MATERIALS OF THE MODERN WORLD
The properties and structure of everyday materials. A non-mathematical exploration of the relation between structure and resulting properties of metals, plastics, ceramics, glasses, and composite materials. Case studies of important materials in the modern and historical context.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Classify types of modern materials and their properties Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the relationship between materials properties and atomic to microscopic scales Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explore case studies of modern and historic applications Audience: Undergraduate 4. Explain the role of materials in current and future applications Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Classify types of modern materials and their properties Audience: Undergraduate 2. Describe the relationship between materials properties and atomic to microscopic scales Audience: Undergraduate 3. Explore case studies of modern and historic applications Audience: Undergraduate 4. Explain the role of materials in current and future applications Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027