MPhil Materials Engineering

1. Aim and Objectives:

The aim of the programme is to provide training in materials processing, manufacturing and development, and apply the principles of basic sciences and engineering in understanding the behaviour of materials, their development and applications.

 

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. Provide engineering leadership in industrial, governmental, and academic settings, while serving both their profession and the public
2. Bring about innovation in a wide variety of technical fields including, but not limited to materials, energy, electronics, medicine, communications, transportation and recreation
3. Empower student to excel in careers related to the entire life cycle of materials – from synthesis and processing, through design and development, to manufacturing, performance, and recycling.

 

2. Entry Requirements for Admission of Students:

The following shall be the admission requirements for prospective students:

1. Either a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Engineering and Sciences, or any field of specialization relevant to the programme from a recognized University or
2. Second Class (Lower Division) B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Engineering and Sciences or any field of specialization relevant to the programme from a recognized University with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
3. Applicants with degrees in other engineering/science disciplines (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.) may be required to take prerequisite courses to make up for deficiencies in undergraduate materials engineering.
4. For non-English speaking applicants, arrangements are in place with the Department of Languages for the acquisition of the necessary English language skills prior to embarking on the programme.

 

3. Requirements for Graduation:

A candidate shall be deemed to have qualified for the award of MPhil Materials Engineering degree when he/she has:

1. Passed all required courses and obtained a minimum of 36 credit hours.
2. Achieved a minimum cumulative weighted average of 55.00.
3. Completed a research work leading to an examinable thesis.
4. Submitted a journal article from his research work for publication, and
5. Satisfied all other requirements of the School of Graduate Studies, KNUST.

 

4. Employment:

Graduates from the programme can find employment opportunities in industries including the following:

1. Oil and gas industry,
2. Mining and mineral exploration industry,
3. Steel industry,
4. Aluminium industry,
5. Jewellery industry,
6. Cosmetic industry,
7. Automobile industry,
8. Polymer industry,
1. Ceramic industry,
10. Foundry works,
11. Research and tertiary educational institutions, and
50. Non-Governmental Organisations.

 

 

5. Components of the Programme:

Provide details of the curriculum and mode of delivery to include the following:

 

1. 1. Required (core) course(s)

SN	Course Code	Title
1	MSE 551	Thermodynamics of Materials
2	MSE 552	Interfacial Thermodynamics and Kinetics
3	MSE 553	Defects, Diffusion and Transformation of Materials
4	MSE 554	Advanced Materials Characterization
5	MSE 555	Solid State Theories of Materials
6	MSE 556	Materials in Sustainable Development
7	MSE 557	Research Methods
8	MSE 558	Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational Techniques in Materials Science
9	MSE 559	Engineering Materials
10	MSE 560	Phase Equilibria and Kinetics

 

1. 2. Elective course(s)

SN	Course Code	Title
11	MSE 561	Ceramic Materials
12	MSE 562	Advanced Composite Materials
13	MSE 563	Metallic Materials
14	MSE 564	Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials
15	MSE 565	Materials Synthesis
16	MSE 566	Biomaterials
17	MSE 567	Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
18	MSE 568	Materials for Energy Development
19	MSE 569	Polymeric Materials

 

1. 3. Research component

SN	Course Code	Title
20	MSE 651	Seminar I
21	MSE 652	Seminar II
21	MSE 653	Thesis I
21	MSE 654	Thesis II

 

1. 4. Practical training, industrial attachment, internship, clinical experience, etc.

 

N/A

 

1. 5. Semester-by-semester structure/schedule of course, showing the credit value of each course

 

YEAR ONE – SEMESTER ONE

Core Courses

Table 1: Core Courses to be taken by students in the First Semester

Course Code	Title	T	P	C
MSE 551	Thermodynamics of Materials	3	0	3
MSE 553	Defects, Diffusion and Transformation of Materials	3	0	3
MSE 555	Solid State Theories of Materials	3	0	3
MSE 557	Research Methods	2	0	2
MSE 559	Engineering Materials	3	1	3
Sub-Total		14	1	14

 

Elective Courses

Table 2: Elective Courses to be taken by students (Select at least one)

Course Code	Title	T	P	C
MSE 561	Ceramic Materials	3	1	3
MSE 563	Metallic Materials	3	1	3
MSE 565	Materials Processing and Synthesis	3	1	3
MSE 567	Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology	3	1	3
MSE 569	Polymeric Materials	3	1	3
Sub-Total		3	1	3
Total		17	2	17

 

 

YEAR ONE – SEMESTER TWO

Core Courses

Table 3: Core Courses to be taken by students in the Second Semester

Course Code	Title	T	P	C
MSE 552	Interfacial Thermodynamics and Kinetics	3	0	3
MSE 554	Advanced Materials Characterization	3	1	3
MSE 556	Materials in Sustainable Development	3	0	3
MSE 558	Mathematical, Statistical, and Computational Techniques in Materials Science	3	0	3
MSE 560	Phase Equilibria and Kinetics	2	0	2
Sub-Total		14	1	14

 

Elective Courses

Table 4: Elective Courses to be taken by students (Select at least one)

Course Code	Title	T	P	C
MSE 562	Advanced Composite Materials	3	1	3
MSE 564	Functional Materials	3	1	3
MSE 566	Biomaterials	3	1	3
MSE 568	Materials for Energy Development	3	1	3
Sub-Total		3	1	3
Total		17	2	17

 

YEAR TWO – SEMESTER ONE

Table 1: Courses to be taken by students in the second year

SN	Course Code	Title	T	P	C
1	MSE 651	Seminar I	0	4	2
2	MSE 653	Thesis I	0	12	6
		Sub-Total	0	16	8

 

