Level

Advanced level

Entry requirements

1. Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits within material engineering, machine engineering, physics, chemistry or the equivalent.
2. At least 22.5 credits of Mathematics.
3. The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school.

Main field

Materials Science

Progression level

A1N

Progression level in relation to degree requirements

The course is part of the main field of study Materials Science and meets the degree requirement for the degree of Master (Two years), main field of study Materials Science.

Course objectives

Course contents

• advanced crystallography;
• lattice defects;
• diffusion mechanisms;
• phase diagrams;
• thermal, magnetic and optical properties;
• an overview of advanced and new materials; and
• laboratory sessions in mechanics and metallograph along with computer lab session in modelling of material structure

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of material engineering, including an overview of the field and specialised knowledge within certain parts of the field; and
• demonstrate specialised knowledge of methodology applied within materials science.

• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and analyse material behaviour, and assess and handle related issues, even with limited information; and
• demonstrate the ability, using adequate methods, to carry out laboratory sessions within specific time frames; and
• demonstrate the ability, in the form of written laboratory session reports, to clearly explain methods and results, and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which these are based.

• demonstrate the ability to identify personal needs for further knowledge and to take responsibility for their continued learning; and
• demonstrate the ability to work systematically and to critically evaluate the result and choice of methods.

• Passed written exam - Learning outcomes: 1-4,8,9 (4.5 credits, UA)
• Passed laboratory sessions with reports - Learning outcomes 5-8 (2 credits, UG)
• Passed seminar presentations and participation - Learning outcomes 1,9-10 (1 credit, UA)

• Smallman, R.E. & Ngan, A.H.W. (2014) Modern Physical Metallurgy. 8th edition. Elsevier