FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 360 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Advanced Materials Science
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 360
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
5

Prerequisites
  ME 202 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the properties, applications and manufacturing techniques of alloys, composite materials, corrosion of materials and optical properties of materials.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • explain the properties and applications of alloys
  • define the microstructures of the materials according to composition in the phase diagrams
  • select the suitable processing technique for fabrication of materials
  • define applications of materials according to the properties of the materials
  • discuss the economical, environmental, social issues in materials engineering
Course Description The main topics included in this course are phase diagrams, properties, manufacturing tecniques and application areas of alloys, properties and application areas of composite materials, corrosion of materials and optical properties of materials.

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Phase Diagrams Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 9.
2 Phase Diagrams of Ferrous Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 9.
3 Phase Diagrams of Ferrous Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 9.
4 Phase Transformations of Ferrous Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 10.
5 Microstructures of Ferrous Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 10.
6 Review of the Semester  
7 Metal Alloys, Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 11.
8 Metal Alloys, Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 11.
9 Metal Alloys, Applications and Processing of Metal Alloys Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 11.
10 Composite Materials Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 16.
11 Corrosion and Degradation of Materials Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 17.
12 Corrosion and Degradation of Materials Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 17.
13 Dielectric Behaviour, Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 18.
14 Dielectric Behaviour, Ferroelectricity, Piezoelectricity Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 18.
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, ISBN: 9780070592025

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
5
Project
1
20
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
40
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
14
2
28
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
4
4
Project
1
20
20
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
10
20
Final Exam
1
14
14
    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.

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.

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.

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.

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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