ECTS - Advanced Glass Science and Technology
Advanced Glass Science and Technology (MATE541) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Advanced Glass Science and Technology | MATE541 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To advance the understanding on the glass-making process, physical and chemical properties, and applications through discussing on structural and additive effects. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Nucleation, Crystal growth, Glass formation, Melting of ceramic powders, Structure of glasses, Viscosity of glass forming, Density, Thermal expansion, Mechanical properties, Optical properties |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Lecture slides |
| 2 | Principles of glass formation | 7~25 |
| 3 | Glass melting | 26~50 |
| 4 | Immiscibility | 51~71 |
| 5 | Structures of glasses | 72~109 |
| 6 | Viscosity of glass forming melts | 111~137 |
| 7 | Density and thermal expansion | 138~162 |
| 8 | Transport properties | 163~187 |
| 9 | Mechanical properties | 188~201 |
| 10 | Optical properties | 202~221 |
| 11 | Water in glasses and melts | 222~236 |
| 12 | Thermal analysis of glasses | 237~248 |
| 13 | Glass technology | 249~261 |
| 14 | Commercial glasses | 262~274 |
| 15 | Summary | |
| 16 | Final |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, 2nd ed., by J.E. Shelby, The Royal Society of Chemistry 2005 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Introduction to Ceramics, Kingery, Bowen and Uhlmann, Wiley, 1976 |
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 | 20 |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 60 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | - | - |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | ||||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | ||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. | X | ||||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. | X | ||||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 6 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | ||||
| 8 | An understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and recognition of the responsibilities for social problems. | X | ||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of contemporary engineering issues. | X | ||||
| 11 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | ||||
| 12 | Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | X | ||||
| 13 | An ability to make methodological scientific research. | X | ||||
| 14 | An ability to produce, report and present an original or known scientific body of knowledge. | X | ||||
| 15 | An ability to defend an originally produced idea. | X | ||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 30 | 60 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Total Workload | 179 | ||