The student should have knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry from the previous course.

 

Materials Science is a core subject, taught in the third Semester, common to the Industrial Branch. The engineer must know the fundamentals of Materials Science for his/her professional  development.

The subject of Materials Science is directly linked to those of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, taught in the first course of the Degree. At the same time, it complements and serve as a base for other subjects such as Resistance of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering and Technology of Materials, etc.

Course competences
Code	Description
A01	To understand and have knowledge in an area of study that moves on from the general education attained at secondary level and usually found at a level that, while supported in advanced text books, also includes some aspects that include knowledge found at the cutting edge of the field of study.
A02	To know how to apply knowledge to work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences that are usually demonstrated by the formulation and defence of arguments and the resolution of problems in the field of study.
A03	To have the capability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within the area of study) to make judgements that include a reflection on themes of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
A04	To be able to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized audience.
A05	To have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake subsequent studies with a greater degree of autonomy.
A06	Command of a second foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Refence for Languages.
A08	Appropriate level of oral and written communication.
A12	Knowledge of basic materials and technologies that assist the learning of new methods and theories and enable versatility to adapt to new situations.
A13	Ability to take the initiative to solve problems, take decisions, creativity, critical reasoning and ability to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in Mechanical Engineering.
A14	Knowledge to undertake measurements, calculations, evaluations, appraisals, studies, give expert opinions, reports, work plans and similar tasks.
A15	Ability to work to specifications and comply with obligatory rules and regulations.
C03	Knowledge of the fundamentals of science, technology and chemistry of materials. Understanding of the relation between the microstructure, synthesis, processing and properties of materials.
CB01	Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge.
CB02	Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area.
CB03	Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
CB04	Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
CB05	Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously
D07	Knowledge and ability in the application of materials engineering.

Course learning outcomes
Description
The students will be able to select the most suitable material for an application in simple cases
The students will be able to identify the techniques for joining parts by welding and adhesives
The students will be able to understand and select the most appropriate hardening mechanism
The students will be able to differentiate the mechanical properties of materials, and perform mechanical tests
The students will get introduced to materials science and engineering
The students will be able to identify the metal alloys, polymers, ceramics and compounds most commonly used in the industry and their applicability.
The students will be able to understand the structure of materials and the causes of their behaviour, relating it to their microstructure and equilibrium diagrams
The students will be able to understand the relationship between the microstructure of the material and its macroscopic properties (mechanical, optical, electrical, magnetic and chemical)
Additional outcomes
Description
To understand the structure of the materials, and the reasons of their behaviour, relating those to their microstructure and equilibrium diagrams.

• Unit 1: Introduction to Material Science. Materials for Engineering.
  • Unit 1.1: Science and Engineering of Materials
  • Unit 1.2: Materials Selection: Metals, Ceramics, Polymers and Composites
• Unit 2: Microstructures of Materials. Phase Transformations.
  • Unit 2.1: Crystalline and Amorphous Conformations. Crystalline structures.
  • Unit 2.2: Optical and Electronic Microscopies. X-ray Diffraction.
  • Unit 2.3: Atomic Mobility and Temperature. Point Defects.
  • Unit 2.4: Equilibrium Diagrams. Isomorphic Alloys.
  • Unit 2.5: Equilibrium Diagrams. Eutectic Alloys.
  • Unit 2.6: Equilibrium Diagrams with Solid State Transformations.
• Unit 3: Mechanical Properties and Microstructure. Microstructural Control.
  • Unit 3.1: Tensile and Hardness Testing. Elastic Deformation, Plastic Deformation and Fracture.
  • Unit 3.2: Influence of the Materials Structure on their Elastic Deformation.
  • Unit 3.3: Plastic deformation. Dislocations.
  • Unit 3.4: Strengthening mechanisms. Strain Hardening.
  • Unit 3.5: Solid Solution Strengthening. Martensite Transformation. Precipitation Hardening.
  • Unit 3.6: Reinforced Composites. Dispersion-strengthened Composites.
  • Unit 3.7: Performance in Service: Fracture, Fatigue and Creep.
  • Unit 3.8: Materials Degradation. Corrosion of metals.
• Unit 4: Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials.
  • Unit 4.1: Electrical Properties and Microstructure. Modification of the electrical conductivity.
  • Unit 4.2: Dielectric Properties and Microstructure. Ferroelectric Materials.
  • Unit 4.3: Magnetic Properties and Microstructure. Ferromagnetic Materials.
  • Unit 4.4: Optical Properties and Microstructure. Refraction Index.