YEAR TWO – SEMESTER TWO

Table 2: Courses to be taken by students in the Second Semester

SN	Course Code	Title	T	P	C
1	MSE 652	Seminar II	0	4	2
2	MSE 654	Thesis II	0	12	6
		Sub-Total	0	16	8
	Total		0	32	16

 

 

6. Course Description:

MSE 551 THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• use the Laws of Thermodynamics to predict material property relationship
• understand, model and appreciate concept of dynamics involved in thermal energy transformation
• understand the theory underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Build an appreciation for the fundamentals and practical applications of classical thermodynamics.
• Significantly enhance the understanding of thermodynamic principles and their relevance to the problems of humankind.
• Provide the student with experience in applying thermodynamic principles to predict physical phenomena and to solve engineering problems.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Structure of thermodynamics, Reviews of the laws of thermodynamics, Material property relationships, Chemical equilibrium in reactions, Solid solutions and phase diagram enunciations, Reaction kinetics and non-equilibrium thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics, Introduction to computational thermodynamics, ionic liquids.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture based course. Courses will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List

• Y. A. Cengel, M. A. Boles; Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach, 4th Ed., Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd., 2012.
• P. K Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Ed., Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt. Ltd.,.; 2008.
• E. Radhakrishna; Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics; Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2nd Ed.; 2011.
• D. R. Gaskell, D. E. Laughlin; Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials; CRC press, 6th Ed.; 2017.
• T. Matsushita, K. Mukai; Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials Science; Springer Singapore, 2018.
• R. Dehoff; Thermodynamics in Materials Science; CRC Press, 2^nd Ed., 2006.
• R. Swendsen, An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Oxford University Press, 2020 (9780198853237).

 

 

MSE 552 INTERFACIAL THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• understand the science and technology of interfacial phenomena and processes often appeared in high value added products and modern technologies.
• identify the hierarchy of the instabilities on surfaces and examine their roles in driving microstructural transformations both from the point of view of creating a desired microstructure through processing
• identify specific microstructure features that limit the microstructure during service.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• understand interfacial phenomena and their origin from molecular details
• solve problems in interfacial science and technology by applying knowledge of general chemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics
• be familiarized with technologies that require application of interfacial science, including nanomaterials, nanotechnology, detergency, composite polymers, and porosimetry

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Surface Gibbs free energy and surface tension: surface and interface, nature of interface, specific surface area, dispersion and specific surface area, surface work, surface free energy, surface tension, factors of surface tension; Additional pressure and vapor pressure at curved surfaces: additional pressure, Young-Laplace equation, Kelvin equation; Liquid surface: spreading, surfactant, non-surface active material, Gibbs adsorption equation, positive and negative adsorption; Insoluble surface film; Solid-liquid interface: work of adhesion, work of immersion, work of cohesion, spreading coefficient, contact angle; Surfactant and its function; Adsorption on soild surface: adsorbent, adsorbate, adsorption quantity, Langmuir Equation, Freundlich Equation and BET Equation; Adsorption heat; Corrosion thermodynamics and kinetics.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture based course. Courses would be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List

• B. S. Bokstein, M. I. Mendelev, D. J. Srolovitz, Thermodynamics and Kinetics in Materials Science – A Short Course, Oxford University Press, 2005 (9780198528043)
• G. Barnes and I. Gentle, Interfacial Science: An Introduction, 2^nd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2011 (9780199571185).
• V. I. Dybkov, An introduction to interfacial science and kinetics, PMS Publications, 2016.
• J. M. Howe, Interfaces in Materials: Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Solid-Vapor, Solid-Liquid and Solid-Solid Interfaces, Wiley & Sons, 1^st Ed., 1997 (978-0471138303).
• E. S. Machlin, An Introduction to Aspects of Thermodynamics and Kinetics Relevant to Materials Science. Elsevier, 3^rd Ed., 2007 (9780080466156)
• J. T. Davies, Interfacial Phenomena, Elsevier, 1963 (9780323161664)
• D. E. J. Talbot and J. D. R. Talbot, Corrosion Science and Technology, Taylor & Francis Group, 3^rd Ed., 2018 (9781351259910).

 

MSE 553 DEFECTS, DIFFUSION AND TRANSFORMATION OF MATERIALS (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• understand phase transformations in materials to tailor the microstructure and properties of materials with emphasis and examples on polymeric, metallic, and ceramic materials.
• present much needed underlying principles governing materials developments.
• understand basic theory of the interaction of defects, general laws of phase transformation and mutual effects between composition, microstructure and macroproperties of engineering materials such as metallic alloys and ceramics.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• discuss the relationship between atomic structure of materials and microstructure evolution on the basis of transport processes.
• apply the principles of phase transformation for microstructure design and property improvements.
• apply the principles of phase transformation for selection of materials and processes.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Basic crystallography and thermodynamics, defect classification in different crystals, defects in non-crystalline materials, defects in ceramics, packing of macromolecules in polymer crystals, defects and disorder in polymer crystals, mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of defects, defect characterization techniques, Fick’s first and second laws, Intrinsic and integrated diffusion coefficient, Tracer and growth kinetics, Matano-Boltz analysis, Kirkendall effect, Darken analysis, Physico-chemical approach of diffusion, Introduction to basic kinetics of transformation, interfacial and homogeneous nucleation, nucleation and growth, coarsening and the Gibbs-Thompson equation, Diffusion and diffusionless transformations.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture based course. Courses would be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• D. A. Porter, K. E. Easterling, M. Sherif, Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, 3^rd Edition, Chapman & Hall, 2009; (ISBN: 9781420062106).
• P. Haasen, Physical Metallurgy, 3^rd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 1996 (ISBN: 978-0521559256).
• H. Mehrer, Diffusion in Solids: Fundamentals, Methods, Materials, Diffusion-Controlled Processes. Vol. 155. Springer Science & Business Media, 2007.
• J. W. Christian, The Theory of Transformation in Metals and Alloys, Pergamon, 2002 (ISBN: 978-0-08-044019-4).
• D. Hull, D. J. Bacon, Introduction to Dislocations. Elsevier, 5^th Ed., 2011 (ISBN:978-0080966724)
• H.I. Aaronson, M. Enomoto, and J.K. Lee, Mechanisms of diffusional phase transformations in metals and alloys. CRC Press, 1^st Ed., 2016.
• C. De Rosa and F. Auriemma, Crystals and crystallinity in polymers: diffraction analysis of ordered and disordered crystals, John Wiley & Sons; 2013 (9780470175767).

