay, Thomson, 2010.
4. Elements of Materials Science & Engineering, 6E, L.V. Vlack, Addison-Wesley, 1989.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 9 100
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 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 3 15
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 11 22
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 24 24
Total Workload 125