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  Course Description
Course Name : Material Science

Course Code : IG 210

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. GÖZDETANSUĞ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Cites four components involved in the process of design, production, and utilization of materials, and briefly describes the relations between these components.
Determines primary interatomic bonding and secondary bonding, and notes the differences between them. Knows which materails exhibit such bonding types.
Knows the difference in atomic/molecular structure between crystalline and noncrystalline materials.
Can define both vacancy and self-interstitial crystalline defects. Knows and defines the two atomic diffusion mechanism.
Define engineering stress and engineering strain.
Can define the motion of edge and screw dislocations from an atomic perspective and describe the mechanism of crack propagation for both ductile and brittle modes of fracture.
Knows the terminology associated with phase diagrams and phase transformations.
Can name four different types of steels and cite compositional differences of each type of steels, distinctive properties, and typical uses.
Knows the structures, properties, applications and processing (in food industry) of ceramics.
is knowledgeable about the structures, properties, applications and processing (in food industry) of polymers.
Has knowledge about structures, properties, applications and processing (in food industry) of composites.
Can describe corrosion and list five measures commonly used to prevent corrosion.
Can describe corrosion and list five measures commonly used to prevent corrosion.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To acquire knowledge about structure and general properties of materials used in food industry.

Course Contents : Clasifications of materials. Atomic structure and interatomic bonding. The structure of crystalline solids. İmperfactions in solids. Diffusion. Mechanical properties of metals. Dislocations and strengthening mechanism. Failure. Phase diagrams. Applications and processing of metal alloys. Ceramics. Polymers. Composites. Corrosion.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Class


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction: Definition of material, material science and engineering, clasification materials. Reading Lecturing
2 Atomic structure and interatomic bonding Reading Lecturing
3 The structure of crystalline solids Reading Lecturing
4 Imperfections in solids and Diffusion Reading Lecturing
5 Mechanical properties of metals Reading Lecturing
6 Dislocations and strengthing mechanism and failure Reading Lecturing
7 Phase diagrams Reading Lecturing
8 Applications and processing of metal alloys Reading Lecturing
9 Exercises Reading Practise
10 Exam
11 Structures, properties and applications, processing of ceramics Reading Lecturing, Videos
12 Structures, properties and applications, processing of polymers Reading Lecturing, Videos
13 Structures, properties and applications, processing of composites Reading Lecturing, Videos
14 Corrosion and degradation of materials Reading Lecturing, Videos
15 Exercises Reading Practise
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Materials Science and Engineering, William D. Callister, David G. Retwisch, Eight Edition, Wiley.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 10
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 Gains the ability to use knowledge and skills in his/her field. 4
2 Improve a process-based system using the methods of measurement and evaluation 1
3 Has knowledge in the fields of basic science, engineering and food science and technology 4
4 Determines, identifies and resolves the problems in the areas regarding food engineering and technology applications 4
5 Researches and analyzes complex systems using scientific methods 1
6 Uses objective and subjective methods to evaluate food quality and interprets the results 2
7 Selects and uses modern technical systems in food engineering and technology applications 3
8 Uses laboratories, does food analyses and evaluates, interprets and reports the results, 0
9 Has skills of Independent decision-making, self-confidence, creativity and the ability to take responsibility 1
10 Complies with teamwork 2
11 Analytically and critically evaluates the learned information. 2
12 Knows the necessity of lifelong learning. 3
13 Communicates effectively and healthily in the relevant field and uses communication technologies 2
14 Knows a foreign language at a level to follow the literature about foods and communicate 2
15 is respectful of professional ethics 2
16 Has ability to plan, implement and develop a food process 4
17 Knows the legislation and management systems related to foods 2
18 Constantly improves himself/herself determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields besides his/her professional development 2
* 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 2 8
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 94
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76
ECTS Credit: 4