Physicochemistry of engineering materials Field of study: Quality Control Materials and Products
Programme code: W4-S2KJ25.2025

Module name: Physicochemistry of engineering materials
Module code: KJ2A_FMI
Programme code: W4-S2KJ25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The Physicochemistry of Engineering Materials course aims to provide students with knowledge of the relationships between the chemical composition, structure, and physical and functional properties of materials. It covers topics in the field of solid-state chemistry and physics, with particular emphasis on the processes and phenomena that determine the properties of materials under various technological and operational conditions. Students learn about the electronic structure, mechanisms of chemical bonding, phase transitions, transport phenomena, and the thermal, electrical, magnetic, and dielectric properties of materials. Students acquire the ability to analyze and interpret physicochemical processes occurring in materials and understand their impact on the quality and functionality of engineering products. This course provides a theoretical foundation for further education in materials engineering, quality control, and the design of modern materials with specific functional properties.
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 relationship between material properties and basic laws of nature. Acquiring basic knowledge about theoretical specification of material properties (specific heat, susceptibility etc.). Analysis of various type computational approximations. Acquiring the knowledge about materials electron structure, magnetism, dielectric and other properties. [KJ2A_FMI_1]
 KJ2A_W01 [3/5] KJ2A_W02 [3/5] KJ2A_K01 [3/5]
Acquiring the skill to resolve theoretical problems from the field of material properties computation. Acquiring the skill to apply specified computational methods and approximations. Analysis of various type approaches to theoretical determination of material properties. [KJ2A_FMI_2]
 KJ2A_U01 [3/5] KJ2A_U10 [3/5] KJ2A_K01 [3/5]
Development of the skill of new knowledge acquisition, problem analysis, concluding based on mathematical equations, acquiring the skill to interpret ideas and concepts. [KJ2A_FMI_3]
 KJ2A_U01 [3/5] KJ2A_U02 [3/5]
have extended and deepened knowledge of physics, including solid state physics, quantum mechanics, useful to understand physical phenomena having a significant influence on shaping and modelling the structure and properties of new engineering materials. [KJ2A_FMI_4]
 KJ2A_W01 [3/5] KJ2A_W02 [3/5] KJ2A_U01 [3/5]
Learning processes related to the industrial transport of reagents and energy carriers in industry. Familiarising students with materials preparation to a chemical process. [KJ2A_FMI_5]
 KJ2A_W01 [3/5] KJ2A_W08 [3/5]
Learning materials and substances used in selected production processes of chemical industry. The skill to analyse chemical processes affecting the course of chemistry and environment relationship. [KJ2A_FMI_6]
 KJ2A_W01 [3/5] KJ2A_W02 [3/5] KJ2A_U01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [KJ2A_FMI_fs_1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam KJ2A_FMI_1 KJ2A_FMI_2 KJ2A_FMI_3 KJ2A_FMI_4 KJ2A_FMI_5 KJ2A_FMI_6
laboratory classes [KJ2A_FMI_fs_2] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a programmed textbook [d02] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Observation [e06] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		exam KJ2A_FMI_1 KJ2A_FMI_2 KJ2A_FMI_3 KJ2A_FMI_4 KJ2A_FMI_5 KJ2A_FMI_6
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
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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