M.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering, Department of
Programme Code: MSM
M. Tech.
Overall Credit Structure
| Course Category | Credits |
|---|---|
| PC (Programme Core) | 53 |
| PE (Programme Elective) | 3 |
| OE (Open Elective) | 6 |
| Total Graded Credit Requirement | 62 |
| Non-Graded Units (NGU) | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Non-Graded Units | 0 |
Programme Learning Outcomes
| PLO | Outcome |
|---|---|
| PLO 1 | Graduates will develop a broad and interdisciplinary understanding of different classes of materials, their properties, and applications, enabling their selection and design for diverse engineering and scientific challenges. |
| PLO 2 | Graduates will gain hands-on expertise in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials, applying experimental and computational techniques to solve practical problems. |
| PLO 3 | Graduates will apply their knowledge to analyze and address complex challenges in industries such as chemical, petrochemical, plastics, metallurgy, electronics, and related sectors, contributing to innovation and sustainable solutions. |
| PLO 4 | Graduates will communicate technical concepts effectively through written reports, presentations, and discussions, while collaborating in multidisciplinary teams to solve real- world engineering and scientific problems. |
| PLO 5 | Graduates will demonstrate ethical responsibility, professional integrity, and awareness of environmental and societal implications in materials research, development, and industrial applications. |
Programme Core
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLD7004 | Cornerstone Project | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| MLD7005 | Internship/Minor Project | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| MLD7006 | M. Tech. Project Part 1 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 12 |
| MLD7007 | M. Tech. Project Part 2 | – | – | – | – |
| MLL7000 | Structure and Characterization of Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7001 | Introduction to Computational Materials Science | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MLL7002 | Materials Processing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MLL7003 | Materials for Sustainable Development | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MLL7101 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7102 | Polymer Engineering and Rheology | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| MLL7103 | Polymer Blends and Composites | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MLL7104 | Polymer Technology and Product Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7201 | Phase Equilibria and Transformations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7202 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| MLL7203 | Advanced Glass and Ceramics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7204 | Materials for Energy Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLN7001 | Research Practicum (M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering) | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| MLP7105 | Polymer Chemistry Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
SC1 MSM (3-0-0)
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7101 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7201 | Phase Equilibria and Transformations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SC2 MSM (3-0-2)
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7102 | Polymer Engineering and Rheology | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| MLL7202 | Mechanical Behaviour of Materials | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
SC3 MSM (2-0-2)
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7103 | Polymer Blends and Composites | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MLL7203 | Advanced Glass and Ceramics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLP7105 | Polymer Chemistry Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
SC4 MSM (3-0-0)
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7104 | Polymer Technology and Product Development | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7204 | Materials for Energy Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
PE1 MSM
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7103 | Polymer Blends and Composites | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MLL7106 | Polymeric Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7109 | Polymeric Coatings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7110 | Biodegradable Polymeric Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7111 | Smart Polymeric Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7204 | Materials for Energy Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7205 | Porous Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7208 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7213 | Advanced Crystallography | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7215 | Creep and Superplasticity of Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7302 | Data Driven Methods for Materials Designing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MLL7304 | Materials Simulation Methods Using High Performance Computing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Programme Electives
| Course No. | Course Title | L | T | P | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLL7106 | Polymeric Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7109 | Polymeric Coatings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7110 | Biodegradable Polymeric Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7111 | Smart Polymeric Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7113 | Advanced Polymer Characterization | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7204 | Materials for Energy Applications | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7205 | Porous Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7208 | Advanced Engineering Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7213 | Advanced Crystallography | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7215 | Creep and Superplasticity of Materials | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MLL7302 | Data Driven Methods for Materials Designing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MLL7304 | Materials Simulation Methods Using High Performance Computing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| MLL7401 | Micro-Nano Fabrication in Materials Engineering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TXL7565 | Advanced Material Characterization Techniques | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Semester-wise Schedule
| Sem | Courses & Baskets | Hrs / week |
NGU | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MLL7000 Structure and Characterization of Materials
(3.0-0.0-0.0) 3.00
MLL7001 Introduction to Computational Materials Science
(2.0-0.0-2.0) 3.00
MLL7003 Materials for Sustainable Development
(1.0-0.0-0.0) 1.00
MLN7001 Research Practicum (M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering)
(0.0-0.0-8.0) 4.00
OE
(3-0-0) 3
SC1 MSM (3-0-0)
SC2 MSM (3-0-2)
|
27 | 4 | 17 |
| Winter |
MLD7004 Cornerstone Project
(0.0-0.0-6.0) 3.00
|
6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
MLD7004 Cornerstone Project
(0.0-0.0-6.0) 3.00
MLL7002 Materials Processing
(2.0-0.0-2.0) 3.00
MLN7001 Research Practicum (M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering)
(0.0-0.0-8.0) 4.00
OE
(3-0-0) 3
SC3 MSM (2-0-2)
SC4 MSM (3-0-0)
PE1 MSM
|
31 | 4 | 18 |
| Summer |
MLD7005 Internship/Minor Project
(0.0-0.0-6.0) 3.00
|
6 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |
MLD7006 M. Tech. Project Part 1
(0.0-0.0-24.0) 12.00
MLN7001 Research Practicum (M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering)
(0.0-0.0-8.0) 4.00
|
32 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 |
MLD7007 M. Tech. Project Part 2
(0.0-0.0-24.0) 12.00
MLN7001 Research Practicum (M.Tech. Materials Science and Engineering)
(0.0-0.0-8.0) 4.00
|
32 | 4 | 12 |
| Total | 134 | 16 | 62 | |
Notes
MLD7004 Cornerstone Project is to start in the winter and continue into semester-2. Evaluation for this is expected during semester-2.
Students have to choose a stream between (a) Polymers and (b) Glass and Ceramics. A student choosing a stream is required to take all requirements of the stream. (SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4, PE1)
- Polymers
- SC1: MLL7101, Polymer Chemistry, (3-0-0) 3 credits
- SC2: MLL7102, Polymer Engineering and Rheology (3-0-2) 4 credits
- SC3:
- MLL7103, Polymer Blends and Composites (2-0-0) 2 credits AND
- MLP7105, Polymer Chemistry Laboratory (0-0-2) 1 credit
- SC4: MLL7104, Polymer Technology and Product Development (3-0-0)
- Glass and Ceramics
- SC1: MLL7201, Phase Equilibria and Transformations (3-0-0) 3 credits
- SC2: MLL7202, Mechanical Behaviour of Materials (3-0-2) 4 credits
- SC3: MLL7203, Advanced Glass and Ceramics (3-0-0) 3 credits
- SC4: MLL7204, Materials for Energy Applications (3-0-0) 3 credits