EGR-2300 Materials Science for Engineers and Scientists

Credits 3
Introduces the foundations of the chemistry and physics of materials used in engineering applications. Develops the relationship between the atomic and molecular structure of materials and the macroscopic properties and performance of engineering material. In particular, includes thorough discussion of the chemical and physical properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, superconductors, and nanomaterials.
Prerequisite(s): EGR-1010 and CHM-2000.
(Offered spring only.)

Course Outcomes

Explain how crystalline structures affect the properties of solids, especially with regards to strengthening, fatigue, and failure.
Identify experimental procedures to determine material characterization.
Describe the differences in properties and structure between metals, special alloys (such as biometals), thermoplastics, ceramics, special composite materials, semiconductors, nanomaterials, glasses, and superconductors.
Analyze the design of structures in engineering problems using relationships derived from the structural properties of the engineering material.
Predict the behavior of materials using phase diagrams (binary, ternary).