Department of MME
Academic Archive

Basic electrical concepts, circuits, current, voltage, resistance, power.

Grammar, comprehension, writing, communication skills for academics.

Limits, derivatives, integrals, ODEs, applications in engineering problems.

Classification, structures, properties, processing, selection, design of materials.

Mechanics, waves, optics, thermodynamics basics for engineering applications.

States of matter, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium.

Atomic structure, periodic properties, bonding, coordination compounds.

PDEs, vector calculus, gradient, divergence, curl, engineering applications.

Statics, dynamics, forces, equilibrium, motion, engineering applications.

Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, waves, applied physics.

Variables, control flow, functions, arrays, pointers, OOP concepts, inheritance, and dynamic memory management.

Matrices, Inverse, Rank, Canonical forms, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, Series solutions, Frobenius method, Bessel functions, Legendre polynomials, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Boundary value problems.

Special relativity, Particle-wave duality, Atomic nucleus, Radioactivity, Nuclear reactor, Quantum mechanics postulates, Schrödinger equation, Uncertainty principle, Operators, Eigenvalues, Eigenfunctions, Nanomaterials, Synthesis, Characterisation, Applications, Thin films, Defects, Electron transport, Optical properties.

Elements of crystallography, concept of symmetry and symmetry operations, stereographic projections, determination of crystal structure using X-ray diffraction. Crystalline imperfections. Deformation and yielding of crystalline solids. Strengthening methods.

Binary and ternary phase diagrams, lever rule, eutectic and peritectic reactions, solidification theory.

Probability theory, random variables, distributions, statistical inference.

Phase diagrams, transformations, microstructural changes, diffusional processes.

Heat transport, diffusion, mass transfer, reaction kinetics, solid-state transformations.

Electrochemical corrosion, forms of corrosion, prevention, high-temperature oxidation.

Numerical analysis or computational methods for materials engineering.

Casting design, solidification, defects, powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing.

Iron and steelmaking, blast furnace, steel refining, solidification, defects, ferroalloys.

Electrical conduction, semiconductors, optical behaviour, magnetism in materials.

Stress-strain, elasticity, plasticity, fracture, fatigue, creep, strengthening methods.

Accounting, business law, or engineering economics depending on selection.

Welding, brazing, soldering, inspection, defects, metal forming mechanics.

Ceramics classification, processing, properties, glass structure, manufacture, applications.

Polymerisation, structure, properties, processing, composites classification, fibre-matrix systems.

XRD, SEM, TEM, spectroscopy, microstructural analysis, materials characterisation techniques.

Principles of selecting materials, design criteria, performance, cost, sustainability.

Phase diagrams, transformations, microstructures, heat treatment of steels.

Nanostructured materials, thin films, micro/nano fabrication, advanced processing.

Team-based project solving materials-related experimental or theoretical problems.

Advanced metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, or surface engineering depending on choice.

Management, communication, or economics depending on selection.

Phase diagrams, solidification, heat treatment, properties of non-ferrous alloys.

Materials for nuclear, solar, fuel cells, batteries, and energy conversion devices.

Semiconductors, dielectrics, superconductors, electronic packaging, device reliability.

Advanced topics in materials engineering depending on selection.

Advanced humanities or social science elective such as management, communication, or economics.