Information Package

Quality Control in Production Program

BUKP107

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND MATERIAL INSPECTION METHODS

Course Code
BUKP107
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Classify engineering materials and explain their basic properties.
  2. Evaluate the basic mechanical and physical properties of materials.
  3. Identify destructive and nondestructive testing methods and interpret inspection results.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims to provide basic knowledge of the fundamental properties and application areas of engineering materials and material inspection methods. The course covers metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite materials, as well as destructive and nondestructive testing methods.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to materials science and basic concepts
2nd Week Classification of engineering materials
3rd Week Metallic materials: ferrous and non-ferrous materials
4th Week Polymers, ceramics and composite materials
5th Week Mechanical properties of materials
6th Week Physical and chemical properties of materials
7th Week Types of material damage: introduction to wear, corrosion and fracture
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Introduction to material inspection and classification of inspection methods
10th Week Destructive testing methods: tensile, hardness and impact tests
11th Week Visual inspection and liquid penetrant testing
12th Week Magnetic particle testing
13th Week Ultrasonic and radiographic testing methods
14th Week Evaluation of inspection results and quality control applications in manufacturing
Recommended or Required Reading1. Callister, W. D. and Rethwisch, D. G., Materials Science and Engineering, Nobel Academic Publishing.
2. TS EN ISO 9712, Non-destructive Testing ? Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel.
3. Hatice Varol Özkavak, Teknik Elemanlar İçin Malzeme Bilgisi, Nobel Academic Publishing.
4. Soy, U., 1000 Soruda Malzeme Bilimi: Soru-Cevap Konu Anlatımlı ve Tamamı Çözümlü, Değişim Publishing, ISBN: 9786054925384.
5. Course materials prepared by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
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 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 4 52
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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