METE401 MATERIALS ENGINEERING DESIGN I
| Course Code: | 5700401 |
| 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. HÜSNÜ EMRAH ÜNALAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course the student will be able to;
- Discuss the basis and stages of engineering design (conceptual, embodiment and detailed design) emphasizing the importance of materials and process selection.
- Perform materials and process selection in product design via a team project.
- Do team work, use computers, write up project reports, discuss and present Engineering Ethics Case Studies, and demonstrate environmental consciousness.
Course Content
Design Process, Steps of Design, Design Tools and Role of Materials in Design. Methods of Materials Selection in Design, Ashby Chart Method, the Method of Weight-Factors. Role of Materials Processing in Design, Process Selection. Other Considerations and lnformation Sources in Design. Examples and Case Studies. Team Project. Engineering Ethics Discussions.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
- Ability to design, analyze and interpret data;
- Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
- Ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
- Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context;
- Ability to acknowledge contemporary issues;
- Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
- 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 | ✔ | |||