Course syllabus - Engineering Science 3 - Materials and Dynamics

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide knowledge of, and skills in, the basics of materials technology and mechanics (dynamics), which in turn form part of the foundation of engineering.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to:

- be familiar with the material properties and break mechanisms of, in particular, steel and aluminium alloys
- be able to choose materials for construction while taking into account the total environmental impact of the materials, including energy consumption and emissions during their production, and the possibilities for recycling
- be familiar with the forming and combination of different materials in constructions
- be able to apply the laws of kinematics and kinetics in two dimensions

Course content

- properties and breakage mechanisms in different materials
- structures in steel and aluminium alloys
- heat treatments of steel and aluminium alloys
- the forging and casting of iron and aluminium alloys
- soldering, welding and gluing
- methods for the choice of materials (from databases) for different applications
- mechanics: particle dynamics and rigid-body rotation around a fixed axis

Tuition

Teaching and learning take place by means of lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, and project assignments. Hand-in assignments, lab sessions and project assignments support the learning process while, at the same time, they are part of the examination of the course.

Specific requirements

A basic knowledge of manufacturing technology, materials technology, solid mechanics, mechanics (statics), and machine elements.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), Individual hand-in assignment on dynamics, 2 credits, marks Pass (G)
Exercise, laboratory work (LAB1), Laboratory session on materials technology, 1 credit, marks Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), construction assignment to be done in groups, 2.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Examination (TEN1), Written exam, 2 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

This course overlaps with the courses KN0450, KN0220, and KN0410 (with 7.5 credits respectively). It also overlaps in part with courses in mechanics.