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SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ME458NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (NDE) METHODS2+1+03526.12.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to introduce non-destructive testing (NDT) methods that enable the inspection of materials and structures without compromising their integrity. Students will learn the fundamental principles, applications, advantages, and limitations of major NDT techniques such as ultrasonic testing, radiography, magnetic particle testing, penetrant testing, and electromagnetic methods. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to make informed decisions in engineering applications related to quality control, failure analysis, and structural health monitoring.
Course Content This course covers the fundamental principles and applications of various non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques. It introduces imaging and characterization methods such as optical microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT), alongside industrial NDT techniques including eddy current testing, liquid penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emission, and magnetic particle testing. Students will learn how these methods work, where they are applied, and how to select the appropriate technique for different engineering problems.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through theoretical lectures, case study analyses, visually supported presentations, and hands-on laboratory/workshop sessions. Students gain an understanding of how various non-destructive testing devices operate and develop the ability to evaluate real-world examples.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor Dr. Süleyman Karabal suleyman.karabal@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Instructor SÜLEYMAN KARABAL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Non-Destructive Testing Techniques ( Ravi Prakash )
Course Notes Lecture notes are shared with students on a weekly basis via the Canvas system.
Documents https://canvas.agu.edu.tr/courses/5154/files
Assignments https://canvas.agu.edu.tr/courses/5154/files/folder/Lecture%20Notes?preview=475301

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %30
Engineering Design %10
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %40
Health %0
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 1 % 30
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 1 % 70
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 2 % 0
Ödev 2 % 0
Laboratuar 5 % 0
Sunum/Seminer 1 % 0
Final examination 1 % 0
Total
13
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Araştırma Ödevi 4 3 12
Ara Teslim ve Jüri 1 1 1
Kritik 5 1 5
Münazara 1 3 3
Tartışma 5 2 10
Yazılı Sınav 1 2 2
Deney 4 2 8
Grup Sunumu 1 3 3
Grup Projesi 1 2 2
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 4 2 8
Ders Dışı Sınav 2 2 4
Soru Çözümü 3 2 6
Tekrar Anlatım 5 2 10
Rapor 2 2 4
Araştırma 5 2 10
İnceleme 5 2 10
Simülasyon 1 1 1
Alan Gezisi 4 2 8
Alan Uygulaması 6 2 12
Yüz Yüze Ders 15 2 30
Final Sınavı 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explain the fundamental principles of non-destructive testing methods.
2 Compare the advantages, limitations, and application areas of different NDT techniques.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): History and Importance
2 Introduction to Optical Microscopy and Imaging Techniques
3 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
4 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
5 X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
6 X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT)
7 Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing
8 Eddy Current Testing
9 Ultrasonic Testing Techniques
10 Acoustic Emission and Its Applications
11 Comparison and Selection of NDT Methods
12 Industrial Applications and Case Studies
13 Final Evaluation and Project Presentations

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
C2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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