Identifying Data 2018/19
Subject (*) Materials Science Code 610G01035
Study programme
Grao en Química
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
 Fourth Obligatory 6
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Química
Coordinador
Castro Garcia, Socorro
 E-mail
socorro.castro.garcia@udc.es
Lecturers
Castro Garcia, Socorro
Sanchez Andujar, Manuel
 E-mail
socorro.castro.garcia@udc.es
m.andujar@udc.es
Web
General description Ciencia de Materiais é unha materia obrigatoria do primeiro semestre do carto curso do Grao en Química.
Dita materia pertence ó módulo de Formación complementaria en Química. Esta materia, de carácter claramente interdisciplinar, está adicada ó estudo dos distintos tipos de materiais (metálicos, cerámicos, poliméricos, materiais compostos), as súas propiedades (mecánicas, eléctricas, magnéticas, ópticas, etc.) e as súas prestacións.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A1 Ability to use chemistry terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units
A3 Knowledge of characteristics of the different states of matter and theories used to describe them
A6 Knowledge of chemical elements and their compounds, synthesis, structure, properties and reactivity
A12 Ability to relate macroscopic properties of matter to its microscopic structure
A17 Ability to work safely in a chemistry laboratory (handling of materials, disposal of waste)
A20 Ability to interpret data resulting from laboratory observation and measurement
A23 Critical standards of excellence in experimental technique and analysis
A24 Ability to explain chemical processes and phenomena clearly and simply
A25 Ability to recognise and analyse link between chemistry and other disciplines, and presence of chemical processes in everyday life
B2 Effective problem solving
B3 Application of logical, critical, creative thinking
B4 Working independently on own initiative
C4 Self-development as an open, educated, critical, engaged, democratic, socially responsible citizen, equipped to analyse reality, diagnose problems, and formulate and implement informed solutions for the common good
C6 Ability to assess critically the knowledge, technology and information available for problem solving

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To achieve a general vision of Materials Science and its interdisciplinary character . To achieve basic notions about different criteria for the classification of materials. A25
 B3
 C4
C6
To know the different families of materials (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites) and the main methods of synthesis and processing To know their most outstanding properties and to be able to relate them to their composition, structure and microstructure. A1
A3
A6
A12
A24
To know the basics and applications of materials of interest for the electrical and electronic industries, and also of magnetic and optical materials. A12
A24
A25
To develop criteria for the selection of materials based on their applications. A6
A25
 B2
B3
B4
 C4
C6
To get acquainted with techniques and working methodologies of common use in Materials Labs. A17
A20
A23
 B2
B4
To be able to analyze and interpret data containing scientific and technical information about materials. A1
A20
A23
 B2
B3
B4
 C4
C6

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
I. Introductory Section • Introduction to Materials Science
• Criteria for classification of Materials
• Criteria for selection of Materials
• Mechanical tests and properties
• Structure, microstructure and phase diagrams
II. Families of Materials • Metals and alloys (steels, cast irons and non-ferrous alloys)
• Ceramics (clay products, refractories, abrasives, cements, glasses, advanced ceramics)
• Polymers (thermoplastics, termosetting polymers, elastomers)
• Composites
•Synthesis and processing tecniques
III: Materials of technological interest • Materials for the electrical and electronic industries: metals, semiconductors, superconductors, dielectrics, ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, ionic conductors , etc. Devices.
• Magnetic materials: ferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic and antiferro-magnetic.Hard and soft magnetic materials. Main apllications (motors, magnetic storage, etc.)
• Introduction to optical materials and their applications
IV: New trends in Materials Science and examples of selection of materials • Biomaterials, nanomaterials, etc.
• Examples of selection of materials
V: Materials Laboratoy • Synnthesis and processing
• Characterization and study of materials properties

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A25 B3 C4 25 62.5 87.5
Problem solving A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A24 B2 B3 5 12.5 17.5
Seminar A1 A3 A6 A12 B2 B3 2 6 8
Events academic / information A1 A24 A25 B3 C4 1 2 3
Supervised projects A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A24 A25 B3 B4 C4 C6 2 5 7
Laboratory practice A1 A16 A17 A20 A23 B2 B3 B4 9 9 18
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A3 A6 A12 A24 A25 C4 C6 3 4.5 7.5
 
Personalized attention 1.5 0 1.5
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech In these lectures the teacher will present the contents of the different themes, enphasizing their main aspects and paying special attention to fundamental and/or difficult concepts.
Problem solving These classes will be devoted to the resolution of a series of problems and questions that will be given in advance to the student so that he/she can work on them before the corresponding session.
Seminar Work in small groups devoted to the discussion of a topic, a case study etc. prepared in advanced by the students.
Events academic / information Complementary activities consisting in a visit to centers/installations working in aspects related to this subject, attendance to scientific talks organized by the Faculty and other organisms during this semester, etc.

