Undergraduate ENGR 0022

Material structure and properties

(3 units)

Description: An introduction to the basic concepts of materials science and engineering. The concepts of atomic, crystal, micro- and macro-structure, their control and effects on chemical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and mechanical properties. Modification of properties by heat treatment and control of processing. Fundamental considerations in materials selection.

Prerequisites: MATH 0230 and PHYS 0175.

Textbook: Materials, by Ashby, Shercliff and Cebon, Elsevier, 2007.

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