Introduction to Laboratory Exercises in Materials Science (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-MSE--220
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After completing the course, student will have fundamental knowledge of laboratory work in materials engineering, analyzing and presenting measurement results, and occupational safety. Student will be able to apply key theories of materials science in experimental research and results analysis. Following the course, student will be able to read and interpret standards, use standard procedures for experiment design as well as analyze and report the results. Student will also be proficient in using a learning journal to support their own learning
Content
Metallography, hardness measurement, and image analysis of cast iron.The impact of defect size on the fracture of a brittle material.Investigation on the crystallinity of polymer and its effect on the gas permeability of the polymer. The effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of metals.Studying the influence of additives on the mechanical properties of plastics.
Prerequisites
The mandatory prerequisites for the course are MSE.130 Materials Science 1 and MSE.140 Materials Science 2. Students are recommended to take the courses MSE.210 Polymer Physics, MSE.240 Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and MSE.200 Materials Science Research Methods concurrently with this course.PrerequisitesCourse code: MSE.130Name: Materials Science 1Credits: 5CompulsoryCourse code: MSE.140Name: Materials Science 2Credits: 5CompulsoryCourse code: MSE.200Name: Materials Science Research MethodsCredits: 5RecommendedCourse code: MSE.210Name Polymer PhysicsCredits: 5RecommendedCourse code: MSE.240Name: Mechanical Behavior of MaterialsCredits: 5Recommended
Further information
Laboratory work is linked to the courses MSE.210 Polymer Physics, MSE.240 Mechanical Behavior of Materials, and MSE.200 Materials Science Research Methods.The course is only suitable for degree students. Partial completions must be related to the same implementation period.