Microstructural Imaging & Determination
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microstructural Imaging & Determination | MMT305 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Fulya KAHRIMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Funda Gül KOÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the terms of fundamental nature of imaging, light sensitivity, contrast and sensitometry.
2) Explain the terms of imaging fundamentals and its basic principles.
3) Clarify the terms of resolution and field of depth in microscopy.
4) Specify the principles of image analysis and explain how to use it.
5) Explain the terms of imaging in light and electron microscopy.
6) Recognize and list microstructural factors in various steel specimens.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Low | High | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | Middle | Low | High | Low | Low | No relation | High | No relation | Low | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Imaging fundamentals: light sensitivity and contrast, sensitometry, gradation, density and darkening curve, imaging in electron microscope : light photons and electrons, color and digital imaging, light microscope : resolution, depth of focus and contrast mechanism, Plain carbon steels and their microstructures (Fe-Fe3C), Low alloyed steels and theri microstructures (Fe-X- Fe3C), High alloyed steels and their microstructures (Fe-X- Fe3C), Cast irons and their microstructures (Fe-Fe3C-Fe3P), Al, Al-alloys and their microstructures (Al, Al-Si, Al-Mg-Si), Cu, Cu-alloys and their microstructures (Cu, Cu-Sn, Cu-Zn, Cu-Ni), Powder metallurgical microstructures (Fe-X-Fe3C, Cu-Sn, Cu-C, Ti-Al-V vb.), Composite microstructures (Weld, metal-ceramic composite etc.), Microstructural image anaysis
Weekly Schedule
1) Imaging basics: Light sensitivity and contrast2) Sensitometry: Gradation, Intensity and characteristic curve
3) Imaging at electronmicroscopy: Light photons and electrons
4) Color and digital imaging
5) Light microscopy: Resolution, focus depth and contrast mechanisms
6) Carbon steels and related microstructures (Fe-Fe3C)
7) Low alloy steels and related microstructures (Fe-X-Fe3C)
8) Midterm exam
9) Cast irons and related microstructures (Fe-Fe3C-Fe3P)
10) Aluminum, Al alloys and related microstructures (Al, Al-Si, Al-Mg-Si)
11) Copper, Cu-alloys and related microstructures (Cu, Cu-Sn, Cu-Zn, Cu-Ni)
12) Powder metallurgical microstructures (Fe-X-Fe3C, Cu-Sn, Cu-C, Ti-Al-V etc.)
13) Composite materials microstructures (Welding, Metal-ceramic composites etc.)
14) Microstructural imaging analysis
15) High alloy steels and related microstructures (Fe-X-Fe3C)
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required