METE230 FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Course Code:5700230
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:Assist.Prof.Dr YUSUF KELEŞTEMUR
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course the student will:

  • Be able explain the fundamentals of materials science and engineering concepts;
  • Establish important relationships between internal structure, properties and performance of different materials;
  • Obtain basic level of information on mechanical, chemical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials in conjunction with their structure, bonding characteristics and processing;
  • Comprehend the conceptual framework on use of different classes of engineering materials for engineering applications and designs.

Course Content

Introduction and classification of materials; structure of metals, ceramics and polymers, imperfections; diffusion; phase diagrams and microstructure; materials properties: mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical and chemical; composite materials.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
  • An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
  • An ability to identify, to formulate, and solve engineering problems;
  • Knowledge of contemporary issues;
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An 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
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An 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
5An 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
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles underlying the four major elements of the field; structure, properties, processing and performance related to material systems
9An 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