• Basic information
• Learning outcomes
• Contents
• Assessment
• Workload

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Having theoretical knowledge about the mechanical properties of polymers, and they can use this information during product development in their future professional life.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Select and employ knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering for applying to Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Embrace modern methods and tools in the field of materials science and engineering
   3. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   4. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   5. Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam
2. They can relate and comment on the causes of defects in the body and glaze parts of traditional ceramic materials and they can interpret reason&results relationship.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data related to materials design and specification
   3. Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
   4. Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
   5. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   6. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   7. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
   8. Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
   9. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.

   Method of assessment

   1. Homework assignment
3. They will learn effective parameters in different traditional ceramic productions. They will have detailed information about the technical properties of different traditional ceramic products.

   Contribution to Program Outcomes

   1. Obtain basic knowledge of Materials Science and Engineering
   2. Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
   3. Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
   4. Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
   5. Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
   6. Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
   7. Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles
   8. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.

   Method of assessment

   1. Written exam

Contents
Week 1:	Traditional ceramic materials, classification and their production potential in Turkey and World
Week 2:	Raw materials used in traditional ceramic materials, clay minerals, feldspars.
Week 3:	Raw materials, filling materials and auxiliary materials used in traditional ceramic materials
Week 4:	Composition calculation and blending, grinding in traditional ceramics.
Week 5:	Grinding and rheology parameters in traditional ceramics, controls of rheological properties.
Week 6:	I. Midterm
Week 7:	Shaping methods in traditional ceramics
Week 8:	Investigation of effective parameters during shaping in traditional ceramics
Week 9:	Drying and firing process in traditional ceramics
Week 10:	Defects during the ceramic tile production and investigation the reasons of these defects
Week 11:	Characterization methods of the defects during ceramic tile production processes
Week 12:	Defects during the ceramic sanitaryware production and investigation the reasons of these defects
Week 13:	Characterization methods of the defects during ceramic sanitaryware production process
Week 14:	Defects during the ceramic porcelain production and investigation the reasons of these defects
Week 15*:	Characterization methods of the defects during ceramic porcelain production process
Week 16*:	Final Exam
Textbooks and materials:	KAYNAKLAR 1. J. Hlavac, “The Technology of Glass and Ceramic (An Introduction)”, Glass Science and Technology 4, Elseiver Scientific Publishing Company, 1983. 2. J. Reed, "Principles of Ceramics Processing",2nd. Edtion, John Wiley, USA, 1995. Derste Kullanılacak Materyaller: Power Point Sunum, Ders Notları ve ilgili videolar üzerinden anlatım yapılacaktır.
Recommended readings:	KAYNAKLAR 1. M. Islam, R. Islam, L. R. Bagdadi, “Ceramic Tiles Surface Defect Detection and Classification: A Novel Technique for Industrial Production”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012. 2. S.J. Schneider, “Ceramics and Glasses, Engineered Materials Handbook”, Volume 4, ASM International, 1991. 3. A. Paschoal, “Investigation of Defects in Ceramıc Plates: Engobe/Glaze Chipping: Investigation of Defects in Ceramic Plates”, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010.
	* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.

Assessment
Method of assessment	Week number	Weight (%)
Mid-terms:	6	30
Other in-term studies:		0
Project:		0
Homework:	8-12	30
Quiz:		0
Final exam:	16	40
	Total weight:	(%)

Workload
Activity	Duration (Hours per week)	Total number of weeks	Total hours in term
Courses (Face-to-face teaching):	3	15
Own studies outside class:	2	15
Practice, Recitation:	2	3
Homework:	2	5
Term project:	0	0
Term project presentation:	0	0
Quiz:	0	0
Own study for mid-term exam:	2	8
Mid-term:	3	1
Personal studies for final exam:	1	10
Final exam:	3	1
		Total workload:
		Total ECTS credits:	*
	* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)