B. Course Syllabi for Materials Engineering

1. Course Name: Mat E 211 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

2. Catalog Description: Mat E 211. Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering. (4-3) Cr. 5. F. Structure and properties of ceramic, electronic, polymeric and metallic materials, emphasizing differences based on structure and bonding. Phase equilibria and phase transformations. Materials degradation. Materials selection.

3. Prerequisites: Chem. 177 or 167.

4. Textbook/Materials: Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, William D. Callister, Jr., 5th ed. Wiley, 1999. Course Note Packet: May be purchased at the University Book Store.

5. Course Learning Objectives:
The student will:

• Be able to identify and classify various materials (such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites) from their characteristic properties (such as mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties).
• Be able to build a model of a crystal structure given Bravais lattice, lattice parameters and atomic position indices, and identify and sketch planes and directions in simple structures.
• Interpret one- and two-component phase diagrams and sketch likely microstructures of resulting materials.
• Know how to measure and interpret the meaning of bulk properties of materials such as density, elastic modulus, electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity.
• Be able to select candidate materials for particular applications given basic knowledge of materials properties and expected service/environmental conditions.
• Be able to measure and control temperature using data acquisition and control tools.

6. Topics Covered: Crystal Structure; Crystalline/Noncrystalline Mat.; Imperfections/Diffusion; Phase Diagrams; Phase Transformations; Mechanical Properties-Metals; Mechanical Properties – Ceramics; Dislocations, Strengthening, Failure; Thermal Processing, Properties; Electronic Properties; Magnetic/Optical Properties; Polymer Structure/Processing; Composites; Biomaterials.

7. Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class MTRF 10-10:50, Lab A: W 3-6 Lab B: R 3-6

8. Professional Component: Mat E 211 contributes 5 credits towards Engineering Topics.

9. Relationship of Course to Program Learning Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives: Objectives: A, C , E Outcomes: a, b, d, e, g, k-o, r

10. Prepared by: Kristen Constant, 8/13/99, rev. 5/24/00 KPC