Materials Laboratory

Course Code:

MSN 316

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Nebahat Aral Yılmaz

Courses given by:

Nebahat Aral Yılmaz

Ahmet Turan

Course Objectives:

Materials laboratory course aims to give basic knowledge and laboratory experiments on metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, composites and nanomaterials. As a practical course, Material Laboratory course is oriented to demonstrate the validity of theoretical knowledge which students have learned during their courses in undergraduate study.

Course Content:

General laboratory safety guidelines, error analysis and basic statistics, synthesis and characterization of metal nanoparticles, particle size determination techniques, mechanical testing of materials.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to define the components and functions of characterization tools (DLS, UV-Vis, SEM) and material testing devices (tensile testing, flexural strength testing, impact testing, and hardness).	1a	1	A, D
Ability to use DLS, UV-Vis, SEM to determine the size and surface properties of nanoparticles. Ability to prepare test samples according to the standards and to use Tensile Testing, Impact Testing, and Hardness measurement devices.	1a, 1b	1, 3, 5, 7	A, D
Ability to describe characterization and mechanical testing techniques developed with the help of material knowledge and basic sciences.	1b, 2b	1, 6, 7	A, D
Ability to select proper tools to solve common problems for materials characterizations and analyses.	2b, 4b	1, 6, 7	A, E
Ability to relate and interpret the obtained characterization/test data with the basic principles of the technique that is used.	1b, 5b	1, 3, 6, 7	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Laboratory	Textbook and lecture notes
2	General laboratory safety rules, use of glassware and laboratory instruments	Textbook and lecture notes
3	Buffer preparation	Textbook and lecture notes
4	Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles /determination of silver concentration using UV-Vis spectrophotometer	Textbook and lecture notes
5	Gold nanoparticle synthesis and characterization	Textbook and lecture notes
6	Size determination of irregular nanoparticles	Textbook and lecture notes
7	Midterm I	Textbook and lecture notes
8	Fundamentals of Statistical Data Analysis	Textbook and lecture notes
9	Tensile Testing	Textbook and lecture notes
10	Flexural Strength Testing	Textbook and lecture notes
11	Midterm II	Textbook and lecture notes
12	Impact Testing	Textbook and lecture notes
13	Hardness	Textbook and lecture notes
14	Final

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Laboratory Manual

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Textbook and lecture notes
Assignments	Homework
Exams	Exams and solutions

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	2	20
Reports	10	60
Final	1	20
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		20
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		80
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.	√
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	6	84
Midterm Examinations	1	3	3
Final Examinations	1	3	3

Total Work Load			146
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,84
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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