Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA							2023_24
Subject	MATERIALS SCIENCE					Code	00708015
Study programme	0708 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA MECÁNICA
Descriptors	Credit.	Type	Year	Period
	6	Compulsory	Second	First
Language	Castellano
Prerequisites
Department	ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP.
Coordinador	CASTRO SASTRE, MARIA ANGELES				E-mail	macass@unileon.es smarp@unileon.es
Lecturers	MARTÍNEZ PELLITERO , SUSANA CASTRO SASTRE, MARIA ANGELES
Web	http://
General description
Tribunales de Revisión	Tribunal titular Cargo Departamento Profesor Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. RODRIGUEZ MATEOS , PABLO Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. BARREIRO GARCIA , JOAQUIN Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. FERNANDEZ ABIA , ANA ISABEL Tribunal suplente Cargo Departamento Profesor Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. PEREZ GARCIA , HILDE Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. GONZALO DE GRADO , JESUS Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. CASTEJON LIMAS , MANUEL

Competencias

Code
A18163
A18173
B5634
B5637
B5643
B5645
B5652
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
C5	CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims

	Competences
Understands the fundamentals of material science, technology, and chemistry, and comprehends the relationship between microstructure, synthesis or processing, and material properties. Applies knowledge in materials engineering.	A18163 A18173	B5634 B5637 B5643 B5645 B5652	C1 C5

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
Block I: FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE	1: CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE. The Solid State. Crystalline Solid. Atom Packing. Polymorphism and Allotropy. Imperfection. Alloys. Other crystalline materials. 2: DIFFUSION PROCESSES. Preliminary Concepts. Diffusion Mechanisms. Diffusion Laws and Diffusivity. Processes Occurring by Diffusion. 3: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. Mechanical Properties. Plastic Deformation. Hardening Mechanisms. Tests: Tensile, Hardening, Fracture, Fatigue, Creep. 4: PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS. Solidification: Nucleation (homogeneous and heterogeneous), Growth (Planar, Dendritic). Phase Diagrams. Gibbs' Law. Binary Diagrams. Phase Fraction Diagrams. Intermetallic Compounds. Fe-C Diagram.
Block II: MATERIALS AND THEIR TREATMENTS	5: IRON ALLOYS. Non-Equilibrium Diagrams. Heat Treatments. Thermochemical Treatments. Steels: Classification of steels. Effect of some alloying elements on steel. Steel designations. Cast Irons. 6: NON-FERROUS ALLOYS. Introduction. Aluminum Alloys. Magnesium Alloys. Titanium Alloys. Copper Alloys. Nickel Superalloys. Refractory Materials. CERAMICS. Introduction. Classification of Ceramic Materials. Properties of Materials. Ceramics. Amorphous Ceramics. POLYMERS. Introduction and basic concepts about polymers. Classification of polymers. Properties of polymers. Role of additives. Polymer forming process. COMPOSITE MATERIALS. Introduction to composite materials. Composition of Composite Materials. Classification of Composite Materials. Organic Matrix Composite (PMC). Organic Matrix Composite (PMC). Properties and Applications of composite materials.
Block III: OTHER MATERIAL PROPERTIES	10: ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES. Introduction. Energy bands. Electrical Resistivity of Metals. Semiconductors. Other Electrical Properties. 11: THERMAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES. Fundamental concepts. Hard and soft magnetic materials. Applications of magnets. Information storage. Optical properties: reflection, absorption, transmission, and refraction. Optical materials: luminescent, electroluminescent, cathodoluminescent. Applications: Optical fiber, Lasers, CDs, and DVDs. 12: CORROSION RESISTANCE. Introduction. Oxidation. Pilling-Bedworth Index. Oxidation Rate. Protection Against Oxidation. Corrosion. Types of Corrosion. Factors Affecting Corrosion. Corrosion Control.
Block IV: MATERIAL SELECTION	13: MATERIAL SELECTION. Stages of Industrial Design: General Considerations. Material Families and Processes. Factors Involved in Material Selection. Methods of Material Selection: Traditional, Graphical, and Database. CesEdupack.

