TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 3) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION	Structure and properties of polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Sintered products, reinforced materials, and their mechanical behavior. Statistical treatment of brittle solids. Applications and selection of new materials of modern technology.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week 1st Week Introduction: Non-metallic materials and their types 2nd Week 2nd Week Polimers and general knowledge on polimers 3rd Week 3rd Week Plastic types and plastic part design 4th Week 4th Week Plastic part design 5th Week 5th Week Plastic injection molding 6th Week 6th Week Plastic injection molding 7th Week 7th Week Mechanical properties of plastic parts 8th Week 8th Week Ceramics and their properties 9th Week 9th Week Composite materials 10th Week 10th Week Structure of composite materials and design properties 11th Week 11th Week Sintered materials 12th Week 12th Week Processes applied on non-metallic materials 13th Week 13th Week Assembly methods 14th Week 14th Week Assembly methods
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	1. McMILLAN, P.W., "Glass-Ceramics", McMillan,1964 2. TRES, Paul A., "Designing Plastic Parts for Assembly", Carl Hanser Verlag, 2006 3. MALLOY, Robert A., "Plastic Part Design for Injection Molding: An Introduction", Carl Hanser Verlag, 1994 4. CHRISTENSEN, Richard M., "Mechanics of Composite Materials", PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS Presentation,Practice,Lecture
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Presentation,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 35 Assignment 5 10 Quiz 5 10 Attendance 1 5 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz 5 2 10 Individual or group work 14 2 28 Preparation for Final exam 14 1,5 21 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 7 1,5 10,5 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework 5 3 15 Quiz 5 1 5 Total Workload 135,5 Total Workload / 30 4,51 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No