MT 501 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

An introduction to the structures/properties relationships of materials principally intended for students with a limited background in the field of materials science. Topics include: structure and bonding, thermodynamics of solids, alloys and phase diagrams, mechanical behavior, electrical properties and the kinetics of solid state reactions. The emphasis of this subject is the relationship between structure and composition, processing (and synthesis), properties and performance of materials.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate Student or At Least Junior

Distribution

Materials Science and Engineering Program

Typically Offered Periods

Fall Semester Spring Semester