ECTS - Welding Metallurgy and Technology

Welding Metallurgy and Technology (MATE442) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Welding Metallurgy and Technology MATE442 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Objectives To introduce the students of Materials Engineering to the principles of welding technology and its applications in addition with the behavior of metallic materials during and after welding
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Ability to cite terms and definitions used in welding technology
  • To obtain information about basics of the welding processes, related application areas and recent developments
  • To obtain information about behavior of metallic materials during and after welding
  • Understanding of engineering tools used to ensure the quality of welding
  • Case studies
Course Content Welding related terms and definitions, classification of the welding processes, frequently used welding processes, their application areas, advantages and disadvantage, typical welding discontinuities, destructive and nondestructive tests applied on welded joints, quality aspects, welding metallurgy of ferrous and nonferrous metals, effects of the

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Welding related terms and definitions. Classification of the welding processes
2 Oxyacetylene welding process
3 Manual metal arc welding process.
4 Metal active gas welding process.
5 Tungsten inert gas welding process
6 Submerged arc welding process.
7 Resistance welding
8 Other welding processes
9 Behavior of carbon steels during welding
10 Behavior of low alloy steels during welding
11 Behavior of stainless steels during welding
12 Behavior of aluminium and aluminium alloys during welding
13 Behavior of other non-ferrous alloys during welding
14 Quality assurance, destructive and nondestructive tests on welding
15 Overall review
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Lancaster.J.F., “Metallurgy of Welding”, Abington Publishing, Cambridge, 1999.
2. Kou.S. “Welding Metallurgy”, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 2003.
Other Sources 3. ASM Metals Handbook. Vol.6. “Welding Brazing & Soldering”, ASM International, Metals Park, Ohio, USA, 1993.
4. AWS Welding Handbook, 9.th Ed. Vol. 2; AWS, Miami, USA, 2004.
5. AWS Welding Handbook, 9.th Ed. Vol. 3; AWS, Miami, USA, 2007.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 20
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses X
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 1 15 15
Report
Homework Assignments 4 3 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 126