1. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering: The importance of materials in product design, basic classification of materials, the relationship between structure, properties, processing, and strength.
2. Crystallography, Atomic Structure, Bonds: The structure of atoms, types of chemical bonds, crystalline and amorphous structures, crystal lattice defects.
3. Metals I – Classification and selection: Basic properties of metals, classification of metals and alloys according to quality and standards.
4. Metals II – Processing and semi-finished products: Basic metal processing technologies (casting, forming, machining) and their influence on properties. Availability of metal materials on the market in various forms of semi-finished products.
5. Metals III – Special applications and powder metallurgy.
6. Metals IV – Surface treatments and corrosion: Surface treatments of metals and their effect on resistance and appearance. Corrosion of metals, influence of the environment, influence of construction.
7. Polymers I – Types and properties: Macromolecular structure, thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers (rubbers). Strength properties of polymers, glass transitions, viscoelasticity.
8. Polymers II – Production and Applications: Technology of polymer production and primary processing (injection molding, extrusion, pressing). The influence of processing on the properties and typical applications of polymers in design.
9. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): The principle of 3D printing and its possibilities for design across materials, advantages and limitations of this technology.
10. Composite materials, with an emphasis on polymer composites. Types of reinforcements and matrices. Strength properties of composites, their production technologies and applications.
11. Wood and wood-based materials: Introduction to the properties of wood and wood-based materials and their use in design.
12. Ceramics: industrial ceramics, artistic ceramics, glass. Characterization, classification, and production technology.
13. Recycling and circular economy in design: Broader context of recycling and circular economy in relation to material and production processes in design.
2. Crystallography, Atomic Structure, Bonds: The structure of atoms, types of chemical bonds, crystalline and amorphous structures, crystal lattice defects.
3. Metals I – Classification and selection: Basic properties of metals, classification of metals and alloys according to quality and standards.
4. Metals II – Processing and semi-finished products: Basic metal processing technologies (casting, forming, machining) and their influence on properties. Availability of metal materials on the market in various forms of semi-finished products.
5. Metals III – Special applications and powder metallurgy.
6. Metals IV – Surface treatments and corrosion: Surface treatments of metals and their effect on resistance and appearance. Corrosion of metals, influence of the environment, influence of construction.
7. Polymers I – Types and properties: Macromolecular structure, thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers (rubbers). Strength properties of polymers, glass transitions, viscoelasticity.
8. Polymers II – Production and Applications: Technology of polymer production and primary processing (injection molding, extrusion, pressing). The influence of processing on the properties and typical applications of polymers in design.
9. Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): The principle of 3D printing and its possibilities for design across materials, advantages and limitations of this technology.
10. Composite materials, with an emphasis on polymer composites. Types of reinforcements and matrices. Strength properties of composites, their production technologies and applications.
11. Wood and wood-based materials: Introduction to the properties of wood and wood-based materials and their use in design.
12. Ceramics: industrial ceramics, artistic ceramics, glass. Characterization, classification, and production technology.
13. Recycling and circular economy in design: Broader context of recycling and circular economy in relation to material and production processes in design.