Course - Introduction to Materials Science - TMT4171
TMT4171 - Introduction to Materials Science
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
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| work | 5/100 | |||
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| Written examination | 80/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
An introduction to materials science and different types of materials. The coupling between the chemical properties of elements, atomic structure and inter-atomic bonds is detailed. The interaction between molecular, crystal structure, microstructure and chemical and mechanical properties are emphasized. Crystal defects and diffusion in materials are treated as well as binary phase diagrams. The themes materials selection- and development, processing and properties (chemical and physical) are detailed.
Learning outcome
The student should:
- Explain how materials properties depend on chemical composition atomic- and crystal structure.
- Explain how the structure of materials are affected by mechanical- and thermal treatments.
- Use nomenclature to describe the molecular and crystal structure of materials.
- Perform calculations on elemental diffusion in metals.
- Predict phase composition in binary systems by the use of phase diagrams.
- Understand how materials properties depend on structure and crystal defects.
- Demonstrate practical basic skills in metallography and report writing.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises, excursions, laboratory exercises (total of 200 hours incl. self-study). All laboratory classes are compulsory. 90% of excercises must be submitted and approved to sit the exam. One compulsory excursion in Norway.
Compulsory assignments
- Excercises, Laboratory work, Excursions
Further on evaluation
Final grade in the course is based on portfolio assessment. The portfolio includes written final examination (80%) and four obligatory laboratory reports (20%). The evaluation of the different parts is given in %-points while the final grade for the whole folder is given by a letter grade.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
If a student has to take the course over again, all evaluations in the course has to be repeated.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic mathematics, physics and chemistry.
Course materials
William D. Callister, Jr., David G. Rethwisch: Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction, 9th edition (SI Version). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMT4170 | 3.7 | 01.09.2010 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 4
Lab hours: 4
No.of specialization hours: 4
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy
- Process Metallurgy
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD work 5/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD work 5/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD work 5/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD work 5/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Written examination 80/100 D INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"