About this course

The course content covers chemical bonding, crystal structures, material defects, diffusion processes in solids, as well as fundamental electrical and optical properties. It also includes phase diagrams, microstructural changes, metallographic techniques, mechanical deformation, fracture mechanisms, and thermomechanical material processing. The main focus is on the properties of metals, but selected topics related to ceramics and semiconductors are also included.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Identify and explain the relationship between the chemical composition, bonds, and structural organization of materials and their properties.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of materials science, enabling independent engagement with specialized literature on the composition, structure, properties, performance, and applications of a wide range of materials.
  • Analyze and characterize the chemical composition and structure of various materials, assessing these in relation to the materials' properties and potential applications.
  • Apply various techniques for material characterization and computational methods to determine the properties of materials.

  • Learning activities

    The course is conducted through lectures (approximately 2 per week), 2-hour laboratory exercises per week during parts of the course period.

  • Syllabus

    Selected chapters of Callister's Materials Science and Engineering, William D. Callister, Jr. and Rethwisch, David G., ISBN 9781119453918​

    (Global edition, based on the tenth edition)

    Other written material.

  • Prerequisites

    The course requires basic knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, and physics at the university level, which can be fulfilled by courses such as INF120, FYS101 or FYS110, and FYS102/FYS102A.

    For students from chemistry and related fields, other courses may compensate for these requirements.

  • Recommended prerequisites

    TBM120 - Mechanics of Materials and Structural Engineering Basics

  • Assessment method

    A written midterm exam accounts for 20% of the final grade.

    A 3-hour final exam accounts for 80%.

    Both exams will consist of multiple-choice and similar types of questions, with automated grading.

    Only a single overall grade will be given for the midterm, and it will only significantly impact the final grade if there is a large discrepancy between the scores.

    Please note that the midterm exam is mandatory, and failing it will result in failing the entire course.



    Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddel: C1 All types of calculators, other aids as specified

  • About use of AI

    K2 - Specified use of AI

    Descriptions of AI-category codes.

  • Examiner scheme

    The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidate¿s exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.

  • Mandatory activity

    Approved laboratory exercises and mini-projects.

  • Teaching hours

    Lectures and exercises: ca. 40 hours, 4 hours per week. Laboratory exercises: 10 hours, 2 hours per week.

  • Preferential right

    Ranking:

    1. students who have the course as mandatory in their study plan

    2. students with most ECTS credits

    It there is not enough slots in group one the students will be ranked by their ECTS credits.

    Students who are joining the course for the first time have priority on the lab.