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Course Description Course Name : ceramic technology Course Code : MMD323 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HÜSEYİN VAPUR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows about what ceramics is. Learns about the raw materials applied to ceramics. Knows about killers and their features. Knows about kaolin-albite and silicates. Knows about sinteirng and glazing. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To train students in the production of raw materials used in the ceramic industry, prospecting, mining engineering and technological knowledge base about the contribution of ceramic production location. Course Contents : Preparation techniques for ceramic raw materials and industrial ceramics, composite materials, and general characteristics of killler, ceramics, clay, kaolin, feldspar, quartz, and other raw materials, cooking, glazing, give basic information about porcelain production. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Department of mining engineering classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General properties of ceramics lecture notes presentation 2 General characteristics of clays and traditional ceramics lecture notes presentation 3 ceramic production potential of the country and the main plants lecture notes presentation 4 feldspar, quartz, kaolin lecture notes presentation 5 Other raw materials used in lecture notes presentation 6 firing and glazing lecture notes presentation 7 Ceramics physical, chemical and mechanical properties lecture notes presentation 8 porcelain production lecture notes presentation 9 midterm exam 10 Industrial ceramics lecture notes presentation 11 Nanotechnology lecture notes presentation 12 New techniques lecture notes presentation 13 composite materials lecture notes presentation 14 Repetition of subject, applications, and make-up examination lecture notes presentation 15 final exam 16/17 make up exam of final   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Shreve R.N.; Brink Jr. J.A., 1977,Chemical Process Industrıes (Fourth Edition), 138-198 pages.  Sumer G., 1988, Ceramic Industry Handbook, AU Publications, No. 308, page 434,  Toydemir N., 1991, Ceramics (Ceramics Building Materials, ITU Library, Issue: 1442, 192 pages  Bengisu M., 2006, Ceramic Science and Engineering, Nobel Publishing, Distribution, 730 Pages Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 5 2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 4 3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 4 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 4 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 4 6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 3 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 3 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 5 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 3 10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 5 11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 3 12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 3 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 3 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 3 15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 4 16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 4 * 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) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 2 32 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 68 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.72 ECTS Credit: 3