Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2020

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
Materials Science Master
Course Units for Additional Admission Requirements The courses below are only available for MSc students with additional admission requirements.
327-0503-AAL	Ceramics I Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	M. Niederberger, T. Graule, A. R. Studart
Abstract	Introduction to ceramic processing
Learning objective	The aim is the understanding of the basic principles of ceramic processing.
Content	Basic chemical processes for powder production. Liquid-phase synthesis methods. Sol-Gel processes. Classical crystallization theory. Gas phase reactions. Basics of the collidal chemistry for suspension preparation and control. Characterization techniques for powders and colloids. Shaping techniques for bulk components and thin films. Sintering processes and microstructural control.
Literature	Books and references will be provided on the lecture notes.
327-0502-AAL	Polymers I Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	M. Kröger
Abstract	Physical foundations of single polymer molecules and interacting chains.
Learning objective	The course offers a modern approach to the understanding of universal static and dynamic properties of polymers.
Content	Polymer Physics: 1. Introduction to Polymer Physics, random walks, ideal chains 2. Semiflexible chains 3. Excluded volume 4. Lattice models 5. Scaling theory 6. Interacting chains 7. Structure factor and scattering experiments 8. Solvent and temperature effects 9. Phase separation and critical phenomena 10. Flory theory, self-consistent field theory 11. Dendrimers and polymer brushes 12. Blob model 13. Polymer mixtures 14. Block copolymers 15. Polymer gels, theory of rubber elasticity 16. Rouse and reptation models 17. Rheology, viscoelasticity 18. Computer experiments 19. Dynamic light scattering 20. Fokker-Planck equations, stochastic differential equations
Lecture notes	http://www.polyphys.mat.ethz.ch/education/courses/polymers-I
Literature	1. M. Rubinstein and R. H. Colby, Polymer Physics (Oxford University Press, 2003) 2. P. G. de Gennes, Scaling Concepts in Polymer Physics (Cornell University Press, Ithaca, 1979) 3. M. Doi, Introduction to Polymer Physics (Oxford, Oxford, 2006) 4. M. Kröger, Models for polymeric and anisotropic liquids (Springer, Berlin, 2005)
Prerequisites / Notice	Computer experiments will use the simple MATLAB programming language and will be made available, if necessary or useful.
327-0606-AAL	Polymers II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	T. A. Tervoort, T.‑B. Schweizer
Abstract	Principles of polymer technology
Learning objective	To obtain an understanding of the engineering aspects of structure and properties of solid polymers. Influence of polymer processing on properties of solid polymers.
Content	1. Crystallization of semi-crystalline polymers 2. Glass transition of amorphous polymers 3. Mechanical properties of solid polymers 4. Examples of polymer processing 5. Laboratory exercises
Lecture notes	In consultation with the teachers (Tervoort and Schweizer).
Literature	W. Kaiser, Kunststoffchemie für Ingenieure (Hanser, München, 2005)
327-0501-AAL	Metals I Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	R. Spolenak
Abstract	Repetition and advancement of dislocation theory. Mechanical properties of metals: hardening mechanisms, high temperature plasticity, alloying effects. Case studies in alloying to illustrate the mechanisms.
Learning objective	Repetition and advancement of dislocation theory. Mechanical properties of metals: hardening mechanisms, high temperature plasticity, alloying effects. Case studies in alloying to illustrate the mechanisms.
Content	Dislocation theory: Properties of dislocations, motion and kinetics of dislocations, dislocation-dislocation and dislocation-boundary interactions, consequences of partial dislocations, sessile dislocations Hardening theory: a. solid solution hardening: case studies in copper-nickel and iron-carbon alloys b. particle hardening: case studies on aluminium-copper alloys High temperature plasticity: thermally activated glide power-law creep diffusional creep: Coble, Nabarro-Herring deformation mechanism maps Case studies in turbine blades superplastizity alloying effects
Lecture notes	https://www.met.mat.ethz.ch/education/lect_scripts
Literature	Gottstein, Physikalische Grundlagen der Materialkunde, Springer Verlag Haasen, Physikalische Metallkunde, Springer Verlag Rösler/Harders/Bäker, Mechanisches Verhalten der Werkstoffe, Teubner Verlag Porter/Easterling, Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Chapman & Hall Hull/Bacon, Introduction to Dislocations, Butterworth & Heinemann Courtney, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, McGraw-Hill
327-0612-AAL	Metals II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	R. Spolenak
Abstract	Introduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.