 

MSE 554 ADVANCED MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Understand the characterization methods used for state-of-the-art materials
• understand the principles of optical and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and various spectroscopic techniques
• appreciate the results from characterization methods and their reliability
• appreciate the multiscale and multidisciplinary nature of materials

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• apply appropriate characterization techniques for microstructure examination at different magnification level and use them to understand the microstructure of various materials
• choose and appropriate electron microscopy techniques to investigate microstructure of materials at high resolution
• determine crystal structure of specimen and estimate its crystallite size and stress 4. use appropriate spectroscopic technique to measure vibrational / electronic transitions to estimate parameters like energy band gap, elemental concentration, etc.
• apply thermal analysis techniques to determine thermal stability of and thermodynamic transitions of the specimen

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Materials characterization methods based on microscopy, chemical, physical and structural analyses and thermal techniques. X-ray Diffraction, Infra-Red Spectroscopy, Light Microscopy, Image Acquisition Analysis and Processing, Electron Interactions, Scanning Electron Microscopy – The Use of Focused Ion Beam (FIB), Chemical Analysis in Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Probe Microscopies, Auger Electron Spectroscopy and Microscopy, Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Ion Beam Analysis, Differential Thermal Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lectures would be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Laboratory work will be organized to allow students to develop skills in experimentation and data handling.

 

Reading List:

• L. Lin, A. Kumar, S. Zhang, Materials Characterization Techniques; CRC Press, (2008).
• B. D. Cullity, R. S. Stock, Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, Prentice-Hall, (2001)
• M. B. Douglas, Fundamentals of Light Microscopy and Electronic Imaging, Wiley-Liss, Inc. USA, (2001).
• A. K. Tyagi, M. Roy, S. K. Kulshreshtha, S. Banerjee, Advanced Techniques for Materials Characterization, Materials Science Foundations (monograph series), Volumes 49 – 51, (2009).
• S. K. Sharma, D. S. Verma, L. U. Khan, S. Kumar, S. B. Khan, Editors, Handbook of Materials Characterization, Springer International Publishing, 2018 (ISBN: 9783319929545).
• Y. Leng, Materials Characterization: Introduction to Microscopic and Spectroscopic Methods, John Wiley & Sons, 2^nd Ed., 2013 (ISBN: 9783527334636).
• M. Sardela, Practical Materials Characterization, Springer, 2014 (ISBN: 978-1-4614-9281-8).

 

MSE 555 SOLID STATE THEORIES OF MATERIALS (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• predict the properties and interactions of chemical substances by understanding their composition at the atomic level, making connections to structure, bonding, and thermodynamics as necessary.
• determine and apply principles of materials science (specifically microstructure design and selection) to the selection of materials for specific engineering applications.
• understand and identify the similarities and differences among important classes of materials including glasses, metals, polymers, biomaterials, and semiconductors.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• develop a clear concept of the crystal classes and symmetries and to understand the relationship between the real and reciprocal space.
• Explain the theoretical foundations of our current understanding of magnetism in condensed matter
• apply the free electron theory to solids to describe electronic behaviour

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Atomic bonding, crystal structure and defects in relation to properties and behaviour of materials (polymers, metals, and ceramics), Solids, elastic, inelastic and plastic deformation, Solid state processing, properties, and benefits, Electronic and magnetic properties of materials, Application of electrode potential, Double layer theory, Surface charge, and electrode kinetics to subjects that include corrosion and embrittlement, energy conversion, batteries, and fuel cells, electro catalysis, and water treatment; Quantum mechanics, fundamentals with emphasis on difference between classical and quantum mechanics, particles in an infinite potential, quantum mechanics tunnelling.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture-based course to be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2005
• H. Ibach, H. Lüth, Solid State Physics: An Introduction to Principles of Materials Science, 4th Edition, Springer-Verlag, 2009.
• M. Cini, Elements of Classical and Quantum Physics, Springer, 2018 (978-3-319-71330-4).
• J. Singleton, Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids. Oxford University Press, 1^st Ed., 2001 (978-0198506447).
• R. Dronskowski, Computational Chemistry of Solid State Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 1^st Ed., 2005 (ISBN: 978-35227314102)
• U. Rössler, Solid State Theory: An Introduction. Springer Science & Business Media, 2^nd Ed., 2009 (978-3642425301).

 

MSE 556 MATERIALS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• understand concepts related to energy, energy distribution as well as definition of non-renewable and renewable energy sources
• understand the available techniques that are most effective in developing activities and methods of waste operation
• provide students with thorough knowledge and clear understanding of the sustainability concept
• provide students with state-of-the-art knowledge on sustainable technologies and sustainable engineering industry.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• have a general knowledge of sustainability
• have specialised knowledge on sustainable technology and sustainability related to material engineering.
• to handle specific problems concerning sustainability and material engineering

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Technology in recycling materials, renewable materials, material for efficiency, materials for waste treatment, materials for  reduction  of environmental load, materials for ease disposal or recycle, hazardous free materials, materials for  reducing human  health impacts, materials for energy efficiency and materials for green energy, Economic and Environmental Issues in Materials Selection, Materials Selection Concepts, Fundamental of Engineering Economics, Principles of life cycle analysis.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture-based course to be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• M. Ashby, Materials and sustainable development, 1st Edition, Elsevier Ltd, 2015 (ISBN: 978-0-08-100176-9)

