ECTS - Ceramic Materials
Ceramic Materials (MATE468) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Ceramic Materials | MATE468 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Area Elective Courses (Group C) |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
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| Course Objectives | This course is aimed to develop an understanding of the properties of ceramic materials as they relate primarily to their structure and bonding. The fundamental role of point defects and stoichiometry on the electric, dielectric and diffusional properties of ceramics will be discussed. The critical role of flaws, surfaces and interfaces on the mechanical properties will be addressed |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Bonding theory, ceramic structures, defects, physical properties of ceramics, electrical and dielectric properties of ceramics, mechanical and optical properties of ceramics, processing of ceramic and glass. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction | Chapter 1 |
| 2 | Bonding in ceramics | Chapter 2 |
| 3 | Structure of ceramics | Chapter 3 |
| 4 | Effect of chemical forces on physical properties | Chapter 4 |
| 5 | Thermodynamic and kinetics considerations | Chapter 5 |
| 6 | Defects in ceramics | Chapter 6 |
| 7 | Diffusion and electrical conductivity | Chapter 7 |
| 8 | Phase equilibria | Chapter 8 |
| 9 | Midterm exam | |
| 10 | Formation, structure and properties of glasses | Chapter 9 |
| 11 | Sintering and grain growth | Chapter 10 |
| 12 | Dielectric properties | Chapter 14 |
| 13 | Optical properties | Chapter 16 |
| 14 | Seminar | Assignment presentation |
| 15 | Overall review | |
| 16 | Final exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Fundamentals of Ceramics, by M. W. Barsoum, Taylor and Francis, 2003. |
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| Other Sources | 2. Introduction to Ceramics, Kingery, Bowen and Uhlmann. John Wiley & Sons, N.Y., 1976. |
| 3. Principles of Electronic Ceramics, L. L. Hench & J. K. West, Wiley & Sons, N.Y. 1990. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 10 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 5 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the Materials Engineering; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas to solve complex engineering problems and to model and solve of materials systems | X | ||||
| 2 | Understanding of science and engineering principles related to the structures, properties, processing and performance of Materials systems | X | ||||
| 3 | Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying proper analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose | X | ||||
| 4 | Ability to design and choose proper materials for a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design and materials selection methods for this purpose | X | ||||
| 5 | Ability to develop, select and utilize modern techniques and tools essential for the analysis and solution of complex problems in Materails Engineering applications; the ability to utilize information technologies effectively | X | ||||
| 6 | Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyse and interpret results using statistical and computational methods for complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Materials Engineering | X | ||||
| 7 | Ability to work effectively in inter/inner disciplinary teams; ability to work individually | X | ||||
| 8 | Effective oral and written communication skills in Turkish; knowlegde of at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions | X | ||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information; follow recent developments in science and technology with continuous self-development | X | ||||
| 10 | Ability to behave according to ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering applications | X | ||||
| 11 | Knowledge on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship and innovativeness; knowledge of sustainable development | X | ||||
| 12 | Knowledge of the effects of Materials Engineering applications on the universal and social dimensions of health, environment and safety, knowledge of modern age problems reflected on engineering; awareness of legal consequences of engineering solutions | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
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| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||