METE102 INTRODUCTION TO METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5700102 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (2.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 3.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. TAYFUR ÖZTÜRK |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will learn:
- Historical perspective of materials in the service of mankind and civilization.
- Development of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites.
- Production,processing, properties and performance of conventional and modern materials.
- Domestic and international activities in metallurgical and material industries.
Course Content
Historical perspective of materials in the service of mankind and civilization. Development of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Production, processing, properties and performance of conventional and modern materials. Domestic and international activities in metallurgical and material industries.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- Explain the structure of amorphous and crystalline solids in terms of type of bonding and defects in the material; solidification from the melt; composite and cellular materials.
- Make a decision for material selection and testing for simple applications.
- Explain the characteristic features of structural materials, lightweight materials, wear and heat resistant materials, optical materials, electronic and magnetic materials.
- Explain the processing techniques of metals ceramics and polymers and composites.
- Explain simple production processes in terms of energy consumption and recycling.
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 | ✔ | |||