Nature and Properties of Materials

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Free Online Course: Nature and Properties of Materials provided by Swayam is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 weeks long. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Swayam. Nature and Properties of Materials is taught by Prof. Bisakh Bhattacharya.

Overview
  • This course introduces to the basics of metals and metallic alloys, polymers, composites and smart materials which have extensively broadened the scope of engineering design in the fields of Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace and other structural applications.After learning this course, students will be well-versed with the underlying principle governing the material properties and should be able to select proper material for their application.INTENDED AUDIENCE : Students of BE/B.Tech streamPRE-REQUISITES : Basic Physics and Mathematics Courses at the First Year Level, added with thirst for learning.INDUSTRY SUPPORT : Every industry recommends to have a basic knowledge about various materials and truth behind their properties

Syllabus
  • Module 1: Introduction to Engineering materials & Mechanical propertiesModule 2: Atomic bonding and crystal structureModule 3: Metals and CeramicsModule 4: PolymersModule 5: Composite MaterialsModule 6: Smart MaterialsModule 7: Materials selection in Engineering designModule 8: Non-mechanical properties and Laboratory demonstratio