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  Course Description
Course Name : Powder Metallurgy I

Course Code : MK-547

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDULKADİR EKŞİ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows that the powder metallurgy method is an alternative production method.
Knows the method of powder metallurgy and ceramics, metal, composite or cermet materials, powder metallurgy method of character generation and production stages of the method to provide information about the characteristics and process parameters.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introduction to powder metallurgy and definitions. Fabrication techniques of metal powders. Powder characterization and testing. The measurement of particle specifications. Particle packing charaterictics. Methods of compaction. Particle deformation and densification under pressure. Density-pressure relations. Density and stress distribution in compacts.

Course Contents : Description of the method of powder metallugy which is one of the manufacturing methods. Production of machine elements from metal and ceramic powders.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : derslik


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Powder metallurgy method, the definition and the necessity to create and compare with other methods. Oral Presentation
2 Classify industrial sectors based on the use of powder metallurgy products Oral Presentation
3 Classify and associate it with the desired material properties of powders forming techniques Oral Presentation
4 Powder characterization and testing. Oral Presentation
5 Powder characterization and testing.
6 The measurement of particle specifications.
7 Midterm Exam Exam
8 Particle packing charaterictics. Methods of compaction.
9 Particle packing charaterictics. Methods of compaction. Oral Presentation
10 Particle deformation and densification under pressure.
11 Particle deformation and densification under pressure.
12 Density-pressure relations.
13 Density-pressure relations. Oral Presentation
14 Density and stress distribution in compacts.
15 Density and stress distribution in compacts. Oral Presentation
16/17 Density and stress distribution in compacts.


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Ders notları ve Powder Metakllurgy Science , Randall M. German
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50
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 Is equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 4
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 3
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 4
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 3
5 To design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within the limitations of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability 2
6 Independently reviews and learns the applications in an enterprise, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, has the ability of selecting the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 2
7 Identifies a product or its production process, design, development, and prioritise its use 4
8 Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 5
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 4
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, inquisitive and innovative 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) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 6 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6