Specialised subject 1. Shape memory alloys Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025

Module name: Specialised subject 1. Shape memory alloys
Module code: IM2A_PS1_SMA
Programme code: W4-S2MAI19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module Shape memory alloys shall enable students learning the nature of phenomena classified as the shape memory effect and factors having a decisive influence on martensitic transformation reversibility and on the shape memory effect inducing in alloys. This knowledge is necessary to obtain the skill to design alloys for specific applications, including medical applications.
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 of the nature of reversible martensitic transformation and phenomena classified as the shape memory effect occurring in metals, their alloys and polymers; learning the group of materials featuring shape memory effects. [IM2A_PS1_SMA_1]
 IM2A_W01 [3/5] IM2A_W02 [3/5]
The skill to design material properties on account of shape memory effects occurrence. [IM2A_PS1_SMA_2]
 IM2A_U03 [3/5] IM2A_U05 [3/5]
Understanding ethical, economic and ecological aspects of designing materials with shape memory effects for applications in medicine. [IM2A_PS1_SMA_3]
 IM2A_W04 [3/5] IM2A_K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [IM2A_PS1_SMA_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work IM2A_PS1_SMA_1 IM2A_PS1_SMA_2 IM2A_PS1_SMA_3
laboratory classes [IM2A_PS1_SMA_fs_2] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work IM2A_PS1_SMA_1 IM2A_PS1_SMA_2 IM2A_PS1_SMA_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)
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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