Syllabus ( MSE 535 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Solid State Ionics |
| Course code: |
MSE 535 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aligül BÜYÜKAKSOY
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| ECTS credits: |
7,5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
2016, Fall |
| 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 purpose of this course is to provide the basic knowledge required to relate the point defects in solids to the diffusion and ionic conductivity and to explain the principles of technological devices based on these concepts. |
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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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The student can determine the possible types of point defects that can be generated in the material under a given condition or in the case of doping
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
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Acquire scientific knowledge
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Term paper
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The student can relate the point defects in solids with electrical conductivity
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Term paper
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Can propose a logical defect chemistry for a material depending on its composition and use this information to determine what technologşcal device this material can be useful for.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Materials Science and Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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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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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Write progress reports clearly on the basis of published documents, thesis, etc
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Bonding in solids |
| Week 2: |
Defect chemistry - Frenkel and Schottky defects in solids |
| Week 3: |
Defect chemistry - Kroger - Vink notation and reaction equations |
| Week 4: |
Defect chemistry - Reaction equations - Case studies |
| Week 5: |
Defect chemistry - Reaction equations - Case studies |
| Week 6: |
Defect chemistry - Brouwer Diagrams |
| Week 7: |
Defect chemistry - Brouwer Diagrams |
| Week 8: |
Midterm exam |
| Week 9: |
Mass and charge transport - Types of diffusion |
| Week 10: |
Mass and charge transport - Diffusion - ionic conductivity relationship |
| Week 11: |
Mass and charge transport - Electronic conductivity in ionic solids |
| Week 12: |
Electrochemical potential and solid electrolytes |
| Week 13: |
Devices based on solid electrolytes - sensors |
| Week 14: |
Devices based on solid electrolytes - fuel cells |
| Week 15*: |
Devices based on solid electrolytes - Li-ion batteries |
| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Lecture notes and the textbooks mentioned in the recommended readings part |
| Recommended readings: |
Introduction to Solid State Ionics: Phenomenology and Applications, C. S. Sunandana, CRC Press, 2016
Introduction to Ceramics, W. David Kingery, H. K. Bowen, Donald R. Uhlmann, Wiley, 1976
Physical Ceramics: Principles for Ceramic Science and Engineering , Yet-Ming Chiang, Dunbar P. Birnie, W. David Kingery, Wiley, 1997 |
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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: |
8 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
6-15 |
20 |
| Homework: |
6-15 |
10 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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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: |
2 |
10 |
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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: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
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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