Materials Science-II

Course Code:

MSN 202

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Laboratuvar Saati:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

1. To make the importance and role of the materials science in the engineering applications understood. 2. To teach the properties, structure and production processes of materials and to make the students understand the strong relations between them. 3. To give an understanding on the material selection and design using material science knowledge.

Course Content:

Atomic structures and types of bonding in materials, the “Electronic Band” theory, coloring of metals and semiconductors, optical properties of materials, atomic and molecular origin of colors, electrical conductivity and resistivity of materials, the factors affecting the conductivity of materials, metals, semiconductors and isolators, extrinsic and intrinsic semiconductors, single crystal materials, electronic device fabrication concept, dielectric and ferro-electric materials, heat capacity, thermal expansion and thermal conductivity of materials, effects of electron configurations on the magnetic behavior of materials, classification of magnetization and magnetic materials.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: …

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. After completing this course the student will be able to understand the relation between chemical composition-atomic bonding and the properties of materials.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E
2.The electron band theory and define whether the material is conductor, semiconductor or isolator depending on its electron band structure.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E
3. Piezoelectric effect and the crystal structure of the piezzo electric materials. The students also will be able to use the equation for piezzo electric effect in the problem solution.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E
4. Magnetization in the materials and the relation between the magnetic properties and the electron configuration of the materials.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E
5. Heat capacity, thermal conduction and thermal expansion and use them in the related problem solutions.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E
6. The optical properties of materials.	1a, 1b, 2a	1, 2, 6	A, E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to crystal structures, atomic bonding and electrical conduction concept	Textbook and lecture notes
2	The types of bonding and introduction to “Electron Band Theory”	Textbook and lecture notes
3	Conduction, semi-conduction and isolation behavior of materials depending on the electron band structure.	Textbook and lecture notes
4	Semiconductor materials and doping of the semiconductors. Electronic materials and micro device concept: p-n junction diode, metal-semiconductor junction (Schottky) diode and n-p-n / p-n-p transistors.	Textbook and lecture notes
5	Single crystal materials and semiconductor micro device production techniques	Textbook and lecture notes
6	Dielectric materials and polarization mechanisms	Textbook and lecture notes
7	Piezoelectric crystals and piezzo electric effect: theory and calculations.	Textbook and lecture notes
8	Magnetization mechanism and interrelation between magnetization and the electron configuration.	Textbook and lecture notes
9	Transition metals and magnetic materials	Textbook and lecture notes
10	Thermodynamics, kinetics and thermal properties of materials,	Textbook and lecture notes
11	MIDTERM	Textbook and lecture notes
12	Thermal properties of materials: heat capacity, thermal expansion and thermal conduction calculations	Textbook and lecture notes
13	Interactions between materials and electron, photon, X-rays: optical emission, luminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, Raman shift and x-ray fluorescence processes.	Textbook and lecture notes
14	Optical properties of materials	Textbook and lecture notes
15	Final

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

1. Hummel, R.E., “Electronic Properties of Materials”, 3rd Ed., Springer, 2005, ISBN No: 0-387-95144-X.
2. White, M.A., “Properties of Materials”, Oxford University Press, USA,1999, ISBN No:

978-0195113310.

3. Askeland, D.R., Phule, P.P., “The Science and Engineering of Materials”, Thomson

Learning, 2005, ISBN 978-0534553968.

4. Schaffer, P., Saxena, A., Sanders, T.H., Antolovich, S.D., Warner, S.B., “Science and

Design of Engineering Materials”, J, McGraw-Hill, 2000, ISBN 9780072448092.

Additional Resources

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Textbook and lecture notes
Assignments	Homeworks
Exams	Exams and solutions

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	30
Homework	1	30

Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,	√
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	6	84
Midterm Examinations	1	3	3
Final Examinations	1	3	3

Total Work Load			146
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,84
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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