Syllabus Application
MAT 521
Tribology
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester
Fall 2026-2027
Course
MAT 521 -
Tribology
Time/Place
Time
Week Day
Place
Date
09:40-12:30
Tue
SBS-G056
Sep 28-Dec 31, 2026
Level of course
Masters
Course Credits
SU Credit:3, ECTS:10
Prerequisites
-
Corequisites
-
Course Type
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Mahmut Faruk Akşit
- Email: aksit@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
The shape and properties of surface. Friction. Boundary lubrication. Hydrodynamic lubrication. Elastohydrodynamic lubrication. Corrosion chemistry and protections.
Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: - define the fundamentals of Tribology; lubrication and wear - describe theory behind the lubrication - design for common hydrostatic and hydrodynamic bearings - identify common theories for friction and wear |
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