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165-0103-00L 3 Credits NDS , WBZ D-ITET , D-MAVT
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Materials

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ralph Spolenak
Only for CAS in Applied Manufacturing Technologies and MAS in Applied Technology.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:02

Abstract

This module provides fundamental training in the behavior and manufacturing properties of materials as well as an introduction to materials selection and design considerations as practiced in industry, including related concepts such as Design for Manufacturing and “green” design.

Objective

• to understand the societal implications of materials development • to appreciate the challenges in materials selection • to follow the economical aspect of process selection • to grasp that any material is much more than its chemical composition

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Performance Assessments for all modules on 3 April 2020 at 08:00-18:00 and 4 April 2020 at 08:00-12:00.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Materials
Block course
  • 06.03 Date 08:15-17:00 (HG E 33.1)
  • 07.03 Date 08:15-12:00 (HG E 33.1)
  • 20.03 Date 08:15-17:00 (HG E 23)
  • 21.03 Date 08:15-12:00 (HG E 23)
24 h semesterly

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