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: 461
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | Compulsory Course | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600288345
|
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/1/600288345
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=10736
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.
3)Υλικά - Δομή, Ιδιότητες και Τεχνολογικές Εφαρμογές, Askeland Donald and Wendelin Wright, 7η Έκδοση
Κωδικός στον Εύδοξο: 59385224
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
30-11-2020
