YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
C OU R SE SYLLA BU S
2007/2008-1
FACULTY OF EN GIN EERIN G AN D ARCHITECTUR E
Course Code-Name ME 361 Modern Engineering Materials
Course Schedule
Friday (16:00 – 19:00)
Instructor’s Name Savaş DİLİBAL , Ph.D.
Phone
E-mail dilibal@gmail.com
Office Hours Friday 15:00 – 16:00
Assistant’s
Name
Phone
E-mail
Course website: http://me.yeditepe.edu.tr/courses/index.htm
Textbook
Smith, Fundamentals of Materials Science And Engineering, 4ed (Int.Ed.),
McGraw Hill, 2004.
Supplementary
Materials
Shakelford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 6ed, Prentice
Hall, 2005
Ashby, M.F. And D.R.H.Jones, Engineering Materials 1, An Introduction To
Their Properties And applications, 2ed, Pergamon Press, 1996
Course Outline
Thermal processing of metal alloys. Industrial alloys. (Aluminum, copper, nickel,
magnesium and titanium alloys). Properties and processing of ceramics. Properties
of Polymers. Processing of plastic materials and engineering thermoplastics.
Composite materials. Metal matrix and ceramic matrix Composites. Electrical and
magnetic properties of materials. Materials selections and design considerations.
Course timetable was attached at the end of the syllabus.
Prerequisites: ME 262
Midterm1 : 26 October 2007 @ 16:00 hrs
Midterm 2: 30 November 2007@ 16:00 hrs
Midterm Dates
Grading
Homeworks
: 20 %
Midterm Exams : 25 % (each)
Final
: 30 %
Some homeworks may receive a higher credit relative to others. Some homeworks
may not receive credit, but are assigned to render the student familiar with a topic
that will be useful in the remaining parts of the course. It is strongly recommended
to spend about 1.5-2 hrs on the homeworks, and a quick review of the material that
is covered in each class period.
Attendance
Minimum 80%
Additional Remarks The book will be closely followed but the chapters will not be covered fully. Only
necessary sections from each chapter will be given. Thus attendance, taking notes
and class participation are all strongly recommended.
Homeworks will be due in one week after they have been assigned.
Please!! No late homeworks will be accepted.
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YEDITEPE UNIVERSITY
C OU R SE SYLLA BU S
2007/2008-1
FACULTY OF EN GIN EERIN G AN D ARCHITECTUR E
Course Code-Name ME 361 Modern Engineering Materials
Course Objectives
Most modern engineering systems involve composites, polymers and ceramics as
well as modern engineering alloys. Students who take this course will increase
their knowledge in the area of modern engineering materials, alloys, ceramics and
polymers, understand how properties of modern engineering alloys may be
manipulated using heat treatment processes.
Students would benefit from such a course in their future career.
Course Outcomes an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
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engineering
Indicates the level of an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
satisfaction of the
analyze and interpret data
course for the
an ability to design a system, component or process to meet
outcomes listed.
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desired needs
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an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
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an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
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an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
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an ability to communicate effectively
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the broad education is necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
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a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning
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a knowledge of contemporary issues
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an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice
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COURSE TIMETABLE
ME 361 MODERN ENGINEERING MATERIALS
FALL 2007
Date
Lecture
14 Sept 07
Introduction to Modern Engineering
Materials
21 Sept 07
Engineering Alloys
28 Sept 07
Aluminum and Copper Alloys
5 Oct 07
Nickel and Titanium Alloys
12 Oct 07
Holiday
19 Oct 07
Magnesium Alloys
26 Oct 07
Midterm Exam 1
2 Nov 07
Polymeric Materials
9 Nov 07
Processing of Plastic materials and
Engineering Thermoplastics
16 Nov 07
Engineering Ceramics
23 Nov 07
Mechanical Properties of Ceramics
30 Nov 07
Midterm Exam 2
7 Dec 07
Composite Materials
14 Dec 07
Metal matrix and ceramic matrix
Composites
21 Dec 07
Holiday
28 Dec 07
Review of Modern Engineering
Materials
Final Exams
HW
HW1 (will be attached)
HW2 (will be attached)
HW3 (will be attached)