TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	Assistant Professor Yelda Özdil Kaçan
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 3) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	Classification of composite materials. Explanation of what matrix materials and reinforcement elements are and what properties should be chosen according to them. Investigation of matrix-reinforcing element interface properties. Explaining the production methods, mechanical properties and application areas of composites.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Introduction 2nd Week Micro mechanics of Composites 3rd Week Metal Matrix Composites 4th Week Ceramic Matrix Composites 5th Week Polymer Matrix Composites 6th Week Fiber 7th Week Particle 8th Week MIDTERM 9th Week Interface Properties 10th Week Manufacturing of Polymer Matrix Composites 11th Week Rigidity 12th Week Strength 13th Week Failure 14th Week Toughness
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	F.L. Matthews, R.D. Rawlings, Composite Materials: Engineering and Science, CRC Press, 1999, ISBN: 084930251X., M.M. Schwartz, Composite Materials, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1997, ISBN:0-13-300047-8.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Practice,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Quiz 4 15 Total(%) 55 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1,5 1,5 Preparation for Quiz 10 ,5 5 Individual or group work 10 2 20 Preparation for Final exam 10 4 40 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 6 1,5 9 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1,5 1,5 Homework Project 1 36 36 Quiz 2 ,5 1 Total Workload 156 Total Workload / 30 5,2 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No