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

Module name: Ceramics
Module code: IM1A_C
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2016
Semester: summer semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The module Ceramics shall enable students achieving competence in the field of physical and practical properties of ceramic materials and in choosing ceramics and ceramic materials for technical applications as well as acquiring skills to assess and examine a real structure and selected practical properties of ceramic materials.
Prerequisites:
It is required to achieve effects of education of mathematics, physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, crystallography, and basics of materials science modules.
Key reading:
1. R. Pampuch, "Współczesne materiały ceramiczne", Uczelniane Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Dydaktyczne AGH, Kraków 2005. 2. R. Pampuch, "Budowa I właściwości materiałów ceramicznych", Uczelniane Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Dydaktyczne AGH, Kraków 1995. 3. P. B. Boch, J.-C. Niepce, "Ceramic Materials", ISTE Ltd, London 2007.
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 basic features of a ceramic material and the skill to recall them at the material type identification. Understanding the nature of the sintering process as well as its individual stages. Gaining the knowledge about basic physical phenomena occurring in ceramic materials. [IM1A_C_1]
 IM1A_W06 [3/5] IM1A_W07 [3/5] IM1A_W11 [1/5] IM1A_K05 [1/5]
Acquiring basic skills of practical manufacturing of simple functional ceramics. Mastering the skill to assess and examine a real structure and selected practical properties of ceramic materials. [IM1A_C_2]
 IM1A_U04 [2/5] IM1A_U09 [2/5] IM1A_U23 [2/5]
Developing the awareness of the need for development of ceramic materials technology. [IM1A_C_3]
 IM1A_K02 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Oral examination [IM1A_C_w_1]
Verification of the knowledge based on the lectures content, recommended literature and attended laboratory classes.
 IM1A_C_1 IM1A_C_2 IM1A_C_3
Final Report [IM1A_C_w_2]
Assessment of mastering the skill of independent manufacturing of a ceramic material, examining selected physical properties, the real structure, analysis of measurement results as well as assessment of the measurement uncertainty.
 IM1A_C_2
Interview [IM1A_C_w_3]
Assessment of understanding the nature of the sintering process and its individual stages.
 IM1A_C_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_C _fs_1]
The lecture shall enable understanding the nature of the sintering process and specific properties of ceramic materials. The whole is illustrated with demonstrations and multimedia presentations.
 30
The work with the recommended literature comprising independent acquisition of knowledge related to basic issues.
 40 Oral examination [IM1A_C_w_1]
laboratory classes [IM1A_C _fs_2]
Practical classes consisting in manufacturing simple functional ceramics, examining its real structure and basic physical properties.
 30
Preparation of theoretical basics and issues related to the process of ceramics manufacturing. Processing test results, writing a report, and preparing a presentation.
30 Final Report [IM1A_C_w_2] Interview [IM1A_C_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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