| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Materials | MMT617 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Write atom structure of carbon element and its allotropes, isotopes, bond characteristics and crystal structures, explain the differences, list the properties.
2) Explain the structure and properties of graphite, synthtetic carbon and synthetic graphite, list their properties, clarify their functions.
3) Explain, analyze and clarify the molded graphite process, its properties and applications; material properties of glassy carbon and pyrolytic graphite, their manufacturing processes, advantages and disadvantages.
4) Analyze, list and explain the manufacture processes, properties and applications of carbon fibers, natural graphite, graphite powders, particles and components
5) Clarify the structure and properties of diamond and diamond types as well as diamond like carbon materials; provide solutions in other engineering applications and problems using this knowledge
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Advanced Ceramics
Course Contents
The element carbon and its allotropes, The structure, isotopes and bond characteristics of carbon atom, Graphite structure and properties, Synthetic carbon and graphite, Molded graphite: processing, properties and applications, Vitreous carbon, Pyrolitic graphite, Carbon fibers, Applications of carbon fibers, Natural graphite, graphite powders, particles and components, The structure and applications of diamond and diamond polytypes, Natural and high pressure synthetic diamond, CVD diamond, Diamond like carbon (DLC) and fullerene molecules.
Weekly Schedule
1) The element carbon and its allotropes2) The structure, isotopes and bond characteristics of carbon atom
3) Structure of graphite and properties
4) Synthetic carbon and graphite
5) Molded graphite: Processing, Properties and Applications
6) Glassy carbon
7) Pyrolytic graphite
8) Mid term exam / colloquium
9) Carbon fibers
10) Applications of carbon fibers
11) Natural graphite, graphite powders, particles and components
12) Diamond and diamond types, their structure and properties
13) Natural and high pressure synthetic diamond
14) CVD Diamond
15) Diamond like carbon (DLC) structures and fullerene molecules
16) Final exam
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
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Presentation/Seminar to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required