GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
COMPOSITE MATERIALS/5291310
Course Title: COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Credits 3 ECTS 7.5
Semester 1 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assist. Prof. Dr.Elmas SALAMCI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/esalamci
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  esalamci@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To gain knowledge about the production of reinforced elements
To gain knowlodge about production, properties and usage of metal matrice composite materials
To gain knowlodge about production, properties and usage of ceramic matrice composite materials
To gain knowlodge about production, properties and usage of polymer matrice composite materials
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face and laboratory.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Description and applications of composite materials
2. Week  Production of reinforcements (Carbon, glass,alumina, silicon carbide, aramid and polyethylene fibres)
3. Week  Mechanical analysis of fiber-reinforced composites
4. Week  Mechanical analysis of fiber reinforced composites
5. Week  The interface region, bonding mechanisms and wettability
6. Week  Metal matrices and manufacturing techniques of metal matrice composites
7. Week  Mechanical properties of metal matrice composites
8. Week  First midterm exam
9. Week  Ceramic matrices
10. Week  Manufacturing techniques of ceramic matrice composites
11. Week  Polymer matrices
12. Week  Manufacturing techniques of ceramic matrice composites
13. Week   Term homework presentations
14. Week  Term homework presentations
15. Week  Term homework presentations
16. Week  Final
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1) Hull, D. and Clyne, T.W., An Introduction to Composite Materials, Cambridge University Press. 2) Aström, B.T., Manufacturing of Polymer Composites. 3) Charles, J.A., Crane, F.A., Furness, J.A.G., Selection and Usage of Engineering Materials. 4) Asbhy, M.F., Matrials Selection in Mechanical Design.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  None
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
30
 Assignment
1
30
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
12
3
36
 Searching in Internet and Library
12
3
36
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
10
4
40
 Presentation
2
2
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
15
15
 Final and Studying for Final
1
15
15
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
188
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
7.52
 ECTS: 
7.5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Ability 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 studyX
2Ability to complete and implement “limited or incomplete data” by using the scientific methods.X
3Ability to consolidate engineering problems, develop proper method(s) to solve and apply the innovative solutions to themX
4Ability to develop new and original ideas and method(s), to develop new innovative solutions at design of system, component or processX
5Gain comprehensive information on modern techniques, methods and their borders which are being applied to engineeringX
6Ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental based research, analyze and interpret the faced complex issues during the design and apply processX
7Gain high level ability to define the required information and dataX
8Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to take responsibility to define approaches for complex situationsX
9Systematic and clear verbal or written transfer of the process and results of studies at national and international environmentsX
10Aware of social, scientific and ethical values guarding adequacy at all professional activities and at the stage of data collection, interpretation, and announcementX
11Aware of new and developing application of profession and ability to analyze and study on those applicationsX
12Ability to interpret engineering application’s social and environmental dimensions and it’s compliance with the social environmentX