Classification of modern materials, and comparison with conventional materials. Specificity of the crystalline structure of metal materials, molecular microstructure of the polymers, specificity of the crystalline structure of ceramics, composites. Basic strengthening mechanisms of different materials groups. Iron-based metallic materials: steel - advanced structural, tool, stainless and fire-resistant steels, advanced castings and ADI materials. Advanced copper based metal materials (brass and bronze), aluminum (for plastic deformation and casting). Titanium based alloys, alloying elements, specificity of solution treatment, commercial titanium alloys. Magnesium based alloys. Alloys in the form of intermetal compounds; superalloys based on cobalt and nickel. Polymers: thermoplastics (LDPE, HDPE, UHMWPE, PP, PVC, POM, PA), thermosetting (PF, VF, EP, UPES); elastomers: natural and synthetic. Ceramics (engineering and traditional ceramics).