Engineering Materials
5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1TE606
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1TE606
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Technology G1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 16 October 2014
- Responsible department
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Physics B, Chemistry A, Mathematics D
Learning outcomes
After a successfully completed course the student should be able to:
- explain basic relationships between structure and properties of metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials as well as composites,
- make qualitative comparisons between materials and application areas for the most common technical materials in the various materials categories,
- interpret and use binary phase diagrams,
- explain the underlying mechanisms for hardening of metals,
- describe various methods for testing material properties.
Content
Materials structure and deformation mechanisms. Correlations between atomic bonds, microstructure and macroscopic properties. Phase diagrams. Materials testing. Properties and applications of technical materials in all materials categories: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites.
Instruction
Lectures, exercise classes, visit at an industrial company, laboratory exercises and project assignment.
Assessment
Written test at the end of the course. Laboratory exercises and project assignment.