The academic content and curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering aims to comprehensively teach students the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering. The curriculum of the program generally includes basic sciences, engineering principles and applied engineering courses.
Basic Sciences In the first years of the program, students focus on basic sciences such as physics, chemistry and mathematics. These courses form the foundation of materials science and engineering and provide students with the necessary background for advanced courses.
Engineering Principles: In addition to the basic sciences, students learn engineering principles. These include topics such as thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, fundamentals of materials science and crystallography. These courses teach students about how materials are processed and how to optimize their performance.
Applied Engineering Courses: Later in the program, students move into more applied subjects such as materials processing techniques, materials characterization, metallurgy, polymer science, ceramic engineering, composite materials and nanomaterials. These courses teach students how to integrate theoretical knowledge into real-world applications.
Laboratory Studies: The curriculum includes theoretical lectures as well as extensive laboratory work. These laboratory courses provide students with practical experience in topics such as materials testing, materials analysis and materials characterization.
Projects and Design Courses: Students usually work on final projects or group projects. These projects give students the skills to identify, analyze and solve materials engineering problems. In addition, design courses guide students on how to select and design materials for specific applications.
Elective Courses: Students can also choose various elective courses according to their interests. These courses offer the opportunity to deepen in a specific area of materials engineering.
This curriculum provides students with a broad spectrum of materials science and engineering and prepares them for both academic and industrial careers. Upon completion of this program, students have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to solve complex problems in the field of materials engineering.