Course Text:J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to Materials Science for Engineers, 4^th Ed.

Supplements:?Course Notes will be distributed in class

Purpose of this Course:

This is an introductory course providing an overview of underlying science and engineering principles of all classes of materials.

Desired Outcomes:

At the end of the course, you should be able to:

1. describe materials crystal structures
2. interpret simple 2 dimensional phase diagrams and predict the microstructure on cooling
3. describe mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of materials and relate them to their crystal structures and processing
4. explain electrical, optical and magnetic properties of materials
5. use processing to change materials properties
6. select materials for specific applications

Reading

Students are responsible for reading chapters in Shackelford, 4th edition that correspond to the topic calendar. However, we will not cover all topics in Shackelford (a book with some deficiencies, but one with much material that should make it a useful reference book for your professional library). Students are encouraged to consult other sources other than the instructor, the class text, or the notes to get a more complete picture of the subject. Suggestions for additional reading would be announced in class as appropriate. Certain topics not discussed by Shackelford can be found in other sources and handouts.

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