MATS1500 Materials Science and Engineering Course description

In this course, students will gain theoretical and applied knowledge on industrial materials. The course begins with an introduction to the structure of atoms, electron configuration and the period table. The various bonds found in different material groups are described. An account of the different atomic arrangements is followed by the study of materials imperfections and their effect on properties. The course moves on to describe the different hardening mechanisms (strain hardening, solid solution hardening, dispersion hardening and precipitation hardening). In physical metallurgy, the use of phase diagrams is central to understand the microstructure of alloys and the design of heat treatments to obtain desired properties. In total, the chemistry content amounts to 1.5 credits.

The focus of this course is on construction materials, especially metallic materials such as steel and aluminum. However, polymers, ceramics and composites are also discussed. The course includes content about joining methods such as welding, soldering and bonding. Furthermore, it provides a good basis of the factors that affect materials selection for various applications and for assessing the environmental consequences of materials choices.

Basic skills on the 3D modeling program INVENTOR

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Individuell mappeeksamen som inkluderer:

• Skisser, material- og teknikkutprøvinger
• Ferdigstilt praktisk skapende arbeid
• Skriftlig del der fagteori, profesjonsforankring og helse, miljø og sikkerhet (HMS) inngår. Omfang på 2000-2500 ord

Eksamensresultat kan påklages.

Alle.

Gradert karakter A-F

En intern sensor og en bedømmersensor (vurderer et utvalg av eksamensoppgavene). Ekstern sensor brukes jevnlig.

Emnet overlapper 10 studiepoeng mot FKH1000.

Grade scale A-F.

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Rafael Borrajo