The contents of this lesson have been carefully selected such that the students can develop key ideas that are essential to a solid understanding of materials science and engineering. This lesson also contains several new examples of modern applications of advanced materials such as those used in information technology, energy technology, nanotechnology microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and biomedical technology.
The concise approach used in the textbook will allow instructors to complete an introductory materials science and engineering course in one semester.
Attending this lesson, students will find materials science and engineering very interesting, and they will clearly see the relevance of what they are learning. It will present many examples of modern applications of materials science and engineering that impact student’s lives. Our feeling is that if students recognize that many of today’s technological marvels depend on the availability of engineering materials they will be more motivated and remain interested in learning about how to apply the essential of materials science and engineering.
Most of the materials presented here can be covered in typical one-semester course. By selecting the appropriate topics, however, the instructor can emphasize the desired materials (i.e. metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, etc.), provide an over-view of materials, concentrate on behavior, or focus on physical properties.
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