ECTS - Thermodynamics of Materials I

Thermodynamics of Materials I (MATE203) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Thermodynamics of Materials I MATE203 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATH 157
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Objectives To teach basic definitions and laws of thermodynamics; entropy and enthalpy concepts; phase equilibrium in a one- component system and the behaviors of gases, finally the fundamental principles of thermodynamics to Material Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Work and energy concepts, the 1st law of thermodynamics
  • • Constant volume, constant pressure, isothermal and adiabatic processes
  • • Enthalpy, heat capacity (constant volume and constant pressure heat capacities), thermochemistry, enthalpy changes of isothermal reactions, non-isothermal chemical processes
  • • Carnot cycle, entropy, the 2nd law of thermodynamics, entropy calculations in reversible and irreversible processes, the 3rd law of thermodynamics
  • • Spontaneity based on entropy, constant temperature & pressure processes and definition of Gibbs free energy
  • • Phase equilibria in one-component systems
Course Content Introduction and mathematical background; the concept of work and energy, basic definitions; the first law of thermodynamics; constant pressure processes and definition of enthalpy; thermochemistry, Hess's Law; Carnot cycle and definition of entropy, the second law of thermodynamics; the third law of thermodynamics; spontaneity based on entropy;

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction and mathematical background Chapter 1 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
2 Introduction and mathematical background Chapter 1 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
3 Work and energy concepts, basic definitions (system, surroundings,...) Chapter 1 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
4 Internal energy and the 1st law of thermodynamics Chapter 2 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
5 Constant volume, constant pressure, isothermal and adiabatic processes, definition of enthalpy Chapter 2 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
6 Heat capacity, constant volume and constant pressure heat capacities Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
7 Midterm 1
8 Enthalpy changes in superheated and supercooled materials Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
9 Termochemistry, compound formation from the elements and definition of standard formation enthalpies of compounds Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
10 Hess's law, isothermal and non-isothermal chemical processes Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
11 Carnot cycle and definition of entropy Chapter 3 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
12 The 2nd law of thermodynamics Chapter 3 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
13 Midterm 2
14 The third law of thermodynamics, entropy calculations in reversible and irreversible processes Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
15 Spontaneity based on entropy, constant temperature & pressure processes and definition of Gibbs free energy Chapter 3, Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources
16 Phase equilibria in one component systems Chapter 7 of the course book and the related pages of the other sources

Sources

Course Book 1. Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials, D.R. Gaskell (5th ed.), Taylor and Francis, 2008.
Other Sources 2. Thermodynamics in Materials Science, Robert T. DeHoff, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
3. Thermodynamics of Materials, Volumes I & II, David V. Ragone, John Wiley, 1995.
4. Thermodynamics of Solids, Richard A. Swalin, John Wiley, 1970.
5. Chemical Thermodynamics of Materials, C.H.P. Lupis, , North-Holland, 1983.
6. Materials Thermochemistry, O. Kubashevski, C.B. Alcock,., and P.J Spencer, Pergamon Press, 1993.

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