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  Course Description
Course Name : Materials Science

Course Code : CEV214

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇAĞATAYHAN BEKİRERSU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Identify building materials and hardware used in the field of Environmental Engineering.
2.Materials handling, application, operation, and understand the advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost.
3. Understanding of the general characteristics of the materials and the preferred criteria.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim is to make the engineer nominees understand the general specialities of the materials necessary in building and running the environmental plants ,and the areas to perform them.

Course Contents : The course material covered in the scope of environmental engineering and construction phases of project development and the development of appropriate material selection is based on the purpose. Examples of groups defined on the material, materials, mechanical, physical and chemical properties are examined. The materials used in environmental engineering principles introduced in the manufacturing processes and provide information on the application.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Materials science, and environmental engineering applications, the importance of the classification of the materials used. None. Face-to-Face
2 Understanding of the general characteristics of the material and method of presentation. None. Face-to-Face
3 Advantages and disadvantages of materials that can be used for the same purpose. None. Face-to-Face
4 Binding materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face
5 Reinforcement material, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face
6 Metals, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face
7 Classification of terracotta, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face
8 Mid-term exam None. Written exam in the classroom
9 Mechanical materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
10 Plastic material classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
11 Geotextile / geomembrane materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
12 Insulation materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
13 Sand, gravel and aggregate materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
14 Other materials, classification, properties and application areas. None. Face-to-Face, visuals
15 Final exam None. Written exam in the classroom


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 3
2 Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences 1
3 Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems 1
4 Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions. 2
5 Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications 1
6 Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results 1
7 Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively 2
8 Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources 5
9 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 5
10 Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use 1
11 Effective use of Information and communication technologies 1
12 Professional and ethical responsibility 5
13 Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications 4
14 Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues 5
15 Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 4 52
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 87
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.48
ECTS Credit: 3