Part A. Physical interpretation of thermodynamic behavior of materials in the presence or absence of natural phenomena, thermodynamic properties, equilibrium criteria, phase diagrams. Physical interpretation of mechanical behavior of materials in the presence or absence of imperfections, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms. Part A provides the fundamental knowledge including the required background for specialized courses of higher level. Part B: Thermal processing of metal alloys, corrosion oxidation and protection of metallic materials.
