Information Package / Course Catalogue
Materials Selection in Engineering Design
Course Code: ME424
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the basic concepts of Materials Selection in Engineering Design.

Course Content

1. teaches fundamental concepts of materials selection 2. teaches types of materials 3. teaches applications for different industries 4. teaches the design criteria for different conditions 5. teaches how to determine selection of materials 6. teaches optimum design criteria

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.ability to access wide and deep information with scientific researches in the field of Engineering, evaluate, interpret and implement the knowledge gained in his/her field of study
2.ability to complete and implement “limited or incomplete data” by using the scientific methods.
3.ability to consolidate engineering problems, develop proper method(s) to solve and apply the innovative solutions to them
4.ability to develop new and original ideas and method(s), to develop new innovative solutions at design of system, component or process
5.gain comprehensive information on modern techniques, methods and their borders which are being applied to engineering
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, general information about materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Mechanic tests, material properties
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mechanic tests, material properties
Week 4 - Theoretical
Design against corrosion, oxidation, thermal shock, erosion/wear and impact
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic concept for materials selection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Materials selection: case studies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Materials selection: case studies
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Materials selection using given materials in a Table, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Affect of shape factor in design
Week 10 - Theoretical
Affect of shape factor in design: case studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Materials selection for failure analysis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Case studies
Week 13 - Theoretical
Presentation of course projects
Week 14 - Theoretical
Vaka çalışmaları
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment3%40
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%35
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Term Project310030
Midterm Examination110212
Final Examination110313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
5
4
3
5
OÇ-2
4
5
5
4
3
4
5
4
3
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
5
4
3
4
5
5
5
3
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
3
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026