Information Package / Course Catalogue
Material Science and Technology
Course Code: AEK191
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the concepts of student material science and to gain the ability of establishing and evaluating the relationship between these principles and the behaviors of materials.

Course Content

Material description and classification, Materials used in technical field, Metallic materials, Ceramic materials, Polymer materials, Composite materials, Atomic structure, Crystal defects, Alloys, Steels and standard displays.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Emine ERTÜRK ŞAHİN
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to design a system, part or process to meet desired requirements
2.Establishing a relationship between physical and mechanical properties of materials and structures;
3.Ability to select the material to be used in the technical field
4.
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to materials science
Week 2 - Theoretical
Materials used in the technical field - Metallic materials - Ceramic materials - Polymer materials - Composite materials
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bonding mechanisms between atoms
Week 4 - Theoretical
Atomic patterns in solids
Week 5 - Theoretical
Atomic patterns in solids
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microstructure - Phase diagrams
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hardness and its relation to mechanical properties
Week 8 - Theoretical
Midterm Exam Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mechanical Properties Terminology
Week 10 - Theoretical
Strength of materials
Week 11 - Theoretical
Breaking behavior of materials
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fatigue behavior of materials
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hardness of materials
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examine the Mechanical Properties of Materials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
3
OÇ-2
5
4
3
OÇ-3
5
4
3
OÇ-4
5
4
3
OÇ-5
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026