Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course the student will have integrated his knowledge about interactions between microstructure and properties and a complete overview of the physical and mechanical properties of different kinds of materials; will know the theoretical reasons to select chemical and physical treatments able to modify materials properties; will know how to choose the materials in relation to their properties, cost and sustainability.
Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course the student will have developed the ability to understand physical and mechanical properties of materials, such as density, strength, ductility, toughness, elasticity, hardness, stiffness and resilience to the microstructure of different kinds of materials. He will know how to measure the values of each property, to compare the data with standards and to select criteria for final components optimization.
Making judgements
By the end of the course, the student should be able to evaluate, with critical mind, the chemical, physical and mechanical behavior of materials.
Communication skills
By the end of the course, the student must be able to clearly present the experimental results of materials behavior.
Learning skills
Ability to search tools and opportunity of knowledge approach.
Capability to study, to schematize and to resume the learned contents.
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