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Course Description Course Name : Materials Science I Course Code : ME 207 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MELİH BAYRAMOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes mechanical, pyhsical and chemical properties of engineering materials and understands the effect of various factors on the properties of materials Understands how the properties of materials can be tested and interprets the results Understands how the strength of materials can be enhanced according to the loading conditions Classiffies commonly used ferrous metals Understands the effect of alloying elements on the properties of plain carbon steels and selects proper type of steel according to service conditions Understands the designation of cast irons and steels Selects materials for specific uses based on the properties, characteristics, and service of the materials Understands the basic principles of non destructive testing methods and selects a proper test for the detetection of required defects Describes the reasons for metalic corrosion and understands the protection methods Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course mainly deals with the basic principles involved in materials selection based on the properties of materials and how the tests are conducted to obtain information about the mechanical properties of engineering materials Course Contents : Properties of materials. Static properties. Stress and strain. Modulus of elasticity. Resilience. Ductility and brittleness. Toughness. Hardness. Brinell hardness test. Rockwell hardness test. Vickers hardness test. Microhardness tests. Dynamic properties. Impact test. Metal fatigue. Creep of metals. Non-destructive testing. The detection of surface cracks. The detection of internal defects. Physical properties of engineering materials. Engineering materials. Types of cast irons and their designations. Steels. Plain carbon steels. Alloy steels. Effects of the alloying elements. Classification of alloy steels. Designation of steels. Nonferrous metals. Refractory metals. Corrosion. 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 Classification of engineering materials. Definition of material properties Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 2 Tensile test and tensile properties of materials Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 3 Use of tensile test data in design Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 4 Hardness and hardness measurement methods Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 5 Vickers, Shore Scleroskope Durometer hardness tests and microhardness Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 6 Dynamic properties; impact test, metal fatigue Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 7 Creep of metals Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 8 Physical properties. Nın-destructive testing Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 9 Midterm exam Study the related subjects from lecture notes and reference books Written examination 10 Non-destructive testing Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 11 Engineering materials; Metallic materials, Ferrous metals, Cast iron Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 12 Plain carbon steels, properties, classification, designation Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 13 Alloy steels; properties, classification, designation Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 14 Non-ferrous metals. Refractory metals Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 15 Corrosion. Plastic materials Read the related subject from the lecture notes Lecturing 16/17 Final exam Study the related subjects from lecture notes and reference books Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Me207 Material Science Lecture Notes Required Course Material(s)  Properties of Materials for Design by Alp Esin  Materials and Processes in Manufacturing by E. Paul Degarmo, J.Temple Black and Ronald A. Kohser.  Principles of Material Science and Engineering by William F. Smith  The Science and Design of Engineering Materials by J. P. Schaffer, A. Saxena, S.D. Antolovich, T. H. Sanders and S. B. Warner  http://www.virginia.edu/bohr/mse209/chapter6.htm  http://www.eng.auburn.edu/~wfgale/intro_metals/toc.htm   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 a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 3 2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 4 3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 1 4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 2 5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 0 6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 4 7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 3 8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5 9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 5 10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 0 11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 2 12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 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) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 123 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.92 ECTS Credit: 5