MTSE 2000 - Stuff Matters: Materials and Civilization

3 hours

Specifically designed for non-science and non-engineering students. Materials have defined the “age” in which we live throughout history, e.g. “Stone” age, “Bronze” age, “Iron” age, “Silicon” age. Materials breakthroughs and failures continue to shape our everyday lives. Students learn the basics of materials science: processing/structure/property/performance relationships. In-class and hands-on demonstrations, and guest lecturers. Students examine historical and contemporary issues for materials scientists. Materials such as metals and their alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites are discussed in context of our daily lives. Students work in teams to address modern materials issues.

Corequisite(s): MTSE 2002.

Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $52.70 (instructional fees), $16.25 (differential fees)