Aim
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the basic concepts of Materials Science and their application to get desired properties in different materials such as metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be familiar with different types of materials and their processing

• be aware of the relationships between structure and properties of materials.

• be aware of the environmental effects associated with the production and use of various materials and understand the importance of sustainable development.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• study the mechanical behaviour of engineering materials

• plan materials processing treatments to attain desired properties.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to choose suitable materials for common applications.

• be able to make written and oral presentations of materials science concepts and processes.

Contents
Material science basics. Atomic bonding, crystal structure and defects. Diffusion, plastic deformation, viscoelasticity, fatigue, creep, fracture, phase diagrams and phase transformations, corrosion and materials testing. Structure-Property Correlations. Metallic materials like steels, aluminium, copper, nickel and titanium alloys, Ceramics, Polymers, Composites and their characteristic properties, mechanical processing and heat treatment, applications. Materials and the environment, recycling. Choice of materials for various applications.

Literature
William D. Callister, Jr & David G. Rethwisch:
Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering – An Integrated Approach, Third Edition, International Student Version, John Wiley (2008). ISBN 978-0470-23463-1.