The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Materials
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Materials
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Materials
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Materials
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Natural science, Sustainability, Materials
technology
SDGs in focus:
#12 Responsible consumption and production
#13 Climate action
Learning outcomes
Once you have completed the study unit you will:
Understand the scientific foundations, chemical
structure, thermodynamics, phase equilibria, for
the behaviour of engineering materials such as
metals, polymers, ceramics and biomaterials.
(Knowledge)
Be able to relate engineering materials to
sustainability. (Attitude)
Have competency in performing calculations and
laboratory experiments relating to the chemistry
of materials. (Skill)
Course contents
Lectures, theoretical exercises, laboratory
exercises
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Technology and Learning
Engineering Chemistry
Additional information
The course is meant only for 2nd year students and
for students who have an individual study plan
approved by the study counsellor or permission to
take the course by the teacher.
Recommended or required reading
Selected chapters from Callister's "Materials
Science and Engineering" and lecture notes.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Practical exercises - 6 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 79 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
Assessment requirements
Exam, laboratory exercises
Teacher
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations