Science and Technology of Materials

Code:

F4005

Acronym:

F4005

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=241
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Physics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:F	2	Official Study Plan	1	-	6	42	162
			2

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The course is designed to provide the fundamental concepts of science and technology of materials.

The aim of the course is to describe the structure, properties, applications and processing of different types of technologically relevant materials. The course also aims to provide understanding of the structure/property relationship controlling the mechanical, electrical, thermodynamic and magnetic behavior of materials.

Learning outcomes and competences

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of physics and technology to material systems.

2. Identify different types of structures in materials.

3. Describe crystal structures and identify phases using X-ray diffraction.

4. Describe imperfections in solids and their effect on the behavior of materials.

5. Interpret phase diagrams, understand the concept of solid solution and solubility limits and also the design and control of heat treatment procedures.

6. Explain diffusion in solids and understand the importance of heat-treatment to improve their properties.

7. Explain mechanical, thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of materials.

8. Characterize applications and processing of metal alloys.

9. Characterize processing/structure/property/performance relationship of different type of materials.

10. Solve engineering problems in materials science.

Working method

B-learning

Program

1. Introduction to materials science and technology

2. Review of atomic structure and interatomic bonding

3. The structure of crystalline solids

4. Imperfections in solids

5. Diffusion

6. Mechanical properties of metals

7. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms

8. Phase diagrams and phase transformations

9. Applications and processing of metal alloys

10. Structure, properties, applications and processing of ceramics and polymers

11. Electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of materials

Mandatory literature

W.D. Callister, Jr. and D.G. Rethwisch; Material Science and Engineering, John Wiley & Sons (Asia), 2014
Richard Tilley, John ; Crystals and crystal structures, Wiley & Sons, Inc, West Sussex, UK, 2006
W. Smith and J. Hashemi; Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2011
Stephen Elliot; The Physics and Chemistry of Solids, John Willey & Sons, 1998
Charles Kittel; Introduction to Solid State Physics, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 7ed., 1996
Teresa M. Seixas; Course Notes in Science and Technology of Materials, 2016

Complementary Bibliography

PTR Prentice Hall, New Jersey; Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microanalysis, Robert Lee, 1991
Hobart Willard et al; Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Wadsworth Publ. Co., Belmont, 1988
S.J.B. Reed; Electron microprobe analysis, 2nd ed. Cambridge Univer. Press, Cambridge, 1993
L.Feldman and J.Mayer; Fundamentals of Surface and Thin Film Analysis, Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc., New York, 1986
M. Ohring; The Materials Science of Thin Films, Academic Press, San Diego, 1992
John E. Mahan; Physical Vapor Deposition of Thin Films, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York, USA, 2000

Teaching methods and learning activities

Blending learning.

It is assumed that students are committed to a responsible attendance in the course.

The theoretical lectures are predominantly expository. These lecture classes will provide a strong interaction between material science concepts and their technological applications. In recitations classes, students will solve exercises under instructor’s guidance.

In addition to face to face lectures and recitations classes, didactic contents will be made available in Moodle platform.

Particular emphasis will be given to motivate students to work throughout the semester. It is considered that learning implies dedicated work and attendance of all those interested in acquiring skills.

Approval in this course unit requires a score of at least 10 (out of 20) in final exam. If the final exam grade is equal or greater than 8.0 and lower than 9.5, the student may request an oral examination.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	48,00
Total:	168,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance at recitation classes is mandatory. Failure to attend three-quarters of the provided classes result in a RFF grade (“reprovado por falta de frequência”).

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam grade between 0 and 20.

If the final exam grade is equal or greater than 8.0 and lower than 9.5, the student may request an oral examination.

Classification improvement

Appeal exam.

Observations

Any omissions and/or questions regarding this form will be resolved by the course’s instructor.

The jury can demand that the student takes an additional written and/or oral examination.