Ceramic Materials (MATE468) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ceramic Materials MATE468 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
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)
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Course Objectives This course is aimed to develop an understanding of the properties of ceramic materials as they relate primarily to their structure and bonding. The fundamental role of point defects and stoichiometry on the electric, dielectric and diffusional properties of ceramics will be discussed. The critical role of flaws, surfaces and interfaces on the mechanical properties will be addressed
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To introduce modern ceramic materials, their structure, properties, applications, potential uses and limitations.
  • To appreciate the factors that render ceramics unique and different from other materials such as metals or polymers.
  • To become aware of the bonding/property relationships in ceramics.
  • To familiarize the student with the various ceramic applications
  • To provide the foundation necessary to locate, understand and critically assess the ceramic literature
Course Content Bonding theory, ceramic structures, defects, physical properties of ceramics, electrical and dielectric properties of ceramics, mechanical and optical properties of ceramics, processing of ceramic and glass.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Chapter 1
2 Bonding in ceramics Chapter 2
3 Structure of ceramics Chapter 3
4 Effect of chemical forces on physical properties Chapter 4
5 Thermodynamic and kinetics considerations Chapter 5
6 Defects in ceramics Chapter 6
7 Diffusion and electrical conductivity Chapter 7
8 Phase equilibria Chapter 8
9 Midterm exam
10 Formation, structure and properties of glasses Chapter 9
11 Sintering and grain growth Chapter 10
12 Dielectric properties Chapter 14
13 Optical properties Chapter 16
14 Seminar Assignment presentation
15 Overall review
16 Final exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of Ceramics, by M. W. Barsoum, Taylor and Francis, 2003.
Other Sources 2. Introduction to Ceramics, Kingery, Bowen and Uhlmann. John Wiley & Sons, N.Y., 1976.
3. Principles of Electronic Ceramics, L. L. Hench & J. K. West, Wiley & Sons, N.Y. 1990.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 1 10
Presentation 1 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
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 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 1 10 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 15 15
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125