Course Name Code Semester T+U Hours Credit ECTS
Solidification Of Metals and Alloys IMM 580 0 3 + 0 3 6
Precondition Courses

None

Recommended Optional Courses

None

Course Language Turkish
Course Level YUKSEK_LISANS
Course Type OPTIONAL
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. AHMET ÖZEL
Course Lecturers Prof.Dr. AHMET ÖZEL,
Course Assistants
Course Category Other
Course Objective

To comprehend the l theories and concepts about solidification of metals and alloys.

Course Content

Homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation theories, practical importance of heterogeneous nucleation, grain refinement and inoculating techniques, grain growth morphologies in solidification of metals and alloys, segregations.

# Course Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming,
2 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming,
3 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Discussion,
4 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Educational Play,
5 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming,
6 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Sightseeing,
7 Lecture, Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Sightseeing,
8 Question-Answer, Brain Storming, Lecture,
Week Course Topics Preliminary Preparation
1 Introduction to solidification principles of the metals and alloys
2 Classical nucleation theories (Homogeneous nucleation and heterogeneous nucleation)
3 The importance of heterogeneous nucleation in various solidification applications (nucleation in cast irons, grain refinement in aluminum alloys)
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Resources
Course Notes
Course Resources

Solidification Processing, M. C. Flemings (McGraw Hill, 1974).

Principles of Solidification, An Introduction to Modern Casting and Crystal Growth Concepts, Glicksman, Martin Eden

Solidification and Crystallization Processing in Metals and Alloys, Hasse Fredriksson, Ulla Åkerlind

Order Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Introduces scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in his/her field in national and international scientific environments (meetings) in order to contribute to the society to become an information society and to provide solutions to social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems.
2 To be able to reach information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in the field, to have comprehensive knowledge about current techniques and methods in the field and their limitations, and to evaluate, interpret and apply the information obtained.
3 Defines and formulates problems related to the field, develops new and / or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems or processes and uses innovative / alternative solutions and emerging innovative methods in their designs.
4 Designs and implements theoretical, experimental and modelling based researches, completes uncertain, limited or incomplete data with scientific methods; observes social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing data and in all professional activities.
5 To be able to work effectively together or independently in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams and take responsibility. To be aware of the social, environmental, health, safety, security, legal aspects, and business life practices of the applications in the field and to be aware of the limitations imposed by these. To be able to work effectively together or independently in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams and take responsibility.
# Contribution of Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes PÇ 1 PÇ 2 PÇ 3 PÇ 4 PÇ 5
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Evaluation System
Semester Studies Contribution Rate
1. Ara Sınav 60
1. Ödev 40
Total 100
1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya 50
1. Final 50
Total 100
ECTS - Workload Activity Quantity Time (Hours) Total Workload (Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Quiz 2 10 20
Assignment 1 10 10
Performance Task (Laboratory) 1 14 14
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Workload 160
Total Workload / 25 (Hours) 6.4
dersAKTSKredisi 6