ECTS - Ceramic Materials
Ceramic Materials (MATE468) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Ceramic Materials | MATE468 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
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| Learning and Teaching Strategies | . |
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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;
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Obtain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | |||||
| 2 | Obtain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | |||||
| 3 | Obtain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. | |||||
| 4 | Obtain an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. | |||||
| 5 | Obtain an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Obtain an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 7 | Obtain an ability to communicate effectively. | |||||
| 8 | Obtain an understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and recognition of the responsibilities for social problems. | |||||
| 9 | Obtain the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | |||||
| 10 | Obtain a knowledge of contemporary engineering issues. | |||||
| 11 | Obtain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | |||||
| 12 | Obtain skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies. | |||||
| 13 | Obtain an ability to make methodological scientific research. | |||||
| 14 | Obtain an ability to produce, report and present an original or known scientific body of knowledge. | |||||
| 15 | Obtain an ability to defend an originally produced idea. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| 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 | ||