Course syllabus for Materials science and engineering

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameMaterialteknik
  • CodeMTT011
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKDES
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyMechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering
  • DepartmentINDUSTRIAL AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 56115
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0121 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		0 c0 c0 c1.5 c0 c0 c
0221 Examination 6 c
Grading: TH		0 c0 c0 c6 c0 c0 c
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In programmes

Examiner

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

No prerequisites.

Aim

The aim of the course is that students are to attain deep, basic understanding about materials science and engineering, in particular the relations between the structure, properties and processing of materials. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers should be able to participate in discussions regarding materials selection and choices of processing methods for materials. Materials encountered in the course are polymeric materials, metals and ceramics; primarily for engineering purposes.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • Describe how mechanical properties of the materials above can be influenced via a change of the (micro)structure and be able to relate that change to the specific strengthening mechanism
  • Apply phase diagrams and TTT/CCT-diagrams; to read them and from the diagram predict the microstructure after different heat treatments
  • Choose suitable process or heat treatment methods aiming for specific material properties and microstructure and discuss the choices of criteria to reach a good result
  • Understand mechanical properties of the material and their relation to product functions
  • Be able to execute an basic materials selection
  • Obtain basic knowledge of other materials
  • Introduce the analyses and evaluate the role of geometrical (product design) aspects in materials selection.
  • Make a reflection regarding materials selection for an industrial product with the perspective of environmental sustainability

Content

The course starts with basic materials science, aiming for understanding of the correlation of the structure, the properties and choice of manufacturing and heat treatment technology. The different materials groups are polymers, metals and ceramics. The course in manufacturing technology is built on this course but is linked closer to manufacturing of products. The course contains the following parts:

Basic materials science:

  • Atomic bonding
  • Crystal structures
  • Defects and diffusion
  • Mechanical properties, fracture and failure
  • Phase diagram
  • Materials selection in product development

    Metallic Materials

    • Phases and microstructures
    • Strengthening
    • Classification
    • Heat treatment
    • Properties
    • Applications
    Ceramics, glass and carbon materials:
    • Structures
    • Properties
    • Applications
    Polymer, plastics and composite materials:
    • Structure and characterization
    • Thermal and chemical properties
    • Mechanical, electrical and surface properties
    • Applications
    Other topics:
    • Introduction to other materials
    • Materials selection in product development
    • Sustainability

    Organisation

    The course includes about 21 lectures, 9 tutorials, three experimental classes (Computer-based lab Matter, Optical microscopy and Structure and properties of polymeric materials), one industrial visit and one project. Labs, industrial visit and project are compulsory.

    Literature

    “Essentials of Materials Science and Engineering” (ISBN 978-1-337-62915-7)

    Examination including compulsory elements

    The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH, and also approved project and experimental classes.

    The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.