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    Department of Mechanical Engineering

    ME 480 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Materials Characterization
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ME 480
    Fall/Spring
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Problem Solving
    Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to introduce modern characterization techniques used to analyze the physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of engineering materials. The course aims to teach students the fundamental principles of various characterization methods, analysis processes, and interpretation of results. Through this, students will gain proficiency in understanding material properties and selecting the appropriate characterization techniques.
    Learning Outcomes
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    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1explain the fundamental analytical techniques used for the characterization of the physical and chemical properties of materials4x
    2interpret X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis results4x
    3analyze electron microscope images4x
    4describe the working principle and application steps of Atomic Force Microscopy4x
    5interpret the chemical composition of a material using FTIR analysis results4x
    6evaluate the optical properties of materials using the basic principles of UV-Vis spectroscopy and the obtained spectra4x
    7assess the thermal behavior of materials using thermal analysis techniques4x
    8analyze the light-emission properties of materials through the working principles and measurement results of fluorescence spectrometry4x
    Course Description This course covers fundamental characterization techniques used to determine the microstructural, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of engineering materials. It includes analysis techniques such as X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman Spectroscopy, and thermal analysis methods (DSC, TGA). The course will explore the working principles, application steps, and data interpretation processes of these techniques. Students will learn how to apply these analytical methods to different materials and develop the ability to evaluate characterization data.
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    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 Learning Outcome
    1 General Principles of Material Analysis Techniques Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 1
    2 Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 5
    3 General Principles of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 7
    4 General Principles of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 7
    5 Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 4
    6 Modes and Application Steps of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 4
    7 General Principles of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 6
    8 Midterm Exam
    9 General Principles of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 6
    10 Fundamentals and Application Steps of FTIR Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9
    11 Fundamentals and Application Steps of FTIR Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9
    12 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 10
    13 General Principles and Application Steps of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 10
    14 General Principles and Application Steps of Fluorescence Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9
    15 Review of the Semester
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008 

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Scanning Microscopy For Nanotechnology: Techniques And Applications,Weilie Zhou and Zhong Lin Wang, Springer Verlag, 2008; Recent Articles Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4 LO 5 LO 6 LO 7 LO 8
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    25
    XXXXX
    Presentation / Jury
    2
    10
    XX
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    25
    XXXX
    Final Exam
    40
    XXXXXX
    Total
    22232222

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    4
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    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
    16
    2
    32
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    5
    5
    25
    Presentation / Jury
    2
    5
    10
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    9
    9
    Final Exam
    10
    0
        Total
    140

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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    PC Sub 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    4

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

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    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.

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    6

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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    12

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

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    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.

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