About This Course

Demystifying Materials Science: Foundations for Engineers This comprehensive introductory course equips you with the essential principles of materials science applied to mechanical and related engineering fields. Delve into the fascinating world of: Atomic building blocks: Explore the periodic table and its role in material properties. Crystal structures: Uncover the microscopic arrangements of atoms and their impact on behavior. Material phases: Understand solid solutions, defects, and phase diagrams to predict material behavior. Solidification & casting: Learn how materials solidify and choose the best casting process. Thermodynamics & properties: Grasp the relationship between heat, temperature, and material properties. Selection & applications: Discover key properties like thermal, electrical, and mechanical, and their role in material selection for specific applications. Mechanical behavior: Understand elasticity, plasticity, stress-strain curves, and how materials respond to forces. Performance under stress: Explore creep, fatigue, and toughness to predict material performance. Design & manufacturing: Learn how material selection influences design and vice versa, and how material properties impact manufacturing processes. Processing & workability: Discover how formability, machinability, and weldability affect how materials can be shaped and joined. Through interactive lectures, engaging videos, and real-world examples, gain a solid foundation in materials science, empowering you to make informed engineering decisions.

Course Objectives: Materials Science for Engineers This online course aims to equip you with the fundamental knowledge of materials science and its critical role in mechanical and related engineering disciplines. By the course end, you will be able to: Explain the relationship between atomic structure and material properties using the periodic table. Analyze crystal structures and their influence on material behavior. Predict material behavior based on solid solutions, defects, and phase diagrams. Select appropriate casting processes for different materials. Relate heat, temperature, and thermodynamics to key material properties. Choose materials based on their thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties for specific applications. Understand the mechanical behavior of materials including elasticity, plasticity, and stress-strain relationships. Predict material performance under stress considering creep, fatigue, and toughness. Make informed engineering decisions by understanding the interplay between material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. Analyze the formability, machinability, and weldability of various materials. Through engaging lectures, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies, gain the confidence to apply materials science principles to solve engineering challenges.