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
MTM-23-116	MALZEME KARAKTERİZASYON METODLARI	Elective	1	1	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

Learning the theoretical information and characterization methods about material characterization.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to explain the characterization techniques developed with the help of material knowledge and basic sciences.
2	Learning material characterization methods
3	Learning the characterization of ceramic materials
4	Knows chemical characterization devices
5	Knows physical characterization devices
6	Ability to describe components and functions of characterization tools (XRD, SEM, AFM)
7	Ability to use X-ray diffraction technique to determine the crystal structure of the material

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

To have knowledge about basic concepts about material characterization and engineering materials and to teach basic material characterization methods.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction to material characterization Classification of material characterization techniques
2	Information that can be obtained through macro review and macro review Macrodagging and Macro etching
3	Geometries of structures observed in metals and alloys
4	Microstructure investigation Determination of the sampling area for microstructure inspection
5	Sample preparation steps for micro review (Cutting, Molding, Sanding, Polishing and Etching) Metallographic consumable selection by material type
6	Optical microscopes Working principle of optical microscopes Parts and parts of optical microscopes
7	Midterm exam
8	Grain size measurement methods ASTM grain size measurement
9	Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and working principle Sections of the Scanning Electron Microscope
10	Micro analysis methods (EDS and WDS) in SEM
11	Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and working principle Sections of Transmission Electron Microscopy
12	Sample preparation for TEM Imaging Modes Microstructures obtained in TEM
13	Introduction to X-ray diffraction (XRD) X-ray generation and X-ray sources Bragg's law Analysis and interpretation of XRD pattern
14	Investigation of thermal properties with DTA / TGA methods

Recommended or Required Reading

Lecture notes. Continuous magazines on Material Characterization studies. Published visual and written sources.

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)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Problem Solving	8	3	24
Question-Answer	6	2	12
Self Study	20	2	40
Individual Study for Homework Problems	6	3	18
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	20	2	40
Performance	8	3	24
Homework	5	4	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			182

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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