Learning objective	Introduction to materials selection. Basic knowledge of major metallic materials: aluminium, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron and steel. Selected topics in high temperature materials: nickel and iron-base superalloys, intermetallics and refractory metals.
Content	This course is devided into five parts: A. Materials selection Principles of materials properties maps Introduction to the 'Materials selector' software package Case studies B. Light metals and alloys Aluminium, magnesium, titanium Properties and hardening mechanisms Case studies in technological applications C. Copper and its alloys D. Iron and steel The seven pros for steel Fine grained steels, heat resistant steels Steel and corrosion phenomena Selection and application E. High temperature alloys Superalloys: iron, nickel, cobalt Intermetallics: properties and application
Lecture notes	http://www.met.mat.ethz.ch/education/lect_scripts
Literature	Gottstein, Physikalische Grundlagen der Materialkunde, Springer Verlag Ashby/Jones, Engineering Materials 1 & 2, Pergamon Press Ashby, Materials Selection in Mechanical Design, Pergamon Press Porter/Easterling, Transformations in Metals and Alloys, Chapman & Hall Bürgel, Handbuch Hochtemperatur-Werkstofftechnik, Vieweg Verlag
Prerequisites / Notice	Prerequisites: Metals I
327-0610-AAL	Advanced Composites Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.	E-	3 credits	6R	F. J. Clemens, A. Winistörfer
Abstract	Introduction of basic concepts for composites with polymer- metal- and ceramic matrix composites; production and properties of composites reinforced with particles, whiskers, short and long fibres; selection criteria, case histories of applications, recycling, future perspectives, and basic concepts for adaptive and functional composites
Learning objective	Gain an insight into the diversity of opportunities to change the properties of composites, learn about the most important applications and processing techniques
Content	1. Introduction 1.1 What are advanced composites? 1.2 What are materials by combination? 1.3 Are composites an idea of today? 1.4 Delphi foresight 1.5 Why composites? 1.6 References for chapter 1 2. Basic modules 2.1 Particles 2.2 Short fibres including whiskers 2.3 Long fibres 2.4 Matrix materials 2.4.1 Polymers 2.4.2 Metals 2.4.3 Ceramics and glasses 2.5 References for chapter 2 3. PMC: Polymer Matrix Composites 3.1 Historical background 3.2 Types of PMC-laminates 3.3 Production, processing and machining operation 3.4 Mechanics of reinforcement, microstructure, interfaces 3.5 Failure criteria 3.6 Fatigue behaviour of a multiply composite 3.7 Adaptive materials systems 3.8 References for chapter 3 4. MMC: Metal matrix composites 4.1 Introduction: Definitions, selection criteria und "design" 4.2 Types von MMCs - examples und typical properties 4.3 Mechanical and physical properties of MMCs - basics of design, influencing variables and damage mechanisms 4.4 Production processes 4.5 Micro structure / interfaces 4.6 machining operations for MMC 4.7 Applications 4.8 References for chapter 4 5. CMC: Ceramic Matrix Composites 5.1 Introduction and historical background 5.2 Modes of reinforcement 5.3 Production processes 5.4 Mechanisms of reinforcement 5.5 Micro structure / interfaces 5.6 Properties 5.7 Applications 5.8 Materials testing and quality assurance 5.9 References for chapter 5
Lecture notes	The script will be delivered at the begin of the semester
Literature	The script is including a comprehensive list of references
Prerequisites / Notice	Before each class, students will get a handout. Students will get the power point presentation of each class by e-mail. The exercises take place in small groups. It is their goal to deepen knowledge gained in the classes written end of semester examination

Page 1 of 1