The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
3 (2020-01-01 to 2020-03-22)
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
The aim of the course is to teach modern methods
for applying materials science knowledge to
physical challenges in engineering.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to understand the physical properties
of materials, their scientific basis,
investigative methods and modern applications.
Course contents
Thermodynamics
Phase diagrams
Electrical properties
Thermal properties
Magnetic properties
Optical properties
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Laboratory safety for engineers or Introduction to
University Studies (2017-18 or earlier)
Recommended or required reading
Lecture material provided in itslearning.
Much of this course is based upon three
textbooks Tro's "Chemistry: Structure and
properties" (Pearson), Shackelford's
"Introduction to materials science and
engineering" (Pearson) and Callister's
"Materials science and engineering" (Wiley).
Study activities
- Lectures - 27 hours
- Practical exercises - 9 hours
- Individual studies - 99 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
60% online exam
40% lab exercises
Teacher
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Examiner
Makkonen-Craig Stewart
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (14 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2019-12-24 to 2020-01-20
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2020-01-10 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Thermodynamics | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-17 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Thermodynamics | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-21 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Physics | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-23 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Physics | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-24 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Phase diagrams | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-28 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Physics | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-30 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D3100 | Material Physics | Lab exercises | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-01-31 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Electrical properties | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-02-07 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Electrical properties | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-02-21 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lectures - Thermal properties | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-03-06 | 12:15 - 14:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Lecture - Magnetic properties | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
2020-03-13 | 12:15 - 15:00 | B326 | Material Physics | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |