Open uni, M.E.T.A.L.S. Metallurgical Engineering and Technical Analysis of Lifecycle and Sustainability

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Learning outcomes After completing the course student can: recognize the role of metals in the modern society understand the role and impact of metals in the climate- and eco-systems recognize the local and global state of the metals resources knowing the main metals production and their global economics Contents What are metals and what are their roles in society? Different kinds of metals and their main properties Metals in society How is the basic metal structure and how does it link to its properties?Macro-level structure of metals (crystal structure, alloying) Example links between structure and properties (strength, hardness, yield, etc.) Peek at inspiring properties: antibacterial properties, aesthetic/artistic properties, acoustic properties (instruments), extreme use cases The fundamental role of metals in the circular economy Metals in Energy production and storage Global primary and secondary raw materials for metals World needs metals How are metals produced? Basics of minerals processing Basic methods for metals production from mineral raw materials Recycling of metals Life-cycle analysis for metal products (examples, comparison, carbon footprint and handprint) What are the basic metal products and their applications? Very briefly with inspiring applications: metals and alloys Historical metal uses Modern metal uses: batteries, smart phones, EVs, medicine etc. Prerequisites no prerequisities Please see the full course description, schedule and information about registration from Aalto University Open University Course Selection Aalto University Open University contact details