What will you in the Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know Course
Recognize the six categories of engineering materials and their common applications.
Understand the principle of “structure leads to properties” in materials science.
Analyze how defects and dislocations impact material performance.
Apply the Arrhenius equation to diffusion and other thermally activated processes.
Evaluate mechanical properties such as stress, strain, toughness, and elasticity.
Explore important phenomena including fatigue, creep, and the ductile-to-brittle transition.
Understand the development and function of semiconductor materials.
Program Overview
Module 1: The Menu of Materials & Solid State Diffusion
Duration: ~1 hour
Overview of six categories of engineering materials
Introduction to crystallography and atomic-level defects
Application of diffusion principles and Arrhenius behavior
Module 2: Plastic Deformation & Mechanical Properties
Duration: ~1 hour
Role of dislocations in material deformation
Stress-strain relationships: elasticity, yield strength, tensile strength, and toughness
Module 3: Creep & Ductile-to-Brittle Transition
Duration: ~1 hour
Time-dependent deformation and high-temperature effects
Factors influencing the shift from ductile to brittle failure in materials
Module 4: Fracture Toughness & Fatigue
Duration: ~1 hour
Understanding flaw tolerance and crack propagation
Cyclic loading behavior and fatigue failure mechanisms
Module 5: Phase Diagrams & Semiconductors
Duration: ~2 hours
Basics of phase diagrams and phase transformations
Introduction to intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors and their roles in electronics
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Job Outlook
Mechanical Engineers: Strengthen understanding of material strength, failure, and behavior.
Materials Scientists: Gain foundational knowledge in materials analysis.
Product Designers: Make informed decisions on materials based on performance and properties.
Quality Engineers: Assess and ensure long-term reliability and durability of materials.
Specification: Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know
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