Materials Science and Engineering
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Course information
Learning outcomes
After the course the student shall be able:
- to distinguish and explain terms in materials science
- to relate material structure to properties
- to predict the influence of processes on structures
- to analyze deformation, strengthening, and failure mechanisms
- to relate diffusion, precipitation, and phase transformation mechanisms to microstructural changes in materials
- to apply the computational-materials concepts and to conduct material modeling
- to correlate the material science knowledge with sustainable development goals, e.g. climate action
- to read materials science literature and journals and write a literature review
- to work in a team and make academic presentations.
Content
This course introduces the fundamentals of materials science and engineering (MSE) to students. The lectures cover the core knowledge and concepts of MSE, which will serve as a starting point for students with various follow-up advanced studies in different study paths. Specific attention, especially in exercise sessions, is paid to the training of using computational software and algorithms in the field of MSE with focuses tailored to the concepts introduced every week. These topics are carefully chosen for the best interest of the students in this major towards the potential impact on either their further curriculum or career developments in the field of MSE or any related majors. Both conceptional and computational weekly assignments are designed for students to master the knowledge and the skills demonstrated during the lecture and exercise sessions. Additional seminars are also arranged during the course, focusing on extending the knowledge out of books and understanding the research and development in MSE-related industries.
- The concept and terminology of structure, property, process and performance of materials
- The atomic, crystal and phase level of structures of engineering materials
- Material properties under mechanical loading and environment, their correlation with microstructure, and the correlation of microstructure with processes
- Theories and methods to process and manufacture materials and products
- Sustainability development of materials science and engineering.
Teacher
Junhe Lian
Study material
Study materials including lecture and exercise slides and supporting scripts will be provided on MyCourses. For further reading, you are suggested to refer to textbook “William D. Callister, Jr. and David G. Rethwisch, Materials science and engineering: an introduction (8th edition recommended)”.
Workload
Lectures, Exercises, Assignments, Group discussion, Group tasks, Group presentation, and Case studies.
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites:
- MS-A0111, A0211, Differential & integral calculus 1-2, or equivalent
- MS-A0005 Matrix algebra, or equivalent
- ENG-A1003 Numerical methods in Engineering
- Knowledge of physics and chemistry from high school
Evaluation
Assignments and Examination.
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at Sisu information system
- The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page
- From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that academic year 2025-2026 is selected
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From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tab to see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking Exam.
The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Further information
Equivalences to other courses: KJR-C2004 Material Science and Engineering has similar content (both courses cannot be completed). KJR-C2004 cannot replace COE-C2004 but COE-C2004 can replace KJR-C2004.
Online learning environment for the course
MyCourses online learning environment is a tool for both students and teachers for communication and managing everyday course work. You need an Aalto User ID to log in to the course's MyCourses workspace and participate in teaching.
Digital workspace of the course:
MyCourses
More details on completing the course will be available at MyCourses closer to the start of the course.
Registration and course fee
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Course registration
Registration for this course starts on 22.9.2025 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 27.10.2025 at 23.59
It is not possible to register before the registration period has started or after it has ended.
The number of participants is limited to 5.
This course is organized by the Aalto University School of Engineering.
The course fee is paid upon registration for each course at a time and it is binding. Familiarize yourself with registration and payment rules as well as other guidelines for students:
Registration, payments and rules
Activating Aalto ID and Multifactor Authentication
You can activate your Aalto User ID the day after the registration and you should activate it no later than the day before the start of the course.
Instructions for activating your Aalto user ID
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