Syllabus ( MSE 366 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Ceramic Laboratory |
| Course code: |
MSE 366 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neslihan TAMSÜ SELLİ
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| ECTS credits: |
4 |
| GTU credits: |
4 (2+0+4) |
| Year, Semester: |
3, Spring |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Compulsory
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Group study , Lab work
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
NONE |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
Donate the student with some of the testing methods for characterising the ceramic materials and experience about testing methods. Also the student would observe some basics mechanisms (such as liquid phase sintering) during the experiments.
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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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Succeed the production of ceramic material in laboratuary by using his/hers theoretical knowledge about ceramic materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge 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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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
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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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Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Use the testing methods used for characterising the properties of ceramic materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge 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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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Establish a relationship between processing parameters and properties of ceramic materials.
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
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Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Laboratory exercise/exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Occupational Health and Safety in the Laboratory & Safety precautions and details |
| Week 2: |
The particle size distribution and phase analysis of ceramic raw materials by xrd and laser particle size analyser & The determination of zeta potential value of ceramic raw materials. |
| Week 3: |
Batch preparation, mixing and milling. |
| Week 4: |
Granulation of the mixture. |
| Week 5: |
Shaping by dry pressing. |
| Week 6: |
I. Midterm |
| Week 7: |
Shaping by cold isostatic pressing and hot pressing. |
| Week 8: |
Shaping by tape casting. |
| Week 9: |
Sintering of shaped samples. |
| Week 10: |
Characterisation of fired samples: the measurement of bulk, powder density, water absorption, firing shrinkages. |
| Week 11: |
II. Midterm |
| Week 12: |
Characterisation of fired samples: phase determination by xrd and the measurement of TEC and sample preparation for it. |
| Week 13: |
Characterisation of fired samples: the measurement of elastic modulus, DTA and strength measurement by 3 or 4 point bending test. |
| Week 14: |
Characterisation of fired samples: microhardness test, the determination of K1c by microindentation method and the investigation of microstructure by SEM and the sample preparation methods for it and chemical etcing. |
| Week 15*: |
Oral presentations of the prepared reports |
| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Introduction to the Principles of Ceramic Processing, J. S. Reed
Seramik Laboratuvarı Föyü |
| Recommended readings: |
Introduction to the Principles of Ceramic Processing, J. S. Reed
Ceramic Processing Before Firing, Onoda & Hench |
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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: |
6-11 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
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0 |
| Homework: |
6-11 |
30 |
| 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): |
2 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
0 |
15 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
1 |
14 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
0 |
14 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
14 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
1 |
11 |
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| Mid-term: |
1 |
11 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
1 |
16 |
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| Final exam: |
1 |
16 |
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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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