Materials Science, 30 cr

Type of the study module

Advanced Studies

Contact

Minnamari Vippola, Veli-Tapani Kuokkala

Learning Outcomes

-	After completing this module the student knows how to analyze and to evaluate results obtained with the research methods and techniques most commonly used in materials research.
-	S/he can design and perform high level materials research and present the results and conclusions both verbally and in writing.
-	S/he can select the most suitable research methods for various problems and recognizes also the needs for possible interdisciplinary research.
-	S/he can work as an expert in materials research, and can work with the scientific and societal problems in materials science.

Prerequisites

Study block	Credit points	Mandatory/Advisable
Materiaalitekniikan sivuaine, TTI	24 cr	Mandatory
Materiaalitekniikan sivuaine, yleinen	24 cr	Mandatory
Materiaalitekniikka	26 cr	Mandatory

Further Opportunities

Study block	Credit points
Computational Materials Science	30 cr
Materials Science, Advanced Studies	20 cr
Mechanics of Materials	30 cr

Content

Compulsory courses

Course	Credit points	Class
MOL-32216 Thermal Analysis of Materials	5 cr	IV
MOL-32226 Electron Microscopy	5 cr	IV
MOL-33236 X-ray Diffraction	5 cr	IV
Total	15 cr

Optional Compulsory Courses

Course	Credit points	Alternativity	Class
FYS-1620 Kiinteän olomuodon fysiikka	3 cr	2	V
FYS-2106 Introduction to Surface Science	6 cr	2	V
FYS-2306 Electron Spectroscopy	5 cr	2	V
MOL-32246 Introduction to NDT Techniques	3 cr	1	V
MOL-32256 Wear of Materials	6 cr	1	V
MOL-32266 Failure Analysis	5 cr	1	V
MOL-33286 Transmission Electron Microscopy	5 cr	1	V
MOL-92236 Special Treatise on Materials Science	3-8 cr	1	V

1. Select 15 credits. Materials
2. Select 14 credits. Physics

Additional information

Primary responsible person: Veli-Tapani Kuokkala

Last modified

13.04.2015