• S. Ahmed, A. Ikram, Green Polymeric Materials: Advances and Sustainable Development, 2017 (ISBN: 978-1-53612-252-7)
• M. F. Ashby, Materials and the Environment: Eco-informed Material Choice, Eco-informed Material Choice Series, 2^nd Edition, Elsevier (2013).
• E. K. Petrović, B. Vale, and M. P. Zari, Materials for a Healthy, Ecological and Sustainable Built Environment. Elsevier, 2017.
• M. N. V. Prasad, and K. Shih, (Eds.), Environmental Materials and Waste: Resource Recovery and Pollution Prevention, Academic Press, 2016 (978-0-12-803837-6).
• M. Calkins, Materials for Sustainable Sites: A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection, and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

 

MSE 557 RESEARCH METHODS (2, 0, 2)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• Develop working knowledge of how knowledge is collected, presented and, disseminated
• Learn the ethical, political, and pragmatic issues involved in the research process
• Discover where and how to find and evaluate social science research
• Gain a practical understanding of the various methodological tools used for social scientific research
• Learn to collect, analyse and interpret research data

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Apply a range of quantitative and / or qualitative research techniques in solving engineering problems
• Understand and apply research approaches, techniques and strategies in the appropriate manner for engineering decision making
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of data analysis and interpretation in relation to the research process
• Conceptualise the research process
• Develop necessary critical thinking skills in order to evaluate different research approaches utilised in engineering industries

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Introduction to Research: Research Concepts, Research Ethics and Integrity. Quantitative Research Methods: The Scientific Method, Design of Quantitative Surveys. Qualitative Research: Introduction to Qualitative Research and Research Approaches, Qualitative Research Methods, Data Analysis and Theory in Qualitative Research Articles. Mixed-Methods Design: Introduction to Mixed Methods Research, Design of Mixed Methods Research, Evaluation of Mixed Methods Research. Experimental design for various setups. Statistical Tools. Scientific Report Writing.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture-based course to be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List

• J. W. Creswell, Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approach. 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2014
• M. Balnaves, P. Caputi Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative Approach. London, SAGE Publications Ltd., 2007
• P. D. Leedy, J. E. Ormrod, Practical Research – Planning and Design, 9th edition, Pearson Education Ltd., 2009.
• M. L. Pattern, M. Newhart, Understanding Research Methods, An Overview of the Essentials. Routledge, 10^th Ed., 2018.
• K. A. Adams, E. K. Lawrence, Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications, Sage Publications, 2^nd Ed., 2019.
• B. C. Sharma, Scientific and Technical Reports: How to Write and Illustrate, Alpha Science, 2014 (978-1842658871).

 

MSE 558 MATHEMATICAL, STATISTICAL, AND COMPUTATIONAL TECHNIQUES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• learn the applications of mathematical, statistical, and computational techniques in Materials Science and Engineering
• effectively use statistical and computational tools for modelling materials processes, microstructures, and properties.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• apply statistical and computational methods in solving engineering problems
• model material microstructure and properties using computational methods

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Mathematical Techniques including Vectors and Tensors Applications, Optimization and Extremums and Applications, Operational Mathematics and Applications, Numerical and Computational Techniques including Numerical Methods and Applications, Computational Modelling and Applications, Finite Element Modelling and Finite Difference, Statistical Methods and Applications.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture-based course to be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• L. E. Malvern, Introduction to Mechanics of a Continuous Medium, 1st Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997
• E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, John Wiley, 1998.
• T. Goudon, Mathematics for Modeling and Scientific Computing. John Wiley & Sons, 2016 (978-1-119-37127-4).
• D. P. F. Moller, Mathematical and Computational Modelling and Simulation, Springer, 2004 (978-3-642-18709-4).
• M. V. Júnior, E. A. de Souza Neto, and P. A. Munoz-Rojas, Eds., Advanced Computational Materials Modeling: From Classical to Multi-Scale Techniques. John Wiley & Sons, 2011
• E. Prince, Mathematical Techniques in Crystallography and Materials Science. Springer Science & Business Media, 3^rd Ed., 2012.
• D. J. Keffer, A Practical Introduction to Applied Statistics for Materials Scientists and Engineers. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 1^st Ed., 2015

 

MSE 559 ENGINEERING MATERIALS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Familiarize the student with the properties of metal, ceramic, polymer and composite engineering materials.
• Investigate methods of materials protections and alteration of materials properties.
• Learn the fundamental differences in material behavior of polymers and ceramics compared with metal alloys, and how those differences must be factored into design considerations.
• Become familiar with testing standards and equipment for determining properties and design limits for metal alloys, as well as common polymers and ceramics.

 

