Information Package / Course Catalogue
Material Science
Course Code: BSM225
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

Understand the importance of material science engineering applications, Types of materials engineering, physical and mechanical properties of materials is to ensure that the students gain knowledge.

Course Content

Definition and classfication of materials Selection of materials Types of materials Metals Ceramics Polymers Composite materials General Properties of Metals Classfication of metal Atomic structure and bonding forces in Metal Orientation of the atoms and the crystal lattice systems Cubic lattice system Mechanical test and their features Iron and Features Steels Classfication of steels Iron Cementite phase diagram Heat treatments in steel Non-forrous Metals and Alloys Hot and Cold Forming Polymers Gereal Properties of Plastic Materials Composite (Mixed,United) Materials Corrosion Corrosion Protection.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Tuna DOĞAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To give ability of classfying about engineering materials in general
2.To know properties of materials in general
3.To know technical differences between iron and steel
4.To know varieties of steel and steel alloys and their applications in engineering
5.To understand the characteristics of heat treatment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Callister, W.D., 1994. Materials Science and Engineering, John Willey Et Sons, New York, SIBN 0-471-30568-5,811 p. - Keskin, İ., 1991. Malzeme El Kitabı, Ankara, ISBN 975-95433-2-3, 490p -Çakmak, B. Makina Malzeme Bilgisi Ders Notları
2.Şahin, A, Ünal, H.B., 2007. Yapı Malzeme Bilgisi. Ege Üniversitesi, Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No:568, Bornova-İzmir
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and classfication of material
Week 2 - Theoretical
Selection of materials Types of materials Metals Ceramics Polymers Composite materials General Properties of Metals
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classfication of metal Atomic structure and bonding forces in Metal Orientation of the atoms and the cystal lattice systems Cubic lattice system
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mechanical Tests and Properties Tensile Tests Toughness-Specificity in Metallic Materials-Impact (Impact) Tests Fatigue Tests
Week 5 - Theoretical
Hardness Test Static Hardness Measurement Methods Dynamic Hardness Measurement Methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Iron and Steel Iron and Properties Terms in the Iron Carbon Binary
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cast Irons
Week 8 - Theoretical
Steels Classification of Steels
Week 9 - Theoretical
Classification of Steels According to Their Properties in Use Iron-Cementite Phase Diagram
Week 10 - Theoretical
Heat Treatment of Steels Steel Definitions
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hot and Cold Forming
Week 13 - Theoretical
Polymers (Plastics) General Properties of Plastic Materials Classification of Plastics Comparison of Plastics Shaping of Plastics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Composite (Mixed, Combined) Materials Corrosion Corrosion Protection
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
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
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
2
3
2
2
OÇ-2
3
2
OÇ-3
2
3
OÇ-4
2
3
OÇ-5
2
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026