Physics of Materials
| Title | ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΥΛΙΚΩΝ / Physics of Materials |
| Code | ΣΥΕ202 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Andreas Delimitis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003047 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA SPOUDŌN 2022
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2026 – 2027 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600307193
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600307193
- At the Website of the School: https://www.physics.auth.gr/courses/178
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6259
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing the course students come in contact and are familiarized with the basic principles of Physics and its applications in the science of materials
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Τhe course focuses on the presentation of the physical properties of materials and aims not to teach the respective concepts in detail, but to present them comparatively for different materials. It includes the following sections: Introduction to materials science, Classification of Materials, Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Composite Materials, Physical properties of materials: Nomenclature, definitions, charts, presentation of comparative data of various materials. Mechanical properties, thermal properties, electrical properties, magnetic properties, optical properties, environmental behavior of materials, advanced materials and applications.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | 3.9 | |||
| Written assigments | 30 | 1 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Επιστήμη και Τεχνολογία των Υλικών, 10η Έκδοση, Callister Wιlliam D., Rethwisch David G., ΤΖΙΟΛΑ
Επιστήμη και τεχνολογία υλικών, Trolier-McKinstry Susan, Newnham Robert E. (Συγγρ.) - Λιτσαρδάκης Γιώργος, Φαρμάκης Φίλιππος (Επιμ.)
Last Update
04-09-2025
