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COURSE PRO FORMA

IMPORTANT:
Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.

Code KXEX1110
Title Fundamentals of Material Science

Pre-requisite None
Student Learning Time (SLT) 122 hours

Credit 3

1. Explain the theory of basic atomic structure and the
imperfection.

2. Describe the phase diagram, materials characteristic and
mechanical testing
Learning Outcomes
3. Discuss the characteristic, processing and application of
polymer, ceramic and composite

4. Give example of some electrical and magnetic properties of
materials

Introduction to materials science and engineering, atomic structure and
atomic bonding. Crystal structure and imperfection. Steel characteristic and
Synopsis
processing, phase diagram and engineering alloy. Characteristic, processing
and application of polymer, ceramic and composite

40% Continuous Assessments
Assessment
60% Final Examination

Foundation of Materials Science and Engineering, William F. Smith, Javad
References
Hashemi, McGraw Hill. 2005

Communication Skills (CS1, CS2)

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills (CT1) Team work Skills(TS1,
Soft skills
TS2)

Life Long Learning and Information Management (LL1, LL2)