Materials Science and Engineering

Code:

EQ0078

Acronym:

CEM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	143	Syllabus	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To identify the components involved in the design, fabrication and application of materials.

To provide a direct, rational connection between microscopic understanding and macroscopic properties.

Understand what holds materials together, why they organize themselves in simple or very complex structures, and how we characterize and describe these structures.

Fundamental knowledge about polymeric materials for use in engineering. Establish the connection between structure and physicochemical properties of polymers; identification of the advantages and disadvantages of these materials in relation to ceramics and metals.

Correlate the acquired understanding with the needs of engineering processes.

Learning outcomes and competences

Recognize relationships of interest between the structure and properties of a material.

Assess the possibility of developing new products and systems using appropriate materials.

Select suitable materials for given applications.

Know the processing methods of various materials depending on their nature and application.

Elect analysis methods to estimate the integrity of materials subject to different conditions.

Knowing the sources of information on the characterization and production of existing materials.

Get current information on advanced materials and new materials.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Part I: Fundamentals of Materials Structure and Properties

Part II: Polymers - Features and Applications

Part III: Other Materials of Interest - Specific Properties, Characterization, Production and Applications.

Mandatory literature

William D. Callister, Jr.; Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, john Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN: 0-471-22471-5

Complementary Bibliography

Askeland Donald R.; The science and engineering of materials. ISBN: 0-534-55396-6
James M. Gere; Mecânica dos Materiais, Thomson, 2003. ISBN: 85-221-0313-5
V. Féodosiev; Resistência dos Materiais, Livraria Lopes da Silva, 1977

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes for presentation of the subject maters, discussion and resolution of selected problems.

In class student presentations. Presentations will be made by groups of 2 (exceptionally 3) students.

Writing and discussion of review papers (monographs). The papers are made in groups of 5 (exceptionally 6) students.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Physical sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	15,00
Teste	70,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

According to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is obtained by adding the following components. To get approval is necessary to obtain a rating equal or higher than each of the minimum ratings indicated.

Students who do not obtain the minimum in both tests will fail and will be excluded from the remaining evaluation.

CF = T1 + T2 + A + M

T1: Test 1 (0-1000, min 400)
T2: Test 2 (0-750, min 300)
A: Oral Presentation (0-375, min 150)
M: Paper assignment (0-375, min 150)

CF: Final mark (0-2500, pass 1000-2500)

Students who fail the minimum in one of the tests (and only one) will be allowed a make-up in the evaluation period.

Given the distributed and cooperative nature of the evaluation there will be no global recap.

The final score will be converted in the 20 value scale using an appropriate table.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Cf. Art. 7º das NGA.

Classification improvement

Make-up of either, or both, examination tests. No make-up any other component.