METE300 SUMMER PRACTICE I
| Course Code: | 5700300 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 0 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇİĞDEM TOPARLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
1- After successfully completing this course the student will be able to;
2- Apply his/her theoretical engineering and basic science knowledge gained in the second year
3- Apply the material selection, design and process parameters that covers the main four field (structure, properties, process and performance) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
4- Design a system, a system’s part or a process that is commercially used/sold.
5- Complete an engineering task that has an eventual end product
6- Understand the consequences of engineering solutions in society and in other various dimensions
7- Define, formulate and solve engineering problems Identify contemporary issues in industry and profession
8- Manage time more effectively
9- Have a better idea on what specific field to pick as a career path
10- Have ethical and professional responsibility
11- Work in inter-disciplinary teams
12- Communicate effectively in professional environment
13- Analyze his/her own strength and weaknesses
Course Content
Summer practice of at least 21 working days preferably carried out in a plant that will involve processing of materials in an integrated manner. Report prepared at the end of summer practice should reflect both the practical experience and the knowledge gained in the second year courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
1- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2- An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3- Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
4- An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
5- An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems
6- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7- An ability to communicate effectively
8- Knowledge of contemporary issues
9- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
10- A knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems
11- An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems | ✔ | |||
| 9 | An ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the four major elements of the field to solve materials and/or process selection and design problems | ✔ | |||