| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Materials | EEM166 | 2. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Lecturing Question- Answer |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Musa ÇADIRCI |
| Instructor(s) |
Musa ÇADIRCI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Teaching electrical, magnetic and optic properties of materials. Understanding the general characteristic behaviour of materials and their microstructures. Highlighting the material selection criteria for engineering problems. |
| Course Content | Introduction and types of materials, Atomic structure and bonding types, Crystal Structure, Electronic Materials Basic Concept of Band Theory, Conductors, Semiconductors, Insulators, Conductivity, Hole and Electron Mobility Dielectric Materials, Polarization, Capacitors, Magnetic properties of Materials, Superconductors, Optical properties of Materials |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Identifies material types, atomic and crystal structures, and explains the relationship between structure and properties. - Interprets the electrical properties and band structures of electronic, conductive, semiconductive, and insulating materials. - Explains and analyzes electrical behaviors such as conductivity, carrier mobility, and dielectric response. - Describes the structure and operating principles of basic semiconductor devices such as diodes, LEDs, and transistors. - Explains the magnetic, superconducting, and optical properties of materials and relates them to technological applications. - Analyzes various material properties to select appropriate materials for specific engineering applications. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction and types of materials | |
| 2. Week | Atomic structure and bonding types | |
| 3. Week | Crystal Structure | |
| 4. Week | Electronic Materials | |
| 5. Week | Basic Concept of Band Theory | |
| 6. Week | Conductors | |
| 7. Week | Semiconductors, Pn junctions, insulators | |
| 8. Week | Dielectrics | |
| 9. Week | Conductivity, Hole and Electron Mobility | |
| 10. Week | Dielectric Materials, Polarization, Capasitors | |
| 11. Week | The basics of Diodes, LEDs and transistors | |
| 12. Week | Magnetic properties of Materials. | |
| 13. Week | Superconductors | |
| 14. Week | Optical properties of Materials |
| W. D. Callister, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Research | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 51 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 2.0 | ||
