IZMIR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

COURSE CONTENTS

MSE 100 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (1+0)1 1 Ects

Orientation about the department. Explanation of the current studies worked in the department. The importance and definition of materials science and engineering. The reasons for using different materials and the definition of these materials. Definition of the concepts of materials science.

MSE 105 Materials in Design (3+0)3 5 Ects

The position and importance of materials in industrial product design; Basic materials classes,

material properties and behaviour; Metals 1: Steel, cast iron, Wood: material properties and use in product design; Ceramics and glass: material properties and use in product design; Visit to a factory, atelier or IZTECH Center for Materials; Polymer based materials; material properties and use in product design; Composite materials; material properties and use in product design; Materials synthesis and joining methods for design; Materials selection in design and its applications: Case studies.

MSE 113 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (2+2)3 5 Ects

This course contains (covers) the basic knowledge of preparation and the application of instrumental and CAD engineering drawing. This basic knowledge has the following titles: basic drawing techniques, lettering and dimensioning, orthographic projections, auxiliary views, sectional views, isometric and oblique projections, CAD modeling and assembly drawing.

MSE 120 Introduction to Computer Programming (2+2)3 5 Ects

Introduction to programming; vectors and arrays; execution control; 2- and 3-dimensional plots; matrices; numerical methods.

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (4+0)4 5 Ects

Matter-its properties and measurement. Atoms and atomic theory. Chemical compounds.

Chemical reactions. Introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions. Gases. Thermochemistry. Electrons in atoms. The periodic table and some atomic properties. Chemical bonding. Liquids, solids and intermolecular forces. Solutions and their physical properties.

CHEM 131 General Chemistry Lab I (0+4)2 2 Ects

Experiments are related to the topics covered by CHEM 101 Course.

Corequisite : CHEM 101

CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (4+0)4 5 Ects

Chemical kinetics. Principles of chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Solubility and complex ıon equilibria. Entropy and free energy. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Main group elements I: metals, main group elements II: nonmetals. Complex i on and coordination compounds. Transition Metals.

CHEM 132 General Chemistry Lab II (0+4)2 2 Ects

Experiments are related to the topics covered by CHEM 102 Course.

Corequisite : CHEM 102

PHYS 101 General Physics I (4+0)4 5 Ects

Scientific notation, length, time, mass, unit systems, dimensional analysis. Motion along a straight line. Motion in two and three dimensions. Force and Motion. Newton’s laws and their applications. Kinetic energy, work, power, and potential energy. Systems of particles. Linear momentum and collisions. Rotation, angular momentum and its conservation. Equilibrium and elasticity. Gravitation.

PHYS 111 General Physics Lab I (0+2)1 2 Ects

Experiments complementary to the course material related to the topics discussed in PHYS 101 General Physics I lectures will be carried out in this laboratory section. CRCD:

PHYS 102 General Physics II (4+0)4 5 Ects

Electric charge: Coulomb’s law, Electric field and field lines. Gauss’ law. electric potential and electric potential energy. Capacitors and dielectrics. Currents in materials. Direct current circuits. The effects of magnetic fields. The production and properties of magnetic fields: Ampere’s law, Gauss’ law for magnetism, and the Bio-Savart law. Faraday’s law of induction. Magnetism and matter.

PHYS 112 General Physics Lab II (0+2)1 2 Ects

Experiments complementary to the course material related to the topics discussed in PHYS 102 General Physics II lectures will be carried out in this laboratory section. CRCD:

MATH 141 Basic Calculus I (3+2)4 5 Ects

Functions and Their Graphs, Limits and Limit Rules, Continuity, Derivatives, Applications of Derivatives, The Intermediate Value Theorem, The Mean Value Theorem, Concavity and Curve Sketching, L’Hospital’s Rule, The Definite Integral, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Indefinite Integrals and the Substitution Method, Area Between Curves.

MATH 142 Basic Calculus II (4+2)5 6 Ects

Application of Integrals, Techniques of Integration and Improper Integrals, Sequences and Series, Partial Derivatives, An Introduction to Double Integrals.

MATH 101 Precalculus (2+0)0 2 Ects

Functions and their inverses, operations with functions and graphing techniques, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, trigonometric equations, systems of equations, inequalities, and solving techniques.

OHS 101 Occupational Health and Safety I (1+0)1 1 Ects

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety in engineering, design, and laboratory practices. It covers occupational accidents, occupational diseases, risk assessment methods, and relevant legal regulations. It also aims to develop students’ awareness of safety culture and preventive approaches in workplaces.

