ME
241
Material Science and Metallurgy I
The importance of materials science and engineering and material needs. The relation between structure, properties, and performance of materials' atomic structure, interatomic bonding, crystal structures, and imperfections in solids. Diffusion in solids. Mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms and failure of materials. Phase diagrams, phase transformations and heat treatment processes. Materials selection and environmental issues.
Prerequisites:
0420101,0420105
0630241
(3-0-3)