Main Page     Information on the Institution     Degree Programs     General Information for Students     Türkçe  

 DEGREE PROGRAMS


 Associate's Degree (Short Cycle)


 Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)


 Master’s Degree (Second Cycle)

  Course Description
Course Name : Cement Technology

Course Code : MMD319

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ADEM ERSOY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Recognizes cement recognition technology.
Learns about raw materials used in cement sector.
Understands the cement production process.
Learns types of Cement
Knows the quality of cement and concrete experiments
Learns about cement market.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To introduce the cement technology, cement raw materials, and the process of cement.

Course Contents : Cement raw materials, cement production stages, Cement classifications, standards, information on Turkey Cement Sector.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty classrooms


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to cement, the cement sector in Turkey and the world Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
2 The raw materials used in cement production Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
3 The additives used in the production of cement. Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
4 Granulators Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
5 Raw material preparation Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
6 Raw chemicals used in the preparation of modules Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
7 Grinding mills, raw materials Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
8 Exam - -
9 clinker process Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer
10 clinker grinding Literature research, lecture notes Presentation, question and answer
11 Clinker grinding equipment Literature research, lecture notes Presentation, question and answer
12 Types of cement Literature research, lecture notes Presentation, question and answer
13 Cement quality tests Literature research, lecture notes Presentation, question and answer
14 Placing on the market of cement and cement market Literature research, lecture notes reads Presentation, question and answer


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
 
 
 
 
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 13 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 3
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 2
4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 3
5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 3
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. 3
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. 3
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. 1
14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 4
15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 3
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 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) 13 2 26
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 13 1 13
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 75
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3
ECTS Credit: 3