T2TMOK - Applied Materials Testing and Characterization for Engineers

Tillämpad materialprovning och karakterisering för ingenjörer, 7.5 högskolepoäng

Course Code:	T2TMOK
Confirmed:	Sep 01, 2025
Valid From:	Aug 31, 2026

Education Cycle:	Second-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Technology
Subject group:	Materials Technology
Specialised in:	A1N Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study:	Product Development

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

On completion of the course the student shall:

Knowledge and understanding

demonstrate comprehension of how experimental methods connect microstructure, processing, and material performance in engineering applications
demonstrate understanding of the principles, capabilities, and limitations of commonly used materials testing and characterization methods
display knowledge of measurement uncertainty and error sources, and their impact on data reliability and decision-making in practice

Skills and abilities

demonstrate ability to plan and conduct materials testing and characterization, including sample preparation, execution, and advanced data evaluation
demonstrate the ability to communicate experimental approaches and findings

Judgement and approach

demonstrate the ability to assess the role of experimental methods in solving applied materials challenges
demonstrate sound judgement regarding validity of test results

Content

The course introduces methods of evaluating material properties and characterizing the microstructure. Experimental work is done both on samples from materials produced by the students and from simulated components produced in industry. Results are analyzed and the reliability of the results are assessed.

The course includes the following elements:

Fundamental principles behind different testing and characterization techniques
Planning and hands-on materials investigations
Mechanical tests of static and dynamic properties
Analytical methods for thermo-physical properties
Chemical characterization of materials
Communication of test results
Data analysis
Applied case studies and project work

Type of instruction

Lectures, laboratory sessions and project work.

Language of instruction is English.

Entry requirements

The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in Materials and Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Product Development or Engineering Physics or equivalent. The bachelor’s degree should comprise a minimum of 15 credits in Mathematics. Proof of English proficiency is required.

Examination and grades

The course is graded 5, 4, 3 or U.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination ¹	2.5 credits	5/4/3/U
Laboratory	2.5 credits	G/U
Project	2.5 credits	G/U

¹Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

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