هندسة المواد

Core Courses

1st Year

Semester 1

 Structure of Metals:

o Metallographic sample preparation techniques

o Chemical etching and analysis using optical microscopy

 Fluid Mechanics:

o Reynolds tank

o Buoyancy and floating body equilibrium

o Jet reaction

o Hydrostatic force on a flat surface

o Vortex formation

o Singular pressure losses

Semester 2

 Materials Science:

o Dilatometric analysis using hot water

o Computer-assisted dilatometric analysis

 Mechanical Properties of Metals:

o Surface hardness test (equipment used: hardness tester)

o Tensile test (equipment used: tensile testing machine)

 Heat Transfer:

o Heat conduction

o Heat convection

o Heat exchangers

o Radiative heat transfer

2nd Year

Semester 3

 Metallic Alloys and Heat Treatment:

o Effects of heat treatments on the structure and hardness of spheroidal

graphite cast iron

o Study of steel quenching

 Solid-State Phase Transformations:

o Quantitative analysis of metallic material structures

 Electrochemistry:

o Conductivity and pH measurements

o Metal dissolution potential

o Building electrochemical cells

Semester 4

 Corrosion:

o Polarization curve plotting

o Corrosion and cathodic protection

 Metallic Alloys and Heat Treatment:

o Heat treatment effects on the structure and hardness of low-carbon

steel

 Physical Properties of Materials:

o Thermal properties

o Conductors

o Semiconductors

3rd Year

Semester 5

 Powder Metallurgy:

o Particle size analysis using sieving

o Qualitative analysis of metallic powders

 Metal Forming by Deformation:

o Metal forming by deformation (cold rolling)

Advanced Topics

Semester 1:

 Structure of Metals: Study of atomic arrangements and defects in metals.

 Foundry Technology: Techniques and processes for shaping metals through

casting.

 Elasticity and Plasticity of Materials: Analysis of mechanical behavior of

materials under different stresses.

 General Thermodynamics: Study of thermodynamic principles applied to

materials.

 Physical Kinetics I (Fluid Materials): Examines the behavior of fluid

materials under external forces.

 Applied Numerical Analysis: Using numerical methods to solve problems in

materials engineering.

 Scientific and Technical English 1: Development of language skills specific

to scientific contexts.

 Intellectual Property: Basic concepts on innovation and invention protection.

 Applied Electrotechnics: Electrotechnical principles as they relate to

materials.

Semester 2:

 Materials Science: Study of the relationship between structure and properties

using phase diagrams.

 Non-Metallic Materials: Exploration of properties and applications of

materials such as polymers, ceramics, and composites.

 Mechanical Properties of Metals: Analysis of mechanical characteristics

specific to metals.

 Welding Technology: Techniques and methods for joining materials by

welding.

 Statistical Thermodynamics: Applying statistics to thermodynamic systems

to understand material behavior at the quantum level.

 Physical Kinetics II (Heat Transfer): Modeling and analyzing heat transfer by

conduction, convection, and radiation.

 Scientific and Technical English 2: Continued development of technical

English skills.

 Standardization: Introduction to standards and regulations in materials

engineering.

 Applied Electronics: Electronic principles related to materials applications.

Second Year

Semester 3:

 Solid-State Phase Transformations I: Study of mechanisms and kinetics of

phase changes in solid materials.

 Crystallography: Analysis of crystalline structures and material symmetries.

 Electrochemistry: Principles of electrochemical reactions and their

applications in materials.

 Fracture Mechanics and Metal Fatigue: Study of fracture and fatigue

mechanisms in metallic materials.

 Metallic Alloys and Heat Treatments I: Introduction to metallic alloys and

thermal treatment processes.

 Processing Methods for Ferrous Alloys I: Techniques for producing and

processing ferrous alloys.

 Seminars: Presentations and discussions on advanced topics in materials

engineering.

 Scientific and Technical English 3: Further development of language skills

in a scientific context.

 Legal Metrology: Study of measurement standards and regulations.

 Internship 3: Practical application of knowledge in a professional

environment.

Semester 4:

 Solid-State Phase Transformations II: Deeper study of phase transformation

with focus on specific cases.

 X-ray Crystallography: X-ray diffraction techniques for analyzing crystalline

structures.

 Corrosion and Protection: Study of corrosion mechanisms and material

protection methods.

 Physical Properties of Materials: Analysis of thermal, electrical, and

magnetic properties.

 Metallic Alloys and Heat Treatments II: Continuation with more advanced

thermal treatment processes.

 Processing Methods for Ferrous Metals II: Advanced techniques in the

production of ferrous metals.

 Automation and Control: Principles of process automation in materials

engineering.

 Scientific and Technical English 4: Advanced English training in scientific

fields.

Third Year

Semester 5:

 Processing of Non-Ferrous Alloys: Techniques for producing and

processing non-ferrous alloys.

 Surface Treatments: Methods for modifying material surfaces to enhance

properties.

 Metal Forming by Deformation: Techniques for shaping metals through

plastic deformation.

 Powder Metallurgy: Processes for manufacturing materials from metal

powders.

 Solidification: Study of material solidification processes and their impact on

final properties.

 Numerical Modeling in Materials Engineering: Using digital tools to

simulate material behavior.

 Materials Characterization Methods: Experimental techniques for analyzing

and characterizing materials.

 Scientific and Technical English 5: Continued development of technical

English proficiency.

 Business Management and Sustainable Development: Management

principles for the materials industry with a focus on sustainability.

 Internship 5: Industrial experience to apply theoretical knowledge.