GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
THERMAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN METALLURGY/5131337
Course Title: THERMAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN METALLURGY
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Course Semester 1 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knows the meaning of the term thermal analysis, where it is used, and which tests are performed.
Knows the properties of materials determined by thermal analysis. decide which analysis to apply in which case.
Reads, interprets and evaluates thermal analysis test results.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
   The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Meaning of thermal analysis term, techniques, objectives, determined material properties.
2. Week  Single and multiple techniques used in thermal analysis, reasons.
3. Week  Thermogravimetric analysis (TG or TGA) equipment, measurement techniques, errors, interpretation of results.
4. Week  Other techniques used with thermogravimetry, DTG, EGD, EGA, other techniques used with thermogrammetry. interpretation of results.
5. Week  Reaction writing by making calculations from thermogravimetric analysis results.
6. Week  TGA results and interpretations of compounds and mixtures
7. Week  Error sources in TGA and optimum working conditions
8. Week  Differential thermal analysis (DTA) equipment, measurement techniques, errors, interpretation of results. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), hardware, measurement techniques, interpretation of DSC results, errors.
9. Week  Multiple techniques used with DTA and DSC, interpretation of results together. Auxiliary techniques in DTA and DSC, XRD, high temperature XRD, microscope studies.
10. Week  Transformation initial temperatures, determination of initial temperatures, effect of pressure on conversions
11. Week  Other thermal analysis techniques, TMA, DMTA, magnetic, optical, acoustic, electrical and electronic properties, temperature variation of mechanical properties
12. Week  Student presentations
13. Week  Student presentations
14. Week  Student presentations
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
80
 Assignment
1
20
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
50
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
15
3
45
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
4
6
24
 Searching in Internet and Library
6
8
48
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
5
3
15
 Preparing a Presentation
2
6
12
 Presentation
1
4
4
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
3
8
24
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
2
8
16
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
188
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.52
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1To provide a high quality education in metallurgical and materials engineering with emphasis on student-centered research and scholarly activities, service to community and industry, and professional practice in metallurgical and materials engineering, all conducted in an environment that celebrates discovery and diversity.

Be able to work independently, as part of a team and also as a leader.

Understand contemporary issues influencing the society and the material engineering profession.

Process and select a material to meet desired needs

Relate the role of composition, synthesis and processing methods to structure, properties, and the service perfomance of metal, polymer and ceramic materials.

Use statistical and computational methods for analysis, design and communication.

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2Design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret the resultsX
3Design a system, a part or a process that meets the given requirements, taking into consideration realistic constraints and conditionsX
4Work in field-specific and interdisciplinary teamsX
5Define and formulate engineering problems, and in order to achieve this purpose, select and use appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniquesX
6Be aware of their professional and ethical responsibilityX
7Communicate effectively in oral and written form in both Turkish and English languages and through technical drawingX
8Understand the global and social impacts of engineering solutionsX
9Make use of information resources to keep up with recent developments in science and technology, and be aware of the need for lifelong learningX
10Have awareness about entrepreneurship and innovation, and keep up with current issuesX
11Select and use techniques, modern devices, foftware, information and communication technologies required for engineering applicationsX
12Have awareness of project-based work culture, employee health, and environmental and occupational safety; and of legal consequences of engineering applicationsX
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Prof. Dr. Ramazan ÇITAK)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/citak)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (citak@gazi.edu.tr , ramazancitak@hotmail.com)