Different kinds of materials and their properties

Different kinds of materials and their properties

  • ECTS

    2 crédits

  • Composante

    Collège Sciences et Technologies pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (STEE)

  • Volume horaire

    16,5h

Description

The lectures will contain an introduction to Materials: Ceramics, materials, polymers and composites, including some general knowledge, a description of elaboration methods, their (micro)structure, their properties, and some examples of applications.

The students will use the concepts introduced in this course to perform a literature survey and write a bibliographic report about a material of their choice.

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Objectifs

À la fin de cette UE, vous serez capable de :

  • Describe the properties of materials (microstructure, atomic structure)
  • Obtain useful information form the scientific literatures about materials (ISO recommendation, periodicals, reference books…)
  • Use their understanding of the properties of materials to rationally choose a material for an application
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Heures d'enseignement

  • Different kinds of materials and their properties - CMCours Magistral9h
  • Different kinds of materials and their properties - TDTravaux Dirigés7,5h

Pré-requis obligatoires

Basic Knowledge of solid state chemistry and crystal structures

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Contrôle des connaissances

1ère session : Examen écrit 100%
 
2ème session : Examen oral 100%

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Compétences visées

Block "Advanced and specialised use of digital tools" 

Identify the digital uses and the impact of their evolution on the field(s) concerned by the SGM mention 

Level 2 

Independently use advanced digital tools for one or more professions or research sectors in the field 

Level 2 

Block "Development and integration of highly specialized knowledge" 

Mobilise highly specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as a basis for original thinking  

Level 1 

Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in one field and/or at the interface of several fields  

Level 1 

Solve problems to develop new knowledge and procedures and integrate knowledge from different domains.  

N/A 

Make innovative contributions in high-level exchanges and in international contexts. 

N/A 

Conduct a reflective and distanced analysis taking into account the issues, problems and complexity of a request or situation in order to propose adapted and/or innovative solutions in compliance with changes in regulations 

Level 1 

Block "Specialised communication for knowledge transfer" 

Identify, select and critically analyse a variety of specialist resources to document a topic and synthesise this data for use 

Level 2 

Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and at least one foreign language 

Level 2 

Block "Support for transformation in a professional context" 

Manage complex, unpredictable professional or study contexts that require new strategic approaches 

N/A 

Take responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice and/or reviewing the strategic performance of a team. 

Level 1 

Lead a project (design, steering, team coordination, implementation and management, evaluation, dissemination) which may involve multidisciplinary skills in a collaborative framework. 

Level 1 

Analyse one’s actions in a Professional situation, to evaluate oneself in order to improve one’s practice in the framework of a quality approach.  

N/A 

Respect the principles of ethics, deontology and environmental responsibility. 

N/A 

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