Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Materials Engineering
Name of the module: Introduction to Materials 1
Number of module: 36511021
BGU Credits: 4
Aims of the module: An introduction to basic principles in materials science and engineering.
ECTS credits: number of credits in the
Objectives of the module: The course will provide the students with key concepts in structure-
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function relations, and in selection and application of materials. Attributes such as atomic bonding,
Academic year:
atomic structure, lattices and crystals, structural motifs, structure determination using x-ray diffraction,
Semester: fall semester
lattice imperfections and basic principles in mechanical behavior of materials will be explained.
Hours of instruction:
Location of instruction:
Language of instruction: Hebrew
Learning outcomes of the module: On successful completion of the course, the
student should be able to:
1.
examples from everyday life.
Cycle:
Position: Basic obligatory core class for first
2.
3.
understand
the
effect
of
atomic
structure,
bonding
and
nano/microstructure on physical properties of materials.
and Engineering
Responsible department: Materials
be familiar with the different materials classifications and their
engineering applications.
year materials engineering students
Field of Education: Materials Science
be introduced to the field of materials science and engineering using
4.
understand the difference between a lattice and a crystal. Investigate a
variety of basic crystal structures; be able to describe more complex
Engineering
structures of materials using the concept of a structural motif.
General prerequisites: Math (intermediate
5.
high school level), high school physics and
chemistry.
describe the basic principles of x-ray diffraction and its application for
structure determination of materials.
6.
Grading scale: metric 0-100
be familiar with the different forms of imperfections in crystals, including
point defects, dislocations and planar defects.
7.
be familiar with elastic vs. plastic deformation and basic materials
strengthening concepts.
8.
know the response of different materials to forces and stresses and
recognize the different regions of the stress-strain curve; understand basic
mechanical properties, such as elastic modulus and yield stress.
Attendance regulation: No attendance requirements
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lectures and exercises in class,
homework.
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Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Materials Engineering
Lecturer: Professor Yuval Golan
Assessment:
Contact details: Building 51 Office 308
how the students will be assessed in the module
Office phone: 61474
1.
Homework
10%
Email: ygolan@bgu.ac.il
2.
Midterm exam
10%
Office hours:
3.
Final exam
80%
(must pass exam in order to pass course)
100%
Module evaluation: at the end of the
semester the students will evaluate
the
module,
in order to draw
conclusions, and for the university's
Work and assignments:
1.
Submission of 4-5 sets of homework. Submission deadline will be announced for each set.
After the deadline a solution will be uploaded to the course website
internal needs.
Confirmation:
the
syllabus
2.
Midterm exam will be held late in December
3.
Final exam will be held during exam period.
was
confirmed by the faculty academic
Time required for individual work: in addition to attendance in class, the students
advisory committee to be valid on
are expected to do their assignment and individual work:
2012-2013.
1.
Homework: 2-3 hours per week
2.
Midterm exam: 10-12 hours
3.
Final exam: 24-30 hours
Last update: September 2013
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Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Materials Engineering
Module Content\ schedule and outlines:
Lectures:
Hours
Introduction to materials
3
Materials classification and selection
3
Chemical bonding in the solid state
3
Lattices and crystals
3
Investigation of basic crystal structures
3
Linear and planar densities
3
Description of complex structures using structural motif
3
Structure determination using x-ray diffraction
6
Defects in crystals
3
Energetics and reactions of dislocations
3
Introduction to mechanical properties of materials
6
Required reading: Science and Engineering of Materials, Askeland, D. and Phule, P., Thomson - Engineering, 2002, 4th Ed.
* All learning material will be available to the students on the module's website (high-learn)/ library/ electronic
documents available to BGU students.
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