LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student shall be able:
- to distinguish and explain terms in materials science
- to relate material structure to properties
- to predict the influence of processes on structures
- to analyze deformation, strengthening, and failure mechanisms
- to relate diffusion, precipitation, and phase transformation mechanisms to microstructural changes in materials
- to apply the computational-materials concepts and to conduct material modeling
- to correlate the material science knowledge with sustainable development goals, e.g. climate action
- to read materials science literature and journals and write a literature review
- to work in a team and make academic presentations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 03.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Junhe Lian
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
This course introduces the fundamentals of materials science and engineering (MSE) to students. The lectures cover the core knowledge and concepts of MSE, which will serve as a starting point for students with various follow-up advanced studies in different study paths. Specific attention, especially in exercise sessions, is paid to the training of using computational software and algorithms in the field of MSE with focuses tailored to the concepts introduced every week. These topics are carefully chosen for the best interest of the students in this major towards the potential impact on either their further curriculum or career developments in the field of MSE or any related majors. Both conceptional and computational weekly assignments are designed for students to master the knowledge and the skills demonstrated during the lecture and exercise sessions. Additional seminars are also arranged during the course, focusing on extending the knowledge out of books and understanding the research and development in MSE-related industries.
- The concept and terminology of structure, property, process and performance of materials
- The atomic, crystal and phase level of structures of engineering materials
- Material properties under mechanical loading and environment, their correlation with microstructure, and the correlation of microstructure with processes
- Theories and methods to process and manufacture materials and products
- Sustainability development of materials science and engineering.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assignments and Examination.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, Exercises, Assignments, Group discussion, Group tasks, Group presentation, and Case studeis.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Study materials including lecture and exercise slides and supporting scripts will be provided on MyCourses. For further reading, you are suggested to refer to textbook “William D. Callister, Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Materials science and engineering: an introduction (8th edition recommended)”.
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn IIRegistration:
Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).