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Course: 2025/2026

Materials Technology
(14765)
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Plan: 446 - Estudio: 221)


Coordinating teacher: CAMPOS GOMEZ, MONICA

Department assigned to the subject: Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Materials Science and Engineering
Objectives
By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1. A systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of technology of materials, through the relationship among processing, structure and properties of different materials. 2. A coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch, to develop technologies in areas where processing, structure and properties can be related. 3. Awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering, opening concepts of technology of materials for their relationship to other areas. 4. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems of technology of materials using established methods, explaining the performance of materials in different working areas. 5. The ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments of technology of materials, interpret the data and draw conclusions. 6. Workshop and laboratory skills of technology of materials. 7. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems related to technology of materials. 8. An awareness of the non-technical implications of engineering practice in the field of technology of materials.
Learning Outcomes
RA1.2 An systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering. RA1.3 Coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch. RA1.4 Awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering. RA2.1 The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA4.2 Rhe ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. RA4.3 Workshop and laboratory skills. RA5.1 The ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. RA5.2 The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA5.3 An understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and of their limitations. CB1 Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2 Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1 Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity decision-making and critical reasoning skills, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the Industrial Engineering area. CG9 Knowledge and capacity to apply computational and experimental tools for analysis and quantification of mechanical engineering problems. CG10 Capacity to design and carry out experiments and to analyze and interpret data obtained. CE7 Knowledge and capabilities for materials engineering application.
Description of contents: programme
-Materials technology and the consequences on final properties. Main manufacturing processes of metals, ceramics and polymers. Effect on microstructure and properties - Metals. Casting and microstructure development. - Metals. Basics of plastic deformation. - Welding. Defectology. Inspection and testing. - Powder Technology. Ceramic Materials Processing. - Polymers and manufactures methods. - In-Service behavior: fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion and wear. - Surface treatments. Increase of the component performance
Learning activities and methodology
Masterly classes, classes to solve doubts in reduced groups, student presentations, individual tutorship and personal work of the student; oriented to acquire theoretical knowledge. Laboratory classes, classes for solving problems in reduced groups; individual tutorship and personal work of the student; oriented to acquire practical knowledge related to subject program.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination/test 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • Kalpakjian, Schmid. Manufacturing Engineering & Technology . Pearson Education. 2005
  • M.F. Ashby, D.R.H. Jones.. Engineering Materials (1 & 2): An Intro. to Microstructures, Processing and Design. Elsevier. 2006
  • M.P. Groover. Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing: MaterialsProcessesandSystems. Pearson Edu.. 2010

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.