Atomic and molecular structure of materials (fundamental particles, periodic table). Inter-atomic and inter-molecular connections (connection strength – connection with module of elasticity and extension coefficient, connection energy – primary and secondary connections). Structure of crystals (unit cell, types of unit cells, crystal structure of metals and silicate ceramics, crystallographic directions and planes, polycrystals, non-crystal structures). Errors in crystal grid (dot and line defects). Deformation and strengthening of metals (characteristics of dislocation, concept of plastic deformation explained via dislocation movement, strengthening mechanisms via grain size, creation of solid solutions by deformations). Repair, recrystalisation and growth of grain, deformation mechanisms in ceramics. Dispersive systems and surface appearances. Fundamental properties of construction materials (general and specific properties, condition parameters, physical properties, physical and mechanical properties, construction and technological properties. Thermal technical properties and water vapour diffusion – principles of calculation and definition of structures according to valid regulative. Diffusion. Fundamentals in kinetics of chemical reactions. Condition diagrams. Phase transformations in metals, development of microstructure and correlation with mechanical properties. Production processes, types and application of steel. Steel corrosion. Polymer structure. Deformation mechanisms and strengthening in polymers. Polymer structure. Production and application of polymers. Plastic masses. Types of composite materials (composites – agglomerates, reinforced, structural composites).