Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MLZ420 - METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Code: MLZ420 Course Title: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ZAHİDE BAYER ÖZTÜRK (z.ozturk@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to teach the basic definitions about physical properties and behavior of ceramic materials in response to physical forces.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students will be able to determine crystallographic density of ceramic materials by crystal structure PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
LO-2 Students will be able to explain thermal behavior of ceramic materials PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
LO-3 Students will be able to explain electrical properties of ceramic materials PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
LO-4 Students will be able to define semi conductive materials PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
LO-5 Students will be able to explain magnetic properties of ceramic materials PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
LO-6 Students will be able to explain optical properties of ceramic materials PO-1 Student, mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering knowledge, has the sufficient information for use in the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 Student determines the engineering problems, identifies, formulates and solves, this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques
PO-5 Student is aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, followed by developments in science and technology, and also constantly renews itself.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Thermal properties of ceramic materials, Heat capacity, Thermal conductivity, Thermal expansion, Thermal shock, Electrical properties of ceramic materials, Semiconductors, Insulators, Insulator ceramic materials, Ferroelectric ceramics, Magnetic properties of ceramic materials.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to physical properties of ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
2 Density, Melting temperatures of ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
3 Thermal properties of ceramic materials, Heat capacity, Specific heat Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
4 Thermal conductivity, Thermal expansion, Thermal shock Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
5 Electrical properties, Electrical conductivity Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
6 Factors affecting electrical conductivity Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
7 Band theory, Band structures Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Semiconductors Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
10 Factors affecting semiconductors Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
11 Application areas of semiconductors Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
12 Insulator ceramic materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
13 Dielectric properties Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
14 Ferroelectric ceramics, Piezoelectric materials Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
15 Magnetic properties of ceramic materials, Magnetic force, Magnetic field Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Richerson, D.W. (1982), Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing, and Use in Design, New York, A.B.D..
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Projection.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 3 9
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 4 4 16
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 113