Introduction to Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering

Course Code:

MSN 101

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

3

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Taner Akbay

Courses given by:

Taner Akbay

Course Assistants :

Bayram Güneş

Course Objectives:

In this course, students will be introduced to the general concepts of Materials Science and Nanotechnology Engineering and to the areas of the discipline. Process, structure, property, and performance tetrahedron will be shown. Metallic materials and alloys, ceramic materials, polymeric and composite materials will be visited with the emphasis on nanostructuring.

Course Content:

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering. Wider view on materials selection with special emphasis on property and performance relationship through process and structure control for engineering materials. Introduction to metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite materials and their properties together with the effects of nanosizing.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 9: Simulation, 12: Case Study

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
1) Gains introductory knowledge for the materials science and engineering with special emphasis on nanotechnology.	1b, 2a	1,2,3	A, F, G
2) Develops basic understanding on materials engineering and its application areas together with engineering ethics, report writing and presentation skills.	1b, 2a, 6c, 7c, 7d, 9a, 10c, 11c	1,2,3	A, F, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering	Lecture notes
2	Materials in Sustainable Development	Lecture notes
3	Scientific Report Writing I	Lecture notes
4	Scientific Report Writing II	Lecture notes
5	Oral Presentation Skills	Lecture notes
6	Atomic Structure	Lecture notes
7	Electronic Structure	Lecture notes
8	Metallic Materials	-
9	Ceramic Materials	-
10	Polymeric Materials	-
11	Composite Materials	-
12	Optical Materials	-
13	Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology	-
14	Knowledge and Awareness Seminar	Presentations
15	Project Presentations	-

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	W. D. Callister, D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, 8th Edition.
Additional Resources	Lecture notes

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Shareable
Assignments	Shareable
Exams	Not shareable

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Class Participation	1	10
Project Report	1	25
Project Presentation	1	25
Final Exam	1	40
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
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.					X
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,					X
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.					X
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,					X
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,					X
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.					X
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.					X
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.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding exam weeks: 14xTotal course hours/week)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week)	14	1	14
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Individual & Group Project/week)	7	2	14
Project Presentation	1	3	3
Study for Final Exam	1	6	6
Final Exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			81
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3.24
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

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