The course builds on knowledge acquired in basic courses covering material testing, the relationship between structure and resulting properties, heat treatment, and phase transformations.

Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended 100% seminars with active participation and worked out a paper regarding the presented topics. Excused absence has to be compensated for via working out an alternative assignment. The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part is focused on four of the main topics presented in the lectures. In the oral part of the exam a student answers additional and complementary questions.
Missed lessons may be compensated for by the agreement with the teacher.

In this course, students are expected to develop the ability to select and apply structural materials to achieve desired performance properties. The course builds on basic knowledge from materials-related subjects (thermodynamics, metallurgy, materials testing, the relationship between microstructure and resulting properties, and heat treatment) and complements it with engineering applications.

Completion of the course should enable students to make an informed selection of suitable materials for specific applications, including the design of their heat treatment or surface modification. At the same time, students should acquire the skills to identify and address common practical problems related to materials and their processing.

• Programme N-STG-K Master's

  specialization STG , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory, fundamental theoretical courses of the profile core