This course introduces the student to the relationships between the various levels of structure (electronic, atomic, crystal, microstructure and macrostructure) in a material and the influence of structure on properties and performance. The influence of structure on mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal and magnetic properties are discussed in the context of bonding, defects, crystal, micro and macrostructure. A significant aspect is the emphasis on the raw materials from which fuels, engineering polymers, ceramics and metals are derived.
Prerequisites
CHEM 106, MATH 152
Semester Offered
Fall