MATERIALS SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEK203	MATERIALS SCIENCE	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. PERİ GÜNEŞ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	1. To introduce the materials used in engineering applications 2. To give an overview of the structures of atomic bonds and atomic structures, to introduce crystal structures closely 3. To introduce the properties of materials 4. To understand and examine the alloys in detail 5. To examine phase transformations and introduce phase diagrams 6. To give information about heat treatment 7. Develop an approach to material selection in different application areas
Contents of the Course Unit:	Introduction of engineering materials; to introduce atomic structure, atomic bonds and crystal lattice structures; to introduce crystal defects and hence mechanical properties of the material; phase diagrams and heat treatments; metal materials and their application areas; ceramic materials and their application areas; polymer materials and their application areas; composite materials and their application areas; nano materials and application areas

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students generally define the mechanisms that change and control the properties of materials and explain the basic principles of materials science.
Students can report appropriate results to problems related to basic mechanical properties
Students can define phase diagrams.
Students can explain heat treatment in general terms.
Students can explain the determination of the reasons and parameters of different material types on the basis of application.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to engineering materials	-
2	-	Atomic structure, atomic bonds	-
3	-	Crystal structure	-
4	-	Mechanic properties of metallic materials	-
5	-	Mechanic properties of metallic materials	-
6	-	Phase diagrams	-
7	-	Fe-C diagram	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Heat treatments	-
10	-	Heat treatments	-
11	-	Metallic materials and their application areas	-
12	-	Ceramic materials and their application areas	-
13	-	Polymer materials and their application areas	-
14	-	Composite materials and their application areas	-
15	-	Composite materials and their application areas	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Callister, W. D., “Materials Science and Engineering”, 8th Edn. Wiley, 1985
Askeland, D. R., "The Science and Engineering of Materials", 2nd SI Edn., Chapman & Hall, 1990
Kaşif Onaran, “Malzeme Bilimi” Bilim Teknik Yayınevi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	35
Homework Assessment	1	10
Short Exam	1	5
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	4	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of electrical and electronics science and relates them to the groundwork of electrical and electronics science.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from electrical and electronics sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate model related to electrical and electronics under reasonable constraints.			2
2	Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of electrical and electronics engineering science applications and develops appropriate solutions.					4
2	Identifies, models and solveselectrical and electronics engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.					4
3	Determines and uses the necessary electrical and electronics engineering technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.						5
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.						5
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of electrical and electronics engineering technologies by means of books, internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.				3
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.				3
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.					4
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of electrical and electronics engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	7	3	21
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	1	3	3
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	6	12
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	28	0	100