COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Materials Science
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 202
Spring
2
2
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The main objectives of this course are - to establish a background for classification, structural analysis and mechanical properties of materials. - to introduce binary phase diagrams and phase transformations in alloys
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Draw crystal structures of materials and calculate the lattice parameters of crystal structures.
  • Describe the steady and unsteady state diffusion and apply fick's first and second law to the related problems.
  • Explain defects in the crystal structures and solve problems related to defects in solids.
  • Explain the mechanical properties of materials.
  • Describe the structure of polymers and compare their mechanical properties with metals
Course Description Crystal structures, Mechanical Properties, Diffraction, Polymer Chemistry, Structural defects, Diffusion, Diffraction, Fatigue, Fracture
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

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

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Classification of Materials, Advanced Materials, Modern Materials’ Needs, Atomic Structure Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
2 The Faced-Centered Cubic Crystal Structure, The Body-Centered Cubic Crsytal Structure, The Hexagonal Close-Packed Crystal Structure, Ceramic Crystal Structures Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Crystallography
3 The Diffraction Phenomenon, X-Ray Diffraction and Bragg’s Law, Diffraction Techniques Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Crystallography
4 Point Defects in Metals, Point Defects in Ceramics, Impurities in Solids Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 4. Imperfections in Solids
5 Diffusion Mechanisms, Steady-State Diffusion, Nonsteady State Diffusion Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.Chapter 5. Diffusion
6 Review and Midterm Exam I
7 Dislocations and Plastic Deformation, Characteristic of Disclocations, Slip Systems, Slip in Single Crystals Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 7. Imperfections in Solids
8 Mechanims of Strengthening in Metals, Recrystallization, Grain Growth Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 7. Imperfections in Solids
9 Concepts of Stress and Strain, Elastic Deformation, Plastic Deformation, Hardness, Variability of Material Properties Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 6. Mechanical Properties of Metals
10 Concepts of Stress and Strain, Elastic Deformation, Plastic Deformation, Hardness, Variability of Material Properties Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 6. Mechanical Properties of Metals
11 Review and Midterm Exam II
12 Fundamentals of Fracture, Ductile Fracture, Brittle Fracture, Principles of Fracture Mechanics, Fracture Toughness Testing Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 8. Failure
13 Cyclic Stresses, The S-N Curve, Generalized Creep Behaviour, Data Extrapoliation Methods, Alloys for High-Temperature Use Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 8. Failure
14 Hydrocarbon Molecules, Polymer Molecules, The Chemistry of Polymer Molecules, Characteristics, Applications, and Processing of Polymers Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 14. Structures of Polymers, Chapter 15 Applications, and Processing of Polymers
15 Composite Materials Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011. Chapter 16. Composites
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

Materials Science and Engineering, 7E, W.D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, John Wiley and Sons, 2011.
Suggested Readings/Materials

Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, W.F. Smith, 4E, McGraw-Hill, 2006.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
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
14
1
14
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
-
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
2
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
22
Final Exams
1
30
    Total
150

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To have theoretical and practical knowledge that have been acquired in the area of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Aerospace Engineering.
2

To be able to assess, analyze and solve problems by using the scientific methods in the area of Aerospace Engineering.
3

To be able to design a complex system, process or product under realistic limitations and requirements by using modern design techniques.
4

To be able to develop, select and use novel tools and techniques required in the area of Aerospace Engineering.
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results.
6

To be able to develop communication skills, ad working ability in multidisciplinary teams.
7

To be able to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Aerospace Engineering solutions.
9

To be aware of professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Aerospace Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language (‘‘European Language Portfolio Global Scale’’, Level B1).
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.
13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Aerospace Engineering.

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