Training Activity	Methodology	Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021)	ECTS	Hours	As	Com	R	Description *
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE]	Lectures	A01 A05 A12 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 D07	0.8	20	N	N	N	The Professor will focus the topic and explain the fundamental contents, using blackboard, audiovisual media and chair experiences.
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE]	Practical or hands-on activities	A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 A12 A13 A14 A15 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 D07	0.32	8	Y	Y	Y	Development of Laboratory Practicals in small groups.
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE]	Problem solving and exercises	A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A08 A12 A13 A14 A15 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 D07	0.8	20	Y	N	N	Lists of problems -provided to the students in advanced - will be discussed and resolved in the classroom (collective learning). Case studies, or work of further developing concepts, might also be included.
Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE]	Problem solving and exercises	A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A08 A12 A13 A14 A15 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 D07	0.32	8	N	N	N	The professor will individually attend to the students, to solve their doubts in exercises, problems or concepts, and monitor their progress.
Final test [ON-SITE]	Assessment tests	A02 A03 A04 A05 A08 A12 A13 A14 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05	0.16	4	Y	Y	Y	The students will take a final exam of the subject that will consist in short-answer questions and application problems. or issues of short answer and problems of application.
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE]	Self-study	A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A08 A12 A13 A14 A15 C03 CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 CB05 D07	3.6	90	N	N	N	The student will revise and study his/her classroom notes, completing them with the bibliography provided by the Professor. Also, he/she will work on the resolution of the lists of problems and case studies that will be discussed in the classroom.
Total:			6	150
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4			Total class time hours: 60
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6			Total hours of out of class work: 90

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming
R: Rescheduling training activity

	Grading System
Evaluation System	Face-to-Face	Self-Study Student	Description
Assessment of active participation	30.00%	30.00%	Participation in Laboratory Practicals, problem solving, case studies, and reports on further developing concepts will be considered for the grading. The actitude and involvement of the student on subject-related activities will also be taken into account.
Final test	70.00%	70.00%	The final test will be passed with a rating of 5/10. It will be necessary to achive independently a 5/10 rating in both problem solving and conceptual issues.
Total:	100.00%	100.00%

Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours	hours

Unit 1 (de 4): Introduction to Material Science. Materials for Engineering.
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	2
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	6
Group 55:
Initial date: 09-09-2019	End date: 16-09-2019
Group 56:
Initial date: 09-09-2019	End date: 16-09-2019

Unit 2 (de 4): Microstructures of Materials. Phase Transformations.
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	6
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities]	4
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	9
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	31
Group 55:
Initial date: 16-09-2019	End date: 28-10-2019
Group 56:
Initial date: 16-09-2019	End date: 28-10-2019

Unit 3 (de 4): Mechanical Properties and Microstructure. Microstructural Control.
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	8
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities]	3
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	6
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	28.5
Group 55:
Initial date: 28-10-2019	End date: 25-11-2019
Group 56:
Initial date: 28-10-2019	End date: 25-11-2019

Unit 4 (de 4): Electrical, Magnetic and Optical Properties of Materials.
Activities	Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures]	4
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities]	1
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	5
Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises]	2
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests]	4
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study]	24.5
Group 55:
Initial date: 25-11-2019	End date: 23-12-2019
Group 56:
Initial date: 25-11-2019	End date: 23-12-2019

Global activity
Activities	hours

Author(s)	Title	Book/Journal	Citv	Publishing house	ISBN	Year	Description	Link	Catálogo biblioteca
M. F. Ashby, D. R. H. Jones	Materiales para ingeniería I: introducción a las propiedades, las aplicaciones y el diseño		Barcelona	Reverté	9788429172553	2008
Callister, William D.; Rethwisch, David G.	Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales 2ed			Reverté	9788429172515	2016
D. R. Askeland.	Ciencia e ingeniería de los materiales.		Madrid	Thomson Paraninfo	9788497320160	2001
D.R.H. Jones Michael Ashby	Engineering Materials 1:An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design (4th Edition)			Butterworth-Heinemann	9780080966663	2011
D.R.H. Jones, Michael Ashby	Engineering Materials 2. An Introduction to Microstructures and Processing (4th Edition)			Butterworth-Heinemann	9780080966694	2012
J. F. Shackelford.	Introducción a la ciencia de materiales para ingenieros.		Madrid	Ed. Prentice Hall (7ª edición)	9788483226599	2010
James F. Shackelford	Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers (8th Edition)			Pearson	9780133826654	2015
Juan Manuel Montes Martos, Francisco Gómez Cuevas y Jesús Cintas Físico	Ciencia e Ingeniería de los Materiales			Ediciones Paraninfo	9788428330176	2014
M. F. Ashby, D. R. H. Jones	Materiales para ingeniería II: introducción a la microestructura, el procesamiento y el diseño		Barcelona	Reverté	9788429172560	2009
W. F. Smith, J. Hashemi	Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering (5th Edition)			Ed. McGraw Hill		2010
W. F. Smith, J. Hashemi	Fundamentos de la ciencia e ingeniería de materiales.			Ed. McGraw Hill (5ª edición)	9786071511522	2014
Wendelin Wright, Donald R. Askeland	The Science and Engineering of Materials (7th Edition)			CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing	9781305076761	2015
William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch	Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction (10th Edition)			Wiley	978-1-119-40549-8	2018