COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Introduction to Materials Science
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CIVE 205
Fall
2
2
3
6
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery face to face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Group Work
Problem Solving
Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Lecturing / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives To emphasize the basic structure and general properties of engineering materials, their classification and selection, design and durability characteristics. To give an understanding on the importance of materials science for engineering applications.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Distinguish the different classes of engineering materials.
  • Express the physical properties of materials.
  • Relate the physical properties of materials with material behavior.
  • Question the relations between the chemical composition, atomic bonding and the material properties.
  • Analyse the principles of material behaviour under compression, tensile, flexural, and shear forces.
Course Description Basic structure and general properties of engineering materials, the structure of material, atomic arrangements, atom movements, structural imperfections, force, stress, strain, deformation, elastic and plastic behaviours, brittleness, toughness, ductility, viscosity, resilience, rheological models, creep, hardness, and fatigue.
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 Nature and Structure of Materials: Introduction; Atomic Structure Chapter-1: 1.1, 1.2,1.3; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
2 Nature and Structure of Materials: Atomic bonding; Atomic arrangement in molecular, amorphous, and crystal structures Chapter-1: 1.4, 1.5; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
3 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Introduction; Concepts of Force, stress, deformation, and strain; Elasticity Chapter-2: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
4 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Elastic and Plastic Behaviour Chapter-2: 2.3, 2.4; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
5 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Plasticity and flow; Stress-strain curves Chapter-2: 2.5; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
6 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Ductility and brittleness; Yield point Chapter-2: 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
7 Midterm
8 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Viscosity, Creep, Relaxation, Toughness and resilience Chapter-2: 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
9 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Fracture; Fatigue; Resonant frequency and damping; Hardness Chapter-2: 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
10 Mechanical Properties of Materials: Allowable stress and factor of safety; Ultimate stress Chapter-2: 2.19; “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, METU Press, 2010
11 Physical Properties of Materials: Volumetric and melting properties; Thermal properties; Electrical properties Chapter-4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.4; “Principles of Modern Manufacturing – SI Version,” Groover, Wiley Press, 2011
12 Engineering Materials: Metals Chapter-6: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3; “Principles of Modern Manufacturing – SI Version,” Groover, Wiley Press, 2011
13 Engineering Materials: Polymers and composite materials Chapter-8: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7; “Principles of Modern Manufacturing – SI Version,” Groover, Wiley Press, 2011
14 Engineering Materials: Ceramics Chapter-7: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6; “Principles of Modern Manufacturing – SI Version,” Groover, Wiley Press, 2011
15 Semester Review
16 Final
Course Notes/Textbooks

Erdoğan, Tokyay, Yaman, Erdoğan, “Intoduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers,” METU (Middle East Technical University) Press, Second Edition, 2010 ISBN: 978-605-4362-11-0
Suggested Readings/Materials
  • William D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction,” John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 7th Edition, 2007, ISBN: 9781260092035.
  • William Smith, Javad Hashemi, “Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Education, Sixth Edition, 2019, ISBN 978-1-259-69655-8 
  • James F. Shackelford, “Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers,” London: Prentice-Hall (Pearson), Eighth Edition, 2016 ISBN-13: 9781292067780
 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
35
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
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
14
4
56
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
25
Final Exams
1
35
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

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

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

 X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

 X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

 X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics.

 X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible 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 engineering solutions.
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, 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 Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language;

 X
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 Civil Engineering.

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