U1.2: Materials Science
Materials Science
Module designation | Materials science |
Module level, if applicable | 1st year |
Code, if applicable | U1.2 |
Subtitle, if applicable | – |
Courses, if applicable | Materials science |
Semester (s) in which the module is taught | Semester 1 (S1) |
Person responsible for the module | Dr Issam Khezami |
Lecturer | Yassine FERCHICHI |
Language | French |
Relation to curriculum | Scientific Subject (compulsory), To introduce types of materials, their characteristics and applications |
Type of teaching, contact hours | 21 hours, of Integrated Course (Classroom Lecture) |
Workload | Total 51Hrs/Semester (30 hours of Self Study) |
Credit points | 2 credits |
Requirements according to the examination regulations | – Minimum attendance rate: 80% of the total contact hours >20 % of nonattendance = elimination for exams |
Recommended prerequisites | General Coordination Plan Document |
Module objectives/intended learning outcomes | Objectives: 1. Understand the diversity of structures and microstructures of materials 2. Understand the relationship between organization at the atomic scale, microstructure and properties of materials |
Content | CHAPTER 1: General 1.1. Introduction 1.2. Definition: What is a material? 1.3. Properties CHAPTER 2: Materials 2.1. Objectives 2.2. Multiplicity and classes of materials 2.3. Material properties 2.4. Microstructure and cycle of materials 2.5. Resources and reserves CHAPTER 3: Chemical composition of materials 3.1. Classification of chemical elements. 3.2. Interatomic bonds 3.3. Classification of materials and properties CHAPTER 4: Structure of Solid Materials 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Definitions – Amorphous solid and crystalline solid 4.3. Arrangement of atoms in crystalline solids 4.4. Description of the crystalline state CHAPTER 5: Mechanical properties of materials 5.1. General 5.2. Constraints 5.3. Conventional (or nominal) deformations 5.4. Mechanical tests 5.5. Plasticity: Plastic deformation and strain hardening 5.6. Tenacity and breakage CHAPTER 6: Physical properties of materials 6.1. Thermal properties 6.2. Optical properties 6.3. Acoustic properties CHAPTER 7: Classification of materials 7.1. General 7.2. Polymeric materials 7.3. Ceramics and glasses 7.4. Composite materials |
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Format: Written Mid-term Exam (40%) + Final Exam (60%) |
Media employed | Course Material (Hard/ Soft copy) for Classroom & Online (Moodle ULT) |
Reading list | Aide –Mémoire : Science des Matériaux
Matériaux : Propriétés, Application et Conception |