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Materials Science and Engineering, 7.5 Credits

Materialteknik, 7,5 Högskolepoäng

Established: 2025-05-19

Established by: Department of Engineering Science

Applies from: V26

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• describe the structural composition of various engineering materials and provide relevant examples.
• explain the mechanical and thermal properties of metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials based on their internal structure.
• describe and interpret the microstructure of metal alloys using phase diagrams.
• understand and explain how the structure of a metallic material can be modified to influence its mechanical properties.
• describe the life cycle of engineering materials and demonstrate insight into their environmental impact.

Competence and skills

• make appropriate material selections for different engineering applications.
• describe the influence of temperature and environmental conditions on a material’s properties.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses:

HFG100-Solid Mechanics, basic course or the equivalent.

The forms of assessment of student performance

Individual written examination. Individual laboratory with individual written assignment. Laboratory in group with groupwise written report.

Course contents

The course covers the most common metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials, providing insight and knowledge in material selection as well as sustainability aspects. The starting point is the mechanical properties, which are defined at the beginning of the course, followed by a more detailed discussion of the structure and influence of the material's microstructure.

Other regulations

Course grading: U/3/4/5

Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.

General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.

If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.

Cycle

First cycle

Progressive specialization

G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering