Program Overview

Program Overview

The program in Materials Engineering aims to provide students with fundamental concepts and global perspectives in science and technology. This understanding of the relationship between material structure and properties, as well as their applications, will enable students to develop and manufacture materials with specific characteristics. The program focuses on various materials, including metals, ceramics, plastics, composite materials, semiconductors, and other materials used in electronics, communications, environment, medicine, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and other applications.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Materials Engineering program have numerous career opportunities in manufacturing, petrochemicals, extraction of raw materials, consulting companies, research entities, educational institutions, and similar organizations. Potential job titles include Materials Engineer, Design Engineer, Metallurgist, Product Developer, Research Assistant, Quality Control Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Patent Examiner, and Technical Sales Engineer. The responsibilities of a materials engineer include material selection, design, processing, testing, characterization, quality control, training, and documentation.

Program Description

The Materials Engineering program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of materials science and engineering. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including engineering mathematics, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, and materials science. Students will learn about the properties, processing, and applications of various materials, as well as the principles of materials selection, design, and testing.

Course Structure

The program consists of a series of courses that provide students with a solid foundation in materials engineering. The courses are divided into several categories, including university requirements, faculty requirements, and program-specific courses. The program-specific courses cover topics such as materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, and chemistry.

Courses

• University Requirements Courses: 14 credits, 21 ECTS, 525 SWL
• Faculty Requirements Courses: 42 credits, 92 ECTS, 2300 SWL
• Program-Specific Courses:
  • PHM115s: Engineering Mathematics
  • PHM121: Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics
  • PHM122: Physics of Semiconductors and Dielectrics
  • PHM141s: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • PHM142s: Reaction Kinetics and Chemical Analysis
  • MDP111s: Mechanical Engineering Drawing
  • MDP112s: Machine Construction
  • MDP153s: Crystalline Structures of Materials
  • MDP183s: Manufacturing Technologies
  • MDP254s: Thermodynamics of Materials
  • MDP255s: Materials Testing and Behavior
  • MDP256s: Phase Transformation and Heat Treatment
  • MDP257s: Materials for Advanced Manufacturing Technology
  • MDP353s: Polymer Materials
  • MDP354s: Industrial Project
  • MDP355s: Modern Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Making
  • MDP356s: Glass, Ceramics, and Binding Materials
  • MDP403s: Materials Engineering Graduation Project (1)
  • MDP404s: Materials Engineering Graduation Project (2)

Concentration Elective Courses

• Metallic Concentration Elective:
  • MDP381s: Theory of Metal Forming
  • MDP457s: Extractive Metallurgy
  • MDP459s: Corrosion Control and Cathodic Protection
  • MDP460s: Non-destructive Testing of Materials (1)
  • MDP461s: Non-destructive Testing of Materials (2)
• Polymer Concentration Elective:
  • MDP462s: Polymeric Processing Techniques
  • MDP463s: Materials for Energy Solution
  • MDP464s: Surfactants and Lubricating Materials
  • MDP465s: Rubber and Sealing Materials
  • MDP467s: Polymer Testing
• Ceramic Concentration Elective:
  • MDP468s: Materials Characterization
  • MDP469s: Glasses Materials and Technology
  • MDP470s: Ceramic Materials and Technology
  • MDP471s: Binding Materials and Technology
  • MDP472s: Biomedical Materials
  • MDP473s: Introduction to Nanotechnology

Semester-wise Course Distribution

The courses are distributed across eight semesters, with a mix of compulsory and elective courses. The semester-wise distribution of courses is as follows:

Semester 1

• PHM012: Mathematics (1)
• PHM021: Vibration and Waves
• PHM031: Statics
• MDP011s: Engineering Drawing
• PHM041: Engineering Chemistry
• CSE031s: Computing in Engineering

Semester 2

• PHM013: Mathematics (2)
• PHM022: Electricity and Magnetism
• PHM032: Dynamics
• CEP011s: Projection and Engineering Graphics
• MDP081s: Production Engineering
• ENG011s: Fundamentals of Engineering

Semester 3

• PHM115s: Engineering Mathematics
• PHM141s: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• MDP111s: Mechanical Engineering Drawing
• MEP111s: Thermal Physics
• PHM111: Probability and Statistics
• MDP151s: Structures & Properties of Materials
• Asu Elective A Course

Semester 4

• PHM121: Modern Physics and Quantum Mechanics
• MEP211s: Thermodynamics
• MEP222s: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
• MDP153s: Crystalline Structures of Materials
• MDP183s: Manufacturing Technologies

Semester 5

• PHM142s: Reaction Kinetics and Chemical Analysis
• MDP112s: Machine Construction
• MEP212s: Heat Transfer
• MEP231s: Measurement and Instrumentation
• EPM116s: Electrical Circuits and Machines
• MDP254s: Thermodynamics of Materials

Total Credits and Contact Hours

The total credits for the program are 170, with 320 ECTS and 8000 SWL. The total contact hours are 283, consisting of 135 lecture hours, 81 tutorial hours, and 67 laboratory hours.