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  Course Description
Course Name : Ceramic Chemistry 2

Course Code : SRT134

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. YUSUF ZİYA HALEFOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends ceramic glaze and paint relationship.
Understands the relationship between the crystal structure of ceramics and paint-color
Learns the names and features of oxides and compounds used in ceramic glazes and paints.
Learns the chemical reactions harmful to health
Understands the relationship between glaze and texture.
Prepares artistic glazes.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to inform students about chemistry for ceramists, chemical structure of ceramics, its properties, crystal structure, the effect of crystal structure on color, coloring properties, the use of colorant in ceramic glazes, dye concepts, methods of measuring colors and their and chemical preparation.

Course Contents : Properties of all chemical substances used in ceramic glazes, their structures, their use, understanding the relationship between chemical materials and ceramic structure, process of firing, behavior of chemical compounds.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Oxides used in ceramic glazes and paints Check lecture notes theoretical
2 Oxides in ceramic glazes and paints Check lecture notes theoretical
3 Colors and their features in ceramics Check lecture notes theoretical
4 Pigment structures, production and production stages, Check lecture notes theoretical
5 Ceramic paint and features Check lecture notes theoretical
6 Ceramic paint and features Check lecture notes theoretical
7 Ceramic glaze and firing properties of coatings Check lecture notes theoretical
8 The relationship between the expansion of ceramic glazes and paints Check lecture notes theoretical
9 The relationship between surface tension and ceramic glazes and paints Check lecture notes theoretical
10 Oxides used for coloring glazes Check lecture notes theoretical
11 Underglaze, glaze, glaze colors and their properties Check lecture notes theoretical
12 Underglaze, glaze, glaze colors and properties Check lecture notes theoretical
13 Industrial application Check lecture notes application
14 Industrial application Check lecture notes application


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   Chang Raymond genel kimya,2006
 Ateş Arcasoy, Ceramic Technology
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 25
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 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 0
2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 2
3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 0
4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 4
5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 0
6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 0
7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 0
8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 4
9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 0
10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 5
11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 5
12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 0
13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 5
14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 0
15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 5
16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 5
17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 0
18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 0
19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 5
20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 0
* 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 3 3 9
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 3 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 68
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72
ECTS Credit: 3