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ENG310 Fundamentals of Materials Science
Global Business Consulting Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: late Aug 2027 - mid Dec 2027
ENG310 Fundamentals of Materials Science
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Nebrija
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Engineering
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ENG310
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of chemistry
DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the essential principles of materials science, focusing on the relationship between the structure of matter and the ways in which its properties can be modified. It covers atomic and crystalline structures and their imperfections; transport mechanisms and diffusion; phase diagrams -including the iron-carbon system-; and the main hardening processes. The course also examines heat treatments, the mechanical properties of materials, and metallic alloys, along with basic production and forming methods, providing a comprehensive overview of material design, selection, and transformation in engineering.