Study Guide

Objective

Upon completion of the course, students will
- understand the basic principles involved in the selection of materials.
- understand the process involved in selecting appropriate materials.

Content

- General principles
- Selection process
- Types of tension
- Selection maps
- Economical aspects of the selection of materials

Materials

Lecture materia in moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures and calculations

Student workload

50% lecture 50% independent studies

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2: The student can identify the demands which are related to the material choice.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4: The student can perform the choice of material process and can justify his choice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5: The student can perform the choice of material process well and the demands of the usage environment and manufacturing technique of the product are able to adapt paying attention to the alternatives of the choice process.

Assessment methods and criteria

Home exercises and lectures

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.