Fundamentals of Materials Science

4 credits

Fundamental principles of structure and properties of materials utilized in the practice of engineering. Properties of materials as related to atomic, molecular, and crystalline structures. Metals, ceramics, multiphase systems, and polymeric materials. Relationships between structure and electrical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Course overlaps with: B ENGR 320 and TME 320. Prerequisite: Either CHEM 142, CHEM 143, or CHEM 145. Offered: AWSpS.