MTSE 5100 - Fundamental Concepts of Materials Science

3 hours

Crystal structures including defects and structures of non-crystalline materials. Phase diagrams, intermolecular forces. Organic raw materials, metals and alloys, ceramics, electronic materials, liquid crystals, polymers, natural and synthetic composites, smart materials, hybrids. Mechanical, thermophysical, electrical, magnetic and surface properties including tribology, corrosion and degradation. Testing of materials.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.