MKS115 Heat Treatments

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit TECHNICAL SCIENCES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Code MKS115
Name Heat Treatments
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. SEFA ERDEM YILMAZ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to teach students heat treatment processes applied to metals, phase transformations, microstructural changes, and control of mechanical properties. It aims to provide basic knowledge and practical skills in heat treatment techniques used to improve material properties.

Course Content

Introduction to heat treatment, iron-carbon equilibrium diagram, phase transformations, annealing processes, hardening processes, tempering, normalizing, surface hardening methods, heat treatment furnaces, microstructure analysis methods, effects on material properties, and occupational safety.

Course Precondition

No

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Lecture Notes

Notes

Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain the basic principles of heat treatment processes.
LO02 Interpret the iron-carbon diagram.
LO03 Explain annealing, hardening, and tempering processes.
LO04 Compare surface hardening methods.
LO05 Analyze the effects of heat treatment on material properties.
LO06 Identify heat treatment equipment.
LO07 Apply occupational health and safety rules in heat treatment processes.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains basic knowledge of the field in mathematics, science and basic engineering. 3
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to read and draw technical drawings related to basic design, can design machine parts
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has knowledge about measurement and control methods related to machine field and can use measurement/control tools.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has knowledge about manufacturing methods and can choose the appropriate manufacturing method for the machine parts desired to be produced.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the materials used within the scope of technical applications and their general properties, can choose materials for manufacturing and has knowledge about material inspection methods. 3
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can perform routine maintenance and repair operations of basic machine tools used in the manufacture of machine parts.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has knowledge about energy resources, has the ability to apply energy management and energy saving for the industry.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has knowledge about information and simulation technologies required for machine field and can use computer aided programs.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the hydraulic and pneumatic system elements used in automatic control systems and can perform their basic design.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the English meanings of basic tools, machine tools and professional terms related to the field of machinery.
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to apply by examining the relevant processes in the industry and service sector.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains the ability to realize the drawings of professional plans and projects related to the field.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows the rules of occupational health and safety, has environmental protection awareness. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği has the ability to produce solutions when faced with unpredictable situations, and to work as a team and independently.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Knows professional ethics, social responsibility and effective communication techniques that must be followed in the field of machinery and in relations with the people in the organization.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to heat treatment and basic concepts lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
2 Material structure and crystal lattice lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap
3 Iron-carbon equilibrium diagram lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Phase transformations lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
5 Annealing processes lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
6 Normalizing process lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
7 Hardening processes lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Tempering process lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
10 Surface hardening methods lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Induction and flame surface hardening lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Heat treatment furnaces and equipment lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Microstructure analysis and material testing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap
14 Occupational safety lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 General review, and final evaluation lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Tartışma
16 Term Exams lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload (Hour) 64
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,56
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2026 09:21