AEROSPACE MATERIALS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK210	AEROSPACE MATERIALS	4	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. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MERT YILDIRIM
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to introduce the metals, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials commonly used in the aerospace industry and to teach basic knowledge about the criteria for material selection, production methods, and performance analysis.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Materials science; material selection and basic engineering criteria; classification of materials; metals and alloys in the aerospace industry (aluminum, titanium, magnesium); superalloys; ceramics; polymers; composite materials; smart and functional materials; testing and characterization of aerospace materials.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students gain basic material knowledge.
Students learn the basic professional terminology and knowledge that aeronautical engineers will need in their professional lives.
Students gain the ability to identify the properties needed in the production and use of materials.
Students gain knowledge of material selection and material design using knowledge of materials science.
Students determine the usage areas of the materials according to their properties.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Written Sources	Introduction	Oral Presentation
2	Written Sources	Definition, Classification, and Material Selection Criteria of Engineering Materials	Oral Presentation
3	Written Sources	Metals and Alloys in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
4	Written Sources	Ceramics in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
5	Written Sources	Polymers in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
6	Written Sources	Composite Materials in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
7	Written Sources	Smart and Functional Materials in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Written Sources	Manufacturing Methods of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
10	Written Sources	Mechanical Testing of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
11	Written Sources	Microstructure Analysis of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
12	Written Sources	Destructive and Non-destructive Testing Methods of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
13	Written Sources	Thermal Analysis Methods of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
14	Written Sources	Advanced Analysis Methods of Aerospace Materials	Oral Presentation
15	Written Sources	Future Trends in the Aerospace Industry	Oral Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Askeland, D., "The Science and Engineering of Materials", Cengage, 2016.
Callister, WD.,"Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction", Wiley, 2010.
Hohn.V,’’Engineering Materials’’,2001.

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	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.			2
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.				3
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.			2
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.					4
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.					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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	6	6
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	98