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Introduction to Materials Science
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 29 hours
  • Course by Arizona State University
  • Offered by

About

Periods of our civilization have names associated with materials – stone age, bronze age, iron age and the silicon age. Materials impact all aspects of your daily life and will continue to do so in the future. The more we understand materials, the more we imagine the future with fantastic devices and advancements enabled by materials. This initial specialization introduces a limited number of material science and engineering concepts. The topic presentations are at the concept level without being mired in heavy mathematics. Participation in each course is best done by initially having a firm sense of what MSE does and its impact on society. Topics in this specialization span from atom bonding and crystal structure to diffusion and phase diagrams. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer and Materials Quality Control. Others who want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.

Modules

Specialization Introduction

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Meet and Greet

3 Videos

  • Specialization Introduction
  • Instructor Introduction Video, Terry Alford
  • Instructor Introduction Video, Nirmal Theodore

2 Readings

  • Specialization Overview
  • Syllabus

Course #1 Introduction Video

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Course #1 Introduction Video

Module 1: Lesson 1, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Selection of Materials

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials

Module 1: Lesson 2, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Materials Families and Types of Bonding, Part 1
  • Materials Families and Types of Bonding, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials

Module 1: Lesson 3, Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Introduction to Material Science and Engineering Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Major Types of Materials

2 Videos

  • Materials Families and Types of Bonding Part 3
  • Engineering Education

2 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials

Module 2: Lesson 1, Atomic Structure

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Atomic Structure, Part 1
  • Atomic Structure, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table

Module 2: Lesson 2, Periodic Table Organization

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Major types of materials

2 Videos

  • Interatomic Bonding, Part 1
  • Interatomic Bonding, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table

Module 2: Lesson 3, Interatomic Bonding

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Major Types of Interatomic Bonding

1 Videos

  • Interatomic Bonding, Part 3

2 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table

Module 2: Lesson 4, Atomic-Bonding Mechanisms

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Bonding & Periodic Table Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Periodic Table Relationships

2 Videos

  • Periodic Table Relationships, Part 1
  • Periodic Table Relationships, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 4 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table

Module 3: Lesson 1, Atomic Structure

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Atomic Structure , Part 1
  • Atomic Structure , Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties

Module 3: Lesson 2, Atomic Structures

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Atomic Structures

1 Videos

  • Atomic Structure , Part 3

2 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties

Module 3: Lesson 3, Atomic Bond-strengths vs Processing Temperatures

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Property Relationships, Part 1
  • Property Relationships, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties

Module 3: Lesson 4, Effect of Bond-type on Materials Selection

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Bonding & Material Properties Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Relationships

1 Videos

  • Property Relationships, Part 3

2 Readings

  • Lesson 4 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties

Module 4: Lesson 1, Atomic Arrangement, Crystal Systems andLattices

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Crystal Structures, Part 1
  • Crystal Structures, Part 2
  • Crystal Structures, Part 3

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 4, Crystal Structure I:Unit Cells

Module 4: Lesson 2, Impact of Phase Transformation on Materials Properties

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Crystal Structures

2 Videos

  • Crystal Structures, Part 4
  • Crystal Structures, Part 5

2 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 4, Crystal Structure I: Unit Cells

Module 4: Lesson 3, Crystalline vs Amorphous Structure and Properties

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Crystal Structure I – Unit Cells

1 Discussions

  • Relationships

3 Videos

  • Crystalline vs Amorphous structure and properties, Part 1
  • Crystalline vs Amorphous structure and properties, Part 2
  • Crystalline vs Amorphous structure and properties, Part 3

2 Readings

  • Lesson 3 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 4, Crystal Structure I: Unit Cells

Module 5: Lesson 1, Positions in Unit Cells

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Selection of Materials

2 Videos

  • Unit Cells, Part 1
  • Unit Cells, Part 2

2 Readings

  • Lesson 1 Brief Overview
  • Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 4, Crystal Structure I: Unit Cells

Module 5: Lesson 2, Families of Directions in Crystal Lattices

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Crystal Structures Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Atomic and Crystal Structure

1 Discussions

  • Selection of Materials

3 Videos

  • Unit Cells, Part 3
  • Unit Cells, Part 4
  • Course Review

2 Readings

  • Lesson 2 Brief Overview
  • Intro to Materials Science, Chapter 4, Crystal Structure I: Unit Cells

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Dive into the fascinating world of materials with "Introduction to Materials Science" on Coursera. Led by expert instructors, this foundational course in Science & Engineering explores essential concepts without heavy mathematics. Over 1740 minutes, you'll learn about atom bonding, crystal structure, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Ideal for aspiring Materials, Chemical, Electrical, and Aerospace Engineers, as well as anyone curious about material science's impact on society. Available with a Starter subscription, this course will equip you with a crucial understanding of materials that shape our future.

Terry Alford
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Terry Alford