Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Finishing Process AEM205 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Required
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Mehmet BUDAKÇI
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Mehmet BUDAKÇI (Güz)
Goals This course aims to teach the technological properties and application methods of protective coatings used in surface treatments
Course Content • Definition, purpose and history of top surface processes in wood finishing. • Properties of wooden materials in wood finishing process and preparing of its for top surface processes. • Purpose of staining wood and staining techniques. • Importance of bleaching process on wood and bleaching techniques. • Importance of organic coatings and fundamentals of film formation. • Varnishes and application methods on wooden materials. • Obtaining knowledge about wood materials before the applying varnishes, Introduction to bleaching methods, applying bleaching methods preparing the varnish layer manage to workshop. • Put in use knowledge/skill acquired during the course in work environment effectively.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Definition, purpose and history of top surface processes in wood finishing.
2 Properties of wooden materials in wood finishing process and preparing of its for top surface processes.
3 • Purpose of staining wood and staining techniques.
4 Importance of bleaching process on wood and bleaching techniques.
5 Importance of organic coatings and fundamentals of film formation.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Dealing format and explains subjects of lecture, definition, aim and history of the finishing processes
2. Week The factors effected to types and selection of the finishing process.
3. Week The effect to the finishing processes of wood material- cell structure
4. Week The effect to the finishing processes of wood material-annual growth rings.
5. Week The effect to the finishing processes of wood material-density
6. Week The effect to the finishing processes of wood material- the effect of the wood usage types.
7. Week The formation of glue stain.
8. Week Resin cleaning
9. Week Bleaching process
10. Week Wood stain
11. Week Classification of wood stains
12. Week Usage of wood stains
13. Week Usage of wood stain
14. Week The Establishment and organization of top surface workshops
*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 Students gain an advanced and contemporary knowledge and practical skill after general or vocational high school qualification. To obtain an ability to support his/her knowledge and practical skill with technical sources and equipment and to use basic and principle technical terminology of wood works industrial engineering. Student gain an insight to the subject to analyze, discuss, evaluate and bring about solutions for the problems in metal technologies and related teaching subjects. He/She gains an ability to solve problems in wood works industrial engineering using general and foundational since and knowledge.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Coursebook /Notes • Sönmez, A., 2005, Upper Surface Processes of Wood Workings I, Preparation and Stain, Gazi University Faculty of Technical Education, Ankara.
  • • Newel, A.C. and Holtrop, W.F. (1961). Coloring Finishing And Painting Wood. U.S.A.
  • Payne, H.F. (1967) "Organic Coating Technology Volume II" U.S.A.
  • • Nelson, G.L., (1995), Adhesion, Paint and Coating Testing Manual, Chapter 44, ASTM Special Technical Publication, p.513-523, Philadelphia, P.A
  • • Morgans, W. M., 1969, Outlines of Paint Technology, Charles Griffin and company Ltd, 227-227, London.
  • Şanıvar, N. (1978). "Top Surface Processes of Wood Working’’ Ankara.
  • • Kurtoğlu, A., “Surface Processes of Wood, general information Volume 1”, I.U. Faculty of Forestry. Engineering of Forestry Industry Publication Number: 4262, Istanbul, (2000).
  • • Baykan, İ., Kılıç, Y., ve Bakır, K., 2000, “Upper Surface of Furniture Industry”, KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization) Kale Printing House, p. 21, Ankara.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Mehmet BUDAKÇI Vize 45.00
Prof. Dr. Mehmet BUDAKÇI Kanaat 5.00
Prof. Dr. Mehmet BUDAKÇI Final 50.00
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 17 17
Preparation, After Class Study 1 5 5
Research 1 6.5 6.5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0