Syllabus

History of Ceramics: Early pottery to modern applications (2 contact hours)
Prehistoric ceramics (Earliest pottery, Neolithic revolution, Techniques and Decoration)
Use of Ceramics in Ancient Civilizations (Indian Vedic Civilization, Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greeks and Romans)
Modern Ceramics (Arts and crafts movements, modernist innovations, studio ceramics)

Ceramics for Rural Development: Earthenware (2 contact hours)
Importance of earthenware in rural development (Economic empowerment, Sustainability and Environment and Cultural
Preservation, Improved Livelihoods, Social and Community benefits, Potential for Innovation)

Ceramics for Construction Industry: Cement, Glass, Tiles, Whitewares (3 contact hours)
Role in construction, properties, applications: Cement, Glass, Tiles and Whitewares

Ceramics for Metallurgical Industries: Refractories (2 contact hours)
Refractories : (Importance, Types, Properties, Applications, Recent Advances, Challenges)

Ceramics for load bearing and wear resistance applications (4 contact hours)
Properties and Applications of important structural ceramics (Alumina, Zirconia, Silicon Carbide and Silicon Nitride)

Ceramics for Electronic Applications (4 contact hours)
Smart Ceramics: Sensors, actuators, transducers, and their applications in modern technology.
Ceramic Components in Energy Storage: Batteries and capacitors.

Ceramics for Healthcare (3 contact hours)
Usage in medical implants (e.g., joint replacements, ligament replacement, dental ceramics).
Ceramics in Drug Delivery Systems.

Eco-friendly Ceramics (2 contact hours) 
Sustainable materials (Recycled materials, Natural Clays, Non toxic glazes and Bio-based materials)
Low-impact manufacturing process (Energy efficient firing, Air drying techniques)
Waste reduction, Longevity and Recyclability
Eco friendly ceramic products (Dinnerware, Tiles, Art and Decor)

Case Studies of recent development (4 contact hours)
Case Studies of successful Ceramic applications: From biomedical devices to renewable energy solutions.
Emerging Trends in Ceramics: Nanoceramics, smart materials, and self-healing ceramics.
Challenges and Opportunities in the Ceramic Industry.
Role of Ceramics in Society of the future

Explore the historical and cultural significance of ceramics in ancient civilizations and modern societies

Understand the basic properties of ceramic materials (e.g., mechanical properties, thermal properties, optical properties etc.).

Identify various types of ceramics and their applications in modern technology, healthcare and infrastructure development.

Critically evaluate the environmental impact of ceramic production and explore sustainable practices.

Explain the evolution of ceramics from prehistoric to modern times and analyze their cultural, historical, and technological significance in society.

Evaluate the role of ceramics in rural development and construction industries, focusing on materials such as earthenware, cement, glass, tiles, and whitewares.

Analyze the properties, classifications, and applications of refractories and structural ceramics used in metallurgical, load-bearing, and wear-resistant applications.

Examine the functional principles and applications of advanced ceramics in electronics, energy storage, and healthcare, including sensors, capacitors, implants, and drug delivery systems.

Assess sustainable practices, emerging trends, and future opportunities in ceramics, including eco-friendly materials, nanoceramics, smart ceramics, and their societal impact.

W. David Kingery, H. K. Bowen and Donald R. Uhlmann, Introduction to Ceramics, Wiley-Interscience

David W. Richerson, The Magic of Ceramics, Wiley

Bernard Leach, A potter’s book, Faber and Faber

C.Barry Carter and M.Grant Norton, Ceramic Materials:Science and Engineering, Springer