INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITE MATERIALS

KKSD165

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Learns the basic concepts and properties of polymer materials and can compare them with other types of materials.
Learns the chemistry and synthesis methods of polymer materials and can use them in appropriate areas.
Learns the forming methods and principles of polymer materials, has knowledge about the basic machines used in shaping.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course covers the fundamentals of composite materials, general properties of materials, and composite material synthesis.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to the concept of composite materials and basic information
2^nd Week	Basic processes in the manufacture of composite materials
3^rd Week	Types of composite materials
4^th Week	Examination of composite materials (Plastic)
5^th Week	Examination of composite materials (Metal)
6^th Week	Examination of composite materials (Ceramics)
7^th Week	Examination of composite materials (Glass)
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Examination of natural composites
10^th Week	Composite material synthesis methods
11^th Week	Mechanical tests on composite materials (stretching, tensile, breaking, stretching, etc.)
12^th Week	Surface treatment techniques in composite materials
13^th Week	Flexibility-oriented processes in composite materials
14^th Week	Examining the sectoral situation and required processes in composite materials

Recommended or Required Reading

Kompozit malzemeler kaynak kitapları ve ders notları

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	12	4	48
Preparation for Final exam	13	4	52
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	12	3	36
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			6
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)