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Apr 17, 2026
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ME 521 - Science of Engineering Materials3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The structure and solid-state reaction in single and multiphase materials under equilibrium and nonequilibrium conditions are covered. Elastic, plastic and viso-elastic behavior of materials are analyzed. Material systems, service stability, failure of materials and the selection of materials are considered. (prereq: graduate standing, PH-2010, CH-200 or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• be familiar with typical properties and common engineering applications of broad categories of materials (metals, polymers, ceramics, composites)
• identify needed material property data for various applications
• understand the underlying principles involved in the processing/heat treatment of several materials
• understand the role of diffusion in the processing and use of engineering materials
Prerequisites by Topic
• Introductory Solid State Chemistry
• Basic mechanical principles
Course Topics
• Classification of Materials (1 hour)
• Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Materials (3 hours)
• Bonding and Structure in materials (metals, ceramics and polymers), including defects and imperfections (3 hours)
• Atomic movement (diffusion) in crystalline solids (2 hours)
• Polymer based materials: composition, structure, properties (3 hours)
• Ceramic materials, composition and properties (3 hours)
• Laboratory Demonstration (microscopy, tensile testing) (2 hours)
• Strengthening methods for metals (4 hours)
• Phase diagrams in metals (2 hours)
• Precipitation strengthening in Aluminum alloys (2 hours)
• Properties and heat treating of steel (3 hours)
• Review and Exam (2 hours)
Coordinator
Matt Panhans
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