These activities will be organized and announced during the course depending on the number of students, the invited speakers that will come tro the Faculty during this period, etc.
Supervised projects Before starting the work in the Lab the students will have to carry out a study about aspects of interest for the topic of his/her experiment. This task will be guided and supervised by the teacher with whom the student will have at least one personal interview.
Also, in the case of preparation of a case study or similar activity the students will have at least one tutoring session with the teacher that will orientate and supervise their work in prorgress
Laboratory practice Supervised work that will be carried out in the Lab and that will be centered in the synthesis and processing of different types of materials, their characterization and study of their properties.
Mixed objective/subjective test Final exam that will take place on the official dates approved by the "Junta de Facultad". It will evaluate the level of knowledge and competences acquired by the student ands his/her capability to integrate them as well as proof a global vision on the subject.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Seminar
Events academic / information
Laboratory practice
Problem solving
Supervised projects
Mixed objective/subjective test
Description
The personalized attention to students, understood as a support in the teaching-learning process, will take place in the sessions carried out with small groups and individual interviews. In addition, the student can ask for additional tutoring sessions (in person or virtual) that will take place during the contact hours of the teacher (6 h/ week, ask for the schedule)



Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A25 B3 C4 Aspects that will be taken into account: extent of previous preparation, of follow-up and of active participation

"Guest lecture", "Problem solving", "seminars" and "events" will be assessed together. 		0
Seminar A1 A3 A6 A12 B2 B3 Aspects that will be taken into account: the work done by the students, their answers, their level of knowledge and their active participation in debates with the other students .

"Guest lecture", "Problem solving", "seminars" and "events" will be assessed together. 		0
Events academic / information A1 A24 A25 B3 C4 Aspects that will be taken into account: the conclusions that the students have extracted from these activities and that they should also refect in a written summary that they will have to present afterwards.

"Guest lecture", "Problem solving", "seminars" and "events" will be assessed together. 		0
Laboratory practice A1 A16 A17 A20 A23 B2 B3 B4 The work done in the lab will be assessed from the point of view of: organization and security, knowledge of material and techniques, working skills, and specially degree of understanding and rationalization of observed facts on a scientific basis. The previous preparation of this work and the laboratory notebook will be also taken into account in this evaluation.
Although the grade will be based on a continuous evaluation, in particular cases the teacher can also carry out an exam.

"Laboratory practice" and "supervised projects" will be assessed together. 		20
Problem solving A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A24 B2 B3 Aspects that will be taken into account: the response of the students and their active participation in presencial activities. Occasionally, and if requested by the teacher, the students should submit their answers to selected questions, that can also be evaluated.

"Guest lecture", "Problem solving", "seminars" and "events" will be assessed together. 		20
Supervised projects A1 A3 A6 A12 A16 A24 A25 B3 B4 C4 C6 In the tutoring sessions associated to the activity "Trabajos tutelados" the teacher will not only guide the students but will also evaluate all aspects related to their preparation for the work in the Lab (in fact the student will not be allowed to start the work in the Lab until he/she have done a goodenough previous preparation), for the case studies , etc.

"Laboratory practice" and "supervised projects" will be assessed together. 		0
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A3 A6 A12 A24 A25 C4 C6 This final exam, that will take place at the end of the semester, can contain: questions to develop, short questions, a test and problems that will be similar to those solved during the Course.
 60
 
Assessment comments

The final grade will result from the addition of the following partial contributions:

- Final exam ("Prueba mixta"): up to a maximun of 6 points.

-Activities carried out during the different sessions (seminars, exercises, tutoring sessions, scientif events, etc): up to a maximum of 2 points.

-Laboratory sessions: up to a maximum of 2 points.

To pass this subject aminimum of 5 points will be required, with the restriction that in the final exam ("prueba mixta") a minimum of 2.7 (over a maximum of 6) will be necessary as well as a minimum of 0.8 (over a maximum of 2) in the laboratory sessions. If these minima are not achieved the studentt will fail.

As the assessment of this subject is based on a continuous evaluation model, the progression of the student throughout the semester will be taken into consideration with a maximum of 1 point .

Also, and according to this evaluation model, if the student has participated in activities whose relativeweight is more than a 25% of the total grade, he/she will be assessed. In this same context, and according to the rules contained in “Probas de Avaliación e Actas de Cualificación de Grao e Mestrado”, the so-called “second opportunityof July” is understood as a second opportunity to carry out a final exam ("prueba mixta"). Nevertheless, and in very special cases, the teacher could also include a second part concerning aspects of the Laboratory Sessions.

This mark will be considered together with the others obtained during the course corresponding tothe other activities (seminars, exercises, scientific events, etc.). The percentages of the different contributions will be the same as those of the former "first opportunity".

The highest grade "Matricula de Honor" will be mainly given to students that pass the subject in the"First Opportunity". And it will only be given in the so-called "second Opportunity" if there are still any available. In the case of very special and exceptional circumstances, adequately justified, the teacher can totally or partially exempts the student from the continuous evaluation process. This student will then have to go through an examination process (in addition to the final exam) where he/she will need to clearly proof his/herlevel of knowledge, competence, capabilities and skills, and that counts 20% of the global mark.

Sources of information
Basic

W.D. CALLISTER, D.G. RETHWISCH (2011). MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING . Asia, John Wiley and Sons.

A.G. SHACKELFORD (2009)INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE FOR ENGINEERS. New York, Prentice Hall.
Complementary

A.R. WEST (1992). Solid State Chemistry and its Applications. Chichester, John Wiley and Sons
A.R. WEST (1999). Solid State Chemistry. Chichester, John Wiley and Sons
L.E. SMART, E.A. MOORE (1995). Química del Estado Sólido. Wilmington, Addison-Wesley Iberoamericana
L.E. SMART, E.A. MOORE (2005). Solid State Chemistry. Boca Raton, Taylor and Francis
W.F. SMITH (1998). Fundamentos de la Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales . Madrid, McGraw-Hill
J.C. ANDERSON (1990). Materials Science. Londres, Chapman and Hall

Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Inorganic Chemistry 1/610G01021
Inorganic Chemistry 2/610G01022
Inorganic Chemistry 3/610G01023
Inorganic Chemistry 4/610G01024

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.