MODULE 1 MATERIALS Unit 1.1 • Properties of materials Materials science and engineering Mechanical properties of materials Thermal, electrical and chemical properties of materials Loads and stresses Lubricants Greases Coolants Unit 1.2 • Metals General characteristics of metals Ferrous metals Steel Thermal treatments Softening and hardening thermal treatments Non-ferrous metals Unit 1.3 • Non-metals Polymers, plastic materials Thermoplastics Thermosetting plastics Rubber Traditional and advanced ceramics Composite materials Advanced composite materials Bio-materials Nano and smart materials