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Identify characteristic properties of engineering materials made of metals, ceramics and polymers, relate the material properties to their chemical make-up and structure and how these can be changed;
• Explain the effect of heat treatment in material property alteration.
• Explain the interrelationships between processing, structure, properties, and performance for various engineering materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and semiconductors.
• Discuss and calculate mechanical properties, chemical properties, electrical properties, thermal properties, and magnetic properties for various engineering materials.
• Propose an appropriate material for a particular application based on design and performance criteria, material properties, economics, and societal and environmental impacts.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Chemical and physical properties of engineering materials; mechanical properties and behaviours of materials; ferrous metals and their properties; changing steel properties by heat treatment; nonferrous metals and their properties; polymers and their properties; glass and ceramic materials; relationship between stress and strains in the elastic regime of materials, theories of plasticity and failure; physics of deformation and its interaction with the microstructure; different mechanisms of strengthening of metals through grain refining, alloying with interstitial and substitutional solutes, precipitates, second-phase, etc.; temperature dependence of polymer mechanical properties, and failure mechanisms such as yielding, crazing, creep and stress rupture; material models for evaluating viscoelastic deformations; evaluation of time-dependent response from Kelvin, Maxwell, Zener, and four parameter models; curve fitting of relaxation stresses using Prony series; Boltzmann superposition principle and time-temperature superposition principle; rubbers with nonlinear elastic stress-extension characteristics.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture based course. Courses would be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• W. D. Callister, Jr. and D. G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, An Introduction, 8th Ed, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2010.
• W. Sooboyejo, Mechanical Properties of Engineered Materials, CRC Press, 2019 (9780367446932).
• W. Bolton, Engineering Materials Technology, 2^nd Ed, Elsevier, 1993.
• A. S. Wadhwa and E. H. Dhaliwal, A Textbook of Engineering Material and Metallurgy. Firewall Media; 2008.
• H. F. Brinson and L. C. Brinson, Polymer Engineering Science and Viscoelasticity: An Introduction, Springer, 2008.
• J. B. Wachtman, W. R. Cannon, M. J. Matthewson, Mechanical Properties of Ceramics. John Wiley & Sons; 2009.

 

 

MSE 560 PHASE EQUILIBRIA AND KINETICS (2, 0, 2)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Understand equilibrium and gas-solid phase transitions (chemical equilibrium, first- and second-order phase transitions, fugacity and activity, gas-solid equilibria, Ellingham diagrams).
• Interpret phase diagrams (unary systems, binary systems, ternary effects on microstructures, phase calculations, drawing isothermal and vertical sections of real ternary systems).
• Understand the relationship between thermodynamics, phase equilibria and the prediction of materials microstructure.
• Evaluate and predict the microstructure in an age hardening alloy after solution annealing, age hardening (tempering) and states in-between

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Apply the thermodynamics of solutions to analyse experimental data and to be able to use models for ideal and regular solutions on solid and liquid solutions of alloys and inorganic materials.
• Perform simple calculations of binary phase diagrams by the use of ideal and regular solution models.
• Extract information about phase equilibria from phase diagrams, which is of relevance to production and application of materials with focus on metals, alloys and inorganic materials.
• describe and explain the basic of thermodynamics in phase transformations, the difference between interstitial and substitution diffusion and the difference between low and high angle boundaries
• draw and explain the difference between homogenous and heterogeneous solidification and nucleation, the nucleation growth and coarsening phenomena in alloys and the kinetics of martensitic transformations

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Thermodynamic equilibrium in heterogeneous systems; methods of phase change detection; mono and multicomponent phase diagrams of solid-liquid systems; phase equilibria such as unary phase equilibria; solution thermodynamics, phase separation, instability and decomposition; thermodynamics of chemical reactions; thermodynamics of surfaces; chemical reactions; non-stoichiometry in compounds; interfaces and surfaces: free energy of interfaces, grain boundaries and interphase interfaces, coherent and incoherent interfaces, grain growth; Solidification: nucleation in pure metals, growth of a pure solid and alloy solidification; Diffusional transformation: general theory of nucleation and growth; important phase transformations such as precipitate, massive, spinodal, ordering transformation etc.; transformation of steels; Diffusionless transformations: the crystallography and kinetics of nucleation and growth of Martensitic transformation.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture based course. Courses would be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering.

 

Reading List:

• D. A. Porter, K. E. Easterling, M. Y. Sherif, Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, 3rd Ed. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2009.
• S. Stølen and T. Grande, Thermodynamics of Materials, John Wiley & sons, Ltd 2004.
• A. G. Khachaturyan, Theory of Structural Transformation in Solids, Dover Publications Inc., 1983 (9780486462806).
• H. Fredriksson and U. Akerlind, Solidification and Crystallisation Processing in Metals and Alloys, John Wiley & Sons, 2012 (978-1-119-97832-9).
• H. I. Aaronson, M. Enomoto, J. K. Lee, Mechanisms of Diffusional Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, CRC Press, 2010 (978-1420062991).
• E. Pereloma, D. V. Edmonds, Eds., Phase Transformations in Steels: Diffusionless Transformations, High Strength Steels, Modelling and Advanced Analytical Techniques, Elsevier; 2012.

 

MSE 561 CERAMIC MATERIALS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• Review crystallography and crystal structure in ceramics
• Review the effects of structure on physical properties.
• Use Ceramic Phase diagrams to discuss processing of ceramics
• Introduce students to glass technology.
• Review mechanical, electrical and magnetic properties of ceramics.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Know crystal structure of ceramics and use that to explain structure-property relationship in ceramics.
• Know and select glass and glass-ceramic composite materials for engineering applications.
• Predict properties of ceramics based on the processing of bulk ceramics.
• Apply ceramic materials in structural, biological and electrical components.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Atomic bonding and crystal structure of ceramics, Symmetry and structure, property relationships, Ceramic phase equilibria and Phase Diagrams, Physical and thermal behaviour, mechanical behaviour and measurements, time, temperature and environmental effects on properties, electrical and optical behaviour, structure – property relationships, processing of ceramics, shape forming processing, densification, final machining, Quality assurance, Design considerations including failure analyses and toughening of ceramics. Fundamentals of Glass Science and Technology.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List:

• T. Ohji, M. Singh, Engineering Ceramics – current status and future prospects, Wiley, 2016 (ISBN: 978-1-119-10040-9)
• D. W. Richerson, Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing and Use in Design, CRC Press (2005)
• J. E. Shelby, Introduction to Glass Science and Technology, 2^nd Edition, The Royal Society of Chemistry (2005).
• C. B. Carter and M. G. Norton, Ceramic Materials: Science and Engineering, New York: Springer, 2^nd Ed., 2013
• D. W. Richerson, W. E. Lee, Modern Ceramic Engineering: Properties, Processing, and Use in Design. CRC press, 4^th Ed., 2018.
• R. H. Doremus and J. F. Shackelford, Eds, Ceramic and Glass Materials: Structure, Properties and Processing, 2008 (978-0-387-73362-3).

