1.

materials including thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties, to microscopic

causes (based on fundamental principles), including chemical bonding, crystal structure, and
microstructure.
2. To be able to describe the differences in macroscopic physical properties for metals,
polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, and composite materials in terms of microscopic
structure and causes.
ABET Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe, discuss, and explain what the field of materials science includes.
2. Explain atomic structure.
3. Describe, discuss, and explain bonding.
4. Describe, discuss, and explain crystal structure.
5. Describe, discuss, and explain microstructure.
6. Explain material crystal defects and their significance.
7. Use the isomorphous phase diagram to determine phase compositions and relative
amounts of phases present for a given alloy chemical composition
8. describe and explain solid state diffusion
9. Relate macroscopic physical and mechanical properties (tensile and bending) to atomic
bonding and microstructure.
10. Describe and explain corrosion in metals, and electrical, thermal properties, magnetic,
and optical properties, in terms of microscopic causes.
11. To be able to describe the differences in macroscopic physical properties for metals,
polymers, ceramics, semiconductors, and composite materials in terms of microscopic
phenomena and causes.
12. To verify the knowledge transferred through written examinations and quizzes, written
assignments, and group participation.
Relationship of Course to ABET Program Outcomes:
ABET Program Outcome
x a. ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science and
engineering
b. ability to design and construct
experiments, and analyze and
interpret data
c. ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic
constraints
x d. ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
x e. ability to identify, formulate and
solve engineering problems

ABET Program Outcome

f. understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
x g. ability to communicate effectively
h. broad education necessary to understand
the impact of engineering solutions in a
global, economic, environmental, and
societal context
x i. recognition of the need for, and an
ability to engage in life-long learning
j. a knowledge of contemporary issues
k. ability to use the techniques, skills and
modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice

Lecture/Discussion:
To get the most out of this course, come to lecture prepared and ready to learn. Effective
preparation will include reading the text and other written postings, and watching assigned
videos before classroom lecture/discussions. Occasionally, handouts will be distributed and
quizzes will be given. The first several minutes of class will be devoted to announcements,
issues of interest, and questions from students. Lecture/discussion will often revolve around
targeted questions/topics available in advance and posted on elearning. Active learning
discussion exercises and problems are planned. Many related videos will be posted or a link
provided. Questions during lecture are welcome and encouraged. From time to time, I may ask
you to respond to a question via flisti.com.

Course Activities and Grade Component Weights

Activity
Home Work

Component
Individual/Team

Quizzes
1hr Exams
Final Exam
Class Participation
Extra Credit
Total

Individual/Team
Individual
Individual
Individual
Individual

Quantity
12 of 15
12 of 14
2
1
Involvement
1 or 2

Key Dates
Due Next Class
Day
Any Day
02/19 and 04/02
05/08/2015
All semester
03/03 and 04/16

Weight
8%
20%
40%
30%
2%
2%
102%

GRADING POLICY
Score
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
<60
Academic Misconduct

Grade
A
B
C
D
F
F*

Course Activity Descriptions:

1. Class Format: Most classes will begin with brief overviews of the days topics following
student viewing of posted Power Point slides, notes, and videos. This overview will be
followed by class discussion and facilitated group learning exercises. It is extremely
important for students to come to class prepared.
2. Homework:
a. Assigned problems are mostly from the text, are to be done on WileyPLUS
through the web, and due by midnight on the next class day after the
corresponding material is discussed in class. See Appendix B. The underlined
problems will be discussed in class and are not available on WileyPLUS.
b. Meant to review and apply concepts.
c. Due by midnight on the next class day after the corresponding material is
discussed in class. Penalty for late submissions: 50% for 24hrs; no credit for > 24
hrs.
d. You are encouraged to work in small groups (2-4 individuals) for the in class
problem activities. T
e. Objective: Practice/demonstrate application of concepts.
3. Quizzes:
a. Short questions taken from reading, videos, homework problems, postings, and
lecture-discussion. The lowest two scores will be dropped.
b. Quizzes will be 5-15 minutes at the start of the class, and generally announced in
advance.
c. Closed book; will be either individual or team efforts TBD for each quiz.
d. Objectives:
i. Evaluate comprehension of text material from videos, readings, postings,
and lecture-discussion information.
ii. Demonstrate knowledge gained from reading and homework.
4. Exams:
a. There will be two one-hour (50 min) exams covering materials science concepts
and relationships, and problems.
i. Closed book with allowed cheat sheet (one 8 x 11 sheet on one side).
ii. Objective: Evaluate the understanding of broad aspects of the topics
covered. The first exam will be mostly concerned with fundamental
structural aspects of materials; the second exam with the properties
derived from fundamental structural aspects of materials.
b. The final exam will be full course comprehensive.
i. Closed book with allowed cheat sheet (one 8 x 11 sheet on both sides).
ii. Objective: Measure the level of understanding of the fundamental aspects
of materials science and engineering, that is: the relationships between the
structure and properties of materials.

5. Class Participation (2%):

a. Contribute to the discussion of concepts covered during lectures including
homework problems, and special assignment problems/solutions. Contributors
will be noticed.
b. Ask questions and contribute to class room discussions. Contributors will be
noticed.
c. Visit with the instructor or TA and discuss concepts, problems, and other issues.
d. Watch the four Making Stuff movies and write a 250-300 word report on each
describing what you learned, during the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th week of class. Each
movie is worth 0.5%. Due dates are shown on the syllabus. NOVA's four-hour
TV series on PBS: "MAKING STUFF: Stronger, Smaller, Cleaner, Smarter," was
produced in cooperation with the Materials Research Society (MRS) and
premiered on January 19, 2011. New York Times technology reporter David
Pogue takes viewers on a extraordinary tour of the materials world.