* : Lecture; LB: Laboratory; LL: Lecture/Lab; SM: Seminar; SP: Senior Project; IN: Internship; LI: Lecture/Internship ** FN: Foundation; UG: Undergraduate; DP: Diploma; : Master; CR: Certificate Course ID TS 511 Materials Principles and Characterizations مبادئ و توصيف المواد <3 CH> <(2 Theory, 2 Lab)> / LB Fall Atomic arrangement & its relation to the physical and chemical properties, dislocations, diffusion, materials design, crystal structures using X- rays, electrons and neutrons and the chemistry of structure atom by atom. Lab practice to characterize the molecular weight of the materials, thermal transitions, the rheology behavior, mechanical properties of materials, determination of surface energy of homogenous solid surface, AFM analysis, Fourier Transformation Infrared analysis, Ultra-Violet Visible (UV-VI) analysis, Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Transmission electron microscope (TEM) for morphology studying. Course ID TS 512 Thermodynamics and kinetics of Materials
الديناميكا الحرارية و حركيات المواد Spring Thermodynamics for Materials provides an overview of behavior of matter. In Materials science, the thermodynamic matter is usually about chemical reaction systems. Thermodynamics is one of the sciences used in the analysis of processes. This course covers the basics of thermodynamics, and gives many examples for applying it to materials processing. The principles behind phase transformations and the underlying knowledge for phase diagrams are also briefly covered.
Course ID TS 513 Functional Properties of Materials الخواص الوظيفية للمواد Fall This course explains the functional properties of different types of materials - metals, semiconductors, polymers, ceramic, glasses, composites, and biomaterials. Coverage includes electrical, photovoltaic, optical, magnetic, and superconducting properties. It presents modern vision of magnetism, electrical- and thermal conductivity including superconductivity, and optical properties. It covers both nano/microscopic and phenomenological aspects.
Course ID TS 514 Research Methodology منهجية البحث Fall This course will develop the research and ethics abilities in Materials Science and Technology. The following will be covered, preliminary design of the research, sampling, validity, study measure, analyzing data and importance of research. All the students will be required to attend the graduate seminar. The students will decide with the supervisor the selected seminar series.
Course ID TS 520 Mechanics of Materials ميكانيكا المواد <3 CH> <(2 Theory, 2 Lab)> /LB TS 511 Mechanical integrity and response to adverse environmental factors. Properties of materials and the relation to the nature of the interatomic interactions, crystal structures, microstructures and defects. Stress, strain, elasticity, dislocation in crystal structures, plastic deformation, and fracture mechanics. Students will study the following in the lab: stress strain tests, effect of chemical structure on thermal transitions in materials, structural factors affecting thermal transitions in materials, crystallinity of materials, elastic moduli of materials, flexural strength, nano and micro hardness of materials.
Course ID TS 525 Sustainable Materials المواد المستدامة Explore the policy framework, operational practices, energy efficiency and economics of technologies for industrial and urban waste minimization, incineration, recycling and reuse. This unit develops scientists concepts and principles, and integrates these with industrial practice. Life cycle analysis and its use for life cycle assessment, A, of energy systems. Methodologies, boundary issues, data bases and applications. The uses of A will be illustrated with industrial case studies and with studies aimed at quantifying externalities associated with different technologies.
Course ID TS 530 Radiation Technology for Materials تقنية األشعة للمواد <3 CH> <(2 Theory, 2 Lab)> /LB Atomic and nuclear structure, nucleus and nuclear radiation, radioactive decay, neutron, fission and criticality, radiation interactions with matter, methods of radiation protection, radiation dosimetry, radiation effects, radiation criteria and exposure, external radiation protection and internal dosimetry and radiation. In lab, various types of radiation & their interactions with different materials, stopping distance, dosimetry and exposure measurements, various types of detectors, material properties that enable radiation detection as well as the effect of radiation on enhancing durability and other materials properties.
Course ID TS 535 Physical Metallurgy التعدين الفيزيائي TS 512 This course aims to introduce a theoretical basis for understanding how structure is controlled by means of providing a link between various transformations taking place in materials and the resulting microstructural and physical properties. Structure of metals, properties, dislocation theory and application, grain boundaries, annealing, precipitate hardening, diffusion of metals, phases, Fe-C phase diagram, alloy systems.
