ENJ609 - MATERIAL SCIENCE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
MATERIAL SCIENCE ENJ609 1st Semester 3 0 3 7
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Faculty members and lecturers 
Course objectiveThe aim of this course is to provie students with the concepts of material science, and help them gain ability for evaluation and relation between concepts and behavior of engineering materials 
Learning outcomes
  1. Learn the fundamental concepts of material science
  2. Understand Molecules, bonding and crystal structure
  3. Explain thermal phenomena in materials
  4. Interpret Mechanical ,Electrical, magnetic and optical properties
  5. Learn metals, ceramics, polymer, composit and semiconductors
  6. Understand magnetic and optical materials
Course ContentIntroduction to material science,
Molecules, bonding and crystal structure,
Thermal phenomena in materials,
Mechanical ,Electrical, magnetic and optical properties,
An introduction to the structural and physical properties of solids:metals, ceramics, polymer, composit and semiconductors,
magnetic and optical materials 
ReferencesWilliam D Collister, Material Science and Engineering, 2007 John Wiley&Sons;
Anderson J.C., Leaver K.D. Rawlings R. D. (1985). Materials Science. ELBS;
Kasap, S.O., (1997). Principles of Electrical Engineering Materials and Devices. McGraw-Hill 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to material science
Week 2Molecules, bonding and crystal structure
Week 3Thermal phenomena in materials
Week 4Mechanical properties of materials
Week 5Electrical properties of materials
Week 6Magnetic properties of materials
Week 7Midterm I
Week 8Optical properties of materials
Week 9An introduction to the structural and physical properties of solids
Week 10Metals, ceramics
Week 11Polymer, composit and semiconductors
Week 12Magnetic materials
Week 13Midterm II
Week 14Optical materials
Week 15Preparation for Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance05
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation120
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms120
Final exam145
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes055
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes045
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)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment2816
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3265164

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Have the proper knowledge background in Mathematics, Science and Engineering Sciences.   X 
2. Have the knowledge on the fundamental concepts of renewable energy systems.  X   
3. Have the knowledge and experience in renewable energy system design and modeling   X  
4. Able to conduct solar radiation, wind velocity and temperature measurements and have knowledge in calibration techniques. X   
5. Have the knowledge about standards, legislations, regulations and laws in renewable energy X    
6. Able to design and construct the experimental setup; and also to collect, evaluate and analyze the data   X  
7. Designs systems, components and/or process related to renewable energies.   X  
8. Have the knowledge of gathering information on contemporary problems of renewable energy and have experience in determining the proper ways to assess these problems.   X 
9. By using modern techniques and engineering tools, can use gained knowledge and experience to solve problems in the renewable energy field.    X
10. Have the ability of properly communicating orally and by writing. Knows how to report or present the results of researches and/or experimental results orally or in written form (in Turkish and in English).   X  
11. Have the awareness in professional and ethical responsibilities. X   
12. Grasps the importance of lifelong learning; follows the advancements in science and technology and improves his/her abilities and knowledge. X   

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