Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Materials Science ZFZ206 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to equip students with the skills to determine the technical properties of materials used in machine body and component design, to develop novel materials, and to select the most suitable material for machine and structural constructions based on material technical specifications.
Course Content Fundamental concepts in materials science
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 The student identifies any given material based on acquired fundamental knowledge and states its areas of application.
2 The student determines the technical properties of a material under scrutiny either mathematically or experimentally.
3 The student conducts strength analysis for metallic and plastic materials frequently used in industry, and determines their suitability."
4 The student learns the acquisition methods of frequently used fundamental materials and applies this methodology to another material.
5 The student learns the alloying methods and heat treatments of metallic materials and applies these processes to a material with novel properties.
6 The student learns the protection methods for metallic materials against external factors and applies the most appropriate protection technique.
7 The student selects the most suitable material for a manufacturing process by conducting analysis.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Materials Science
2. Week General Classification of Materials
3. Week Principles of Machine Design, and Material Selection in Machine Design
4. Week Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonds
5. Week Crystalline and Non-Crystalline Materials
6. Week Solidification
7. Week Mechanical, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Materials
8. Week Mechanical, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Materials
9. Week Explanation of the Production Methods for Certain Metallic Materials Frequently Used in Industry: An Examination of Pig Iron Acquisition
10. Week Definition and Classification of Alloys, and the Interpretation of Alloy Properties and Equilibrium Diagrams
11. Week Classification and Explanation of Frequently Used Steel Types in Industry, Including the Standardized Designation Systems and Corresponding Examples
12. Week Classification of Frequently Used Plastics in Industry, Including Sorting by Properties and an Explanation of Production Methods
13. Week Heat Treatments of Metallic Materials and Methods for Protection Against Corrosion and Atmospheric Effects
14. Week Non-Ferrous Alloys
*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 Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach.
5 Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field.
6 Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments.
10 Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies.
11 Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation.
12 Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies.
13 Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources
14 Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management.
15 Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY13 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Zeytinoğlu M. Malzeme Bilgisi. U.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi Ders Notları No:96 (128s) 2003.
  • Baydur,G., Malzeme.Devlet Kitapları serisi:32, 1979.
  • Patton,W.J., Materials in Industry.Department of mechanical technology, Red RiverCommunity, New Jersey. 1975.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Research 14 3 42
Other Activities 2 1 2
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0