MMU663 - ADVANCED MATERIALS SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES and PROCES

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ADVANCED MATERIALS SYNTHESIS TECHNIQUES and PROCES MMU663 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Other: homework, individual work  
Instructor (s)Assist. Prof. Dr. Bora MaviÅŸ and Assist. Prof. Dr. Benat Koçkar 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to teach students synthesis and processing techniques that are specially developed and used for production of advanced materials with an emphasis on nanostructured materials and their building blocks.  
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of the course, the students will ;
  2. learn the synthesis methods of building blocks of advanced materials; nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers etc.
  3. realize the importance of control over the synthesis conditions of building blocks for development of more reliable technologies
  4. learn the advanced versions of basic processing techniques such as diffusion, oxidation, sintering, deformation, lithography, chemical/physical vapor deposition and others, dedicated for advanced materials production
  5. be able to develop links between the building blocks and the various assembly strategies leading to the larger structures,
  6. develop consciousness over assembly methods developed by mimicking nature or inspired by it.
Course ContentNanoscale building block synthesis methods dedicated to metals, ceramics and polymers; advanced materials processing techniques and various assembly methods including biomimetic approaches. 
ReferencesVarious resources including recent review or research articles.  

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Synthesis methods dedicated to metals
Week 2Synthesis methods dedicated to metals
Week 3Synthesis methods dedicated to ceramics
Week 4Synthesis methods dedicated to ceramics
Week 5Synthesis methods dedicated to polymers
Week 6Synthesis methods dedicated to polymers
Week 7Midterm I
Week 8Advanced processing techniques
Week 9Advanced processing techniques
Week 10Advanced processing techniques
Week 11Midterm II
Week 12Assembly strategies
Week 13Assembly strategies (cont?d)
Week 14Assembly strategies (cont?d)
Week 15
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance15
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments825
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms230
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes1160
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes140
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)149126
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment8540
Midterms (Study duration)21020
Final Exam (Study duration) 11212
Total Workload3939240

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has the theoretical and practical knowledge to improve and deepen the information in the different fields of the mechanical eng ineering at the level of expertize based on the undergraduate engineering outcomes.X    
2. Realizes the interaction between the interdiciplines in which the mechanical engineering applications take place.   X 
3. Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge at the levels of expertize in which he/she gains from his/her field in solving engineering problems.  X  
4. Has the ability to be able to interpret and develop new information via combining his/her knowledge in which he/she becomes expert with the knowledge that comes from different diciplines.    X
5. Has the abilitiy to be able to solve the problems in engineering applications using research methods.  X  
6. Be able to perform an advanced level work in his/her field independently.   X 
7. Takes the responsibility and develops new strategical approaches for solving encountered and unforeseen complicated problems in engineering applications   X  
8. Be able to lead when the problems encountered are in the fields of the mechanical engineering in which he/she specialized      
9. Evaluates the information and skills which he/she gains at the level of expertize in the specifics of mechanical engineering and adjusts his/her learnings as and when needed. X   
10. Systematically transfers the current progress in engineering field and his/her own studies to the groups in his/her field and to the groups out of his/her fields in written, oral and visual presentations supported by quantitative and qualitative data .  X   
11. Establishes oral and written communication skills by using one foreign language at least at the level of B1 European Language Portfolia.     
12. Uses the information and communication technologies at the advanced level with the computer softwares as required by the area of specialization and work.      
13. Develops strategy, policy and application plans to the problems at which engineering solutions are needed and evaluates the results within the quality processes framework.X    
14. Uses the information which he/she absorbs from his/her field, the problem solving and practical skills in interdiciplinary studies.  X  

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