Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Be able to understand the fundamental chemical, physical and microstructural description of metals and alloys.
• Be able to understand the relation between microstructure and mechanical properties.

Skills

• Be able to describe and predict microstructures and microstructural changes for heat treatments and mechanical treatments.
• Be able to connect processing parameters to mechanical properties.
• Be able to understand different kinds of corrosion mechanisms, and their prevention.
• Be able to use concepts of electrochemistry in problems pertaining to corrosion and electro deposition.

Competences

• Be able to understand and apply knowledge and theory in choosing materials and specifying relevant mechanical, heat,and surface treatments for a given application.
• Be able to take environment, loading conditions, and other relevant consideration into account in choosing materials and treatments.
• Be able to understand and apply knowledge and theory in developing materials with specific mechanical, physical and chemical properties.

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams