Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Material Science INS207 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery The course is conducted through theoretical lectures, conceptual explanations and example problems. Material behavior, testing principles and fundamental engineering concepts are covered theoretically. Students are expected to analyze the topics and interpret them from an engineering perspective.
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Serkan SUBAŞI
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Serkan SUBAŞI (Güz)
Goals The aim of this course is to provide fundamental knowledge about the internal structure, physical, mechanical and technological properties of engineering materials, to explain material behavior and to teach the interpretation of data obtained from different testing methods. It also aims to develop students’ engineering perspective on phase diagrams, strengthening mechanisms and material selection.
Course Content Introduction to materials science, atomic structure and bonding, crystal structures, micro and macro structural defects, diffusion mechanisms, mechanical properties, tensile and hardness tests, dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, failure analysis, phase diagrams, phase transformations, heat treatment and non-ferrous metals and alloys.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Explains fundamental concepts of materials science.
2 Interprets atomic structure and crystal systems.
3 Analyzes mechanical properties of materials.
4 Evaluates testing methods and results.
5 Interprets phase diagrams.
6 Explains material behavior from an engineering perspective.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week An Introduction to Materaials Science Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities
2. Week Atomic structures and bondings Other Activities
3. Week Crystal structures Other Activities
4. Week Micro structure and defects Other Activities
5. Week Diffusion Other Activities
6. Week Mechanical behaviour of materails Other Activities, Practice
7. Week Tensile test and hardness measurements Other Activities
8. Week Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms Other Activities
9. Week Failure analysis Other Activities
10. Week Phase diagrams MID TERM EXAM Other Activities
11. Week Phase diagrams Practice
12. Week Transformation of phases Other Activities
13. Week Heat treatment and applications Other Activities
14. Week Non ferrous alloys Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have sufficient foundations on engineering subjects such as science and discrete mathematics and basic engineering; an ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge of these subjects together for engineering solutions
2 An ability to determine, describe, formulate and solve engineering problems in engineering application; for this purpose, an ability to select and apply proper analytic and modeling methods
3 An ability to analyze a system, a component or a process and design a system under real limits to meet desired needs; in this direction, an ability to apply modern design methods
4 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language
5 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language. An ability to search on sources, collect data, design and conduct experiment, analyze and interpret the results and translate to engineering application
6 An ability to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams, self-confidence to take responsibility
7 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in Turkish and to know at least one foreign language in level of following innovations in the field
8 An awareness about importance of lifelong learning; an ability to access to information, to follow developments in science and technology and update his/her knowledge continuously by means of following advances in science and technology
9 Understanding, practicing of professional and ethical responsibilities, an ability to disseminate this responsibility on society
10 An understanding of project management, workplace applications, health issues of laborers, environment and job safety; an awareness about legal consequences of engineering applications
11 An understanding universal and local effects of engineering solutions; awareness of entrepreneurial and innovation and to have knowledge about contemporary problems
12 An ability to inspect on-site and apply technological and industrial production processes
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Materials Science and Engineering, W.D. Callister
  • Materails Science and Eng., Nihat. G. Kınıkoğlu, Literatür yayıncılık, İST, 2009
  • M. Erdoğan “Materails Science and Eng." vol. 1,2, Nobel Yayıncılık,
  • Material Science for Civil Engineers, Dokuz Eylül University Press, Prof.Dr. Bülent Baradan
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Serkan SUBAŞI Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Serkan SUBAŞI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 15 15
Preparation, After Class Study 10 1 10
Research 4 1 4
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 77
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0