 

MSE 562 ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• introduce students to the concepts of modern composite materials;
• equip them with knowledge on how to fabricate and carry out standard mechanical test on composites.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• identify and explain the types of composite materials and their characteristic features;
• understand the differences in the strengthening mechanism of composite and its corresponding effect on performance and application;
• understand and explain the methods employed in composite fabrication;
• appreciate the theoretical basis of the experimental techniques utilized for failure mode of composites.
• develop expertise on the applicable engineering design of composite

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Constituent materials, Reinforcements and matrices, Interfaces in composites materials, Fabrication methods, Lamination theory for prediction of stiffness, strength and failure, micro and macro mechanics of laminate composites, introduction to damage mechanics and numerical material modelling, Design of composite components. Environmental issues.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List:

• K. K. Kar, Composite materials – processing, applications and characterizations, Springer, 2016
• D. D. L. Chung, Composite materials: Science and applications, Springer, 2003
• L. F. Neilson, Composite materials: properties as influenced by phase geometry, Springer, 2005
• D. Gay, Composite Materials: Design and Applications, CRC Press, 2014 (9781466584877).
• P. P. Camanho and S. R. Hallett, Eds, Numerical Modelling of Failure in Advanced Composite Materials, Woodhead Publishing, 2015 (978-0081003329).
• H. Abramovich, Advanced Aerospace Materials: Aluminum-Based and Composite Structures, de Gruyter Stem, 2019 (978-3110537567).
• O. V. Mukbaniani, D. Balkose, H. Susanto, A. K. Haghi, Eds, Composite Materials for Industry, Electronics, and the Environment: Research and Applications, Apple Academic Press, 2019 (978-1771887403).

MSE 563 METALLIC MATERIALS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• review the mechanical behavior of material with the help of the binary iron-carbon system.
• analyse heat treatment of ferrous and nonferrous alloys.
• discuss the importance of industrial metal processes and analyze processing-structure-property relationships.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• understand the nature of important families of commercial metals and alloys.
• understand the practice of heat treatment.
• recognize the effect of processing on microstructure and that of microstructure on properties.
• understand the interplay of strength, toughness, and formability in metals and alloys.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Metals and metallic alloys, microstructure and properties, iron and steelmaking, continuous casting of aluminium and iron, solidification and solidification structures, interfaces, crystallographic texture, residual stress, structure-property relations. Plasticity and work hardening: fundamentals, stress-strain behaviour, fracture, creep and deformation mechanisms. Recovery, recrystallization, grain growth. Phase transformation: thermodynamic basics, nucleation and growth, spinodal decomposition, martensitic transformations, iron and steelmaking processes, continuous casting and cast house technologies.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List:

• Philip A. Schweitzer, Metallic Materials, Physical, mechanical and corrosion properties, CRC Press, 2003 (ISBN 9780824708788 - CAT# DK2054)
• Robert J. Naumann, Introduction to physics and chemistry of materials, CRC Press, 2008, (ISBN 9781420061338 - CAT# 6133X)
• R. K. Rajput, Engineering materials and metallurgy, Revised Edition, 2006
• B. Cantor and K. O’Reilly, Solidification and Casting, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016 (9780429145131).
• W. Grzesik, Advanced Machining Processes of Metallic Materials: Theory, Modelling and Applications. Elsevier, 2^nd Ed., 2017
• R. B. Ross, Metallic Materials Specification Handbook. Springer Science & Business Media, 4^th Ed., 2013

 

MSE 564 ELECTRICAL, OPTICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

(3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Understand the fundamentals underpinning electronic properties of materials.
• identify the role of impurities and imperfections in solids in the development of electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials;
• predict electrical, optical and magnetic properties using real world examples and applications, as well as EOM property measurements using state-of-the-art tools

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

• Understand fundamentals of how electrons interact with each other, electromagnetic radiation and the crystal lattice to give the material its inherent electrical, optical and magnetic properties.
• Make appropriate qualitative and quantitative judgments regarding the effects of materials characteristics and/or processing variables on microstructure, composition, properties and device performance.
• Making appropriate connections between equations/calculations and physical phenomena.

 

Course Content

This course will introduce students to:

Introduction to one dimensional solid, Electronic band structures, Pelleris distortion, Ferroelectric, dielectric and piezoelectric ceramics. Ionic and electric conducting ceramics, Semiconductors, magnetic, superconducting and magnetostrictive materials, Degenerated and non-degenerated ground state, Spectroscopic evidence of doping, Electrochemical and chemical doping, Electronic transport in the doped and un-doped state, Organic semiconductors, Organic and small conjugated molecules, Metal complexes, Optical and magnetic data storage, investigation of how and why materials respond to different electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields and probes and study of the conductivity, dielectric function, and magnetic permeability in metals, semiconductors, and insulators.

 

Mode of Delivery

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List

• W. D. Callister, Jr., Materials Science and Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York (1999).
• J. Singleton, Band Theory and Electronic Properties of Solids. Oxford University Press, 2001 (9780198506447).
• M. Fox, Optical Properties of Solids, Oxford University Press, 2002 (9780198506126).
• R. E. Hummel, Electronic Properties of Materials, 4^th Ed, Springer-Verlag, 2011.
• S. O. Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2006.
• L. Solymar and D. Walsh, Electrical Properties of Materials, 10^th Ed., Oxford University Press, 2018.

