Syllabus ( MSE 486 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Glass Technology |
| Course code: |
MSE 486 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neslihan TAMSÜ SELLİ
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| ECTS credits: |
5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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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 fullfill the understanding the basics of technologies that provides the production of glasses with various forms suitable for different applications. |
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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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Describe the different properties of glasses by searching various glass systems that develop depending on different glass former types.
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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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization 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.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Describe glass melting raw materials and calculate glass batch compositions.
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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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization and specification
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Determine the glass melting and shaping methods which is suitable for the obtainment of designed product type.
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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Define, formulate and solve engineering problems related to materials characterization 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.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction and the basics of glass melting. |
| Week 2: |
Raw materials, batching and calculation of glass compositions. |
| Week 3: |
Glass melting and melting reactions. |
| Week 4: |
Meling furnaces. |
| Week 5: |
Glass shaping |
| Week 6: |
Laminated glass, container glass, |
| Week 7: |
Optical glasses, fiberglass. |
| Week 8: |
Glass beads manufacturing, coloured glasses. |
| Week 9: |
Annealed and tempered glasses.
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| Week 10: |
Projects Presentation |
| Week 11: |
Glass strengthening mechanisms. |
| Week 12: |
Glass-ceramics. |
| Week 13: |
Glasses made with special methods. |
| Week 14: |
Applications of glasses and glass ceramics. |
| Week 15*: |
General review. |
| Week 16*: |
Final Exam. |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Glass: Science and Technology Volume 2 Processing, D.R.Uhlmann, N.J.Kreidl, Basımevi: Academic Press, 1984. |
| Recommended readings: |
Ceramics and Glasses, Engineered Materials Handbook, Volume 4, ASM International, 1991.
Glasses and their applications, H. Rawson, The Institute of Metals, 1991.
The Technology of Glass and Ceramic (An Introduction), J. Hlavac, Glass Science and Technology 4, Elseiver Scientific Publishing Company, 1983.
Glass: Science and Technology Volume 2 Processing, D.R.Uhlmann, N.J.Kreidl, Basımevi: Academic Press, 1984. |
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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: |
0 |
0 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
10 |
40 |
| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
| Quiz: |
0 |
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: |
3 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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| Term project: |
8 |
3 |
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| Term project presentation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
0 |
0 |
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| Mid-term: |
0 |
0 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
6 |
3 |
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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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