| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Materials | MMT306 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) At the end of the lessons, students should understand the following:
1. The crystal structure, chemical and physical properties of some important raw and ceramic materials
2. The production possibility, forming and sintering methodes of the ceramic materials
3. The application field some important raw and ceramic materials
4. A definition of quality and properties (micro structure and mechanical properties) of ceramic materials
5. The design of ceramic materials resp. for engineering applications.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Low | Middle | High | High | High | Low | Middle | No relation | Middle | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Materials Science I
Course Contents
Introduction to Ceramics, Classification, Structure of Ceramics, Mechanical Properties, Elasticity Modulus, Strength, Hardness and Lattice Resistance, Breaking Strength, Statistics of Brittle Fracture, Shaping and Sintering Processes, Thermal Shock and Wear Resistance, Commercial Silica-Alumina System, Zirconia and Sialones Production of Alumina , Microstructure and Properties of Alumina , Cement and Concrete, Traditional Ceramics, Glasses, Ceramic Production Processes
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction Crystal structure in ceramics 12) Crystal structure in ceramics 2
3) Phase diagrams for ceramics
4) Phase diagrams for ceramics 2
5) Materials properties for ceramics 1
6) Materials properties for ceramics 2
7) Midterm exam
8) Raw materials for ceramics 1
9) Raw materials for ceramics 2
10) Forming methods of ceramics 1
11) Forming methods of ceramics 2
12) Sintering
13) Mechanical Treatments and Quality Control
14) Ceramic Product Design and Failure Analysis
15) Application Areas in Ceramics
16) General assessment and revision
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Case Study
6) Self Study
7) 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