Materials Science and Engineering

Aim

This course provides an introduction to materials science with a focus on applications in engineering design. In this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the materials used in design and construction, as well as the relationships between structures and material properties.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain basic concepts such as atomic structure, interatomic bonds, and crystal structure.
• Analyze mechanical and thermal properties as well as phase transformations.
• Apply physical, chemical, and mathematical principles to describe materials and material interactions.
• Design materials for reliability, manufacturability, and functionality.

Content

• Content 1: Basic concepts of atomic structure, interatomic bonds, and crystal structure.
• Content 2: Analysis of mechanical and thermal properties as well as phase transformations. Material interactions and mutual compatibility, material processes for production, and failure analysis.
• Content 3: Electronic, optical, and magnetic properties of materials.
• Content 4: Engineering design of materials.