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  Course Description
Course Name : Electrical Engineering Materials

Course Code : EEE217

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA KEREM ÜN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends the chemical properties of materials
Explains conductivity and its relation with the microscopic structure of the material
Explains dielectricity and piezoelectricity and their relations with the microscopic structure of the material
Explains magnetism and its relation with the microscopic structure of the material

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the student properties like conductivity, dielectricity, magnetism, which are among the main topics of material science and relevant to electrical engineering, within the framework of material science

Course Contents : Atomic structure of matters, crystals, imperfections. Mechanical properties. Conductivity, metallic conductivity, semiconductors, insulators. Dielectric and piezoelectric materials. Magnetic materials.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to material science none Interactive lecture
2 Atomic structure of matter, chemical bonds Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
3 Crystal structures Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
4 Imperfections in materials Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
5 Mechanical properties, tensile test Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
6 Principles of electrical conduction Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
7 Metallic conduction, insulators Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
8 review, midterm exam none exam
9 Semiconductors Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
10 Dielectric materials Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
11 Piezoelectric materials Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
12 Magnetic materials Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
13 Advanced conducting materials, superconductivity Reading of the related part of the class notes Presentation
14 Review Reading of the related part of the class notes Interactive lecture
15 Review Reading of the related part of the class notes Interactive lecture
16/17 Final exam none Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Electrical Engineering Materials Lecture Notes - Yrd.Doç.Dr. Kerem ÜN
 Materials Science and Engineering, W. Callister
 Engineering Material Science, M. Ohring
 Materials:engineering,science,processing and design, M. Ashby
Required Course Material(s)  The website en.wikipedia.org
 Various sources available in the library


  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 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 2
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 3
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 0
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 1
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 1
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 0
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 0
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 2
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 0
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 1
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 1
* 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 3 39
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 9 9
    Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload: 86
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.44
ECTS Credit: 3