OHS 102 Occupational Health and Safety II (1+0)1 1 Ects

This course covers physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic risk factors in industrial environments, along with the control measures for these risks. It also includes emergency management and workplace safety practices.

MATH 241 Calculus III (3+2)4 5 Ects

Vector-Valued Functions and Space Curves, Calculus of Vector-Valued Functions, Motion in Space, Multiple Integrals over Rectangular Regions, Integrals in Polar, Cylindrical, and Spherical Coordinates, Change of Variables in Multiple Integrals, Vector Fields, Divergence and Curl, Line Integrals, Properties and Applications of Line Integrals, Surface Integrals, Conservative Fields, Fundamental Theorems of Vector Calculus: Green’s Theorem, Stoke’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem.

ENG 101 Development of Reading and Writing Skills I (3+0)3 3 Ects

ENG-101 covers academic reading and writing skills, technical writing, paraphrasing and summarizing techniques, problem-solution writing, and oral presentation skills. The course also introduces APA citation, academic integrity, and note-taking strategies. Students will engage in various tasks, including formal email writing, structured academic discussions, and presentations.

ENG 102 Development of Reading and Writing Skills II (3+0)3 3 Ects

This is a course which aims to equip students with the skills to anaylze essays and articles, to write an organized essay and article, to make presentations, to take notes while listening and reading skills, which wll help them in their academic studies.

GCC 101 Career Planning and Development (2+0)0 2 Ects

IYTE Career, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center (CLEC) provides the activities that support students’ skills enhancement. It also follows the course’s activities such as seminars, invitation of speakers, webinars, arrangements with guest lecturers and students’ communities.

The supportive activities of IYTE Career, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center (CLEC) designed to present core methods and tools used in professional job applications. Also the activities are designed in a way to use these methods and tools in most effective way in career planning and development.

By collaboration with IYTE Alumni Office and IYTE Alumni Association, graduates share their experiences and introduce different businesses to the students.

The course is constructed over 3 modules.

Module 1: Internal stakeholders; IYTE Career, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Center (CLEC), IYTE Alumni Office, course lecturer participations. Career center presents available supplementary activities for IYTE students’ career planning and development.

Module 2: Guest speakers; IYTE graduates, IYTE student communities, IYTE lecturers present career development opportunities present in IYTE campus.

Module 3: Guest speakers and panels with external stakeholders; professionals from the public and private sector, academia, NGOs; sharing methods, tools and experiences about career planning and development.

MSE 201 Materials Science I (4+0)4 6 Ects

Introduction to engineering materials such as metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, and composites; crystalline structure and defects; elastic and plastic deformations of materials; basics of mechanical properties. Types and use of steel and cast iron. Heat treatment of metals and alloys. Non-ferrous metals and alloys and their use in engineering applications.

MSE 202 Materials Science II (4+0)4 6 Ects

Introduction to properties of materials. Mechanical behavior of solids: Elasticity , theoretical strength, plastic deformation, fracture, creep, fatique. Thermal properties of materials: Thermal conductivity, thermal expansion. Electronic properties, optical properties, magnetic properties.

MSE 205 Materials Thermodynamics I (3+0)3 4 Ects

Concepts and definition of thermodynamics in materials science. Laws of thermodynamics; internal energy, heat and work, heat capacity, enthalpy and entropy. Helmholtz and Gibbs free energies, coefficient of thermodynamic variables and Maxwell relations. Equilibrium criterion and conditions for thermodynamic systems. Unary and multicomponent heterogeneous systems, multicomponent homogeneous nonreacting systems.

MSE 208 Materials Thermodynamics II (3+0)3 5 Ects

Reaction equilibria between condensed materials and a gaseous phase, Oxidation of metals and Ellingham diagram, Solution thermodynamics, partial and integral molar quantities, Gibbs-Duhem equation, relative partial and relative integral molar quantities. Microscopic examination of solutions, ideal non-ideal solutions, excess properties. Gibbs-Duhem integration. Applications to materials systems. Reaction equilibria in solutions..

MSE 210 Materials and Processes in Manufacturing (3+0)3 5 Ects

Ores, Crushing, Grinding, Liberation, Sintering, Roasting, Carbothermic Reduction Reactions, Metallothermic reduction, Ellingham Diagrams, Iron and Steel production, Casting, Rolling, Extrusion, Sheet production, Machining, Welding.

