Materials for Electrotechnics
| Title | Ηλεκτρολογικά Υλικά / Materials for Electrotechnics |
| Code | 010 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Litsardakis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600000958 |
Programme of Study: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Registered students: 298
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600111240
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο (κτίριο εδρών) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | ΜΙΚΡΟ ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ ΠΟΛΥΤΕΧΝΙΚΗΣ (240) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 12:00 έως 14:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο (πτέρυγα Γ) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | Α5 (7) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 12:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600111240
- At the Website of the School: http://alexander.ee.auth.gr:8083/eTHMMY/cms.course.login.do?method=execute&PRMID=129
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course is intended to provide fundamental knowledge on the properties of materials.
By the end of the course, the student should be able
-to describe the properties of different classes of materials and their relation to structure and microstructure
-to use and interpret pictures, graphs and tables of materials properties
-to perform relevant calculations
-to understand criteria of materials selection,
with emphasis on materials for electrotechnical and mechanical applications
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
Course Content (Syllabus)
Structure of solids: atoms, molecules and bonding, crystalline structure, structure defects, diffusion, phase diagrams.
Mechanical properties, metals and alloys, corrosion.
Electrical conductivity of materials: free electrons, metallic conductors, semiconductors, semiconductor materials and applications.
Dielectric materials: polarization, losses, breakdown, materials and applications.
Magnetic materials: magnetic moment, magnetic response, spontaneous magnetization, magnetic domains,
magnetically soft and hard materials, magnetic losses, applications
Optical properties and materials: optical absorption, photodiodes, solar cells, LEDs, laser diodes.
Advanced materials and technologies.
Availability and life cycle of materials - selection and design issues.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of software for drawing crystal structures
(internet) short videos, java applets execution
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 63 | 2.1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 57 | 1.9 | |||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1)Επιστήμη και τεχνολογία υλικών, Βατάλης Αργύρης Σ.
2)Επιστήμη και τεχνολογία υλικών, Callister William D.
Additional bibliography for study
Understanding Materials Science, History • Properties • Applications, Rolf E. Hummel, Second Edition, Springer 2004
Fundamental Research in Materials Science, European Commission’s Research Area, European Materials White Book, Max Planck Institute, 2001
Last Update
29-03-2016
