To enable students for abstract thinking and acquiring basic knowledge in the field.

Acquired knowledge is used in the profession, in the individual work, and in further education.

Introductory considerations on materials in general. Material structure (chemical bond, crystal and non-crystalline structure). Control of microstructure and mechanical properties of materials. Phase diagrams. Classification of engineering materials. Alloys of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, structures, properties and applications. Ceramics, structure, properties and applications. Polymers, characteristics and application. Composites, types, properties and applications. Intelligent materials. Selection of materials. Methods of mechanical and microstructural testing of materials.

Teaching is held interactively as lectures and laboratory practice. During lectures, the theoretical part of the teaching content is presented and supplemented by characteristic examples for better understanding. During laboratory practice, the obtained knowledge is practically applied on the available laboratory equipment. Apart from lectures and practice, consultations are held regularly.