Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ertan MERT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Yusuf TOLA
Lecturer Ekrem ALTUNCU
Lecturer İsmail Kalkan
Lecturer Sinem TOSUN
Lecturer Ali FEJZULAI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Review terms of material technology
2) Label areas of building materials and use
3) Make the selection appropriate materials of Related features interpreting
4) Review the relationship between concrete and its constituent materials
5) Design concrete mix with materials of concrete
6) Discuss the functions of the structures of plastic and wooden material

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	High	High	High	High	Middle	High
	4	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle
	5	High	High	High	High	Low	Low
	6	High	High	High	High	Middle	High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

There is not.

Course Contents

This course covers; Metal, Taylor-Structured Materials, Concrete, Wood, Plastic, Bitumen.

Weekly Schedule

1) The importance of building materials, selection, usage, group of Classification
2) Various characteristics of Building Materials
3) Various characteristics of Building Materials, Technological Features
4) Physical Characteristics
5) Acoustics and thermal properties
6) Cement Binders
7) Cement properties, types, production
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Of lime and gypsum
10) Aggregates
11) Granulometric curves, sieve analysis
12) Sieve analysis
13) Concrete, mixing equipment, preparation
14) Metal, wood, plastics
15) Natural stone, ceramics, paints, bituminous materials
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Building Materials	INP116	Compulsory	Associate degree	1	Spring	4