In today’s society, virtually every segment of our everyday life is influenced by the limitations, availability, and economic considerations of the materials used. In this lesson you will be introduced to the interconnectivity of processing, structure, properties, and performance of the design, production, and utilization of materials; the role of materials scientists and engineers; and the three important criteria in materials selection. You will also be introduced to the classical classification of materials: metals, ceramics, and polymers, as well as, composites and the advanced materials classification used in modern high-tech applications.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Lesson 1 will take us 1 week to complete. Please refer to Canvas for specific due dates.
To Read |
Read pp 7-24 (Ch. 1) in Introduction to Materials ebook Reading on course website for Lesson 1 |
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To Watch | Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors |
To Do | Lesson 1 Quiz |
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