Materials Science and Engineering

Code:

L.EQ015

Acronym:

CEM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences (Chemical Engineering)

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L.EQ	96	Syllabus	2	-	4,5	45	121,5

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

The learning objectives are:
- Characterize the different types of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, biomaterials), their properties, processing and scope within the field of process engineering.
- Correlating material properties (mechanical, electrical, optical, magnetic and chemical) with the structure.
- In the selection and design of materials to analyze the economic and environmental aspects.
- Develop habits of literature search, written and oral communication.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students will acquire the following skills:
1 - Analyze practical situations related to the behavior of materials.
2 - Choose the most suitable materials for the intended application.
3 - Specify material characteristics for a given application.
4 - Select the material and size it.
5 - Predicting the behavior of the material chosen.
6 - Conceive new materials and devices.

Working method

Presencial

Program

INTRODUCTION: Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS. Correlation of structure with mechanical properties. Dislocations and strengthening mechanisms. Failure. Mechanical Properties. Tests for determining the mechanical properties of materials. Phase diagrams. Phase transformations and alteration of mechanical properties. Ceramics and composites.
THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS.Heat Capacity, Heat Content, and Energy Storage. Thermal Expansion. Thermal Conductivity. Thermodynamic Aspects of Stability. Surface and Interfacial Phenomena. Electrical Properties.
COLOR AND OTHER OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS: Atomic and Molecular Origins of Color; Color in Metals and Semiconductors; Color from Interactions of Light Waves with Bulk Matter; Other Optical Effects.

Mandatory literature

William D. Callister, Jr; Materials Science and Engineering An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2018. ISBN: 978-1119463153

Complementary Bibliography

Mary Anne White; Physical Properties of Materials, Third Edition, CRC Press, 2018. ISBN: 978-1138605107

Teaching methods and learning activities

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry > Physical chemistry
Technological sciences > Technology > Materials technology
Physical sciences > Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	76,50
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho laboratorial	6,00
Total:	121,50

Eligibility for exams

According to the General Standards of Evaluation (NGA) established in FEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Mark = 0.6 [Test A] + 0.4 [Test B]
Condition: [Test A] ≥ [Test B]

Examinations or Special Assignments

To be defined if applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Performed by appropriate assessment, based on exam at appropriate calendar dates. Working students may request an assessment scheme based on a final written exam. Such a situation should be requested from the Regent at the beginning of the semester. The written exam will take place during the regular exam season, on the same date as the other students. The written exam focuses in detail on all the subject matter included in the program in force for the curricular unit. Students with a rating of 10 values or more will be approved.

Classification improvement

Students who have a grade greater than or equal to ten values may require grade makeup per exam at the time of appeal.

Observations

The reading of this page should be complemented by reading the detailed study program and the general information of the curricular unit available on the corresponding SIGARRA and MOODLE pages. All omitted cases must be submitted to the professor responsible for the curricular unit, which will be governed by the General Standards of Evaluation in force.