COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Building Materials
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MINT 103
Fall
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Required
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives With this course, the student will be able to comprehend general properties of basic materials used in profession.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to use construction materials with classifying according to place of use.
  • Will be able to identify physical properties of materials.
  • Will be able to define natural and artificial materials.
  • Will be able to define insulator materials.
  • Will be able to identify places of use of isolators and conductors.
Course Description This course consist of construction materials, wood and metalic materials, heat, water and fire isolation materials topics.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

Core Courses
X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction, internal structure of rigid materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 1,2
2 Basic mechanical properties of materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 3
3 Basic mechanical properties of materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 3
4 Other physical and mechanical properties: hardness, abrasion and impact İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 4
5 Composition and properties of concrete İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 4
6 Effects of environmental conditions on material properties / Strain measurement methods İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 5
7 Midterm Exam
8 Allowable stress / Physical and chemical properties of materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 9
9 Metals and alloys İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 12
10 Ceramics and glass / Wall components, floor and roof materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 13,15
11 Timber İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 17
12 Thermal insulation materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 14,16
13 Water insulation materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 14,16
14 Fire insulation materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 14,16
15 Soundproofing materials İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları. Chapter 14,16
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

İnşaat Mühendisleri için Malzeme Bilgisi, Prof. Dr. Bülent BARADAN, DEÜ Mühendislik Fak. Yayınları.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Course Notes.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
-
-
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
2
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
20
    Total
133

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge on fundamental theories, concepts, methods and tools in the construction technology field

X
2

To be able to interpret the gained information related to the field and to be able to apply technologies 

X
3

To transfer, orally and written, the suggested solutions of the problems related to the field

X
4

To be able to control and certificate products related to the field

5

To be able to identify problems related to field and to be able to find solutions

X
6

To be able to carry on projects related to the field or to be able to take responsibility for these projects

7

To work efficiently and effectively, to learn how to be a team member as an individual by taking responsibilities; to be open minded, constructive, open to criticism and to have self confidence

X
8

To know and obey the rules of business ethics, and to act according to social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances such as data collection, evaluation, announcement and application

X
9

To be able to monitor the developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues by using English at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

10

To have sufficient ability to use computer programs with information and communication technologies for the construction technology field

11

To be able to evaluate the gained information and abilities by using a critical approach; to comprehend lifelong learning strategy, to renew and improve the existing knowledge

X

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