Course - Introduction to Materials Science - TMT4171
Introduction to Materials Science
Choose study yearThis course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
An introduction to materials science and materials. Atomic structure, chemical properties, chemical bonding and bonding forces. - The coupling between chemical bonding and material groups. - Structure of solids. - Defects and diffusion in solids. - Mechanical properties of metals. - Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. - Binary phase diagrams.
Learning outcome
The student should: - Understand how material properties depend on chemical composition atomic- and crystal structure. - Perform crystallographic calculations, and describe the structure of metals, ceramics and polymrers. - Understand how defects and diffusion in materials affect mechanical properties, and perform basic diffusion calculations. - Describe how strengthening mechanisms, mechanical- and thermal treatments affect the structure and mechanical properties of metals. - Use binary phase diagrams to find relevant information about phases and microstructure in alloys. - Carry out laboratory work and document the work in written reports.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work (total of 200 hours). Estimated time spent: Lectures: 56 hours, Exercises: 40 hours, Laboratory work: 40 hours, independent study: 64 hours. One compulsory excursion in Norway is planned if feasible due to communicable diseases.
Compulsory assignments
- Excercises, Laboratory work, Excursions
Further on evaluation
Compulsory requirements (exercises, laboratory work and excursion) must be approved to get acess to the written exam. Information about compulsory requirements and requirements for approval of exercises will be given in the beginning of the course. The final grade is a combined grade from the written exam 80%, and a lab report 20%. There will be given a separate grade in both the written exam, and the report. They will be combined for your final grade in the course. 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, or improve their grade, both the exam and the reports can be done separately. The reports can only be completed when following ordinary teaching in the course.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT)
Required previous knowledge
Access to the course requires acceptance into materials science and engineering - master.
Course materials
William D. Callister, Jr., David G. Rethwisch: Materials Science and Engineering - An Introduction, 10th edition (SI Version). John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2020.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TMT4170 | 3.7 sp | Autumn 2010 |
| TMAK1002 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| IMAK6002 | 2.5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
| TMT4125 | 6 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Physical Metallurgy
- Process Metallurgy
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.