Metallurgy of commercial nonferrous metals and alloys: aluminium, magnesium, copper, zinc, titanium, nickel and other significant alloys such as cobal, lithium, precious metals group (PMG) and rare earth metals; Phase equilibrium diagrams of selected nonferrous alloy systems; Relationships among chemical compositions, microstructures, forming processess and heat treatments; Factors influencing physical, mechanical and chemical properties of nonferrous metals; Selection of nonferrous metals for engineering applications; Protection of metal degradation in service; Newly developed forming technology for high performance nonferrous metals and alloys.