| Course Code |
Course Title |
Weekly Hours* |
ECTS |
Weekly Class Schedule |
| T |
P |
| ENS205-6 |
Materials Science |
3 |
1 |
6 |
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| Prerequisite |
None |
It is a prerequisite to |
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| Lecturer |
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Office Hours / Room / Phone |
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| E-mail |
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| Assistant |
Abdelrahman Enan |
Assistant E-mail |
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| Course Objectives |
The course is intended to provide basic information about different materials and their application in the everyday engineering activities. The influence of composition and structure of materials, as well as discrepancies from the ideal state, are analyzed. Mechanical and thermal properties of materials are presented, as well as the influence of the corrosion and wear, and possibilities to influence those material properties by different treatments, that is by alloying, strain hardening and annealing. Principles of the phase changes in materials, as well as its influence on the structure of materials is outlined. Specific groups of materials, such as metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites and construction materials are elaborated with the basic examples of their applications. |
| Textbook |
1) The Science and Engineering of Materials -Sixth Edition, Donald R. Askeland, Cengage Learning, Inc 2010. 2) Materials Science and Engineering-Eight Edition, William D. Callister & David G. Rethwisch , Wiley 2011 |
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes |
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: |
- Describe the basic properties of different types of materials, and their composition and structure.
- Explain basic principles of materials' phase changes, solidification, heat treatment for changing the materials properties.
- Differentiate between materials and their mechanical, thermal electrical and other properties and how to influence them.
- State the basic properties of various groups/classes of materials.
- Select materials for various engineering products.
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| Teaching Methods |
The methods include lectures (which may involve power point presentation, video and audio aids), student presentations and class discussions. |
| Teaching Method Delivery |
Face-to-face |
Teaching Method Delivery Notes |
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| WEEK |
TOPIC |
REFERENCE |
| Week 1 |
Introduction to Material Science |
Chapter 1 |
| Week 2 |
Atomic Structure, Atomic and Ionic Arrangements, Atomic bonding, binding energy |
Chapter 2 |
| Week 3 |
Atomic and ionic arrangements, Imperfections in the atomic and ionic arrangements |
Chapter 3 & 4 |
| Week 4 |
Atom and Ion Movements in Materials (Diffusion) |
Chapter 5 |
| Week 5 |
Principles of Solidification |
Chapter 9 |
| Week 6 |
Solid Solutions and Phase Equilibrium |
Chapter 10 |
| Week 7 |
Strain Hardening and Annealing, Dispersion Strengthening and Eutectic Phase Diagrams |
Chapter 8 & 11 |
| Week 8 |
Midterm Exam |
TBD |
| Week 9 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials |
Chapter 6 |
| Week 10 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials |
Chapter 6 |
| Week 11 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials |
Chapter 7 |
| Week 12 |
Mechanical Properties of Materials, Thermal Properties of Materials |
Chapter 7 & 22 |
| Week 13 |
Nonferrous Alloys |
Chapter 14 |
| Week 14 |
Ceramic materials, Polymers |
Chapter 15 & 16 |
| Week 15 |
Composites, Construction Materials |
Chapter 17 & 18 |