MSE 211 Materials Science and Engineering (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction to engineering materials such as metals, ceramics and glasses, polymers, and composites; crystalline structures, defects; elastic and plastic deformations of materials; basics of mechanical properties. Types and use of steel and cast iron. Heat treatment of metals and alloys. Non-ferrous metals and alloys and their use in engineering applications.

MSE 215 Materials Physics (3+0)3 5 Ects

Photoelectric effect and de Brogle waves; Bohr’s atomic model and electron refraction; wave functions and Schrödinger wave equation; probability and uncertainty; potential wells; quantum tunneling; harmonic oscillator; Hydrogen atom; Zeeman effect and electron’s spin; many electron atoms; X-ray spectroscopy; an introduction to the quantum physics of solids.

MSE 222 Applied Mathematics for MSE (4+0)4 7 Ects

Vector analysis, matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, complex numbers and variables, fundamental theorems of integral calculus.

MATH 255 Differential Equations (4+0)4 6 Ects

First-order equations and various applications. Higher order linear differential equations. Power series solutions: ordinary and regular singular points. The Laplace transform solution of initial value problems. Systems of linear differential equations: solutions by operator method, by Laplace transform.

ECON 205 Principles of Economics (3+0)3 4 Ects

Introduction to engineering economy. Interest and money-time relationship. Depreciation, valuation depletion. Basic methods for making economy studies. Risk-decision analysis. Selection between alternatives and the replacement problem. Applications related to various constructions projects. Quantity measurement and cost estimating of a building project.

HIST 201 Principles of Ataturk I (2+0)0 2 Ects

The modernization of the Ottoman Empire during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the spread of nationalism, and the revolutionary changes in Ottoman institutions and society that led to the Empire’s demise, the transitional period from the Empire to the national state and the foundation of the Turkish Republic following the national struggle led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

TURK 201 Turkish Language I (2+0)0 2 Ects

Definition of language, the place and importance of language as a social institution in the life of a nation, the position of Turkish among world languages, word exchange between languages, vocabulary, basic phonetic and lexical characteristics, and the evaluation of the current situation of Turkish.

HIST 202 Principles of Ataturk II (2+0)0 2 Ects

The foundation of Turkish Republic, Principles of Atatürk and major events and changes that have taken place in politic, society, economy, and culture as a results of revolution for reorganization of state and society.

TURK 202 Turkish Language II (2+0)0 2 Ects

Turkish writing expression, identification, discussion and practical training for oral and written expression

MAN 211 Corparate Communication and Management (3+0)0 3 Ects

Skills for Engineers

Recruitment process, organizational structure and culture, communication and management skills, business ethics, commercial and business law concepts.

MSE 301 Phase Diagrams (3+0)3 5 Ects

Gibbs phase rule, single component systems, binary systems, eutectic and peritectic systems, ternary equilibirium, Fe-C system, steels and cast irons, Al-Si system, Cu-alloys, Ti-alloys.

MSE 305 Transport Phenomena (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction and basic concepts, dimensions and units. General overview of transport phenomena including various applications. The concept of viscosity & kinematic viscosity, Momentum transfer, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Steady-state unidirectional flow, The differential equations of flow, Applications of differential equations of flow, Fluid flow and Reynolds number. Basic concepts in heat transfer, Heat transfer mechanisms, Fourier’s law of heat conduction, Thermal conductivity, Convective & radiative heat transfer. Fick’s Law and Diffusivity of Materials, Diffusion in Solids.

MSE 307 Physical Metallurgy (3+0)3 5 Ects

Vacancy formation in crystalline materials. Nucleation and solidification mechanisms. Morphologies that form during phase transformations (nucleation, growth, solidification). Fe-C equilibrium phase diagram. TTT diagram for steels. Diffusionless transformation. Martensitic transformations and shape memory alloys.

MSE 309 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Micromechanics of deformation. Strengthening mechanisms: solid solution strengthening, particle strengthening, grain size strengthening, fiber strengthening. work hardening. Micromechanics of fracture. Fatigue. Creep. Mechanical behavior of materials at high temperatures. Mechanical behavior of composites and nanomaterials.

MSE 310 Materials Characterization (3+0)3 4 Ects

Materials characterization techniques. Basics of X-ray physics and its diffraction principles. Crystal structure determination using X-ray radiations. Light and electron microscopes for materials characterizations.

MSE 311 Materials Lab I (2+2)3 5 Ects

Mechanical testing; tensile testing, impact testing and hardness. Heat treatment and microstructures; annealing, quenching and tempering of steel. Crystallography and X-ray diffraction; phase identification. Metallographic sample preparation. Observation of microstructures of ferrous alloys with an optical microscope.

