SCI 3010 - Structure and Properties of Modern Materials

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
Materials drive advancements in our society and the products/devices/components that scientists and engineers develop are all made of materials. This course focuses on the primary types of materials and composites as well as the relationships between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The course topics include atomic structure and interatomic bonding, mechanical, thermal, and deteriorative properties of materials, material synthesis and characterization, and materials in engineering design.
Prereq: CHM 1010 or equivalent (CH 200 or CH 200A or CH 200B)
Note: None
This course meets the following Raider Core CLO Requirement: Think Critically

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use atomic/molecular-level understanding of bonding to study materials
Understand and describe the relationship between structure and properties of materials
Apply phase diagrams and phase transformations for applications in material science
Perform a variety of calculations that pertain to material properties

Prerequisites by Topic

Classification and properties of matter, atomic structure, and periodic relationships
Chemical bonding
Intermolecular forces
Types of chemical reactions

Course Topics

Atomic structure and interatomic bonding
Crystal structure
Phase diagram and phase transformations
Mechanical properties
Malleability and ductility
Thermal properties
Structures and properties of metal alloys
Structures and properties of ceramics and glasses
Polymer synthesis and characterization
Composites
Nanomaterials
Corrosion, degradation, and sustainability of materials
Materials in engineering design

Coordinator
Dr. Wujie Zhang

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