Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

TCH 202 — Material Science

3 units · TCH department course · Nigerian universities

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Course contents

Introduction to electronic configuration, atomic structures, inter-atomic bonding mechanisms, crystal and microstructure. Relationships between structure and properties of metals, alloys, ceramics and polymers. Principles of the behaviour of materials in common environments. Phase diagrams and phase transformations of metal solutions. Effect of engineering design, engineering materials processing, selection, manufacturing and assembling on the performance and service life of engineering materials. Corrosion: types, causes and effects of corrosion, corrosion prevention and mitigation. Fabrication processes and applications. Basic nanotechnology, nanomaterials and engineering applications.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study TCH 202.

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