Special Topics in Metallic Materials
(金屬材料特論)

Semester: 2

Course Code: TX5029701

Credits: 3

Required/Elective: Elective

EMI: Yes

Undergraduate/Graduate: Graduate/Undergraduate

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Course Objectives:

This course will explain the physical metallurgical behavior of metallic materials from three perspectives: processing, microstructures, and properties. It will briefly introduce the fundamental principles of microstructural changes in metallic materials and discuss the phenomena of heat treatment and annealing, as well as their applications for modification. In the latter part of the course, there will be a brief discussion on the basic theory and potential applications of novel electro-treatment and annealing technologies.

 

Outline of Lectures:

The following schedule may be rearranged as needed.

 

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Course

Chapter 2: Dislocations and the effects on properties of materials (І)

Chapter 3:  Dislocations and the effects on properties of materials (Ⅱ)

Chapter 4:  Grain boundaries and the effects on properties of materials

Chapter 5:  Thermal annealing phenomena and the effects on properties of materials

Other: Electro-treatment: basic theories and potential applications

Other: Final oral presentation

 

Method of Instruction:

80% Lecture

20% Oral presentation

 

Textbook:

Reza. Abbaschian, Lara. Abbaschian, and Robert E. Reed-Hill, “Physical Metallurgy Principles,” 4th Edition, SI Edition, Cengage Learning.

 

Notice:

Prof. Liang will also review the essential concepts in Chinese in every class in case some students have difficulty understanding the knowledge during English speaking.

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Grading:

1. Attendance 20%

2. Midterm exam 40% (Closed-book & calculators are allowed)

3. Final oral presentation 40%

4. Extra points 10% max (for PBL lecturing)

 

Note 1: The questions will be expressed in English, but the solutions to the questions can be answered in Chinese.

Note 2: The exam will be fundamental and straightforward. So, please don't cheat!

Note 3: The final oral presentation has clear grading criteria: (1) Presentation slide quality 45% (relevance to content and theme 15%, logical structure 15%, aesthetic layout 15%), (2) Oral presentation quality (clarity of speech 15%, smoothness of delivery 15%, clarity and simplicity 10%), (3) Other presentation aspects 15% (body language 15%, adherence to time limits -10%, reading from script -10%, presence of page numbers -5%, use of Chinese in slides -5%).

 

Note:

Office hours: Please feel free to email me anytime if you have questions.