Materials Science and Technology I

 

 

FACULTY

ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

LEVEL OF STUDY

UNDERGRADUATE

SEMESTER OF STUDY

3o

COURSE TITLE

Materials Science and Technology I
COURSEWORK BREAKDOWNTEACHING WEEKLY HOURSECTS Credits
Lectures4
Laboratory0
Projects0

TOTAL

5
COURSE TYPE
PREREQUISITES
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION/EXAMSGreek
COURSE DELIVERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTSYes (in English)

MODULE WEB PAGE (URL)

https://eclass.uowm.gr


2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes


The course mainly focuses on the study of the arrangement of structural units (atoms, ions, molecules), which is of great importance for determining the microstructure and for the understanding of the behavior of solid materials (metals, alloys, ceramics, cement, polymers and composite materials).

Furthermore, it introduces the student to methods of determining material properties (mainly mechanical) and to understanding the correlation between structure and properties, which is the basic requirement for:
a) The ability to choose the most suitable material for a specific application,
b) the application of optimal processing methods and
c) the development of new materials



General Skills


• Autonomous Work
• Teamwork
• Planning and Project Management
• Work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Respect for the natural environment


3. COURSE CONTENTS


• Introduction. Aims of the module. Introductory concepts about the properties and types of materials
• Atom structure, basic chemical bonds and intermolecular forces
• Crystalline and amorphous structure, crystalline systems, crystallographic directions and indices. Structure of metals, ceramics, polymers
• Solidification, solid solutions. Diffusion in materials. Microscopic - metallographic examination.
• Defects in the structure of the materials (endogenous, exogenous, others)
• Morphology of materials (porous, powders, specific surface area, apparent density)
• Mechanical tests and properties
• Non-destructive methods of testing materials
• Methods for changing the properties of materials.
• Heat treatments of metallic materials.


4. TEACHING METHODS – ASSESSMENT

MODE OF DELIVERY
Classroom / Face to face
USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
• Extensive use of electronic bibliographic databases (Scopus, ScienceDirect, Springerlink) during Lectures, Individual/Group Work
• Support of the learning process through the e-class electronic platform
• Constant teacher-student communication and collaboration via e-mail

TEACHING METHODS
Method descriptionSemester Workload
A) Lectures (Total: A+B: 13x5=65)65
B) Course work Study and Presentation of a peer-reviewed published manuscript (in constant communication and cooperation with the Professor, using the course material and striving to develop critical thinking, via: the integration into the educational process of relevant, beyond the state of the art, research material, be exposing the students to reputable International and Greek bibliography such as publications from peer-reviewed international journals and proceedings of International and Greek conferences/workshops)
Course work presentation3
Course assessment2
Self study55
Course Total
ASSESSMENT METHODS Two examination method are provided:
a) final written exam, with 10 short-answer questions covering the entire scope of the material.
b) evaluation of the assigned coursework (choosing to carry out coursework is optional). The coursework grade will be a result of the written report produced and of the presentation of the work.
Final grade = 0.5xa + 0.5xb


5. RESOURCES

Suggested bibliography :

Indicatively:
- Materials Science and Engineering by William D. Callister and David G. Rethwisch
- www.scopus.com
- www.sciencedirect.com
- www.springerlink.com

Related academic journals: