Introduction to Material Science

Introduction to the basic concepts of materials science.

Objectives

- Foundation of an interdisciplinary approach that combines Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for understanding the properties of materials. - Connecting the macroscopic properties of materials with different levels of material structure (atoms, bonds, crystal lattice). - Understanding the basic principles of experimental methods for the analysis of the structure and composition of matter. - Understanding basic design strategies and materials selection schemes. - Realistic design problems of materials design and solutions.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of physics, mathematics and chemistry.

Syllabus

History of the field Examples of Materials / Applications States of matter - a first acquaintance: metals, ceramics, polymers, biomaterials, semiconductors, composite materials Basic structure elements: individual characteristics, periodic table, bonds, bond energies, ion packing, crystal structure Basic elements properties: mechanical, thermal, electrical Metals, ceramics, plastics