Course ID TS 540 Advanced Materials and Composites المواد المتقدمة و المركبات <3 CH> <(2 Theory, 2 Lab)> /LB TS 511 and TS 513 Advanced materials, different types of composites & their applications e.g. biomaterials and energy saving materials. Advanced materials plasticity and applied dislocation theory emphasizing failure mechanisms and its modeling, understanding of nanocomposites systems, relationship between product and choice of process. Students will study the following in the lab: macro, micro, and nano mechanics of advanced materials, thermal analysis (DSC, and TGA), resistance measurements, dielectric spectroscopy, aging and degradation of advanced system, and structural determination by x- ray scattering.
Course ID TS 545 Polymers Science and Analysis علم و تحليل البلمرات TS 511 This course will introduce the techniques used for the analysis and characterization of polymers and polymeric based materials. It covers the main aspects of polymer science and technology e.g. identification, different types of polymerization, different techniques for molecular weight determination and molecular weight distribution, structure, surface properties, degradation mechanisms and mechanical properties.
Course ID TS 550 Polymer Processing معالجة البلمرات TS 545 This course will address the flow behavior and properties related to processing of polymers into useful materials such as plastics. Processes covered in the course will include: Extrusion, Film Blowing, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, compression molding, Thermoforming, Rotational Molding, and Fiber Spinning. The relationship between process and product requirement will also be discussed.
Course ID TS 555 Metals and Minerals Processing معالجة المعادن و الفلزات TS 535 Processing and fabrication of minerals and metals are essential steps to make them useable and this also adds significant economic value when applied in the markets. All comprehensively used processes such as extraction, casting, rolling, extrusion, forging, heat treatment etc, are covered. This depends on an understanding how these extraction, shaping and fabrication processes affect the microstructure and properties of metals. This course covers the fabrication methods and their impacts on material properties. Course ID TS 560 Materials Science Modelling نمذجة علم المواد
TS 511 The students will understand and use Computational materials modeling as an increasingly important branch of materials science due to the evolution of modeling frameworks, invention of novel numerical algorithms and increased computer capability. As a consequence, modeling and simulation as emerging as powerful complementary approaches will be used as experiment and traditional theory. The outermost effective modeling is based on physical mechanisms and real internal structures at various levels (nano-, micro,-meso).
Course ID TS 565 Surface Science and Corrosion علم السطح و التآكل TS 511 Topics contributing to a better understanding of applications of surfaces, interfaces and nanostructured will be covered. The course will concern on atomic and molecular level of materials. Corrosion will be determined as an example related to the current need of the industry. This will be determined by many analytical techniques and structure analysis.
Course ID TS 500 Nanotechnology and Advanced Characterization Methods تقنية النانو و طرق التوصيف المتقدمة TS 511 Introduction to nanotechnology and its applications in different materials will be introduced. Several advanced techniques will be used such as TEM, SEM and AFM. The students will learn the operational techniques of this equipment. Other lab practice techniques will also be introduced depending on the size of the students and availability of equipment (i.e. surface tensions analysis).
Course ID TS 580 Grade Mode Graduate Seminar ندوة الدراسات العليا <0 CH> <(1 Theory, 0 Lab)> Pass/Fail All the students will be required to attend the graduate seminar. The students will decide with the supervisor the selected seminar series. The student will give at least one seminar during this course. It is a pass/ fail course. This will include seminars from invited speakers from Industry and from regional and international universities.
Course ID TS 590 Special Topics موضوعات خاصة <2 CH> <(2 Theory, 0 Lab)> Program s Approval The course will be designed according to specific students needs and thesis/ project. Students will be directed to have some courses that will enrich their final project/ thesis. It is a tailored course that can be taken inside or outside Qatar depending on the program recommendation. Examples are: Statistical analysis, Pharmaceutical delivery
Course ID TS 598 Applied Materials Project مشروع مواد تطبيقية <6 CH> <( -- Theory, -- Lab)> Research project should include the background, methods, results and discussion as well as the conclusion of the work. It should be approved by the program. The project should deal with up to date research activities in the field of Materials Science and technology.
Course ID TS 599 Thesis رسالة <9 CH> <( -- Theory, -- Lab)> Program approval Research thesis should include the background, methods, results and discussion as well as the conclusion of the work. It should be approved by the program. The project should deal with up to date research activities in the field of Materials Science and technology.