 

 

MSE 565 MATERIALS PROCESSING AND SYNTHESIS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Understand the various materials synthesis methods
• Provide an introductory concept underlying solid state chemistry
• Design materials targeting important properties

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• discuss the possibilities and limitations of various synthesis methods
• argue for the choice of solution to a certain synthesis problem, taking limiting factors into consideration

 

Course Content

This course will introduce students to:

Introduction to material synthesis, electrospinning and electrowinning techniques, sol-gel, hydrothermal, self-assembly, physical and chemical vapour deposition (CVD), electro-deposition, microwave, and solvothermal methods, melt processes, solid processes, powder processes, dispersion and solution processes, vapour processes, powder processes technology.

 

Mode of Delivery

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work

 

Reading List

• U. Schubert, N. Hüsing, Synthesis of Inorganic Materials, 3^rd Ed, John Wiley & Sons, 2019 (978-3-527-32714-0)
• D. Cleary, E. Carpenter, J. N. Lalena, N. F. Dean, Inorganic Materials Synthesis and Characterization, Wiley, 2008
• C. N. R. Rao and K. Biswas, Essentials of Inorganic Materials Synthesis, Wiley, 2015
• F. Lorraine, Materials Processing, Elsevier, 2015 (9780123851338).
• J. R. Groza and J. F. Shackelford, Materials Processing Handbook, CRC Press, 2019 (9780367389307).
• Q. Xu, Nanoporous Materials: Synthesis and Applications. CRC Press, 2013.

 

 

MSE 566 BIOMATERIALS (3, 0, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Introduce students to biomaterials
• Understand the fundamental principles in material science and chemistry, and how they contribute to biomaterial development and performance.
• Apply the math, science, and engineering knowledge gained in the course to biomaterial selection and design.

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Classify the biomaterials and recognize their production and properties
• Explain the application areas of biomaterials
• Recognize the importance of relationships between living tissues and biomaterials
• Understand the importance of biomaterials for the society
• Realize the important basic properties and requirements for biomaterials

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Course Content

This course will introduce students to:

Introduction to biomaterials, Structure of natural tissues in the body, General requirements of synthetic bio-materials, Classes of bio-materials, Tissue engineering and its current limitations: Soft tissue replacements I (Sutures, Skin, Maxillofacial implants), Soft tissue replacements II (Blood interfacing implants), Hard tissue replacements I (Long bone repair), Hard tissue replacements II (joints and teeth), Bio-materials for use in orthopaedic medical devices (Joint replacements, Fracture fixation), Heart valves and Dentistry, Biological testing of bio-materials and considerations for the design of artificial organs. Nanomaterials in tissue engineering: Nanomaterial cell interactions, Electro spinning technology for nanofibrous, scaffolds, Nanomaterials for skeletal, muscle, nerve and heart tissue engineering, Nanomaterials for drug delivery, Magnetic nanoparticles for tissue engineering, Nanoparticles/Nanowires/Nanotubes for cellular engineering.

 

Mode of Delivery

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List

• M. Savaris, R. N. Brandalise, V. dos Santos, Engineering of biomaterials, Springer, 2017
• A. Oechsner, H. R. Rezaie, L. Bakhtiari, Biomaterials and their applications, Springer, 2015
• M. S. Sreekala, P. Balakrishnan, S. Thomas, Fundamentals Biomaterials: Ceramics, Woodhead Publisher, 2018.
• J. S. Temenoff and A. G. Mikos, Eds, Biomaterials: The Intersection of Biology and Materials Science., NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 1^st Ed., 2008 (978-0130097101)
• M. C. Tanzi, S. Farè, and G. Candiani, Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering. Academic Press. 1^st Ed., 2019 (978-0081010341)
• A. M. Grumezescu, Ed, Nanobiomaterials in Hard Tissue Engineering, Elsevier, 2016 (978-0-323-42862-0)

 

MSE 567 NANOMATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• provide students with knowledge and the basic understanding of nanotechnology
• provide students with a basic knowledge and grounding in cutting edge research being undertaken in nanotechnology

 

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Explain nanotechnology and predict its properties.
• Describe nanomaterials based on their dimensionality.
• Explain the importance of reduction in materials dimensionality, and its relationship with materials properties.
• Give examples on size-dependant phenomena.

 

Course Content

This course will introduce students to:

Optical, Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Nanomaterials, Overview of nano and bulk materials and differences in properties, Nanoscale Magnetic Materials and Devices, Self-Assembling of Nanostructured Molecular Materials and Devices, Nanoparticle and Thin Film Technology, Nanostructures, Nanopatterning and Nanomechanics, Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Nanowires, and Nanotubes. Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes, Quantum Dots, Quantum Wires and Quantum Wells.

 

Mode of Delivery

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List

• D. Vollath, Nanomaterials: An Introduction to Synthesis, Properties and Applications, 2^nd Ed, John Wiley & Sons, 2008
• M. F. Ashby, P. J. Ferreira, D. L. Schodek, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Design: An Introduction for Engineers and Architects, Elsevier, 2009
• B. S. Murty, B. Raj, J. Murday, P. Shankar, Textbook of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Springer, 2012
• B. Zhang, Physical Fundamentals of Nanomaterials. William Andrew, 1^st Ed., 2018 (9780124104174).
• W. C. Sander, Basic Principles of Nanotechnology; CRC Press. 1^st Ed., 2018 (978-1138483613)
• D. Natelson, Nanostructures and Nanotechnology; Cambridge University Press, 1^st Ed., 2015 (978-0521877008)

 

MSE 568 MATERIALS FOR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective

The objectives of the course are to:

• Provide students with a general knowledge of the importance of physical and chemical properties of materials as applied in energy generation and storage
• Understand the effects of materials structure, chemistry and defects on product performance and efficiency in energy production and utilization

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• gain knowledge of materials issues in energy technologies
• know the importance of materials crystallinity, defects, doping, and catalysis on functional properties
• have thorough understanding of how materials engineering can underpin the success of energy technologies

