Learning Results
Describe and classify the main types of materials for industrial use according to different classes; Understand the material/processing/structure/properties relationship; Know the life cycle of different materials; Select materials according to the purpose.
Define the basic and fundamental concepts of the transformative processes of different types of materials;
Identify, classify and understand the main types of technological processes of materials processing and establish the importance of these processes in today’s world.
Program
1. Material classes, characterization and raw materials; Material behavior; material selection.
2. Ferrous and non-ferrous metallic materials: Transformation processes.
3. Non-metallic materials: polymers, elastomers, ceramics, stone, wood and other plant materials, and composites. Transformation processes.
4. Eco-efficient Materials, Recycling and Recovery of Solid Waste.
Internship(s)
NAO
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