Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY Code 00712320
Study programme
0712 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP.
Coordinador
GIGANTO FERNANDEZ , SARA
E-mail sgigf@unileon.es
prodrg@unileon.es
Lecturers
GIGANTO FERNANDEZ , SARA
RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ , PABLO
Web http://
General description The main objective of this subject is to teach the fundamentals of materials science and engineering. The origin of material properties and how these properties affect different manufacturing processes will be discussed. In this way, the student acquires the basic knowledge for the treatment, classification and selection of the most suitable materials for industrial applications.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. BARREIRO GARCIA , JOAQUIN
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. FERNANDEZ ABIA , ANA ISABEL
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. RODRIGUEZ MATEOS , PABLO
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. GONZALO DE GRADO , JESUS
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. CASTEJON LIMAS , MANUEL
Vocal CASTRO SASTRE , MARIA ANGELES

Competencias
Code  
A17513
A17515
B5419
B5426
B5429
B5430
C1 CMECES1 That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, although supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience
C5 CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims
Competences
Knowledge of the fundamentals of materials science, technology and chemistry. A17513
 B5426
B5429
B5430
 C1
C4
C5
Understand the relationship between microstructure, synthesis or processing, and material properties. A17513
 B5426
B5429
B5430
 C1
C4
C5
Acquire the knowledge and skills for the application of materials engineering. A17515
 B5419
B5426
B5429
B5430
 C1
C4
C5
Basic knowledge of production and manufacturing systems. A17515
 B5419
B5426
B5429
B5430
 C1
C4
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
I: Structure of crystalline solids. 1. Crystal structure.
2. Crystallographic directions and planes.
3. Analysis of metallic crystal structures.
4. X-ray diffraction.
5. Imperfections in the crystal structure.
6. Crystal lattices in ceramic materials.
II: Dissemination. 1. Dissemination mechanisms.
2. Diffusivity.
3. Diffusion Velocity (Fick's 1st Law)
4. Composition Profile (Fick's 2nd Law)
III: Mechanical properties of metals. 1. Tensile test.
2. Hardness and hardness tests.
3. Plastic deformation.
4. Processing of metals by plastic deformation.
5. Fracture.
6. Fatigue.
7. Creep.
IV: Phase diagrams. 1. Fundamental concepts and terms.
2. Binary systems.
3. Iron-carbon system.
4. Thermal transformations: TTT diagrams.
V: Melting, solidification and casting. 1. Nucleation and growth.
2. Casting processes.
VI: Materials for engineering. 1. Ferrous alloys.
2. Non-ferrous alloys.
3. Ceramic materials.
4. Polymers.
5. Composite materials.
VII: Electrical and magnetic properties of materials. 1. Electrical properties of materials.
2. Magnetic properties of materials.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Laboratory practicals 10 0 10
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises 4 4 8
Seminars 10 10 20
Assignments 0 16 16
Tutorship of group 2 0 2
 
Lecture 30 60 90
 
Mixed tests 1 0 1
Practical tests 3 0 3
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Laboratory practicals In the practical work sessions in the materials laboratory with small groups, the teacher will guide the students in the knowledge of the safety rules and behaviour in the use of the basic equipment and instruments of a materials laboratory. Virtual workshops will also be used to allow students to work with laboratory equipment. In the practical work sessions in the computer room, the teacher will show the student the techniques used in the search and selection of materials. Attendance at these sessions is not mandatory, but the activities proposed during or after each internship have a relative weight in the final grade, which can only be obtained by attending them.
Problem solving, classroom exercises To establish the knowledge, the teacher will dedicate a few hours to solving exercises and problems in type B1 groups. A series of problems will be proposed to be solved by the teacher and others to be solved by the student.
Seminars In the seminars, teamwork is carried out, exchanging information and using it to delve deeper into a given topic. The teacher will propose the topic of the seminar, and will provide information related to that topic, which the student must read before the seminar. The student's work in the seminar will be evaluated by means of voluntary questionnaires. A questionnaire will be proposed, which can be prior to the development of the seminar and/or after the seminar is held in the classroom. These quizzes will have a relative weight in the final grade of the subject. The resolution of the questionnaires will be carried out in a non-face-to-face manner.
Assignments As a complement to the rest of the methodologies and with the aim of establishing the knowledge acquired, the teacher will propose a series of activities during the course. These works will have a relative weight on the final grade depending on the difficulty and the time needed to complete them. They will be blended (partly in the classroom, and partly outside the classroom). These activities may vary over the course of the semester. They will be individual or group depending on the methodology used to carry them out. They will be made using the Moodle platform, and/or oral presentation in class.
Tutorship of group The teacher will propose tutorial sessions during the course to help the student in the development of the activities and work that are proposed, as well as to be able to resolve doubts related to the theoretical/practical aspects of the subject for the evaluations.
Lecture The teacher will use the "lectures" to convey to the students the fundamental concepts of the subject, clearly identifying the objectives of each block/topic, and specifying what the students are expected to know or be able to do as a result of the teaching-learning process. During these sessions, the teacher will use slides that will be left for the students in the Moodle tool. Attendance at these classes will not be compulsory.

Personalized attention
 
Tutorship of group
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Lecture
Description
Students are recommended to use personalised tutorials to resolve doubts that arise during the study of the subject. To make use of these tutorials, it is recommended to request it in advance by email. They are also offered a voluntary group tutorial before each exam to answer any questions.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Assignments Each activity proposed during the semester will have a different weighting depending on the difficulty and/or workload required. 5%
Seminars Each seminar will be evaluated by means of two activities. A questionnaire will be proposed prior to the development of the seminar, to evaluate the student's ability to understand. And a questionnaire at the end of the seminar to assess the student's learning. 20%
Laboratory practicals Each materials laboratory practice (groups B3) will be assessed with the resolution of a questionnaire or activity, which the student will carry out during or at the end of the practice. Each of these questionnaires will have a relative value in this section of the evaluation. 10%
Practical tests There will be two practical tests throughout the semester. These tests will consist of problem solving. It will be necessary to obtain a minimum of 40% in these tests in order to add the rest of the grades obtained during the course. In addition, it will be necessary to obtain at least 30% of the maximum score in each test in order to add the rest of the grades. 35%
Mixed tests To assess the theoretical knowledge acquired, two exams will be held throughout the semester that will include both multiple-choice questions and short questions. These exams will be held in person.
It will be necessary to obtain a minimum of 40% in these tests in order to add the rest of the grades obtained during the course. In addition, it will be necessary to obtain at least 30% of the maximum score in each test in order to add the rest of the grades. 		30%
 
Other comments and second call
SECOND CALL
In the second call, only mixed tests and/or practical tests not passed during continuous assessment can be retaken. The criteria will be the same as those applied in the first call.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic Askeland, D., Ciencia e Ingeniería de los Materiales, Thomson-Paraninfo,
William F. Smith, Fundamentos de la Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales, McGraw-Hill,
Shackelford, J. F., Introducción a la Ciencia de Materiales para Ingenieros, Prentice-Hall,
Callister, W. Jr., Introducción a la Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales, Reverté,

Complementary Pero-Sanz Elorz, J. A., Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales: Estructura, Transformaciones, Propiedades y Selección, Dossat,
Apraiz Barreiro, J., Fundiciones, Dossat,
Miravete, A., Materiales compuestos, Servicio de publicaciones de la Universidad de Zaragoza, 2000
Apraiz Barreiro, J., Tratamientos térmicos de los aceros, Dossat,


Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Chemistry / 00707004