Introduction to Materials Engineering Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S1MAA19.2023

Module name: Introduction to Materials Engineering
Module code: IM1A_WDIM
Programme code: W4-S1MAA19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Introduction to Materials Engineering module covers the history and properties of engineering materials, their manufacturing methods and characteristics. In the course, students gain knowledge of the evolution of materials from ancient times to the present. Students learn about the basic groups of materials: metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites. Students become familiar with historical and modern manufacturing techniques by which materials with different properties can be obtained. Learning about the history and properties of materials and understanding their manufacturing processes is crucial to the design and production of modern materials. This module enables students to understand basic concepts and concepts of materials engineering, which are fundamental to their further education and careers.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understanding the history of materials engineering, basic concepts related to materials engineering, interdisciplinary approach to materials engineering, areas of science encompassed by materials engineering, and fundamental engineering materials. [IM1A​_WDIM​_1]
 IM1A_W08 [3/5]
Students can recognize and classify materials into a specific group of engineering materials. Can select a manufacturing method to obtain specific material properties. [IM1A​_WDIM​_2]
 IM1A_U04 [3/5] IM1A_U08 [3/5] IM1A_K01 [3/5] IM1A_K02 [3/5]
Students understand the role and impact of the various groups of engineering materials on the human social and economic environment [IM1A​_WDIM​_3]
 IM1A_W08 [3/5] IM1A_U02 [3/5] IM1A_K01 [3/5] IM1A_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [IM1A_WDIM_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work IM1A​_WDIM​_1
workshop [IM1A_WDIM_fs_2] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work IM1A​_WDIM​_1 IM1A​_WDIM​_2 IM1A​_WDIM​_3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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