Learning Objectives

Course Objectives:
- Acquaintance with the basic principles of materials science.
- An introduction to metals, ceramics, polymers, biomaterials, semiconductors, and composites.
- Presentation of the basic elements of the structure of matter.
- Presentation of the basic macroscopic material properties (mechanical, thermal, electrical) and their connection with structure.
- Acquaintance with materials characterization methods.

Learning Objectives:
- Knowledge of the basic methods of materials characterization and understanding in quantitative and qualitative terms the results of such measurements.
- Can predict qualitatively and quantitatively, where possible, the macroscopic properties of materials based on their structure.
- Be able to describe qualitatively and quantitatively the basic requirements a material should satisfy for use in a realistic application.
- Can choose the most suitable material based on the specifications for applications involving mechanical, thermal or electrical properties or their combination.