METE771 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN MATERIALS - I
| Course Code: | 5700771 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | PhD |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MAHMUT VEDAT AKDENİZ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide advanced level knowledge in phase relations properties of materials. At the end of this course student should be capable of:
- How to control phases of different types of engineering materials
- In depth knowledge in mechanical properties of materials
- In depth knowledge in electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials
- Correlate microstructure and phases of materials with changes in mechanical and electrical properties
- Design materials having desired mechanical or electrical/optical/magnetic properties
Course Content
Phase relations in binary and ternary systems. Micromechanics of plastic deformation, slip and dislocations. Strengthening mechanisms. Micromechanics of fracture, fatigue and creep failure. Electron energy levels and bands, free election theory of metals, electronic transport, conduct in metals, magnetic properties of materials, optical properties of materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- gain advanced knowledge in the influence of microstructure on mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials.
- control the formation and evolution of the phases of different types of engineering materials
- Correlate microstructure and phases of materials with changes in mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties
- Design materials having desired mechanical or electrical/optical/magnetic properties
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | can clearly define scientific and/or technical problems/issues in metallurgical and materials engineering field; develops novel and systematic research methods and procedures in resolving these. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | develop new and/or original ideas and methods for developing advanced engineering materials; design complex systems or processes and invent novel/alternative solutions in his designs. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | have compressive knowledge on the up-to-date engineering practices and methods and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | have the ability and proficiency in following the up-to-date scientific literature in metallurgical and materials engineering field. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | are aware of interdisciplinary nature of metallurgical and materials engineering, and can develop basic and/or applied research projects with such characteristics and be the leaders in such groups. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | are equipped with the analytical characterization knowledge required in realizing observational/experimental work-based research activities in the field. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | are effective and successful in translating knowledge and educating new researchers, technical staff and engineers. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | can communicate well in spoken and written English effectively. | ✔ | |||