Module #1 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering Overview of materials science and engineering, importance, and applications
Module #2 Atomic Structure and Bonding Atomic structure, types of bonds, and their role in material properties
Module #3 Crystal Structure and Defects Crystal structures, defects, and their impact on material properties
Module #4 Phase Diagrams and Equilibrium Phase diagrams, equilibrium, and their role in material synthesis and processing
Module #5 Mechanical Properties of Materials Introduction to mechanical properties, including strength, toughness, and stiffness
Module #6 Thermal Properties of Materials Introduction to thermal properties, including heat capacity, conductivity, and expansion
Module #7 Electrical and Magnetic Properties of Materials Introduction to electrical and magnetic properties, including conductivity, resistivity, and magnetism
Module #8 Optical Properties of Materials Introduction to optical properties, including reflection, refraction, and absorption
Module #9 Introduction to Metals and Alloys Overview of metals and alloys, their properties, and applications
Module #10 Steel and Ferrous Alloys Properties, processing, and applications of steel and ferrous alloys
Module #11 Non-Ferrous Alloys Properties, processing, and applications of non-ferrous alloys, including aluminum, copper, and titanium
Module #12 Ceramics and Glass Overview of ceramics and glass, their properties, and applications
Module #13 Polymer Science and Engineering Overview of polymers, their properties, and applications, including synthesis and processing
Module #14 Composites Overview of composite materials, their properties, and applications, including fiber-reinforced and particulate composites
Module #15 Biomaterials Overview of biomaterials, their properties, and applications in medical devices and tissue engineering
Module #16 Materials Selection and Design Principles and methods for selecting and designing materials for specific applications
Module #17 Materials Testing and Characterization Overview of materials testing and characterization techniques, including mechanical, thermal, and microstructural analysis
Module #18 Materials Processing and Manufacturing Overview of materials processing and manufacturing techniques, including casting, forging, and machining
Module #19 Corrosion and Degradation Overview of corrosion and degradation mechanisms, and strategies for prevention and mitigation
Module #20 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Overview of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, their properties, and applications
Module #21 Energy Storage and Conversion Materials Overview of materials for energy storage and conversion, including batteries, fuel cells, and solar cells
Module #22 Materials for Electronics and Photonics Overview of materials for electronics and photonics, including semiconductors, insulators, and optoelectronic materials
Module #23 Materials for Aerospace and Defense Overview of materials for aerospace and defense applications, including high-temperature and high-strength materials
Module #24 Sustainability and Environmental Impact Overview of the environmental impact of materials, and strategies for sustainable materials development and use
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Materials Science and Engineering career
