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(PHYS) Elements of Material Science

3 Credits | 200 Level | 45 Contact hours

Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering; an Integrated Approach. W.D. Callister and D.G. Rethwisch, 10th Edition, Wiley, New York, 2018.

Describing the conceptual internal structure of materials, its evolution into the real model of microstructure, for understanding the dependence of properties upon these structures. Connecting properties to the behavior of materials in service and materials selection.

• Explain the fundamental relationships between structure, processing, and performance of engineering materials and the basic science behind their widely differing properties.
• Describe basic materials properties of interest to material scientists and engineers.
• Predict basic microstructural development that evolves during the processing of materials and its potential impact on structure and properties.
• Utilize material properties to guide basic material selection.

1 Introduction
2 Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding
3 Structure of Metals and Ceramics
4 Polymer Structures
5 Imperfections in Solids
6 Diffusion
7 Mechanical Properties
8 Deformation and Strengthening Mechanisms
9 Failure
10 Phase Diagrams
11 Phase Transformations
12 Composites

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the fundamental relationships between structure, processing, and performance of engineering materials and the basic science behind their widely differing properties.
• Describe basic materials properties of interest to material scientists and engineers.
• Predict basic microstructural development that evolves during the processing of materials and its potential impact on structure and properties.
• Utilize material properties to guide basic material selection.

Homework
Online classwork sets on WileyPlus will be required weekly. Classwork sets will be graded by WileyPlus and counted in the course grade. Examples of homework problems are available upon request.

Exams
Two mid-terms and a comprehensive final exam. All exams are closed-notes, closed-book. Copies of exams are available upon request.

Assessment:
Homework (12 concept maps) 30%
Midterms (2) 30%
Final Exam 30%
Attendance and participation 10%

Grade Scale:

A 100-93
A- 92-90
B+ 89-87
B 86-83
B- 82-80
C+ 79-77
C 76-73
C- 72-70
D+ 69-67
D 66-63
D- 62-60
F 59-00