About the course

The objective of this course is to develop theoretically based knowledge of phase transformations so that the student can understand, describe and discuss the basic principles and the evolution of different microstructures in solid materials.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Computational Materials Science, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

Course content

Syllabus autumn 2024

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

  1. Degree of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, machine engineering, physics, chemistry or a degree in a related field. All degrees must be equivalent to at least 180 higher education credits.
  2. At least 22.5 credits of Mathematics.
  3. The equivalent of English 6 in Swedish secondary school or equivalent

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

The student is expected to search for, evaluate and use relevant literature independently or in discussion with the teacher.

Recommended reading:

  • Callister, W. D., Rethwisch, D. G. (2020) Materials Science and Engineering, 10th ed., John Wiley & Sons Pte Ltd, Hoboken, NJ, (SI-version)
  • Porter, D.A., Easterling, K.E and Sherif, M.Y (2009). Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys, 3rd ed., Boca Raton: CRC Press

Course evaluation

The University provides students who are taking or have completed a course with the opportunity to share their experiences of and opinions about the course in the form of a course evaluation that is arranged by the University. The University compiles the course evaluations and notifies the results and any decisions regarding actions brought about by the course evaluations. The results shall be kept available for the students. (HF 1:14).

Malmö Day-time 50%

Contact

For more information about the education:

tsstudent@mau.se

This education is provided by

Faculty of Technology and Society

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Department of Materials Science and Applied Mathematics

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