Materials Laboratory

Course Code:

MSN 316

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

7

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Nebahat Aral Yılmaz

Courses given by:

Nebahat Aral Yılmaz

Ahmet Turan

Course Objectives:

Materials laboratory course aims to provide students with basic knowledge and laboratory experience on metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers and composites. The Materials Laboratory course, which is an applied course, is aimed at demonstrating the practical validity of the theoretical knowledge that students learned during the courses they took during their undergraduate education.

Course Content:

General laboratory safety guidelines, error analysis and basic statistics, mechanical testing of materials, pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical production techniques of metals, quantitative analysis of metals, fundamentals of materialographic examination.

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, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest speaker, 10: Sample P

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

Learning Outcomes	Programme Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Ability to identify components and functions of characterization tools and materials testing equipment (tensile test, flexural strength test, impact test and hardness).	1a	1	A, D
To be able to prepare test samples according to the standards and to use Tensile Test, Impact Test and Hardness measurement devices.	1a, 1b	1, 3, 5, 7	A, D
To be able to explain the characterization and mechanical testing techniques developed with the help of materials science and basic sciences.	1b, 2b	1, 6, 7	A, D
Ability to choose suitable tools for solving common problems for materials characterizations and analysis.	2b, 4b	1, 6, 7	A, E
To learn the processes and mechanisms in the production processes of metals in detail.	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 4a, 5b, 7b, 7c, 8b	1, 2, 5, 6, 7	A, D, E
Ability to relate and interpret the test results to the principles of the laboratory technique.	1b, 5b	1, 3, 6, 7	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to laboratory	Laboratory documents
2	General laboratory safety rules; Use of laboratory instruments	Laboratory documents
3	Fundamentals of statistical data analysis	Laboratory documents
4	Tensile Testing	Laboratory booklet
5	Flexural Strength Testing	Laboratory booklet
6	Impact Testing	Laboratory booklet
7	Drying, Sieve Analysis and Calcination	Laboratory booklet
8	Carbothermic Reduction of Metals	Laboratory booklet
9	Leaching and Cementation	Laboratory booklet
10	Gold Assaying and Cupellation	Laboratory booklet
11	Metallography	Laboratory booklet
12	Hardness	Laboratory booklet
13	Discussion on reports	Laboratory booklet
14	Make-up week	Laboratory booklet
15	Final exam	Laboratory booklet

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Laboratory manual and booklets
Additional Resources	-

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Laboratory booklets
Exams	Exams and solutions

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Reports	9	90
Quiz	9	10
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		0
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		100
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
Reports	9	3	27
Quiz	9	1	9
Total Work Load			176
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			7.04
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

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