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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Weapons Industry Technician
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
07910102 Materials Science 1 Autumn 1 2+1+0 4 4
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator Lect. Mehmet AKSOY
Instructor(s) Lect. Ümit Esra ÖZCAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Lect. Ümit Esra ÖZCAN T-219 [email protected] 7406 Tuesday
14:00/16:00
Course Content
Introduction to Materials Science, Atomic Structure – Interatomic Bonds, Crystal Structure and Lattice Types, Crystal Directions and Planes, Crystal Structure Defects, Diffusion, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials, Ceramic and Polymer-Based Materials
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the relationships between the structure, properties, production, and applications of metallic, polymeric, ceramic, and composite materials used in engineering and manufacturing fields. It is intended to provide students with the competence to understand the atomic and crystalline structures, mechanical and physical properties of materials, as well as the effects of these properties on manufacturing methods and performance.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practical knowledge related to their profession 5
P5 Possesses the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues using an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions 4
P12 Possesses the ability to select, apply, and develop materials, production methods, and testing processes used in the arms industry and related technological fields 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Explains the effects of crystal structure, atomic order and bond types on the mechanical properties of the material. P.1.7 1,3
O2 Evaluates the mechanical properties of materials according to test results. P.5.4 1,3
O3 Classifies steel, polymer and composite materials used in weapon production. P.12.1 1,3
O4 Analyzes the heat treatment method and its effect on material behavior. P.12.2 1,3
O5 Know the properties of composite materials. P.12.3 1,3
O6 Gains the ability to classify materials. P.12.4 1,3
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Classification of Engineering Materials
2 Atomic structure
3 Basic structure of solid materials
4 Defects found in solid materials
5 Basic properties of materials
6 Deformation of materials
7 Mechanical properties of materials
8 Phase equilibrium diagrams
9 Fe-C binary phase diagram
10 Heat treatments applied to steel materials
11 Surface hardening processes
12 Metallic materials
13 Polymers
14 Composite materials
Textbook or Material
Resources Material information for technical staff, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hatice Varol Özkavak
Materials Science, Prof. Dr. Kaşif Onaran
Materials science and engineering, William F. Smith
Materials science and engineering, William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework 1 10 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 50 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 4 56
Midterms 1 8 8
Quiz 2 1 2
Homework 1 4 4
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 122
Total Work Load / 30 4,07
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P5 P12
O1 Explains the effects of crystal structure, atomic order and bond types on the mechanical properties of the material. 5 4 5
O2 Evaluates the mechanical properties of materials according to test results. 5 4 5
O3 Classifies steel, polymer and composite materials used in weapon production. 5 4 5
O4 Analyzes the heat treatment method and its effect on material behavior. 5 4 5
O5 Know the properties of composite materials. 5 4 5
O6 Gains the ability to classify materials. 5 4 5