Materiaalioppi (P0071), 5 op

Basic information

Course name:	Materiaalioppi Materials
Course Winha code:	P0071
Kurre acronym:	Materiaalioppi
Credits:	5
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	2.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Kai Laitinen
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Course contents (core content level)

Atomic structure of materials and its effect on material properties.

Metallic microstructures, deformation and hardening mechanisms of metal alloys. Effect of steel composition and structure on mechanical properties. Main properties of cast irons and aluminium, copper, zinc, titanium, lead and nickel alloys.

General structure of polymers. Structure of thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers and the effect of their structure on properties. General mechanical and thermal properties of polymers. Main factors affecting properties of polymers. Aims of polymer additives.

General properties of ceramics. Factors affecting strength of ceramics.

Atomic structure and main properties and applications of silicon.

Types of composites and their main properties.

Course contents (additional)

Strength, toughness, hardness, impact strength and creep fracture strength of materials. Macrostructure of metals, phase diagrams. Manufacture, heat treating methods, grading and alloying elements of steels. Types of cast iron, plastics and ceramics. Manufacture of polymer products.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The students will know the different types of materials, the most important structural materials and their main properties. They will recognise the main factors affecting material properties.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The students will be able to consider the applicability of different material types for a certain need and they will be able to carry out rough material selection.

Teaching and learning strategies

lectures 42 h
laboratory works 21 h
assignments 15 h
exams 4 h
independent study h
ALTOGETHER h

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments
Laboratory assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

Assesment of assignments (20 %), laboratory assignments (20 %) and the final exam (60 %).

Related competences of the degree programme

Know-how in materials and surface treatment technology
Communication and interpersonal skills
Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge