Materials Engineering

Course Syllabus in pdf

1. During the semester, 2 one-hour tests will be given. The student MUST take all two tests. Basically NO make-ups are granted unless absence from a test is justified with proper documentation. An unexpected absence will result in a zero grade. All tests will be based on the material covered up to the date of test. Unless otherwise instructed, closed-book tests should be expected. Any grade review you see justified should be brought to my attention within the first week of receiving the grade.
2. Homework will be assigned and specified either as "suggested" or "to be collected" at that time. There will be in class unannounced quizzes.
3. It has been my experience in the past that when students study in groups, and communicate and share resources, they seem to perform better. Obviously, this is a generalization and I am sure there are many exceptions. However, please keep this in mind and take advantage of study groups whenever you can.

1. General Introduction; Atomic Structure & Bonding
2. Crystalline Structure
3. Imperfections, Diffusion
4. Mechanical Properties of Metals
5. Dislocations, Failure
6. Phase Diagram
7. Metal Processing, Alloys
8. Corrosion
9. Ceramics
10. Polymers
11. Composite and Civil Engineering Materials
12. Electrical, Thermal, Magnetic & Optical Properties