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Introduction to energy generation (wind, hydro, solar, geothermal, hydrogen, biomass), Materials for energy storage: capacitors, fuel cells and batteries (electrochemical energy conversion and storage), Catalysts and membrane separations (fossil fuel and biomass energy conversion): Electrical, optical, Nuclear, thermal, and mechanically functional materials for energy devices. Fundamentals of photovoltaic devices, including principles of operation, with emphasis on the materials science aspects of the different technologies available, Materials for energy transmission.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List:

• D. S. Ginley, D. Cahen, Fundamentals of Materials for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, 1^st Ed, 2012 (9781107000230)
• T. M. Klapötke, Chemistry of high-energy materials, 4^th Ed, 2017 (978-3-11-053651-5).
• M. Lu, Supercapacitors: Materials, Systems, and Applications. John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
• B. Li, and T. Jiao, Eds., Nano/Micro-Structured Materials for Energy and Biomedical Applications: Latest Developments, Challenges and Future Directions, Springer, 2018
• K. Lu, Materials in Energy Conversion, Harvesting, and Storage. John Wiley & Sons, 2014 
• O. S. Burheim, Engineering Energy Storage, Academic Press, 2017 (9780128141014).
• D. Munoz-Rojas and X. Moya, Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications: Conversion, Storage, Transmission, and Consumption, Jenny Stanford Publishing, 2017 (9781315364964).

 

 

MSE 569 POLYMERIC MATERIALS (3, 1, 3)

Course Objective:

The objectives of the course are to:

• Understand polymer characteristics, basic synthesis and molecular weight effects.
• Understand polymer structures and properties (mechanical viscoelastic, thermal, etc.) as well as their relationship.
• Understand polymer rheology concepts, processing and additives for engineering polymers.

 

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Classification of polymers, identification of their physical properties and establishing structure-property relations.
• Formulation of polymeric compounds to meet specific product properties.
• Knowledge of polymer processing operations and choice of operation depending on the material and final product requirements.
• Identification of methods for rheological measurements and analysis of the results.
• Solution of simple flow problems and calculations in extrusion and injection molding.

 

Course Content:

This course will introduce students to:

Chemical structure and polymer properties, Polymer synthesis and reactions; Step growth polymerization, Chain polymerization, Radical polymerization, Cationic polymerization, Anionic polymerization, Polymer reactions, Cross linking of polymer. Thermodynamics of polymer solutions, Polymer blends: viscosity, osmometry. Diffusion of polymers: reputation, elasticity. Bio-related polymer chemistry: Bio-medical polymers, Functional bio-polymers. Advanced polymer chemistry: Helical polymer, Topographical polymer, Introduction to polymer alloys: Application of polymer alloys, Morphology-properties relationship in polymer alloys, Phase behaviour of polymer alloys, Thermodynamics of polymer alloys, Phase separation of polymer alloys, Morphology control of polymer alloys, Polymer processing techniques.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Lecture will be delivered in postgraduate classrooms in the College of Engineering. Lectures will be complimented with laboratory work.

 

Reading List:

• P. Ghosh, Polymer Science and Technology: Plastics, Rubbers, Blends and Composites, 3^rd Ed, McGraw-Hill Education: New York, 2011 (9780070707047).
• C. S. Brazel, S. L. Rosen, Fundamental Principles of Polymeric Materials, 3rd Ed, 2012 (978-0-470-50542-7)
• T. A. Osswald, Polymer Processing Fundamentals, Hanser, 1998.
• D. Rouxel, S. Thomas and N. Kalarikkal, Eds., Advanced Polymeric Materials. River Publishers, 2018.
• G. O. Shonaike and S. G. Advani, Advanced Polymeric Materials: Structure Property Relationships. CRC Press, 2003.
• M. Jenkins, Ed, Biomedical Polymers, Woodhead Publishing, 2007 (978-1-84569-070-0).

 

MSE 651 SEMINAR I (0, 4, 2)

Students will be required to present seminars and attend seminars given by professionals from industry. Mandatory field trips will also be organized as part of the programme.

 

MSE 652 SEMINAR II (0, 4, 2)

Students will be required to present seminars and attend seminars given by professionals from industry. Mandatory field trips will also be organized as part of the programme.

 

 

MSE 653 THESIS I (0, 12, 6)

This is where students conduct individual short research work and come out with an examinable thesis. The thesis work will consist of various combinations of activities including clearly formulating, specifying, defining and justifying a materials-related research topic, carrying out a comprehensive literature review on the topic selected, applying basic scientific procedures and tools to conduct the research, and demonstrating ability for critical analyses of research outputs and writing.

 

MSE 654 THESIS II (0, 12, 6)

This is where students conduct individual short research work and come out with an examinable thesis. The thesis work will consist of various combinations of activities including clearly formulating, specifying, defining and justifying a materials-related research topic, carrying out a comprehensive literature review on the topic selected, applying basic scientific procedures and tools to conduct the research, and demonstrating ability for critical analyses of research outputs and writing.

 

 

7. Assessment of Students’ Performance and Achievements:

Assessment Requirements

Students pursuing MPhil in Materials Engineering will be assessed through:

1. Graded Examinations
2. Homework Assignments and Group Projects, and
3. Individual Research (Thesis Report and Oral Examination).

 

Group projects will be assessed through written reports and oral presentations before a panel. The MPhil thesis shall be assessed by external and internal examiners. There shall also, be an oral examination. Students may not be allowed to submit their thesis until they have passed all required courses.

 

Continuous Assessment

The continuous assessment shall carry 40 % of the total marks and shall include homework, assignments, group and individual projects, quizzes and presentations.

 

End of Semester Assessment

A final examination shall be conducted for each taught course.  The examination shall carry 60 % of the total marks. The pass mark shall be 50 %. Any student who fails a course shall write re-sit examinations until the minimum pass mark of 50 % is attained.