MAL 201 - Material Science

Course Objectives

1. To give an understanding on the importance of materials science for engineering applications,
2. To teach the properties, structure and manufacturing processes of materials and their effects on the performance of materials,
3. To give an understanding of the material selection and design by using principles of material science.

Course Description

Introduction to materials science and classification of atomic structures of the materials. Crystal structures and imperfections. Mechanical and physical properties of the engineering materials. Solid-state diffusion. Phase diagrams and solidification. Ferrous/non-ferrous alloys and principles of heat treatment. Electrical, optical, thermal and magnetic properties associated with electron band structures of the materials. Metallic corrosion and prevention from corrosion.