Composites Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2016

Module name: Composites
Module code: IM1A_KOMP
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2016
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The Composites module shall enable students the understanding of the role played by modern composite materials in the economy. It allows being knowledgeable about composite materials classification, their properties and methods used to value them. Students learn the skill to acquire independently the knowledge about new materials structure and their applications.
Prerequisites:
Physics and chemistry on the level of year 3 of engineering studies.
Key reading:
1. A. Boczkowska, J. Kapuściński i in., Kompozyty, Oficyna Wydawnicza P.W., Wa-wa 2003 2. Konstrukcyjne materiały metalowe, ceramiczne i kompozytowe, Roz.19 i 20 Materiały kompozytowe, M. Kaczorowski, A. Krzyńska, Oficyna Wydawnicza P.W., 2008 3. M.F. Ashby, D.R.H. Jones, Materiały inżynierskie 2, WNT, Warszawa 1996
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]
Learning the principles of composite materials classification based on the type of matrix, reinforcement, their structure and properties and also methods for designing the composite materials composition and structure. [IM1A_KOMP_1]
 IM1A_W06 [2/5] IM1A_W07 [2/5] IM1A_W11 [1/5]
Preparation of theoretical foundations for independent designing of a composite. [IM1A_KOMP_2]
 IM1A_U01 [2/5] IM1A_U02 [2/5] IM1A_U04 [2/5] IM1A_U13 [2/5]
The skill to complete the information, to value it and to present own projects. [IM1A_KOMP_3]
 IM1A_U05 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [IM1A_KOMP_w_1]
Assessment of mastering the basic knowledge necessary for individual performance of a practical exercise.
 IM1A_KOMP_1 IM1A_KOMP_2
Report [IM1A_KOMP_w_2]
Preparation of a report / synopsis of the laboratory work aimed at making a composite based on a previously prepared and approved technological procedure. Preparation of a composite design.
 IM1A_KOMP_2 IM1A_KOMP_3
Written test [IM1A_KOMP_w_3]
Checking the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of procedures and technology for composites obtaining, composite materials characteristics and application (lecture credits).
 IM1A_KOMP_1 IM1A_KOMP_2 IM1A_KOMP_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IM1A_KOMP_fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding issues related to the structure, properties and potential application of typical composite materials and shall introduce examples of special new composites such as biocomposites, nanocomposites and others. The lecture is delivered with the use of multimedia.
 25
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge and preparing a synopsis (notes)
 10 Written test [IM1A_KOMP_w_3]
laboratory classes [IM1A_KOMP_fs_2]
The application of theoretical knowledge acquired during attendance at lectures and learning the specialised literature from the field of structure, obtaining and testing composites during the work in the composites laboratory. Students individually or in groups of two analyse composites, prepare the technological process of composites obtaining, carry out basic tests of the obtained composite materials.
 20
Preparation of theoretical basics and developing the working procedures to carry out the planned exercise. Individual preparation and presentation of laboratory work results.
 35 Written test [IM1A_KOMP_w_1] Report [IM1A_KOMP_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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