FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 306 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Advanced Materials Science
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 306
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 202 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language
English
Course Type
Service Course
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are - to establish a background for properties of materials - to explain the applications - to introduce fabrication and processing of materials - to explain electrical, thermal, magnetic and optical properties of materials - to give a background for materials selection and design
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will be able to explain the properties and applications of metals
  • will be able to define the properties and applications of ceramics
  • will be able to define the properties and applications of polymers
  • will be able to elect the suitable processing technique for fabrication of materials
  • will be able to explain the electrical, magnetic, thermal and optical properties of materials
  • will be able to define applications of materials according to the properties of the materials
  • will be able to discuss the economical, environmental, social issues in materials engineering
Course Description Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Composites, Applications of Materials, Properties of Materials

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Ferrous Alloys, Nonferrous Alloys, Importance Metal Alloys in terms of economy W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011) Chapter 13: Properties and Applications of Metals
2 Ceramic Phase Diagrams, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics, Types and Applications of Ceramics W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 14. Properties and Applications of Ceramics
3 Mechanical Properties of Polymers, Mechanisms Deformation of Polymers W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 15. Properties and Applications of Polymers
4 Crystallization, Melting, and Glass-Transition Phenomena in Polymers, Polymer Types, Particle-Reinforced Composites W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 15. Properties and Applications of Polymers W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 16. Composite Materials
5 Fiber-Reinforced Composites, Fabrication of Metals, Thermal Processing of Metals W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 16. Composite Materials W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 17. Fabrication and Processing of Engineering Materials
6 Fabrication and Processing of Ceramics, Synthesis and Processing of Polymers, Corrosion of Metals, Degradation of Polymers W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 17. Fabrication and Processing of Engineering Materials W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 18. Corrosion and Degradation of Materials
7 Electrical Conduction, Semiconductivity, Electrical Conduction in Ionic Ceramic and in Polymers W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 19. Electrical Properties
8 Review and Midterm
9 Dielectric Behaviour, Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 19. Electrical Properties
10 Thermal Properties W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 20. Thermal Properties
11 Magnetic Properties W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 21. Magnetic Properties
12 Optical Properties of Metals and Nonmetals W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 22. Optical Properties
13 Applications of Optical Phenomena W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 22. Optical Properties
14 Economical Issues in Materials Science and Engineering W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, (John Wiley and Sons, 2011)Chapter 23
15 Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Materials Science and Engineering, 9E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, W.F. Smith, 4E, McGraw-Hill, 2006.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
-
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
10
Presentation / Jury
1
10
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
50
Final Exam
1
30
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
4
64
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
5
5
Presentation / Jury
1
5
5
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
12
24
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

X
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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