Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
180102003105	MATERIALS SCIENCE	Compulsory	2	3	4

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To teach the properties of materials used in engineering and macro and micro structures of materials

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	To know the basics of materials science and general material types
2	To be able to predict the physical properties of materials based on atomic structure, chemical composition and crystal structure
3	To see the effects of defects and defects on material physical properties
4	Determination of mechanical properties of materials
5	Gaining the ability to choose the right material in design

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

none

Recommended Optional Programme Components

none

Course Contents

Properties of engineering materials; atomic sequences, structural defects, atomic movements. Mechanical properties of materials: force, stress, deformation and unit deformation concepts. Elasticity; elastic and plastic behavior. Viscosity; rheological models.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction, atomic structure, interatomic bonds
2	Crystal structure, Miller indices
3	Crystal structure, Miller indices, Crystal defects and diffusion in solids
4	Physical properties of materials
5	Mechanical properties of materials
6	Mechanical properties of materials
7	Elasticity; elastic and plastic behavior
8	Elastisite; elastik ve plastik davranış
9	midterm exam
10	Viscosity; rheological models
11	Properties of materials (Creep, expansion, brittleness and ductility)
12	Properties of materials (hardness, fatigue and toughness)
13	Properties of materials (spring and damping)
14	Wear and corrosion
15	Electrical, magnetic, optical and thermal properties of materials

Recommended or Required Reading

Malzeme Bilimi, Kaşif Onaran., İTÜ İnşaat Fakültesi Matbaası, 1989.  Introduction to Materials Science for Civil Engineers, Turhan Y. Erdoğan, Mustafa Tokyay, İsmail Ö. Yaman, Sinan T. Erdoğan, METU Press, Ankara, 2010.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

none

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	1	1
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Laboratory	14	2	28
Self Study	14	4	56
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	3	3
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	5	5
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			123

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4	3						3
LO5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High