Ceramic Materials (MATE468) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Ceramic Materials MATE468 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery
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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 X
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
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
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