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Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering with Computational Models (featured course)
Defining the Discipline: What is Materials Science and Engineering?
MSE Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
History of Materials
The MSE Paradigm - Defining the Discipline
The MSE Paradigm as a Framework for Science and Engineering
Role of MSE in Engineering in Technology
The Taxonomy of Materials
Summary and Terms
Preface: Models, Scientific Process, and Model-based Learning
Models Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
What are Models?
Types of Models
All Models are Wrong, Some are Useful
How Do Models Fit into the Processes of Science and Engineering?
Mental Models and External Representations
Model-based Learning
Summary and Terms
Atomic Bonding
Bonding Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Exploration of a Model of Two Atoms
The Atomic Hypothesis
Electrostatic Interpretation of Atomic Bonding
Effective Nuclear Charge and Electronegativity
Electrostatic Interpretation of Different Bond Types
The Octet "Rule" and Bond Stability
Summary and Terms
Bonding Post-assessment
Modeling Interatomic and Intermolecular Interactions
Interatomic Potentials Pre-Assessment
Introduction and Outline
Review of Force and Potential Energy
Modeling the Atomic Hypothesis with Interatomic Potentials
The Lennard-Jones Potential
LJ-Potential Atoms in a Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Emergent Behaviors in Lennard-Jones Systems
Evaluating the LJ potential
Practice Problems
Summary and Terms
Bonding to Crystal Structure
Crystal Structure Pre-Assessment
Introduction and Outline
Bonding in Large(r) Assemblies
Emergent Periodicity in 2D Crystals
Periodicity in 3D Crystals
Navigating 3D Structures - Crystallographic Points
Navigating 3D Structures - Crystallographic Directions
Navigating 3D Structures - Crystallographic Planes
Crystal Symmetry
Working with Common Metallic Crystal Structures
Spaces Between Atoms - Interstitial Sites
Working with Common Ceramic Crystal Structures
Degrees of Crystallinity
Summary and Terms
Point Defects
Point Defects Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Small Defects, Big Impacts
Vacancies: Introduction and Exploration
Substitutional Impurities: Introduction and Exploration
Interstitial Defects: Introduction and Exploration
Classification of Point Defects
Summary and Terms
Exercises
Diffusion
Diffusion Pre-assessment
Introduction
Brownian Motion - Observation, Theory and Experiment
Random Walk Model
Flux and Concentration Change
Fick's Laws
Fick's Laws - Qualitative Graphical Interpretation
Fick's Laws - Quantitative Analysis
Diffusion Mechanisms in Solids
The Diffusion Coefficient
Summary and Terms
Energy Distributions and Point Defect Concentrations
Point Defect Concentrations - Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Atomic Terraces - Temperature Dependence
Energy Distribution of Atoms (Optional)
Vacancy Concentration in Monte Carlo Model (Optional)
Vacancy Concentration - Thermodynamic Argument
Vacancy Concentration - Arrhenius Behavior.
Summary and Terms
Polymers
Polymers - Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Conformation
Polymer Architecture
Step-growth Polymerization
Chain-growth Polymerization
Molecular Weight Distributions
Summary and Terms
Phase Diagrams
Phase Diagrams - Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
What's a Phase?
Maps of Phase Equilibrium - Unary Phase Diagrams
Maps of Phase Equilibrium - Binary Phase Diagrams
Maps of Phase Equilibirum - Binary Isomorphous Phase Diagrams
Maps of Phase Equilibrium - Binary Eutectic Phase Diagrams
(Quasi)Equilibrium Microstructures
Maps of Phase Equilibrium- Intermediate Phase Diagrams
An Important Phase Diagram - Fe-C
Summary and Terms
Mechanical Properties
Mechanical Properties Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Tensile Behavior of Materials - Stress and Strain
Elastic Properties
Inelastic Properties
Common States of Stress
Summary and Terms
Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms
Dislocations and Strengthening Mechanisms Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Historical Anomalies in Plasticity Theory
Dislocations
Some Videos of Dislocations
Types of Dislocations
Slip Systems
The Burgers Vector
Strengthening Mechanisms
Heat Treatments and Recovery
Summary and Terms
Electronic Properties
Electronic Properties Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Electric Fields, Voltage, and Current
The Free Electron Model
Resistance vs Resistivity and Conductance vs Conductivity
Metal vs Insulator Conduction? Why?
Temperature and Charge Carrier Scattering
Factors Affecting Conductivity
Why does increasing temperature increase conductivity in semiconductors?
Free electron and hole model of semiconductor conductivity
Extrinsic semiconductors
Semiconductor devices: PN-junctions
Active areas of research
Summary and Terms
Materials Selection
Materials Selection Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
The Role of Materials Selection in Design
The Character of a Material—Material Properties Profiles
Navigating Ashby Diagrams
Materials Selection Techniques: Objectives and Criteria
Summary and Terms
Broader Impacts
Broader Impacts Pre-assessment
Introduction and Outline
Materials Scarcity, Demand, and Consumption
Materials' Environmental Impact
Life-cycle Analysis
Recycling
Summary and Terms
Exercises
Appendix A - Mathematics Prerequisites
Introduction - Mathematical Skillsets Required for this Course
Basic Rules for Exponents
Logarithmic Identities
Vector Algebra
Differential and Integral Notation
Elementary Differentiation
Elementary Integration
Appendix B - Chemistry Reivew
Periodic Table
Practice Problems (Ch 2)
Practice Problems (Ch 3)
Practice Problems (Ch 4)
Practice Problems (Ch 5)
Appendix C - Computational Methods
Computational Final Project Option
Molecular Dynamics
Monte Carlo Method
Appendix D - Goals/Means Approach to Problem Solving
Solving Problems with Model-based Approaches
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