METE771 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IN MATERIALS - I
| Course Code: | 5700771 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | PhD |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide advanced level knowledge in phase relations properties of materials. At the end of this course student should be capable of:
- How to control phases of different types of engineering materials
- In depth knowledge in mechanical properties of materials
- In depth knowledge in electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials
- Correlate microstructure and phases of materials with changes in mechanical and electrical properties
- Design materials having desired mechanical or electrical/optical/magnetic properties
Course Content
Phase relations in binary and ternary systems. Micromechanics of plastic deformation, slip and dislocations. Strengthening mechanisms. Micromechanics of fracture, fatigue and creep failure. Electron energy levels and bands, free election theory of metals, electronic transport, conduct in metals, magnetic properties of materials, optical properties of materials.
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- gain advanced knowledge in the influence of microstructure on mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials.
- control the formation and evolution of the phases of different types of engineering materials
- Correlate microstructure and phases of materials with changes in mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties
- Design materials having desired mechanical or electrical/optical/magnetic properties