Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject MATERIALS ENGINEERING Code 00710317
Study programme
0710 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA AEROESPACIAL
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP.
Coordinador
CASTRO SASTRE, MARIA ANGELES
E-mail macass@unileon.es
prodm@unileon.es
sgigf@unileon.es
Lecturers
RODRÍGUEZ MATEOS , PABLO
CASTRO SASTRE, MARIA ANGELES
GIGANTO FERNANDEZ , SARA
Web http://
General description
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. BARREIRO GARCIA , JOAQUIN
Secretario ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. MARTINEZ PELLITERO , SUSANA
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. FERNANDEZ ABIA , ANA ISABEL
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. PEREZ GARCIA , HILDE
Secretario FERNANDEZ ROBLES , LAURA
Vocal ING.MECANICA,INFORMAT.AEROESP. CASTEJON LIMAS , MANUEL

Competencias
Code  
A17695
A17702
B5474
B5476
B5483
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
Acquiring knowledge about Materials Engineering. Acquiring the necessary skills to make judgments and assessments. Acquiring skills that allow for the autonomous continuity of learning. - 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. A17695
A17702
B5474
B5476
B5483
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.

Theme 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.

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.
Block II: MATERIALS AND THEIR TREATMENTS 7: CERAMICS.
Introduction. Classification of Ceramic Materials. Properties of Ceramic Materials. Amorphous Ceramics.

8: POLYMERS.
Introduction and basic concepts about polymers. Classification of polymers. Properties of polymers. Role of additives. Polymer forming process.

9: 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.

10: ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES.
Introduction. Energy bands. Electrical Resistivity of Metals. Semiconductors. Other Electrical Properties.
Block III: OTHER MATERIAL 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 ratio. Oxidation rate. Protection against oxidation. Corrosion. Types of corrosion. Factors affecting corrosion. Corrosion control.
Block IV: MATERIALS SELECTION 13: MATERIALS 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 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 reinforce the knowledge, hours will be allocated for both the professor and the student to work on solving exercises and problems.
Assignments As a complement to the rest of the methodologies and with the aim of solidifying the 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. They may be individual or group-based depending on the methodology used for their completion. They will be conducted using the Moodle platform and/or through oral presentations in class.
Tutorship of group The professor will propose tutoring sessions throughout the course to assist the student in the development of the proposed activities and assignments, as well as to address any doubts related to the theoretical/practical aspects of the subject in preparation for evaluations.

Personalized attention
 
Lecture
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Tutorship of group
Seminars
Assignments
Extended-answer tests
Mixed tests
Description
In addition to the group tutoring sessions provided, students may seek individual tutoring with the professor, which will take place in the professor's office during the days and hours established at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, outside of these hours, students may request a pre-arranged appointment via email.







Assessment
  Description Qualification
Seminars Each seminar will be evaluated through an activity. A questionnaire may be proposed prior to the seminar to assess the student's comprehension ability. Alternatively, a questionnaire may be proposed at the end of the seminar, along with a task to evaluate the student's learning. 10%
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.
The practices in the computer classroom will be assessed through the completion of a group assignment that the professor will propose.
5 %
Assignments
Each activity proposed during the semester will have a different weighting depending on its difficulty and/or workload required.
20%
Extended-answer tests Development tests refer to the in-person exams for problem-solving. There will be two exams throughout the semester. 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, it will be necessary to obtain at least 33% of the maximum score in each test to add up the rest of the grades. 35%
Mixed tests For the assessment of theoretical knowledge acquired, two exams will be conducted throughout the semester, which will include both multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions. These exams will be held 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,


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