Course syllabus
010633007-68 หลักการพื้นฐานทางโลหวิทยา (Fundamentals of Metallurgy)
Course Syllabus
Data entry : Asst.Prof. Dr.Tanaporn Rojhirunsakool
1. Course number and name
010633007-68 หลักการพื้นฐานทางโลหวิทยา (Fundamentals of Metallurgy)
2. Credits and contact hours
3(3-0-6)
3. Instructor’s or course coordinator’s name
Asst.Prof. Dr.Tanaporn Rojhirunsakool
Asst.Prof. Dr.Krittee Eidhed
4. Text book, title, author, and year
- Robert E. Reed-Hill, Reza Abbaschian, Physical Metallurgy Principles 4th edition, Boston, PWS publishing company, 2008.
- William D. Callister Jr., David G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, 10th edition, Wiley, 2018
5. Specific course information
- brief description of the content of the course (catalog description)
Crystal structure; crystal defects; crystal interfaces and microstructure; crystal structures of metals and ceramics; solid solution and compound; microstructural characterization; phase equilibrium diagrams of metals, alloys, and ceramics; solidification; diffusion; principle of solid-state phase transformation; plastic deformation; recovery; recrystallization; grain growth; strengthening mechanism; microstructural control. - prerequisites or co-requisites
010633004-68 Engineering Materials - indicate whether a required, elective, or selected elective (as per Table 5-1) course in the program
Required :
6. Specific goals for the course
- specific outcomes of instruction (e.g. The student will be able to explain the significance of current research about a particular topic.)
- explicitly indicate which of the student outcomes listed in Criterion 3 or any other outcomes are addressed by the course.
ABET Student Outcome (SO) Listed in Criterion 3 Performance indicator SO1 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. - PI-1.1 Identify the problems and applicable theories, variables and concepts.
- PI-1.2 Formulate the problem using appropriate assumptions and constraints by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
7. Brief list of topics to be covered
| Week | Topic | Details | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to fundamental of materials | ||
| 2 | Crystal structure | ||
| 3-4 | Imperfection in solids | ||
| 5 | Characterization techniques | ||
| 6-7 | Diffusion | ||
| 8 | Nucleation and growth | ||
| 9 | Sodification | ||
| 10 | Equilibrium Phase Diagram | ||
| 11 | Fe-C Equilibrium Phase Diagram | ||
| 12 | Plastic deformation, annealing | ||
| 13 | Strengthening Mechanism | ||
| 14 | Microstructure |
8. Course Assessment
| Course assessment | Weight score (%) | Assessment tools | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 5 | assignment | 25 Jun 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 |
| Quiz/homework | 10 | quiz, assignment | 25 Jun 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 |
| Midterm exam | 35 | midterm examination | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Final | 50 | final examination |
The grading table
| Grading | Rank |
|---|---|
| >= 80% | A |
| 75% - 79.99% | B+ |
| 70% - 74.99% | B |
| 65% - 69.99% | C+ |
| 57% - 64.99% | C |
| 49% - 56.99% | D+ |
| 40% - 48.99% | D |
| 0% - 39.99% | F |
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