Course syllabus - Material Selection for Sustainable Development

Objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge so that material issues can be handled sustainably in product development and production preparation, within materials technology and its applications for selected materials such as metals, primarily steel, and plastics. Understanding must be given for the importance of communication and cooperation between, among other things, product developers and production technicians. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to: 
1. demonstrate acquired knowledge, understanding and practical problem-solving skills regarding various materials and their properties
2. show an understanding of the basic structure and mechanical properties of materials
3. show ability to calculate the properties of a material 
4. show ability to describe the environmental impact of different materials 
5. show ability to present results orally and in writing 

Course content

The course deals with the properties and possibilities of different materials in a product development context. Here, calculation of the properties of different materials linked to sustainability, information search about their specific properties and how they can be combined, as well as training in how this is put into practice, is highlighted. Through group work, students are trained to identify problems based on given conditions and to present the results of group work in a concise, adequate and clarifying manner. The course is developed to, from a customer-centric perspective, create understanding and knowledge to meet the wishes of future customers while highlighting environmental aspects and the limitations of the financial framework.

The group task is about justifying, confirming and discussing material choices already made on an existing component/product. The result is documented in a report and presented orally. 

Requirements

Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D

Examination

Assignment (INL1), Submission task in CES Selector. Individual submission, 2 credits, examines learning outcomes 1-5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)     Group assignment (GRU2), Reported in writing and orally, 1 credit, examines learning outcome 5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) 
Laboratory work (LAB1), Laboratory in materials technology, 1 credit, examines learning objectives 1-5, grade Fail (U) or Pass (G) 
Written examination (TEN1), 3.5 credits, examines learning outcomes 1-5, marks Fail (U), 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

The course overlaps 7,5 credits with PPU105 Materials, 4 credits with KPP040 Engineering Science 1 - Materials and Solid Mechanics and 3 credits with MFL018 Aircraft Structures and Materials I.