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Material Science for Mechanical EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TE00CU41

Credits

5 op

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

-knows basics of material testing
-knows properties of common steels, aluminiums, cast irons and where to use them
-knows commonly used plastics and composites
-understands how heat and mechanical treatment affects for steel properties
-knows basics of corrosion prevention
- can use systematic material selection process to find cost-efficient and sustainable material for application

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminiums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Material selection process (cost-efficient, sustainability)
- Plastics and composites
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention

Enrollment

07.10.2024 - 10.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 02.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Technology Industry

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuomo Rautava
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Rautava

Scheduling groups
  • Labraryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PKONTK25B
    PKONTK25B
  • PKONTK25A
    PKONTK25A
  • PKONTK25
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

-knows basics of material testing
-knows properties of common steels, aluminiums, cast irons and where to use them
-knows commonly used plastics and composites
-understands how heat and mechanical treatment affects for steel properties
-knows basics of corrosion prevention
- can use systematic material selection process to find cost-efficient and sustainable material for application

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminiums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Material selection process (cost-efficient, sustainability)
- Plastics and composites
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.06.2024 - 12.09.2024

Timing

13.09.2024 - 12.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuomo Rautava
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Rautava

Groups
  • MKONTS24

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

-knows basics of material testing
-knows properties of common steels, aluminiums, cast irons and where to use them
-knows commonly used plastics and composites
-understands how heat and mechanical treatment affects for steel properties
-knows basics of corrosion prevention
- can use systematic material selection process to find cost-efficient and sustainable material for application

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminiums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Material selection process (cost-efficient, sustainability)
- Plastics and composites
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.06.2024 - 02.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuomo Rautava
Teacher in charge

Tuomo Rautava

Scheduling groups
  • Labraryhmä 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Labraryhmä 4 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • PKONTS24
  • PKONTS24A
    PKONTS24A
  • PKONTS24B
    PKONTS24B
Small groups
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

Objective

After completing the course, the student:

-knows basics of material testing
-knows properties of common steels, aluminiums, cast irons and where to use them
-knows commonly used plastics and composites
-understands how heat and mechanical treatment affects for steel properties
-knows basics of corrosion prevention
- can use systematic material selection process to find cost-efficient and sustainable material for application

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminiums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Material selection process (cost-efficient, sustainability)
- Plastics and composites
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention

Evaluation scale

H-5