NON-METALLIC MATERIALS

ME420

Course Code: ME420
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Instructor Besim Gökçe Dara

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Structure and properties of polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Sintered products, reinforced materials, and their mechanical behavior. Statistical treatment of brittle solids. Applications and selection of new materials of modern technology.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	1st Week Introduction: Non-metallic materials and their types
2^nd Week	2nd Week Polimers and general knowledge on polimers
3^rd Week	3rd Week Plastic types and plastic part design
4^th Week	4th Week Plastic part design
5^th Week	5th Week Plastic injection molding
6^th Week	6th Week Plastic injection molding
7^th Week	7th Week Mechanical properties of plastic parts
8^th Week	8th Week Ceramics and their properties
9^th Week	9th Week Composite materials
10^th Week	10th Week Structure of composite materials and design properties
11^th Week	11th Week Sintered materials
12^th Week	12th Week Processes applied on non-metallic materials
13^th Week	13th Week Assembly methods
14^th Week	14th Week Assembly methods

Recommended or Required Reading

1. McMILLAN, P.W., "Glass-Ceramics", McMillan,1964
2. TRES, Paul A., "Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly", Carl Hanser Verlag, 2006
3. MALLOY, Robert A., "Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding: An Introduction", Carl Hanser Verlag, 1994
4. CHRISTENSEN, Richard M., "Mechanics of Composite Materials",
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS Presentation,Practice,Lecture

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Presentation
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	35
Assignment	5	10
Quiz	5	10
Attendance	1	5
Total(%)		60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		40
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	5	2	10
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	14	1.5	21
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	7	1.5	10.5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	5	3	15
Quiz	5	1	5
Total Work Load			135.5
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.51
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2		X	X
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11