Surface Technology and Tribology

The course includes lectures and seminars covering the mechanical contact and friction of surfaces, lubrication and lubricants, wear, and different contact cases and mechanisms; the tribological properties of metals, ceramics, and polymers; surface treatment, surface modification, and surface finishing; tribological problems and measures; abrasion testing.

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Master's level

Admission requirements: Registered for Materials Engineering, 7.5 ECTS credits, Deformation and Failure, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Materials Characterisation, 7.5 ECTS credits, plus upper secondary level English 6, or equivalent.

Selection: Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

This course is included in the following programme

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (studied during year 5)
• Master Programme in Mechanical Engineering with specialisation in Materials Engineering (studied during year 2)
• Master of Science in Engineering, Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, specialisation in Materials Engineering (studied during year 2)