KÄ°M629 - MATERIAL SCIENCE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MATERIAL SCIENCE KÄ°M629 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Other: presentation  
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Ahmet Nedim Ay 
Course objectiveTo educate the students on materials such as; glasses, polmers, ceramics, composites, superconductors, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, thermal and chemical properties of materials, and variety of methods used to determine the physical properties of materials. 
Learning outcomes
  1. At the end of this course, students will learn the basic materials? Chemical properties
  2. physical properties,
  3. Synthesis,
  4. Characterization and
  5. Methods used in measurement of physical properties of basic materials, we encounter in today's world.
Course ContentBinding in atoms, molecules and crystals, phase diagrams, mechanical properties, electric and magnetic properties, thermal and chemical properties, atomic rearrangements, micro and macro structure, equilibrium and kinetics, electrochemical properties, ceramics, polymers, glasses, composite materials, super- conductors. Methods used in measurement of physical properties of materials. 
ReferencesMaterials Science, W.D. Calister, 3 rd Edn, Wiley
Basic Solid State Chemistry, A.R. West, Wiley 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General information about the course and the importance of materials science
Week 2Atoms, molecules and bonding in crystals
Week 3Phase diagrams
Week 4Mechanical properties
Week 5Elestrical and magnetical properties, thermal and chemical properties
Week 6Midterm exam- presentation
Week 7Atomic rearrangements, micro and macro structure, equilibrium and kinetics
Week 8Electrochemical properties
Week 9Ceramics
Week 10Polymers
Week 11Glasses
Week 12Composite materials
Week 13Super- conductors
Week 14Methods used in the measurement of physical properties of materials
Week 15Report presentation
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments610
Presentation220
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes950
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
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)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation21020
Project000
Homework assignment41040
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 12020
Total Workload3656174

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens their knowledge in the field of natural sciences based on the chemistry bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Determines interdisciplinary interactions by analyzing information obtained from advanced scientific research.  X  
3. Utilizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their field.   X 
4. Relates basic and advanced knowledge in their field and proposes interdisciplinary new ideas.  X  
5. Develops scientific solution proposals and strategies using their theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. X   
6. Conducts individual and/or group work in research requiring expertise in their field.X    
7. Takes initiative to solve problems encountered in individual or group work related to their field.X    
8. Participates in interdisciplinary studies with their basic knowledge and analytical thinking skills.  X  
9. Identifies lacks by monitoring scientific developments in their field and manage learning processes to conduct advanced research.   X 
10. Accesses foreign sources in their field using at least one foreign language, updates their knowledge, and communicates with colleagues worldwide. X   
11. Manages data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination processes related to their field effectively and safely while considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.    X

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