Syllabus ( MSE 523 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Physical Properties of Ceramics |
| Course code: |
MSE 523 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin YILMAZ
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
NONE |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
The aim of this course is to supply the knowledge to the students about the types of atomic bonding and crystal structures in ceramic materials. Also establish a relationship between the crystal structure and the physical properties of ceramic materials. On top of these the detail knowledge on how to find an application for ceramic materials by knowing its physical properties will be delivered. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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explain the types of atomic bonding and crystal structures in ceramic materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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establish a relationship between the crystal structure and the physical properties of ceramic materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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find an application for ceramic materials by knowing its physical properties.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
Method of assessment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Atomic bonding and crystal structures in ceramic systems |
| Week 2: |
Crystal chemistry and special crystal structures |
| Week 3: |
Phase equilibrium in ceramic systems and binary, ternary phase diagrams |
| Week 4: |
Physical properties of ceramics |
| Week 5: |
Thermal properties of ceramics, thermal expansion behaviour and mechanisms of thermal conductivity |
| Week 6: |
The properties and measurement of mechanical properties of ceramics |
| Week 7: |
Electrical properties of ceramics |
| Week 8: |
Dielectric behaviour of ceramics |
| Week 9: |
Magnetic properties of ceramics |
| Week 10: |
Midterm exam |
| Week 11: |
Optical properties of ceramics |
| Week 12: |
The effect of environmental factors on the properties of ceramics |
| Week 13: |
Failure analysis of ceramics and strengthening mechanisms |
| Week 14: |
Applications of ceramics and metarial selection |
| Week 15*: |
General review |
| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
The lecture notes prepared as power point presentations based on the textbooks such as Modern Ceramic Engineering, D. W., Richerson,
Physical Ceramics, Principles for Ceramic Science and Engineering, Yet-Ming Chiang/Dunbar Birnie/W. D. Kingery
Introduction to Ceramics, W. D. Kingery, |
| Recommended readings: |
Modern Ceramic Engineering, D. W., Richerson,
Physical Ceramics, Principles for Ceramic Science and Engineering, Yet-Ming Chiang/Dunbar Birnie/W. D. Kingery |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
10 |
20 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
6, 12 |
10 |
| Homework: |
2-11 |
10 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
60 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
4 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
4 |
10 |
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| Term project: |
10 |
2 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
2 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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