Interatomic bonding and crystalline structures, imperfections and diffusion in solids, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms, failure of materials, phase diagrams and phase transformations, heat treatment of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, types of engineering materials: metallic, ceramic, polymeric and composite materials.

CILO-1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the degree discipline. CILO-2: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. CILO-3: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. CILO-4: An ability to recognize the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, especially the importance of health, safety and environmental considerations to both workers and the general public. CILO-5: An ability to stay abreast of contemporary issues. CILO-6: An ability to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning. CILO-7: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline.