— Materials Marvels: The Science of Superheroes

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Introduction to science and technology of materials as key engineering ingredients. Explores the relationship between art and materials, and how superheroes are both products and resources of ideas for new materials' technologies. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). EMS 002 — Materials Marvels (3 units) Course Description: Introduction to science and technology of materials as key engineering ingredients. Analysis of engineering marvels hidden in plain sight, including butterfly wings, bicycle frames, and computer chips. Relationships between materials, art, and nature, and how common items are both products and sources of ideas for new materials technologies. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Materials Science & Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). EMS 002 — Materials Marvels (3 units) Course Description: Introduction to science and technology of materials as key engineering ingredients. Analysis of engineering marvels hidden in plain sight, including butterfly wings, bicycle frames, and computer chips. Relationships between materials, art, and nature, and how common items are both products and sources of ideas for new materials technologies. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One restricted to Materials Science & Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.