METE202 MATERIALS SCIENCE II
| Course Code: | 5700202 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MAHMUT VEDAT AKDENİZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course the students will be able to explain the properties of common engineering materials and the relation between the internal structure of the material and its properties;
Student will experience in the interpretation of mechanical properties of materials, and apply these material properties in the design system components;
Student will comprehend how a metallurgical and materials engineer can achieve a desired functional physical property (electrical, magnetic and optical properties) by controlling the structure and will be able to select a suitable material for engineering applications/designs.
Course Content
Introduction to properties of materials. Mechanical behavior of solids: Elasticity , theoretical strength, plastic deformation, fracture, creep, fatique, viscosity, viscoelasticity. Thermal properties of materials: Thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, thermoelectricity. Electronic properties, optical properties, magnetic properties and chemical properties.
Course Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to
- explain elastic and plastic deformation mechanisms
- select test methods to understand the mechanical properties of materials
- understand different strengthening mechanisms
- differentiate between failure mechanisms such as fracture, creep and fatigue
- work on isothermal and continuous transformation diagrams
- describe basic materials properties and the effect of properties on materials
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 | ✔ | |||