COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: MATERIALS SCIENCE
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 122 C 2 3 0 2 3 4
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Erion Luga , 8:30-17:30
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: Engineering requirements of materials; the structure of matter; atomic arrangements, structural imperfections, atom movements. Mechanical properties. Concepts of force, stress, deformation and strain; elasticity; elastic and plastic behavior; viscosity; rheological models. Creep, relax ion, brittleness, ductility, hardness, fatigue, toughness, resilience, and damping characteristics of materials
Course Objectives: The aim with the subject is to complement Construction Methods by equipping the student with sufficient knowledge of materials to be able to translate a design into built form.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction
2 Atom and bonds
3 Solid structures imperfections
4 Imperfections
5 Force- deformation
6 Mechanical properties
7 Elasticity and thermoelasticity
8 Midterm
9 Properties related to Strength
10 Problem Solving
11 Physical Properties of Materials
12 Physical Properties 2
13 Problem Solving
14 Review
Prerequisite(s): No
Textbook: Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th Edition William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch, ISBN: 978-1-119-40549-8 January 2018
Other References: Power Point
Laboratory Work: No
Computer Usage: Microsoft Word, Excel
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To ensure that our graduates have the necessary fundamental knowledge of mathematics and basic sciences (physics, chemistry and biology), and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper engineering use of a variety of materials systems;
2 To ensure that our graduates are skilled in engineering fundamentals;
3 To ensure that our graduates are knowledgeable about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
4 To ensure that our graduates are able to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
5 To ensure that our graduates are able to properly use experimental, statistical and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills, to address analysis and design problems;
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 5
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 5
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 2
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 4
6 an ability to communicate effectively 4
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 5
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 4
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 3
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 1
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
35
Quiz
2
10
Final Exam
1
45
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 4 64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Assignments 0
Final examination 1 12 12
Other 0
Total Work Load:
100
Total Work Load/25(h):
4
ECTS Credit of the Course:
4