This materials science course introduces students to the fundamentals of atomic bonding, crystal structures, defects in metals, and the classes of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Students will learn basic diffusion mechanisms, metal solidification, phase diagrams, and heat treatment processes. The goal is for students to apply their knowledge of atomic bonding, crystal structures, and phase diagrams to understand and design materials and predict their physical and mechanical properties. Assessment includes tests, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam.

1. SKMM 1613 (SME 1613)
MATERIALS SCIENCE

2. Course objectives
- This course introduces students to the fundamentals of materials science
and engineering with emphasis on atomic bonding, crystal structures and
defects in metals.
- It will introduce students to the various classes of materials including metals,
ceramics, polymers, and composites and their fundamental structures.
- The course will also provide basic diffusion mechanisms, metal solidification,
phase diagrams and heat treatment processes.
- At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge of
atomic bonding and crystal structures to predict the physical and mechanical
behaviour of materials, and use the principles of phase diagrams and
diffusion to the design of materials and their properties

3. References:
• Callister W.D., Materials Science and
Engineering- An Introduction, 7th Edition, Wiley,
2007
• Smith W. F., Foundation of Materiasl Science
and Engineering, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill,
2006
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• Shackelford J.F., Introduction to Materials Sc.
for Engineers, 4th Ed. Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1996

4. Assessment
• 2x Test = 40%
• 3x Quiz = 10%
• 1x assignment = 10%
• Final Exam = 40%
• Attendance : ≥ 80%

5. Lecture Schedule
Week Dates Topics Remarks
1 13/2-19/2 INTRODUCTION AND ATOMIC BONDING
Test 1
18-28/3/2013
2 20/2-26/2 CRYSTALLINE SOLID
3 27/2-5/3 SOLIDIFICATION, CRYSTAL DEFECT AND DIFUSION
4 6/3-12/3 DISLOCATION AND METAL STRENGTHING MECHANISM
5 13/8-19/8 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND MATERIALS TESTING
6 20/3-26/3 PHASE DIAGRAM
7 27/3-2/4 PHASE DIAGRAM
8 3/4-7/4 CARBON STEEL AND HEAT TREATMENT
8/4-14/4 MID SEMESTER BREAK
9 15/4-21/4 CARBON STEEL AND HEAT TREATMENT
Test 2
13-23/5/2013
10 22/4-28/4 CAST IRON
11 29/4-5/5 ALLOY STEEL
12 6/5-12/5 SURFACE HARDENING
13 13/5-19/5 NON FERROUS METALS
14 20/5-26/5 NON METALS
15 27/5-2/6 REVISION WEEK (1 WEEK)
16 3/6-23/6 FINAL EXAMINATION (3 WEEKS)