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  Course Description
Course Name : Welding Technology I

Course Code : MK-559

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. MELİH BAYRAMOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Classifies welding methods
Understands the effect of weld parameters on the joint quality
Understands selection of proper type of electrodes and their properties
Describes the weldability of ferrous and non ferrous metals
Understands joint types and their designations

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide the students with the principles of welding and joining processes and their applications

Course Contents : Welding and cutting equipment. Arc welding and cutting processes; welding with constant current, welding with constant voltage, welding arcs, multilayer welding, Weld parameters, Oxygen fuel gas welding processes. Resistance welding Brazing. Nomenclature of the weld; sections of a weld, multipass welds, types of welds and welded joints, Welding positions, Electrodes and filler metals. Metals identification; properties of ferrous metals and their welding, general description and weldability of nonferrous metals.

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 welding processes Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
2 Shielded metal arc welding Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
3 Submerged metal arc welding Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
4 Tungsten inert gas welding (TIG) Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
5 Metal inert gas welding (MIG/MAG) Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
6 Oxy-fuel gas welding Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
7 Midterm exam Study related subjects Written examination
8 Welding electrodes Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
9 Welding parameters Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
10 Solid state welding Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
11 Weldability and welding of materials Read the related subject Lecturing and discussions
12 Weldability and welding of materials Read the related subject and prepare a presentation Lecturing, student presentation and discussions
13 Weldability and welding of materials Read the related subject and prepare a presentation Lecturing, student presentation and discussions
14 Welding positions, joint types and their designations Read the related subject and prepare a presentation Lecturing, student presentation and discussions
15 Welding positions, joint types and their designations Read the related subject and prepare a presentation Lecturing, student presentation and discussions
16/17 Final exam Study all subjects Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Welding Technology I, Lecture notes
 John A. Schey, Introduction to Manufacturing Processes, McGraw- Hill, 1987.
 J. Beddoes et.all., Principles of Metal Manufacturing Processes, Arnold, London, 1999.
 W. A. J. Chapman, Workshop Technology Part 3, Edward Arnold, 1975
Required Course Material(s)  http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/types-of-welding.html


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 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 0
2 Is dominated with basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 4
3 Plans and does experiments in advanced level, interpretes and analizes the results and the data 1
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and advanced engineering techniques 5
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 4
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 0
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 0
9 Is capable of effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 0
10 Uses computers effectively, has the ability of computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 0
11 Has teamwork skills, good communication skills and works efficiently as a member of versatile and an interdisciplinary team 0
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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 157
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.28
ECTS Credit: 6