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TEC 3039 - Materials Science (3)


When Offered: Fall; Spring
An in-depth study of the structure, characteristics, analysis, and application of modern engineering materials, with an emphasis on the processing/structure/properties/performance interrelationship. Topics include atomic structure and bonding, crystal structure and imperfections, solidification, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms, failure analysis, phase diagrams, heat treatment, corrosion and degradation, and materials characterization techniques. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.