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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
    SPRING
    2
    2
    3
    5

    Prerequisites None
    Course Language English
    Course Type ELECTIVE_COURSE
    Course Level First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Face to face
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
    Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
    Practice
    Problem Solving
    National Occupational Classification Code -
    Course Coordinator
    • Doç. Dr. Özge Sağlam
    Course Lecturer(s)
    • Doç. Dr. Özge Sağlam
    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 The students who succeeded in this course;
    Name Description PC Sub * Contribution Level
    1 2 3 4 5
    LO1 explain the fundamental analytical techniques used for the characterization of the physical and chemical properties of materials 4 X
    LO2 interpret X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis results 4 X
    LO3 analyze electron microscope images 4 X
    LO4 describe the working principle and application steps of Atomic Force Microscopy 4 X
    LO5 interpret the chemical composition of a material using FTIR analysis results 4 X
    LO6 evaluate the optical properties of materials using the basic principles of UV-Vis spectroscopy and the obtained spectra 4 X
    LO7 assess the thermal behavior of materials using thermal analysis techniques 4 X
    LO8 analyze the light-emission properties of materials through the working principles and measurement results of fluorescence spectrometry 4 X
    Course Description This course covers the basic characterization techniques used in determining the microstructural, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties of engineering materials. The working principles, application steps and data interpretation processes of 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) will be covered. Students will learn how these analysis methods are used in different materials and will gain the ability to evaluate characterization data.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals
    -

     



    Course Category

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

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Required Materials Learning Outcome
    1 General Principles of Material Analysis Techniques Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 1 679da001
    2 Fundamentals of X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 5 31fdf94c
    3 General Principles of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 7 aa1427e6
    4 General Principles of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 7 aa1427e6
    5 Fundamentals of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 4 6126d232
    6 Modes and Application Steps of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 4 6126d232
    7 General Principles of Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 6 aa1427e6
    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 aa1427e6
    10 Fundamentals and Application Steps of FTIR Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9 4fed4caf
    11 Fundamentals and Application Steps of FTIR Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9 5c5099df
    12 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 10 9633607e
    13 General Principles and Application Steps of Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 10 9633607e
    14 General Principles and Application Steps of Fluorescence Spectroscopy Materials Characterization Techniques, Sam Zhang, Lin Li, Ashok Kumar, CRC Press, 2008-Chapter 9 6cbe6b0b
    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 Weighting LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
    Homework / Assignments 5 25 X X X X X
    Presentation / Jury 2 10 X X
    Midterm 1 25 X X X X
    Final Exam 1 40 X X X X X X
    Total 9 100

     

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Participation - - -
    Theoretical Course Hours 16 2 32
    Laboratory / Application Hours 16 2 32
    Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
    Field Work - - -
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques - - -
    Portfolio - - -
    Homework / Assignments 5 5 25
    Presentation / Jury 2 5 10
    Project - - -
    Seminar / Workshop - - -
    Oral Exams - - -
    Midterms 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 10 10
        Total 150

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

    Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    1

    Mathematics

    2

    Science

    3

    Basic Engineering

    4

    Computation

    5

    related engineering discipline-specific topics

    6

    the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.

    2

    Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.

    3

    Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    1

    Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.

    2

    Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.

    4

    Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate tectıniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools. including estimation and modeling. far the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems while recognizing their limitations.

    LO1 LO3 LO8 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
    5

    Research and ınvestigation: Ability to use research methods ta investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.

    1

    Literature research far the study of complex engineering problems

    2

    Designing experiments

    3

    Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results

    6

    Global lmpact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on s.ociety, health and safety. ttıe economy, sustainability and the environment \ıVlthin the context of the UN Sustainable Development GoaJs; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.

    1

    Knowledge of ttıe impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, su.stainability and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    2

    Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions

    7

    Ethical Behavlor: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession. knowledge about ethical ,esponsibility; awareness of being impartial. without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.

    1

    Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles. information about ethical responsibility

    2

    Awareness of being impartial and indusive of diversity, without disaiminating on any subject.

    8

    lndividual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader on interdis.ciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).

    1

    lndividually and within the discipline

    2

    Ability to work effectivefy as a team member or leader in mutti-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)

    9

    Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.

    1

    Verbal

    2

    Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

    10

    Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    1

    Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis;

    2

    Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.

    11

    Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies. and thinking questioningly about tedınological changes

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