MSE 312 Numerical Methods for Engineers (2+2)3 5 Ects

Introduction. Errors of Numeric Results. Solution of Equations by Iteration. Lagrange Interpolation. Newton’s Divided Difference Interpolation. Numeric Integration and Differentiation. Linear Systems. Least Squares Method. Finite Differences. Higher Order Compact Forms. Ordinary Differential Equations. Elliptic, Parabolic, and Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations.

MSE 318 Introduction to Solid State Physics (3+0)3 5 Ects

Basics of quantum mechanics; crystal structures; bonding in solids; periodicity and the reciprocal space; reciprocal lattice and crystal diffraction; lattice vibrations; phonon heat capacity; free and non-interacting electrons; electrons in a periodic potential; energy bands of a solid; semiconductors.

MSE 316 Materials Lab II (2+2)3 4 Ects

Microstructure characterization and chemical composition determination using Scanning Electron Microscope. Surface Characterization using an Atomic Force Microscope. Thermal Analysis of materials using DTA /TGA/DSC. Optical characterization of materials using Raman and UV/VIS Spectroscopy.

MSE 451 Materials Engineering Design I (3+0)3 5 Ects

Design process. Steps of design. Design tools. Materials selection in design. Process selection in design. Case studies in materials and process selection. Economic decision making in design. Design project.

MSE 448 Polymeric Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

This course examines the chemistry and physics of polymeric materials from a materials science and engineering discipline perspective. In polymer chemistry, the identification of polymeric chemical structures and the establishment of structure-property relationships will be examined from a molecular perspective. In the polymer physics section, the concept of average molecular weight and polydispersity will be briefly reviewed and the principles and techniques used to measure molecular weights will be introduced. It will be mentioned about the establishment of the relationship between the chain structures, thermal properties, microstructures, optical and mechanical properties of polymer and rubber materials.

MSE 479 Ceramic and Glass Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Classification of ceramic products with respect to their functions. Classical and modern Ceramics. Methods of ceramic production: Natural and synthetic raw materials, shaping methods, drying and firing of ceramic articles.

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED BY MSE

MSE 461 Composite Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction to polymers; Introduction to composite materials, basic principles, production tecniques, applications and characterization of composite materials.

MSE 462 Soft Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Chemical bonds, single molecules, molecular interactions, macromolecules, supramolecules and self assembled nanostructures (LO 1, LO 2, LO 3, LO 4, LO 5, LO 6)

MSE 464 Extractive Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction to non-ferrous metals, Reduction of oxides, Pyrometallurgical reduction and rafination, Hydrometallurgy, Electrometallurgy, Winning of metals, Casting.

MSE 471 Spectroscopic Characterization of Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Spectroscopy, electromagnetic radiations, matter-light interactions, UV-vis spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, EPR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

MSE 472 Materials in Bioscience (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction to biomaterials science, classification of biomaterials, biomaterials production processes, structure-property relations in biomaterials, basic concepts of biomaterials (biocompatability, biodegredation etc.), interactions between biomaterials and organisms, novel drug delivery techniques, tissue engineering.

MSE 473 Physical Properties of Crystals (3+0)3 5 Ects

The groundwork of crystal physics, transformations and second-rank tensors, electric polarization, stress tensor, strain tensor, thermal expansion, piezoelectricity (third-rank tensors), elasticity (fourth-rank tensors), matrix method and thermodynamics of equilibrium properties of crystals

MSE 474 Applied Numerical Methods (2+2)3 5 Ects

Weighted Residual Methods: (Collocation Method, Method of Least Squares, Galerkin’s Method), Galerkin’s Method-Further Applications: (Essential and Natural Boundary Conditions, Non-linear Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations), Variational Approach, Rayleigh-Ritz Method, Galerkin Finite Element Method, Trial Functions: C0 Linear and Quadratic Elements, Global and Local Formulations of the FEM, Finite Element Methods for Partial Differential Equations. Finite Differences.

MSE 476 Electroceramic Materials and Electrochemical (3+0)3 5 Ects

Devices

Basic ceramic structures relavant to electroceramics such as perovskite, flourite, spinel. Defects and non-stoichiometry in ceramics, Kröger-Vink notation.Electrical conductivity. Ionic conduction.Solid oxide fuel cells. Li-ion batteries. Charge displacement and electrical polarization. Insulators, dielectrics, ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics.Pyroelectric effect and its applications. Fundamentals of magnetic materials.Applications of magnetic ceramics. Multiferroic materials.

