Specialisation of materials used in industry such as lightweight materials, corrosion and thermal resistance materials, shape memory alloys, conductors, semiconductors and dielectric, magnetic materials, liquid crystals, superconductors, optical fibers, biomaterials, and nano-materials. Electrical, thermal, magnetic, optical and corrosion properties, and case studies.

CILO-1: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering appropriate to the degree discipline. CILO-2: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. CILO-3: An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice appropriate to the degree discipline.