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Fall 2011-2012
Course books
EvaluationMSE 501 / MAE 561 / CEE 561
Introduction to Materials
Emphasizes the connection between microstructural features of materials and their properties, and how processing conditions control structure. Topics include atomic bonding, crystal structure, thermodynamics, phase diagrams, defects, microstructure, diffusion, phase transformations, nucleation, coarsening, glasses, elastic and plastic deformation, fracture, sol-gel processing, sintering, and composites.
Sample reading list:
J.F. Nye, Physical Properties of Crystals
P. Haasen, Physical Metallurgy
C. Hall, Polymers Materials
Y.T. Ciang, D. Birnie, and W.D. Kingery, Physical Ceramics
D.A. Porter and K.E. Easterling, Phase Transformations in Metals and Alloys
C. Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics
Other Requirements:
Not Open to Freshmen.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21727 | L01 | 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm | M W | Bowen Hall 222 | Enrolled:20 Limit:50 |