| Code | DA0014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Materials Science | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice; Courses of Free Choice | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level and type | Undergraduate Studies, Academic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Field of study | Materials Science | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Academic staff | Dagnija Loča | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit points | 4.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annotation |
Within the study course, different classes of materials will be examined, starting with more traditional ones, which include metal and wood, and ending with new and innovative ones, which include nanomaterials, biomaterials and intelligent materials. Emphasis is placed on the characterization of material properties and the research and analysis of processes taking place in materials with the aim to understand the connection of material properties with their potential applications in various engineering solutions.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
The aim of the study course is to improve the student's understanding of different material classes and material properties, emphasizing the processes in materials with the aim to deepen students understanding of the connection of material properties with their potential applications in various engineering solutions. Tasks of the study course: 1. To create an understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and the structure of matter, applying the elements of higher mathematics. 2. To develop a physical- technical perception of the world and logical thinking. 3. To develop skills to orientate in classical and modern physics, astronomy and materials science, and the latest achievements in these scientific areas, as well as their application in solving various technical problems, including high value-added technologies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Is able to understand the relationships among materials structures and their properties. - 1. Test — structure of materials, deviations from ideal structure.
2. Test- material properties.
3. Work during the lectures, discussions and quizzes.
4. Exam. Is able to orient in different material classes and ability to identify properties of each material class. - 1. Test – classification of materials. 2. Work during the lectures, discussions, and quizzes. 3. Exam. Is able to link the properties of the materials to their application and to find an alternative to improve material performance and properties for the dedicated application, using the knowledge gained during the course and available literature sources. - 1. Presentation on design, characteristics of the product/item and its applications and alternatives. 2. Exam. Is able to use obtained skills to solve the theoretical problems. - 1. Individual work. |
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| Evaluation criteria of study results |
Work during the lectures, discussions and quizzes. - 20%
Test 1 - 15% Test 2 - 15% Test 3 - 15% Individual work/presentation - 15% Exam - 20% |
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| Course prerequisites | Math, Physics, Chemistry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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