COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 540	B	3	3	0	0	3	7.5

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
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 for Civil Engineering
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.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering 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
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	3
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	2
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	4
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Presentation	1	10
Quiz	4	5
Final Exam	1	40
	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	2	28
Mid-terms	1	30	30
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	50	50
Other	1	15.5	15.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5