Materials engineering I
Summary
An introduction to the processing-microstructure-property relationships of polymers and metals. The objective of the course is to provide the materials science foundation needed to understand how to select materials and processes for the manufacturing of components relevant in microtechnology.
Content
Understanding how the synthesis and processing of materials (polymers and metals) impact their properties.
Description of different types of materials processes and the materials science concepts associated with them.
Keywords
Polymers
Metals and alloys
Synthesis
Processing
Material selection
Microstructure
Mechanical and thermal properties
Stresses and strains
Fatigue and creep
Phase transformations
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
Materials: from Chemistry to Properties (MSE-101(b))
Recommended courses
Materials: from Chemistry to Properties (MSE-101(b))
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Describe the main characteristics of polymers and metals
- Explain the structure and basic properties of polymers and metals
- Choose or select a polymer or metal according to its properties
- Analyze the properties of polymers and metals according to their structure and composition
- Describe how materials science informs the processing of a material
- Recognize the environmental impact of different materials and processes
Transversal skills
- Give feedback (critique) in an appropriate fashion.
- Take account of the social and human dimensions of the engineering profession.
- Collect data.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercise sessions.
Practical work is schedules for the following semester.
Expected student activities
Participation in class and exercises. The exercises should also be worked on outside of class.
Assessment methods
Written exam during exam session
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | Yes |
| Others | Prof. Yee will be present during the exercise sessions to answer questions. |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Bibliography
Z. Tadmor, Principles of Polymer Processing, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2nd Edition, 2006.
G. Odian, Principles of polymerization, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004
W. D. Callister, Materials Sciene and Engineering: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, 2007
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Principles of polymer processing / Tadmor
- Principles of polymerization / Odian
- Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction / Callister
Notes/Handbook
Slides and notes of the course will be available on Moodle: https://go.epfl.ch/MSE-214
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: Written (winter session)
- Subject examined: Materials engineering I
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory