MEMS 0023 - INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This is an introductory class for students majoring in materials science and engineering. It begins by focusing on fundamentals of structure including bonding, crystal structures and defect in crystals and microstructure. It then addresses the relationship between structure and properties, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. It concludes by introducing thermodynamic and kinetic principles of materials especially those pertinent to materials processing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: (MATH 0150 or 0230 or 0231 or 0235) and (PHYS 0150 or 0174 or 0201 or 0475); PROG: School of Engineering

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