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	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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. TARIK ÇAKAR
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	Gain sufficient knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Industrial Engineering.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes and evaluates existing application areas in the field of Industrial Engineering and develops applications for their solutions.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes a system, the components of that system, the process of that system, and designs the system by examining it in line with realistic constraints and goals.				3
2	Gains the ability to model and solve engineering problems.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the problems that may be encountered in the field of industrial engineering and acquires the ability to choose and apply the appropriate method to be used in problem solving.				3
2	Selects and uses technical tools necessary for industrial engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively.					4
3	Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results to examine problems in the field of industrial engineering.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains the ability to work effectively within a team.					4
2	Works effectively individually and takes responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Accesses the necessary information for a determined problem and searches for resources for this purpose.				3
2	Has the ability to follow all developments in the field of industrial engineering and constantly renew itself.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gains oral and written communication skills and speaks at least one foreign language.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Has awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.			2
2	Has knowledge about the universal and social effects of industrial engineering applications and reaches solutions by being aware of the importance of an innovative approach in solving engineering problems.					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