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Engineering Materials (advanced minor)
Basic information
Code:
ENG3096
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Sampsa Laakso
Administrative contact:
Katri Koistinen
Organising department:
Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering
Organiser:
School of Engineering
Prerequisites:
Bachelor's degree. Student must take into account any course prerequisites (e.g. mechanics, mathematics).
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
-
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing a minor in Engineering Materials build upon their prior knowledge of Materials Science and Materials Engineering to develop their competences in the characterization of the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials or in applying their understanding of the relationships between microstructure, processing, and properties of materials to the judicious and effective use of materials in engineering.
Sisu-instructions
Content
Name of the major in Finnish: Materiaalitekniikka (syventävä sivuaine)
Name of the major in Swedish: Materialteknik (fördjubade biämne)
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC-E1075 | Selection Materials and Manufacturing Processes | 5 | I, EN (FI) |
| MEC-E6001 | Engineering Metals and Alloys | 5 | V, EN |
Optional, choose 10-15 ECTS of the following |
|||
| MEC-E6002 | Welding Technology and Design D | 5 | III, EN |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety D | 5 | I, No teaching 2026-2028 |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-Destructive Testing D | 5 | II, EN |
| MEC-E6005 | Engineering Materials Seminar D | 5 | V, EN |
| MEC-E6006 | Engineering Materials Laboratory D | 5 | I-II, EN |
| MEC-E6007 | Mechanical Testing of Materials D | 5 | IV-V, EN |
| MEC-E7013 | Casting and Forming Technologies | 5 | IV, No teaching 2026-2028 |
| MEC-E7016 | Additive Manufacturing D | 5 | IV, EN |
Previous curricula
Code: ENG3096
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Advanced studies
Language of learning: English
Theme: ICT and digitalisation Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group: All Aalto students
Teacher in charge: Sven Bossuyt
Administrative contact: Katri Koistinen
Organising department: Department of Mechanical Engineering
School: School of Engineering
Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree. Student must take into account any course prerequisites (e.g. mechanics, mathematics).
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: -
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing a minor in Engineering Materials build upon their prior knowledge of Materials Science and Materials Engineering to develop their competences in the characterization of the microstructure and mechanical properties of materials or in applying their understanding of the relationships between microstructure, processing, and properties of materials to the judicious and effective use of materials in engineering.
Sisu-instructions, 2024-2026
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Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC-E1075 | Selection Materials and Manufacturing Processes | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6001 | Engineering Metals and Alloys | 5 | V |
Optional, choose 10-15 ECTS of the following |
|||
| MEC-E6002 | Welding Technology and Design D | 5 | III |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety D | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-Destructive Testing D | 5 | II |
| MEC-E6005 | Engineering Materials Seminar D | 5 | V |
| MEC-E6006 | Engineering Materials Laboratory D | 5 | I-II |
| MEC-E6007 | Mechanical Testing of Materials D | 5 | IV-V |
| MEC-E7013 | Casting and Forming Technologies | 5 | IV, |
| MEC-E7006 | Advanced Manufacturing D | 5 | IV |
| MEC-E7011 | Machining Processes | 5 | IV-V |