Course

Materials Technology (MSK200)

Facts

Course code MSK200

Credits (ECTS) 10

Semester tution start Autumn

Language of instruction Norwegian

Number of semesters 1

Exam semester Autumn

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Literature The syllabus can be found in Leganto

Introduction

When the course is completed, the students should have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties. Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered. Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram. Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.

Content

Core topics include: basic bonding theory and crystallography, microstructure, defects and dislocation theory. Material behaviour under tensile loads, elasticity and plasticity. Hardening mechanisms. Diffusjon. Recrystallization and grain growth. Introduction to fracture mechanics and fatigue. Phase digrams: isomorphous phase diagrams, eutectic phase diagrams and the Fe-C diagram. Transformations in steels. Nucleation and growth. Kinetics and TTT-diagrams. Precipitation hardening. Microstructure and mechanical properties of steels.

Learning outcome

When the course is completed, the students should:

  • Have acquired a basic understanding of how materials structure and micro-mechanisms influence mechanical properties.
  • Analyses and calculations based on crystal structure, stress-strain curves and fracture mechanical data are expected to be mastered.
  • Understand simple phase diagram, in particular the Fe-C diagram.
  • Explain the origin of the common microstructures in steel. Application of TTT and CCT-diagrams.

Required prerequisite knowledge

HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)

Recommended prerequisites

Mechanics (FYS100), Mathematical Methods 1 (MAT100)

Exam

Written exam

Weight 1/1

Duration 4 Hours

Marks Letter grades

Aid Valid calculator

Withdrawal deadline 26.11.2025

Exam date 10.12.2025

Written exam is digital

Coursework requirements

Lab exercise 1, Lab exercise 2
Approved mandatory lab work and approved lab report in order to take the exam.

Method of work

6 hours lectures and exercises per week. Teaching language is Norwegian. 2 mandatory laboratory assignements.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Materials Technology (MSK200_1) , Mechanics of Materials (MSK205_1) 5

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Science, Part-Time Electrical Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering Energy and Petroleum Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Medical Technology - Part-Time Petroleum Technology - Bachelor in Engineering Petroleum Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Years

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Contact

Head of Department:
Mona Wetrhus Minde
Course coordinator:
Vidar Folke Hansen
Coordinator laboratory exercises:
Johan Andreas Håland Thorkaas

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1