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MAK7432Lightweight Metals and Alloys3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Murat AYDIN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To teach the importance of lightweight metals in industrial applications, general properties and application areas of lightweight metals and alloys.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : know the position and importance of lightweight metals in industrial applications1,21,3,5
PO - 2 : know industrial lightweight metals and alloys and their general properties1,21
PO - 3 : know the areas in which lightweight metals and alloys are used1,31,5
PO - 4 : select a suitable lightweight metals and alloys for engineering applications1,51,3
PO - 5 : make comparison of lightweight metals and alloys with other materials and to know advantages of lightweight metals and alloys1,21
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
The position and importance of lightweight metals in machine and manufacturing industries. Industrial lightweight metals and alloys. Aluminium based alloys. Magnesium based alloys. Titanium based alloys. Case studies in applications of lightweight metals and alloys
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The position and importance of lightweight metals in machine and manufacturing industries
 Week 2The position and importance of lightweight metals in machine and manufacturing industries
 Week 3Industrial light metals and alloys
 Week 4Industrial light metals and alloys
 Week 5Aluminium based alloys
 Week 6Aluminium based alloys
 Week 7Titanium based alloys
 Week 8Titanium based alloys
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Magnesium based alloys
 Week 11Magnesium based alloys
 Week 12Case studies in industrial applications of lightweight metals and alloys
 Week 13Case studies in industrial applications of lightweight metals and alloys
 Week 14Case studies in industrial applications of lightweight metals and alloys
 Week 15Case studies in industrial applications of lightweight metals and alloys
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Erdoğan M. 2001; Mühendislik Alaşımlarının Yapı ve Özellikleri, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara.
 
Recommended Reading
1Manganon, P.L. 1999; The Principles of Materials Selection for Engineering Design, Prentice Hall Int., New Jersey, USA.
2Charles, J.A. Crane, F.A.A. 1992; Selection and Use of Engineering Materials, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd., Second edition, Oxford, UK.
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 1 50
End-of-term exam 15 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 1 15
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 20 1 20
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load135