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327-0622-00L 8 Credits BSC D-MATL

Materials Selection

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. André R. Studart, Prof. Dr. Ralph Spolenak, Dr. Rafael Nicolosi Libanori, Prof. Dr. Morgan Trassin, Dr. Henning Galinski, Dr. Robert Style
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:37

Abstract

The aim of this course is to understand the principles of material design and selection, and apply them in a number of relevant case studies related to energy, health, information technology, etc. Examples will include all materials classes. It discusses the design challenges that arise when a combination of properties and geometries are required for a specific application.

Objective

In this course you will be able to: 1) Select and design materials for specific applications considering material availability, cost, properties, processability, sustainability, etc 2) Driven by a real-world challenge, develop guidelines for the selection and design of materials to manufacture devices taking into account processing-structure-property relationships

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
The course grade will be determined in a mid-semester multiple choice test (40%) and a case study done in a group with written report (40%) and oral presentation (20%). A non-programmable calculator can be used for the mid-semester test.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Materials Selection
  • Mon 09:45-12:30 (HPT C 103)
  • Wed 09:45-12:30 (HCI J 6)
6 h weekly

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