Promoting knowledge of different types of materials used in mechanical engineering: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites and the relationship between their properties, structure, process and service performance. Recognizing the need for design with new materials.

Syllabus 1: Distinguish between crystalline structures. Interpret phase diagrams. Performed metallographic analysis
Syllabus 2: Interpretation of steels microstructures. Identifying and preventing various types of corrosion Syllabus 3: Plan and perform mechanical tests of materials
Syllabuses 1, 2 and 4: Plan and execute thermal treatment and thermochemical treatment of steels. Anticipate changes in mechanical properties.
Syllabus 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7: Selecting materials for mechanical design

1. Introduction
2. Metals
3. Mechanical properties and testing of materials.
4. Heat treatment of steels
5. Ceramics
6. Polymers
7. Composites

1. Lectures with presentation of concepts and correlation between different types of materials. Typical cases and examples of materials and their application are also discussed.
2. Lab-Practice classes with solving problems. Experimental work in the laboratory is performed in-group, including testing of materials characterization and mechanical testing. Discussion of the reports of the experimental work is included.