METE215 MATERIALS PROCESSING LABORATORY
| Course Code: | 5700215 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (1.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ŞENİZ UÇAR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Knowledge in the field of materials processing covering several extractive, ceramic, polymer and metal processing techniques. Analysis of the data to elucidate the relationship between processing and properties in material systems. Application and integration of advanced science and engineering principles to elucidate the relationship between the four major elements of the materials science and engineering field; structure, properties, processing and performance. Utilization of experimental, statistical and computational methods. Analyzing and interpreting data.
Course Content
Fundamentals of materials processing. Laboratory experiments and data analysis in materials processing. Particle size reduction and analysis, fabrication of ceramics by pressing and firing, sol-gel processing of ceramics, polymer compounding and shaping, roasting of a copper sulfide concentrate, leaching and electrowinning, solidification of materials and mechanical shaping of materials
Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to perform experiments in the laboratory in certain areas of materials processing.
- Ability to analyze particle size data.
- Ability to explain the relationship between strength and structure in sintered ceramics.
- Ability to explain the effect of catalysis conditions on gelling behavior.
- Ability to explain the effect of die pressure in polymer compounding and to compare it with fiber reinforced polymers.
- Ability to explain the effect of temperature in copper sulfide roasting.
- Ability to explain the effect of current density in electrowinning.
- Ability to analyze the modulus of casting with respect to solidification time.
- Ability to explain the relationship between hardness and microstructure in cold worked and annealed metals.
- Ability to analyze data obtained from experiments and to write down reports.
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 | ✔ | |||