In this course, students are introduced to the fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering. They explore why studying materials science is essential and how it is implemented in various engineering fields. The course covers the materials paradigm and gives students an overview of what they will learn throughout their B.Sc. in Engineering program.

Students are familiarised with basic terminology in materials and metallurgy, foundational concepts such as phase diagrams, the stress-strain curve and its relation to the mechanical properties of metals, as well as other physical, optical, thermal, and electrical properties of materials. The course also includes a brief overview of material structures, processing techniques, and fabrication methods such as casting and molding. Additionally, students gain a basic understanding of different types of fractures (e.g., ductile, brittle) and material defects.

In this course, students gain an understanding of various crystallographic structures, their lattice parameters, and properties. They learn to distinguish between crystalline and amorphous materials and study how material properties vary depending on the crystallographic structure.

The course covers both metallic and non-metallic structures and explores crystallographic voids within them. Students study the different types of bonds that exist in crystals and gain a brief understanding of symmetry in crystal lattices, reciprocal lattices, and stereographic projection used to represent crystal structures.

Additionally, students are introduced to the basics of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and learn various methods and laws for calculating data such as lattice parameters from diffraction results.

This course introduces students to different phase diagrams (unary, binary, ternary, etc.) and the associated phase reactions (eutectic, monotectic, peritectic, etc.) that occur during phase transformations. They explore how Gibbs free energy drives the transformation process and what occurs at the atomic level during these changes.

Students learn to apply the lever rule and other methods to calculate phase percentages in alloys. The course also covers the solidification of solid solutions, the formation of intermediate phases, and diffusion and precipitation during phase changes. A key part of the course is a detailed study of the Iron-Carbon phase diagram, including all relevant reactions—a core concept for any metallurgist, especially in preparation for job placement or further research.

This course offers in-depth knowledge about different types of crystal defects and how these defects influence material properties. Students learn how to utilize or eliminate defects to achieve specific material characteristics.

The course also examines material failure due to defects and explores the mechanisms of fracture. Students are taught to calculate the probability of material failure and how to prevent such failures through mathematical analysis and theoretical understanding.

In this course, students learn about shearing and bearing forces, and how these forces act on different materials to produce stress. They study the calculation of stresses and learn mathematical methods to determine reaction forces in columns and beams using various theoretical formulas.

Students also learn to construct shear moment diagrams, draw Mohr’s circles, and calculate shear forces and reaction forces. Additionally, the course covers principles of torsion, the stress-strain curve, and pressure vessels.

This course dives into how material surfaces behave and how they can be engineered for better performance. Students explore sorption, adsorption, and electro-kinetic potential. They study surface active agents and their application in industries—like electroplating, corrosion inhibition, and textiles. The course covers tribology (wear and friction) and various surface coating techniques including metallic (e.g. electroplating, vapor deposition), inorganic (e.g. enamels), and organic (e.g. paints, varnishes). It also explains how surfaces interact at interfaces—solid-gas, solid-liquid—especially in atmospheric and high-temperature environments.

This course introduces students to the world of refractories—materials that can withstand high temperatures. Students learn about their classification, raw materials, manufacturing processes, and essential properties. The course also deals with furnace design and heat transfer, along with types of furnaces (like induction furnaces and electric arc furnaces), control of furnace atmospheres, and the application of pyrometry.

This course explores the modern processes involved in the production of pig iron and steel. Students learn about blast furnace practices, alternative routes for iron production, and the kinetics of iron oxide reduction. The course also covers the evaluation of activation energy for different reactions, and the production methods for plain carbon and alloy steels. Students understand the physical chemistry behind steelmaking and the structure-property relationships in various steels like austenitic, martensitic, ferritic, and duplex. Topics also include degassing, secondary steelmaking, and the casting of steel products, along with the production of ferroalloys. 

This course explains how metals are extracted and refined. Students study ore dressing, comminution, screening, and concentration techniques. They explore pyrometallurgy (like roasting and smelting), hydrometallurgy (leaching), and electrometallurgy (electrolytic extraction methods). The course also covers the refining of non-ferrous metals and the production of secondary metals.

This course dives into why materials corrode and how we can slow it down. You’ll study the electrochemical nature of corrosion, including reaction kinetics and Pourbaix diagrams. It also covers various types of corrosion, high-temperature oxidation, and how alloying affects degradation. Later topics include corrosion-resistant materials, coatings, polymer degradation, and design improvements for corrosion control. Basically, if something rusts, this course explains why and how to stop it.

This course walks you through how metal casting actually works — from how foundries are set up to how metals are melted, poured, and solidified into final products. You'll cover casting methods, mold design, gating systems, and how to minimize defects like porosity or shrinkage. It also looks at special casting processes, different metals (ferrous and non-ferrous), and post-casting operations like inspection, finishing, and salvage. If you’re into practical metalwork and production, this course is right up your alley. 

Ever wondered how metals are joined or cut with precision? This course covers everything — from traditional welding and brazing to resistance welding and thermal cutting. You'll explore processes like arc welding, soldering, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening. It also introduces turning, drilling, milling, and grinding. Perfect for those who like hands-on work with metal fabrication and mechanical assemblies.

This course is your full package intro to polymers — what they are, how they form, and how we use them. You’ll go through natural vs. synthetic polymers, their chemical bonding, and why they're so useful. It covers polymer formation (like addition and condensation polymerization), specialty polymers (like conductive or biomedical ones), and how we test and process them. If you're curious about plastics, rubbers, and all things squishy but strong, this is the course for you.

This one's all about ceramics — not the pottery kind, but high-performance materials used in electronics, aerospace, and medicine. You'll study how ceramics are structured, bonded, processed, and toughened. Topics include insulators, piezoelectrics, bio-ceramics, and ceramic sensors. It’s a great course if you want to explore how brittle materials can be engineered for cutting-edge technology.

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