Introduction to materials science [ LMAPR1805 ]

Basic notions in chemistry, physics and thermodynamics

The course is divided into 3 parts. The first introductive part is centred on the chemical bond concept, allowing the classification of materials. In a second part, various functional properties of materials are described. At last, the third part proposes an introduction to materials engineering for metals, ceramics and polymers, in the framework of structural properties.

The aim of the present course consists in the illustration of the link between macroscopic properties of various classes of materials and the fundamental aspect of matter, from its atomic or molecular level to its microstructure.

Provide a description of chemical bonding in relationship with materials classes, of consequent microstructures and molecular architectures, and of resulting structural and functional properties.

Provide explanations on the influence of materials composition and processing on their microstructure and their application properties.

The course provides a unified picture of materials, beyond specifics associated with materials classes, while explaining the particular behaviour of specific materials.