Principles of Material Science and Engineering. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

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Prerequisites: PHYS 111 and PHYS 121 , CHEM 125 and CHEM 126 , MATH 111 and MATH 112 or equivalent. Examines the interrelationships among structure, properties, and performance of engineering materials. Topics to be covered include atomic structure, crystallography, solid state imperfections and diffusion. The properties of metals, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, and composites as well as their behavioral response to mechanical, chemical, optical, electrical, and magnetic stimuli are examined in light of their performance in service.