ENGR-1600

Materials Science for Engineers

Introduction to “real” (defect-containing) solids, and equilibria and kinetic processes in solids. Macroscopic properties, such as mechanical strength and electrical conductivity, are dominated by structure and bonding, and the course continuously emphasizes this connection. Each of the materials classes (metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers) is discussed in detail in this context. Prerequisite: CHEM-1300 or CHEM-1100, although the former is recommended. Fall and spring terms annually.

4 credit hours, 5 contact hours