Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
3202031 Introduction to Material Science 3.0 3
Description This course introduces the fabrication and performance of various materials as well as the relationships that exist between the chemical bonding, structures and properties of materials. It covers the following topics: Atomic Structures and Interatomic Bonding; Structure of Crystalline Solids; Imperfections and Diffusion in Solids; Phase Diagrams and Phase Transformations; Applications and Processing of Metal and Alloys; Structures, Properties, Applications and Processing of Ceramics; Structures, Characteristics, Applications and Processing of Polymers; Composites; Mechanical Properties of Materials; Electrical Properties of Materials; Thermal Properties of Materials; Magnetic Properties of Materials; Optical Properties of Materials; Corrosion and Degradation of Materials; Semiconductors, Biomaterials, Advanced Materials, Smart Materials and Nanotechnology; Environmental Issues in Materials Science and Engineering; Materials Selection and Design Considerations.