ECTS - Corrosion and Oxidation of Metals

Corrosion and Oxidation of Metals (MATE440) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Corrosion and Oxidation of Metals MATE440 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Technical Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery
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Course Objectives To teach the importance of corrosion To teach the thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion and oxidation To introduce the types of corrosion To get students familiar with the corrosion of common engineering materials. To get students familiar with corrosion testing, monitoring and prevention methods. To teach students the corrosion related aspects of material selection and design
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion and oxidation.
  • Understanding the types of corrosion
  • Knowledge of corrosion testing, monitoring and prevention methods.
  • Knowledge of the corrosion related aspects of material selection and design.
Course Content Introduction to corrosion, thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of corrosion and oxidation, types of corrosion, corrosion in various environments, corrosion of engineering materials, corrosion testing, control and prevention methods, corrosion in material selection and design.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Corrosion 1-12
2 Basics of Electrochemistry 15-42
3 Thermodynamics of Corrosion 71-79
4 Potential-pH (Pourbaix diagrams) 80-94
5 Kinetic Aspects of Corrosion 95-118
6 Thermodynamics of Oxidation 119-128
7 Kinetic Aspects of Oxidation 129-135
8 Types of Corrosion-1 155-184
9 Types of Corrosion-2 155-184
10 Corrosion in Various Environments 193-217 of [1]
11 Corrosion of Steels and Stainless Steels 227-286
12 Corrosion of Non-ferrous Engineering Materials 287-308
13 Corrosion Testing and Control 219-234 of [1]
14 Methods of Corrosion Prevention 185-226
15 Corrosion in Material Selection and Design 237-266 of [1]
16 Final review and student project presentations

Sources

Course Book 1. Corrosion Science and Technology, D.Talbot and J.Talbot, CRC Press, 1997.
Other Sources 2. Corrosion and Protection, E.Bardal, Springer, 2003.
3. Corrosion Engineering, M.G.Fontana, McGraw-Hill, 1985.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 3 10
Presentation - -
Project 1 15
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 7 100
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 Gains sufficient knowledge in subjects specific to mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering disciplines; gains the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods. X
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering applications; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, and analyzes and interprets the results for studying complex engineering problems or research topics specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Works effectively in both disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 Develops effective oral and written communication skills; acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports and understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear and understandable instructions.
8 Develops awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; gains access to information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, takes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develops awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; possesses knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Gains knowledge of the impacts of engineering applications on health, environment, and safety in universal and societal dimensions, and the issues reflected in contemporary engineering fields; develops awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Gains the ability to work in both thermal and mechanical systems fields, including the design and implementation of such systems.

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 3 4 12
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 126