MPH3161 Introduction to Material Science

Brief description of aims and content

The course of Material Science is aimed to introduce the different classes of engineering materials, to describe the structure and properties of a range of engineering materials, to describe processing – microstructure – property relationships, to present the principles of engineering design including modelling and materials process and selection with reference to factors such as environmental impact and economics

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in:

• Kinds and properties of engineering materials
• Crystal Structure and defects in crystals
• Mechanical behaviour of materials
• Alloy theory and equilibrium diagrams
• Environmental effects on materials

Bibliography

All the teaching materials are based on the following references:

1. Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction , 6th Edition, William D. Callister, Jr., John Wiley, 2010
2. Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 6/E, James F. Shackelford, Prentice Hall, 2005
3. The Science and Engineering of Materials 4th Edition ,Donald R. Askeland, Pradeep P. Phulay , Thomson-Brooks/Cole, 2003
4. Foundations Of Materials Science And Engineering, Third Edition, William F. Smith, McGraw-Hill, 2004
5. Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach, 2nd Edition, William D. Callister, Jr., John Wiley, 2004

Lecturer: Innocent Nkurikiyimfura, M.Eng.

Physics Department

Office: P408 Muhabura block

Phone: 0786976954

Email: innkinno@gmail.com

          inkurikiyimfura@ur.ac.rw