Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering

Catalog description

An introduction covering fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and engineering of advanced industrial materials. Topics include synthesis and processing of various materials, including metals, polymers, biomaterials and semiconductors, and in-depth discussions of structure-property relationships. The course includes in-class demonstrations, hands-on projects, seminars by industry and academic representatives and group discussions on issues relevant to the Materials Science workforce. Students will have an opportunity to explore career pathways in Materials Science.