MSE 477 Iron and Steel Making (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction to iron and steel making processes. Raw materials and metallurgical pretreatments. Production of metallurgical coke. Iron ore and characterization. Sintering and peletizing of iron ore. Production of molten (pig) iron. Blast furnace and auxiliaries Principles of pig iron production at the blast furnace. Reduction of iron oxides. Bosh and heart reactions. Slag formation. Techniques for increasing blast furnace productivity. Basic principles of steel production and history processes. Steel production in basic oxygen converter. Steel production in electric arc furnaces. Deoxidation, gas purging and other ladle treatments. Principles and technologies of ingot and continuous casting methods. Technologies principles of long and flat products production. Production of sponge iron. Smelting reduction processes. Iron and steel industry in the world and Turkey.

MSE 481 Smart Materials and Structures (3+0)3 5 Ects

To introduce the student to some basic principles of smart materials. Investigation of smart materials in nature, manufacturing and properties of bio-geo-mimetic smart materials and systems.

MSE 483 Materials Degradation (3+0)3 5 Ects

Wear mechanisms; wear testing; thermodynamics of corrosion; kinetics of electrochemical reactions; passivity; corrosion testing and monitoring; corrosion types; corrosion

prevention; degradation of ceramics and polymers.

MSE 484 Powder Metallurgy (3+0)3 5 Ects

Production and characterization of metal powders; blending and mixing of powders; powder compaction methods; sintering; characterization and optimization of sintering;

secondary operations; materials produced by powder metallurgy; powder metallurgy applications.

MSE 485 Energetic Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

Introduction. Classification of energetic materials. Important mechanisms in energetic materials. Experimental characterisation of energetic materials. Structure property relationships in energetic materials. Novel energetic material design. Co-crystallisation of energetic materials. Investigation and characterisation of energetic materials at extreme conditions.

MSE 486 Heat Treatment of Metals (3+0)3 5 Ects

Importance of heat treatment of metallic materials; solutionizing and austenization; effects of rate of cooling; quenching and tempering; age-hardening, precipitation hardening, case hardening methods, quality control. Concept of steel standards & standard steels; types of nonferrous alloys; factors which determine quality in metallic materials.

MSE 488 Porous Materials (3+0)3 5 Ects

During this cource the following topics will be investigated: Introduction to porous materials, Processing strategies to obtain porous components, Characterization techniques, Porous metals, Porous ceramics, Porous polymers and Polymer derived ceramics (PDC), Porous carbon, Zeolites, Aerogels, Applications: Membranes and Catalyst supports, Other applications.

MSE 489 Supplementary Curricular Courses (3+0)3 5 Ects

Students can apply for credit Curriculum Supporting Field Courses (CSFC) by documenting that they have registered and successfully completed the online courses offered through digital platforms, certificate programmes, certificate programmes physically taken, courses taken in national or international summer schools within the specified time intervals during each semester or throughout their undergraduate education. During the entire undergraduate education, a maximum of 1 course can be taken for credit in this status.

MSE 499 Cooperative Education Course (0+6)3 10 Ects

Within the scope of this course, at the beginning of each semester, students will receive an introductory course at the university site for the first two weeks covering the topics of learning outcomes and objectives of the cooperative education and the evaluation procedure. Following this, students are placed to the company. Students are obliged to work for one day a week through the semester. Students summarize their daily workloads and duties in a notebook journal and prepare a report at the end of the semester with respect to the notebook. The student will provide the notebook and defend his/her report in front of the jury at the end of the semester.

COMPULSORY ELECTIVE COURSES OFFERED BY MSE

ENG 302 Technical Writing and Communication (3+0)3 3 Ects

Teaching Technical Writing academic rules, carrying out case studies, make students to prepare a project and make a presentation about it.

MSE 300 Summer Practice I (0+0)0 7 Ects

An internship of at least 20 working days preferably carried out in a plant that will involve processing of materials in an integrated manner. The report prepared at the end of summer practice should reflect both the practical experience and the knowledge gained in the second year courses.

MSE 400 Summer Practice II (0+0)0 9 Ects

An internship of at least 21 working days preferably carried out in a plant that will involve processing of materials in an integrated manner. The report prepared at the end of summer practice should reflect both the practical experience and the knowledge gained in the second year courses.

MSE 452 Materials Engineering Design II (0+6)3 12 Ects

It consists of the subjects that the academic advisors of the undergraduate students will determine.

Prerequisite(s): MSE 451