Course syllabus adopted 2020-01-31 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMaterialteknik
- CodeMMK073
- Credits5 Credits
- OwnerTKAUT
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyAutomation and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- ThemeEnvironment 2 c
- DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 47125
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0213 Examination 3.5 c Grading: TH | 3.5 c |
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In programmes
Examiner
- Uta Klement
- Head of Division, Materials and Manufacture, Industrial and Materials Science
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Basic eligibilityAim
The aim of the course is to provide basic understanding about materials science and engineering, in particular the relations between the structure and properties of metallic, ceramic, semiconducting and polymeric materials. Materials selection will be discussed with respect to design-limiting properties required for the performance of a component. This also includes the compatibility of the materials with processes required to shape, join and finish them.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- be able to describe how materials are built up and how this affects their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties;
- describe processes to manipulate strength of different materials;
- be familiar with various design aspects (design-limiting properties, manufacturing processes) for material selection;
- be able to describe joining techniques (soldering and solder, wire bonding, etc.) and failure mechanisms that occur in electronic components;
- be aware of sustainability aspects and the impact of process selection.
Content
- Evolution of materials selection/materials in products
- Introduction to different materials and their mechanical, electrical and thermal properties
- Phase diagrams and phase transformations
- Correlation of manufacturing processes and properties
- Environmental aspects (materials and processes)
Organisation
The course is divided into lectures, project work/labs and exercises
Literature
Ashby, Shercliff and Cebon: Materials - engineering, science, processing and design, Butterworth-Heinemann, 4th edition.
Examination including compulsory elements
Written exam and approved project work/lab is required for passing the course.The course syllabus contains changes
- Changes to examination:
- 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG
- 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG