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Spring 2026 Recitation Lecture Distance Learning Lower Division
The relationship between the structure of materials and the resulting mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. Atomic structure, bonding, atomic arrangement; crystal symmetry, crystal structure, habit, lattices, defects, and the use of X-ray diffraction. Phase equilibria and microstructural development. Applications to design.
Learning Outcomes1Recognize basic MSE nomenclature, basic microstructure, associate terms with the appropriate structure/phenomena, and be able to differentiate between related structures/phenomena. Examples: FCC and BCC crystal structures; Ionic and Covalent crystal structures; Elastic and Plastic deformation; Isomorphous and eutectic phase diagrams; Interstitial and vacancy diffusion mechanisms; Polymers exhibit a distribution of molecular weights; Identifying and drawing crystallographic planes and directions.
2Perform simple calculations to quantify material properties and microstructural characteristics. Examples: Interplanar spacing of a family of atomic planes given an x-ray diffraction pattern; Equilibrium vacancy concentration at a given temperature; Dimensional changes associated with elastic and plastic deformation; Fracture strength for a given flaw size; Phase composition and fraction using phase diagrams; Apply Reuss and Voight models to determine modulus of composites.
3Recognize the effect of composition and microstructure on material properties. Examples: Hall-Petch effect; Dislocation density effect on yield strength and electrical conductivity; Alloying effect on yield strength and electrical conductivity; Inverse relationship between yield strength and fracture toughness; Correlation between type of atomic bonding and the mechanical and electrical properties of different classes of materials.
4Take information from a known situation and apply it to a new situation. Examples: Effect of temperature and applied stress on the peak positions in an XRD pattern; Simple calculations with multiple steps.
5Predict property response or microstructural changes based on imposed conditions. Examples: Predicting microstructure using a phase diagram; Predicting microstructure using a TTT diagram; Effects of temperature and alloying on the resistivity of metals.
6Assess the interplay of two material properties. Examples: Effect of atomic bond strength on Young’s modulus, coefficient of thermal expansion and melting temperature; Determine if a material will yield or rupture at a given applied stress.
7Identify, formulate, and solve complex materials engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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