MECE5397-02 Function Mater
Learning Objectives:
The goal of the course is to provide the fundamental concepts in functional engineering materials and their properties and applications.
The objectives are to learn (1) the fundamental principles of functional engineering materials, including ceramics, polymers, and composites, and (2) how their electrical, magnetic, thermal, and optical properties are used in engineering applications
Course Topics:
- Functional engineering materials
- Ceramics
- Structures and properties
- Application and processing
- Polymers
- Structures
- Characteristics, applications, and processing
- Composites
- Fundamentals
- Applications
- Ceramics
- Functional properties of engineering materials
- Corrosion and degradation of materials
- Electrical properties and electronic materials
- Thermal properties
- Magnetic properties and magnetic materials
- Optical properties and optical materials
- The economic, environmental, and societal impact of materials (optional)
Sample syllabus