Glass Science and Technology

Course Code:

MSN 453

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Assistants :

Umay Çınarlı

Course Objectives:

A general knowledge of glass science, product types, manufacturing methods, technologies and value-added technics for glass materials.

Course Content:

Introduction to glass science and technology; physical and chemical properties of glass materials; raw materials, batch preparation, melting and forming for different glass products; advances in Turkish and global glass industries; conventional glass products versus smart glasses.

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 s

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
1) General information on glasses, structural aspects, properties, applications and historical background,	1a,1b,2a,2b	1,2	A,B
2) Classification of conventional and smart glasses; Processes applied in manufacturing of all type of conventional glass products, value added applications (nano technological methods).	2a,2b,4a,9b11b	1,2	A,B
3) Outlook of Turkish glass industry (history, current state and advances) Developments and advances in glass world (smart glasses and applications).	6c,7c, 7d, 8b, 9b	1,8	A,B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction, general info on Glass science and technology, syllabus	Textbook, lecture notes
2	Historical background of glass making and glass industry	Textbook, lecture notes
3	Structural (molecular) definition of glass, properties and atomic bonds	Textbook, lecture notes
4	Glass properties for manufacturing processes	Textbook, lecture notes
5	Physical properties and characterizations of glass products	Textbook, lecture notes
6	Glass and Color (optics, nanotechnological apps)	Textbook, lecture notes
7	Surface reactions (chemical durability, gas and liquid reactions with glass surface, nanotechnological apps)	Textbook, lecture notes
8	Raw materials for glass manufacturing (properties, classification)	Textbook, lecture notes
9	Batch preparation for different glass products (methods, glass cullet, design, batch table)	Textbook, lecture notes
10	High temperature stages of glass manufacturing (melting kinetics and reactions)	Textbook, lecture notes
11	High temperature stages of glass manufacturing (fining-refining, homogenization, CFD apps)	Textbook, lecture notes
12	Production technologies for conventional glass products (furnaces, new technologies)	Textbook, lecture notes
13	Glass forming processes (glass, glass ceramics, composites)	Textbook, lecture notes
14	Life aspects of glass industry (energy management, recycling, environment, emissions)	Textbook, lecture notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Lecture notes and suggested books

- Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, James Shelby, 2005

-Schott Series on Glass and Glass Ceramics Science, Technology, and Applications, 1995 - 2002

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Textbook and lecture notes
Assignments	Homeworks
Exams	Exams and solutions (excluding the Final Exam)

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-term exam	1	30
Homework	1	30
Final		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 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 weeks excluding the exams)	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	4	56
Midterm examination	2	6	12
Final examination	1	3	3
Total Work Load			113
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.52
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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-Schott Series on Glass and Glass Ceramics Science, Technology, and Applications, 1995 - 2002