To understand the benefit of powder metallurgy, the unique applications of PM technique, to learn powder production techniques and specific case studies which require special premixed and prealloyed powders. To study the principles of all powder characterization techniques and powder size ranges for each technique. Tailoring powders for compaction, Sintering and sinter atmosphere conditions containing phase equilibria principles. Powder production techniques and relationship between powder size shape and production techniques. To study physical metallurgical fundamentals to understand sintering mechanisms and diffusion events to increase density during sintering.