Chemistry

Upon the successful completion of this subject, students will have acquired the following skills: 1. Knowledge, understanding and correlation skills regarding the fundamentals of science, technology and chemistry of materials. 2. Ability to apply the knowledge acquired to identify, formulate and solve problems of science, technology and chemistry of materials. 3. Ability to design and carry out experiments to solve problems of science, technology and chemistry of materials, interpret data and draw conclusions. 5. Ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods to solve problems of science, technology and chemistry of materials. 7. Ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems of materials science, technology and chemistry of materials. 8. Understanding methods and techniques applicable to science, technology and chemistry of materials and their limitations. 9. Acquisition of technical and laboratory skills in materials science, technology and chemistry of materials.

Topic 0: Presentation of the course Topic 1: Bonding in solids Topic 2: Structure of materials Topic 3: Defects in crystalline structures Topic 4: Diffusion in solids. Mass transport Topic 5: Mechanical properties Topic 6: Phase diagrams Topic 7: Metallic materials Topic 8: Ceramic materials Topic 9: Polymer materials Topic 10: Composite materials Topic 11: Magnetic and electrical properties Topic 12: Selection of materials LABORATORY PRACTICES 1. Crystalline structures 2. Cold working of metals 3. Thermal treatments of steels 4. Determination of polymers

Master classes, reduced-group classes, individual tutorship and personal work of the student; focused on acquiring theoretical knowledge. Laboratory sessions, classes focused on solving problems, individual tutorships and personal work of the student; oriented to the acquisition of practical skills related to the program of the subject.