Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE / MLZ426 - METARLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING

Code: MLZ426 Course Title: ADVANCED 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 course on Advanced Ceramic Materials aims to teach students the significance, application areas, and classification of advanced ceramics.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students will be able to classify advanced technological ceramics PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 They gain the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modern techniques to detect, define, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PO-5 They have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves, being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-2 Students will be able to explain raw materials used for processing of advanced technological ceramics PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 They gain the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modern techniques to detect, define, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PO-5 They have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves, being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-3 Students will be able to explain processing of advanced technological ceramics PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 They gain the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modern techniques to detect, define, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PO-5 They have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves, being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-4 Students will be able to select ceramic raw material for the application of advanced technological ceramics PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-5 They have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves, being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
Examination
LO-5 Students will be able to design ceramic raw materials according to application areas PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-3 They gain the ability to select and apply appropriate analytical methods and modern techniques to detect, define, formulate and solve engineering problems.
PO-5 They have the ability to follow developments in science and technology and to constantly renew themselves, being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning.
PO-6 They gain the ability to use existing methods and devices in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering according to standards, design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data and analyze and interpret the results.
 		Examination
LO-6 Students will be able to determine the relationship applying of materials and performance PO-1 By acquiring knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering, they produce theoretical and applied solutions in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
PO-2 They gain the ability to analyze a system, system component or process and apply modern design methods accordingly.
PO-6 They gain the ability to use existing methods and devices in the field of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering according to standards, design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data and analyze and interpret the results.
PO-7 They have the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry and Metallurgical and Materials Engineering for engineering solutions.
PO-12 Takes conscious and effective decisions in engineering applications by considering the principles of quality awareness, quality control and sustainability, and the benefit of society in material selection, product development and production processes.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Importance of Advanced Technology Ceramics, Application Areas and Classification / Non-oxide Advanced Technology Ceramics, Si3N4, SiC, BN, ALN, TIN, B4C / Oxide Ceramics, Alumina, Zircon, Zirconia production methods, Sol-Gel method alumina production, properties of ceramic powders and preparation for shaping, Shaping of Ceramic Products (slip casting, tape casting, injection, extrusion, dry pressing, cold isostatic pressing, hot pressing, hot isostatic pressing) will be taught.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Ceramics and Ceramic Materials Classification Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
2 Advanced Technical Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
3 Advanced Technological Materials for Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
4 Advanced Technological Production of Raw Materials for Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
5 Production of Powder Coatings for High Technological Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
6 Oxide Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
7 Alumina-Based Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
8 mid-term exam
9 Zirconia-Based Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
10 Other Oxide Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
11 Non-Oxide Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
12 Carbide-Based Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
13 Nitride-Based Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
14 Other Non-oxide Ceramics Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
15 Material Selection Presentation, question-answer, discussion methods
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Murat Bengisu, Seramik bilimi ve mühendisliği kitabı, Seçkin yayıncılık, 2000 ed.
2 Seramik Teknolojisi, Ateş Arcasoy, Literatür yayınları, 2000
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