Course ID:
Course Code & Number
CE 221
Course Title
Materials Science
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+2) 4 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Engineering requirements of materials; the structure of matter; concepts of force, stress, deformation, strain, elasticity; elastic and plastic behavior; brittleness, ductility, hardness, fatigue, and toughness; construction materials such as cements, aggregates, concrete, ferrous metals, gypsum, lime, pozzolans.
Course Objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamental nature of engineered materials, their production, uses, and application areas. Design concepts such as strength, deformation, and durability are covered.
Software Usage
Matlab, Microsoft Office Excel
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Relate to fundamentals of materials science in relation to construction activities,
- Calculate stresses and strains in axially loaded structural elements,
- Practice laboratory tests to determine mechanical properties of construction materials,
- Design a concrete mixture for a targeted performance.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Simulation & Games
Field Trips
Experiments
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Lab Assignment
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
5%
Recommended Reading
1. Construction Materials: Their Nature and Behaviour by P.Domone,J.Illston, 4th Edition, CRC Press, 2010 2. Material Science and Engineering: An Introduction by W.D.Callister, D.G.Rethwisch, 9th Edition, Wiley, 2013
Required Reading
1. Materials of Construction by T. Erdoğan, S.T. Erdoğan, 2nd Edition, METUPress, 2005
Grading
Quiz/Homework - 30%
Midterms - 40%
Final - 30%
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Can Baran Aktaş
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 42 |
| Lab Applications | 28 |
| Hands-on Work | 20 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 60 |
| Report on a Topic | 14 |
| Oral Presentation | 10 |
| Total Workload | 176 |
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