Planning

Methodologies  ::  Tests
	Class hours	Hours outside the classroom	Total hours
Lecture	30	40	70
Laboratory practicals	14	0	14
Seminars	6	6	12
Problem solving, classroom exercises	4	4	8
Assignments	0	12	12
Tutorship of group	2	0	2
Extended-answer tests	3	15	18
Mixed tests	1	13	14
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies

Methodologies   ::  

	Description
Lecture	The professor will use "lecture-style" classes to convey to the students the fundamental concepts of the subject, clearly identifying the objectives of each block/theme, and specifying what is expected for students to know or be able to do as a result of the teaching-learning process. During these sessions, the professor will use slides that will be provided to the students in advance through the Moodle platform. The aim is for the student not to be a mere observer in class, so the professor will ask questions and request the students' participation in various activities. Attendance to these classes is not mandatory.
Laboratory practicals	In the practical work sessions in the materials laboratory with small groups, the professor will guide the students in understanding the safety regulations and proper behavior when using the basic equipment and instruments in a materials laboratory. Virtual workshops will also be utilized, allowing students to work with laboratory equipment. In the practical work sessions in the computer classroom, the professor will demonstrate to the students the techniques used in material search and selection. Attendance to these sessions is not mandatory, but the activities proposed during or after each practice carry a relative weight in the final grade, which can only be obtained by attending these sessions.
Seminars	In the seminars, teamwork is carried out, exchanging information and using it to delve deeper into a specific topic. The professor will propose the seminar topic and provide information related to that topic, which the student must read prior to the seminar. The student's work in the seminar will be assessed through voluntary questionnaires. A questionnaire will be proposed, which may be either prior to the seminar's development or after its completion in the classroom. These questionnaires will carry a relative weight in the final grade of the subject. The resolution of the questionnaires will be carried out remotely.
Problem solving, classroom exercises	To solidify knowledge, the professor will allocate time for both the instructor and the students to solve exercises and problems.
Assignments	Additionally, as a complement to the other methodologies and to reinforce acquired knowledge, the professor will propose a series of activities throughout the course. These assignments will have a relative weight on the final grade depending on their difficulty and the time required for completion. They will be semi-presential (partly in the classroom, and partly outside the classroom). These activities may vary throughout the semester. Depending on the methodology used for their completion, they may be individual or group-based. These activities will be conducted using the Moodle platform and/or through oral presentations in class.
Tutorship of group	The professor will propose tutorial sessions throughout the course to assist students in the development of activities and assignments, as well as to address doubts related to the theoretical/practical aspects of the subject in preparation for evaluations.

Personalized attention

Assignments Seminars Problem solving, classroom exercises Tutorship of group Lecture Extended-answer tests Mixed tests

Description In addition to the proposed group tutorials, students can also attend individual tutorials with the professor, which will take place in the professor's office during the days and hours established at the beginning of the semester. Moreover, outside of these hours, students may request a pre-arranged appointment via email.

Assessment

	Description	Qualification
Assignments	Each activity proposed during the semester will have a different weighting depending on the difficulty and/or workload required	20%
Laboratory practicals	Each materials laboratory practice will be assessed through the completion of a related activity, which the student can respond to via the Moodle platform upon completion of the practice. The practices in the computer classroom will be evaluated through the completion of a group assignment that the professor will propose.	5 %
Seminars	Each seminar will be evaluated through an activity. A questionnaire may be proposed prior to the seminar's development to assess the students' comprehension ability. Alternatively, a questionnaire may be proposed at the end of the seminar, along with a task to evaluate the students' learning.	10%
Extended-answer tests	The exams for problem-solving are considered development tests. Two exams will be conducted throughout the semester. It will be necessary to achieve a minimum of 40% in these tests to be able to add up the rest of the grades obtained during the course. Additionally, obtaining at least 33% of the maximum score in each test will be necessary to be able to add up the rest of the grades.	35%
Mixed tests	To assess the theoretical knowledge acquired, two exams will be held throughout the semester, comprising both multiple-choice and short-answer questions. These exams will be conducted in-person through the Moodle platform. It will be necessary to achieve a minimum of 40% in these tests to add up the rest of the grades obtained during the course. Additionally, obtaining at least 33% of the maximum score in each exam will be necessary to add up the rest of the grades.	30%
Other comments and second 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 2000, Apraiz Barreiro, J, Fundiciones, Dossat 2000, Miravete, A, Materiales Compuestos, Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Zaragoza, Michael F. Ashby, Materiales para Ingeniería 1 y 2. Introducción a las propiedades, las aplicaciones y el diseño, Reverté, Apraiz Barreiro, J, Tratamientos Térmicos de los Aceros, Dossat 2000,

Recommendations

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

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