Mechatronics

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering, Atomic structures and bonds between atoms, Structure of crystalline solids, Defects in solids, Diffusion, Mechanical properties of metals, Dislocations and hardening mechanisms, Fracture, Structures, properties and applications of ceramics, Classification of ferrous materials, Properties, Heat treatments and areas of use, Steel production and solidification methods, Fe-C phase diagrams and important phase transformations, Effect of alloying elements on steel, Strengthening methods of steel, Classification and areas of use of steel, Classification of cast iron, Standards of ferrous materials, Classification of non-ferrous materials and their alloys, Ceramics, Plastics, Composite materials, Smart materials and Nanomaterials, Material selection criteria in engineering applications.

Students are taught types of atomic bondings and crystal structures in different type of materials, the defects and atomic movements in the structure and these structural perfection and imperfections effect of properties of materials and how to control the microstructure and properties of materials. Informing about iron properties and non-ferrous materials as well as properties and uses of new materials.