| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1 | A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials. | |
| A2 | A1.2. Carrying out exhaustive bibliographic searches in highly specialized areas of nanoscience, materials and product and process design. | |
| A4 | A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology. | |
| A5 | A1.5. Formulate, develop and apply materials, products and mechanisms that use nanostructures. | |
| A6 | A1.6. Analyse, identify and evaluate the data obtained from experiments and databases in the field of nanoscience, materials and chemical technology. | |
| A10 | A2.4 Developing awareness in environmental and social issues related to nanoscience, materials and the general field of chemical technology. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B9 | B1.1. Communicating and discussing proposals and conclusions in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums in a clear and unambiguous manner. | |
| B14 | B3.1. Collaborative teamwork, with responsibility shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams. | |
| B15 | B4.1. Continuously learning. | |
| B16 | B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative. | |
| B17 | B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context. | |
| B18 | B5.2. Solving complex problems in new environments and in innovative and multidisciplinary contexts. | |
| B19 | B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context. | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English | |
| C2 | Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies | |
| C3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge | |
| C4 | Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV | |
| C5 | Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1 |
A1.1 Understand the relation between the physical properties and the crystal structure of materials. A1.1 Understand the main physical properties of materials. A1.1 Use the properties and applications of materials to distinguish between them. | |
| A2 |
A1.2 Can formulate knowledge about the technological importance of materials. | |
| A4 |
A1.4 Understand various techniques for characterising materials from the physical, chemical and morphological point of view. | |
| A5 |
A1.5 Understand the methods for obtaining and processing different types of material. | |
| A6 |
A1.6 Are familiar with the main types of materials. | |
| A10 |
A2.4 Are familiar with the various mechanisms for degrading, recovering, reducing and reusing materials. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B9 |
B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information. B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc. B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements. B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc. B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation. B1.1 Are aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.). | |
| B14 |
B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group. B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines. B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team. B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available. B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences. B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback. | |
| B15 |
B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation. B4.1 Set their own learning objectives. | |
| B16 |
B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria. B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer. | |
| B17 |
B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task. B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan. B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time. B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs. | |
| B18 |
B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner. B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems. B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions. B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages. B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria. | |
| B19 |
B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion. Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects. Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff. Understand routine information and articles. Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area. Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters. | |
| C2 |
Understand basic computer hardware. Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool. Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations. Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc. | |
| C3 |
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently. Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values. Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information. Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process. | |
| C4 |
Produce grammatically correct oral texts. Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts. Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation. Produce grammatically correct written texts Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation | |
| C5 |
Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women. Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs. Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Tema 1: Introducció als materials. |
Tipus de materials. Relació estructura-propietats-processat-aplicacions. Disseny i selecció de materials. Perspectives futures en l'ús de materials. |
| Tema 2: Materials per a l'enginyeria. | Metalls i aliatges. Ceràmiques i vidres. Polímers. Materials compostos. Nanomaterials. Biomaterials. Selecció de materials. |
| Tema 3: Introducció a l'estructura dels materials. | Estructura dels sòlids cristal · lins. Isomorfisme i polimorfisme. Defectes i microestructura en estructures cristal · lines. Sòlids no cristal · lins. |
| Tema 4: Física de materials. | Propietats elèctriques dels materials. Propietats magnètiques dels materials. Propietats òptiques dels materials. Propietats tèrmiques dels materials. Propietats mecàniques dels materials. |
| Tema 5: Corrosió i degradació de materials. | Desgast. -Mecanismes de fractura. Fatiga. Anàlisi, detecció i prevenció. Protecció contra el deteriorament i fallada dels materials. Materials i medi ambient. |
| Tema 6: Processat de materials. | Química de Materials. Modificació de les propietats dels materials. Modelització de materials. Principis de processos. |
| Tema 7: Caracterització de materials. | Assaigs de caracterització de materials. Assajos no destructius. Caracterització morfològica. Caracterització estructural (difracció de raigs X, espectroscòpia Raman), Caracterització física (mecànica, elèctrica i òptica). |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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20 | 20 | 40 | ||||||
| Seminars |
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5 | 20 | 25 | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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25 | 35 | 60 | ||||||
| Personal tuition |
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2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| Extended-answer tests |
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2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Es desenvoluparan una sèrie de sessions introductòries als continguts dels temes. |
| Lecture | En sessions magistrals breus s'introduiran els conceptes bàsics de l'assignatura que es treballaran més a fons en els seminaris. |
| Seminars | En els seminaris es treballaran a fons els conceptes impartits en l'assignatura. |
| Laboratory practicals | Durant les pràctiques de laboratori s'interpretaran resultats de caracterització reals relacionats amb els coneixements impartits en l'assignatura. |
| Personal tuition |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| S'atendran les consultes en les hores d'atenció als alumnes. I a més es donarà cita prèvia per correu electrònic. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Seminars |
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Resolució de problemes. Treball. Presentacions i Exposicions. | 45% | ||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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Resolució de pràctiques de laboratori. | 10% | ||||
| Extended-answer tests |
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Examen de desenvolupament sobre tots els temes de l'assignatura. | 45% | ||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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A la segona convocatòria es realitzarà una única prova escrita sobre tots els temes de l'assignatura. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Callister,W. D., Ciencia de los materiales e ingenieria. Una introducción, John Wiley & Sons. Inc., Broofield,1991
SMITH, W.D. , Fundamentos de la ciencia e ingenieria de los materiales, McGraw Hill, New york, 1993
ASKELAND, D. R. , La ciencia e ingenieria de los materiales, Wodsworth Iberoamericana, 1987
Shuvalov, L.A. et al., Modern Crystallography IV: Physical properties of crystals, Springer-Verlag, Shuvalov, L.A. et al., Modern Crystallography IV:
NYE,J. F., Physical properties of crystals, Oxford science publications, Oxford,1985
E. Hartmann, An introduction to Crystal Physics, Pu. International Union of Crystallography, Cardiff, 1984
B.D. Cullity, Elements of X-Ray Diffraction, Addison-Wesley Pu. Co., 1978 |
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| Recommendations |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.