This course consists of hands-on laboratory exercises that explore topic areas from material science. The theoretical concepts of material science are examined experimentally and used to analyze the mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical and acoustical properties of materials. These concepts are used to identify and explain the structural characteristics of materials, including its crystalline structures and diffusion mechanisms. A critical review of a selected journal paper is an integral part of the course.
The course will consist of laboratory exercises covering principles of material science and an exercise on the review of a scientific journal article. The topics covered in the laboratory exercises are:
Determination of the mechanical properties of materials:
Investigation of crystalline structures:
Measurement of thermal and electrical properties:
The course assessment will be conducted as follows:
Coursework
Nine laboratory reports of equal weighting 36%
One paper review (10%) and one oral presentation (14%) 24%
Final Examination
One 3-hour final practical examination 40%
Students will be expected to satisfy the examiners in both components.
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
Prescribed:
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