MATERIALS SCIENCE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEK203	MATERIALS SCIENCE	3	3	3	4

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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. HAMDİ ALPER ÖZYİĞİT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. CANSU NOBERİ
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

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to adopt math and science knowledge to the problems of Mechatronic Engineering.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the scientific methods to solve problems of Mechatronic Engineering.					4
2	Able to plan experiment, build hardware, collect data using modern devices and analyze data.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can define, scientize and solve the actual mechatronics problems.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use modern tools such as softwares in engineering design and analysis.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prone to work in interdisciplinary teams and be a team leadership.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to find solutions that meet technical and economical expectations when designing a system with components.				3
2	Can approach with a global perspective to Mechatronics Engineering.			2
3	Able to keep up to date of self-awarness in the field.				3
4	Can follow academic and industrial developments related Mechatronics Engineering.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work in the field, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary environments.						5
2	Have written and verbal communication skills in Turkish and English.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Have professional and ethical values and sensitive to these.					4
2	Sensitive to health and safety issues in Mechatronic Engineering.					4
3	Sensitive to social, environmental and economic factors in professional activities.					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