1. MSE 227: Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering
Course Objective...
Introduce fundamental concepts in MSE
You will learn about:
• material structure
• how structure dictates properties
• how processing can change structure
This course will help you to:
• use materials properly
• realize new design opportunities
with materials

2. Time: T/Th: 11:00-12:15 PM
Room: JD3504
Instructor: Dr. R. D. Conner
Dept. of Manufacturing System Engineering and Management
Office: JD3511,
(818)
Office Hour: T, Th: 10-10:45 AM,
T, Th: 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Website:

3. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, PHYS220A, PHYS220AL
Corequisites: MATH 150B.
Textbook: Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering, 3nd Ed
D. Callister, Jr. J. Wiley & Sons, NY
Course Description: An introductory course in engineering materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Study of atomic and crystalline structures of materials. Application of basic principles to the study of mechanical, physical, and chemical behavior of materials. Selection of materials in engineering applications based on materials properties and processing. Design project on materials properties, selection or application.
The learning objectives are:
To understand the principles of engineering and science in applications of materials and design.
To learn to find information in literature and other available sources. To learn to use information systems (computer, internet, and other available sources) in engineering practice.

4. Grading Policy Methods of Students evaluation: Homework 10.0 %
Mid-term Exams 30 %
Term paper 15 %
Design Project 15%
Final Exam 30%
No Make Up Exams

5. Homework: Homework problems will be passed out in class
Homework: Homework problems will be passed out in class. Each student will turn in homework one week after it is assigned. On the day homework is due, students will be randomly selected to solve selected homework problems at the board, explaining to the class how each problem is worked. Students are encouraged to work together on homework. Students will be evaluated on both the quality of their written answers and board presentations.

6. Exams: Exams will be based on homework and information provided in lecture and assigned reading. All exams will be closed book. The final will be cumulative. Relevant formulas, tables, etc. will be provided.
Term Paper: Each student will write a 4-page term paper on a topic of interest in materials. Term papers are due on October 26, 2010.
Design Presentation: The class will be divided evenly into groups for a materials selection design project. Projects for each group will be assigned by the instructor. Each group will write a report on their respective project, as well as make an oral presentation to the class.

7. Grades will be based on the weighted average of the total number of points accumulated by the student during the semester. Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A
90 – A-
87.5 – B+
82.5 – B
77.5 – B-
72.5 – C+
67.6 – C
62.5 – 60 C-
<60 D
<50 F

8. Suggestions for success in this class:
1. Read the relevant material in the book (preferably before the lecture topic)
2. Review and understand the examples given in the book.
3. Do the assigned homework. If you are having difficulty with a particular concept, work additional problems given in the book on that topic that have the answers given in the back of the book.
4. Come to office hours.
5. Seek help: student services, tutors, etc.
Academic success is directly proportional to the amount of time devoted to study.

9. Criteria
Points
Identified problem type 1 2
Identified relevant criteria: variables given and to be solved for
Used appropriate equations/solution method
Followed logical sequence to solution
Proper arithmetic and units
Total:

10. The Materials Science Mantra:
The properties of a material depend upon its composition and microstructure
The microstructure of a material depends upon its composition and the processing that it undergoes

11. Chapter 1 Materials are... engineered structures...not blackboxes!
Structure...has many dimensions...
Structural feature
Dimension (m)
-10
atomic bonding
< 10
-10
missing/extra atoms 10
crystals (ordered atoms) -8 -1 10
-10
second phase particles -8 -4 10
-10
crystal texturing -6
> 10 1

12. Structure, Processing, & Properties
• Properties depend on structure
ex: hardness vs structure of steel
Hardness (BHN)
• Processing can change structure
ex: structure vs cooling rate of steel 2

13. The Materials Selection Process1.
Pick Application
Determine required Properties
Properties: mechanical, electrical, thermal,
magnetic, optical, deteriorative. 2.
Properties
Identify candidate Material(s)
Material: structure, composition. 3.
Material
Identify required Processing
Processing: changes structure and overall shape
ex: casting, sintering, vapor deposition, doping
forming, joining, annealing. 3

14. ELECTRICAL • Electrical Resistivity of Copper:
• Adding “impurity” atoms to Cu increases resistivity.
• Deforming Cu increases resistivity. 4

15. THERMAL • Space Shuttle Tiles: • Thermal Conductivity of Copper:
--Silica fiber insulation
offers low heat conduction.
• Thermal Conductivity
of Copper:
--It decreases when
you add zinc! 5

16. MAGNETIC • Magnetic Permeability • Magnetic Storage: vs. Composition:
--Recording medium
is magnetized by
recording head.
• Magnetic Permeability
vs. Composition:
--Adding 3 atomic % Si
makes Fe a better
recording medium! 6

17. OPTICAL • Transmittance:
--Aluminum oxide may be transparent, translucent, or
opaque depending on the material structure.
polycrystal:
low porosity
polycrystal:
high porosity
single crystal 7

18. DETERIORATIVE • Stress & Saltwater... • Heat treatment: slows
--causes cracks!
• Heat treatment: slows
crack speed in salt water!
4mm
--material:
7150-T651 Al "alloy"
(Zn,Cu,Mg,Zr) 8