Advanced Materials Science, 6 hp

This course gives you a broad and deeper insight to materials science basics and its connection to various manufacturing processes as well as possible applications. To select an appropriate material is a crucial task in engineering design; that is, for some applications, choosing a material having a desirable or optimum property or combination of properties. By selecting the proper material as well as manufacturing process you can reduce costs and improve performance. Parts of this decision process involve deciding on the constraints of the problem and, from these, establishing criteria that can be used in materials selection to maximize performance.

Intended Audience

This course is suitable for graduate students with science, applied science, engineering or related degrees interested in pursuing a career in development or exploitation of materials and manufacturing; graduates currently working in industry keen to extend their qualifications; or individuals with other qualifications who possess considerable relevant experience. The course is developed to meet the needs of industry and have a strong input from experts in their sector with an advisory panel from well-known companies such as GKN Aerospace, ESAB and Volvo Cars. Metallic materials within the groups of steels, titanium, superalloys and aluminium will be of special emphasize.