Princ of Materials Science

Catalog description

Course concerns the science underlying the behavior of engineering materials, including the relation between atomic structure and mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties in metals, ceramics, polymers, composite materials, and semiconductors. Phase diagrams, heat treatment, and corrosion mechanisms are also presented. Laboratory exercises are included to enhance course theory and to provide hands-on experience with materials measurement, apparatus, and analysis techniques. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisites: CHEM 1510