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 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 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 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.
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 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