Course Summary
Explore the basics of materials science in this introductory course. Learn about the properties of materials and how they can be manipulated for different purposes.Key Learning Points
- Understand the atomic structure of materials and how it affects their properties
- Learn about various types of materials, including metals, ceramics, and polymers
- Discover how materials can be engineered to enhance their properties for specific applications
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €34,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €34,000
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹5,50,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $85,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €34,000
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹5,50,000
- Spain: €30,000
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,50,000
- Spain: €32,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of materials science
- Identify different types of materials and their properties
- Apply knowledge of materials science to real-world applications
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
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Description
Materials are the physical foundations for the development of science and technology. The human civilizations are historically designated by the evolution of materials, such as the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Nowadays, materials science and technology support most of the industrial sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, transportation, architecture, infrastructure and so on. Fundamentals of Materials Science is a core module for undergraduates majored in materials science and engineering. This English course will be taught by Prof. Guo Qiang, Prof. Reddy and Prof. Liu Jing from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. An integrated approach of combining metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials will be adopted in this course, for the attendants to attain a deep understanding on the correlation of composition, microstructure, processing and properties in materials science. Let’s gather in this course and explore the wonderland of materials together.
Outline
- Week 1
- Course advertisement
- Course introduction
- 1.1 Atomic bonding
- 1.2 Crystal lattice
- 1.3 Crystal structure of metals
- Problem set 1
- Week 2
- 1.4 Crystallographic points, directions & planes
- 1.5 Crystal structure of ceramics
- 1.6 Polymorphism & allotropy
- 1.7 Structure of polymers
- 1.8 Characterization of crystal structure
- Problem set 2
- Week 3
- 2.1 Equilibrium concentration of point defects
- 2.2 Point defects in ionic solids
- 2.3 Concept of dislocations
- 2.4 Geometry of dislocations
- Problem set 3
- Week 4
- 2.5 Dislocations in real crystals
- 2.6 Motion of dislocations
- 2.7 Elastic properties of dislocations
- 2.8 Forces on dislocations
- 2.9 Surfaces & interfaces
- Problem set 4
- Week 5
- 3.1 Stress strain curves
- 3.2 Elastic & viscoelastic properties
- 3.3 Slip mechanism
- 3.4 Twinning & kinking
- Problem set 5
- Week 6
- 3.5 Grain refinement
- 3.6 Solid solution strengthening
- 3.7 Second phase & work hardening
- 3.8 Property evolution
- Problem set 6
- Week 7
- 3.9 Mechanical properties of ceramics (1)
- 3.10 Mechanical properties of ceramics (2)
- 3.11 Mechanical properties of polymers
- 3.12 Introduction of composites
- 3.13 Mechanical properties of composites
- Problem set 7
- Week 8
- 4.1 Kinetics of recovery and recrystallization (1)
- 4.2 Kinetics of recovery and recrystallization (2)
- 4.3 Grain growth after recrystallization
- 4.4 Dynamic recovery and dynamic recrystallization
- Problem set 8
- Week 9
- 5.1 Diffusion phenomena
- 5.2 Fick's law
- 5.3 Solutions to diffusion functions
- 5.4 Kirkendall & Darken
- Problem set 9
- Week 10
- 5.5 Thermodynamics of diffusion
- 5.6 Atomic mechanisms of diffusion
- 5.7 Factors that affect diffusion (1)
- 5.8 Factors that affect diffusion (2)
- Problem set 10
- Week 11
- 6.1 Basics of phase diagrams
- 6.2 Thermodynamics of phase diagrams
- 6.3 Effect of pressure on free energy
- 6.4 Free energy of binary systems
- Problem set 11
- Week 12
- 6.5 Graphic construction of phase diagrams
- 6.6 Gibbs phase rule
- 6.7 Construction of phase diagrams
- 6.8 Evolution of different phase diagrams
- Problem set 12
- Week 13
- 6.9 Spinodal decomposition
- 6.10 Lever rule
- 6.11 Binary phase diagrams
- 6.12 Steels
- Problem set 13
- Week 14
- 6.13 Cast irons
- 6.14 Three-component systems (ternary phase diagrams) (1)
- 6.15 Three-component systems (ternary phase diagrams) (2)
- 6.16 Three-component systems (ternary phase diagrams) (3)
- Problem set 14
- Week 15
- 7.1 Phase transformations basics of solidification
- 7.2 Nucleation
- 7.3 Heterogeneous vs homogenous nucleation
- 7.4 Temperature time transformation
- Problem set 15
- Week 16
- 7.5 Phase transformations in steels (1)
- 7.6 Phase transformations in steels (2)
- 7.7 Phase transformations in alloy steels
- 7.8 Precipitation
- 7.9 Precipitation in Al alloys
- Problem set 16
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fundamentals of materials science in this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its engaging lectures and practical applications. Many found the course to be a great introduction to the subject, providing a solid foundation for further study.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging lectures and practical applicationsPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of complex concepts
- Excellent examples and demonstrations
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Practical applications of materials science principles
- Great introduction to the subject
Cons from User Reviews
- Course can be challenging for beginners
- Some users found the course to be too theoretical
- Limited interaction with instructors or other students
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Not enough focus on certain topics
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