Material Science

This course is designed to teach the basic principles governing the structure and properties of materials used in engineering. The course will investigate the structures and properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Students will gain an appreciation for the processing and design limitations of materials used in engineering. Other topics to be examined will include elastic and plastic deformation, strengthening mechanisms, corrosion prevention and control, and the considerations in choosing appropriate materials for engineering applications. Laboratory experiments will demonstrate the behaviour of polymers, metals, ceramics, and other engineering materials.