Materials Science & Engineering 510.

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Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
Fall 2017 (3 credits, EN)

Instructor
Professor Jonah Erlebacher, jonah.erlebacher@jhu.edu
Office: MD 206
Office hours: Tu Th 2:45 3:45, and by appointment

Teaching Assistants
Aliya Carter, Luthfe Siddique, acarte50@jhu.edu, lsiddiq4@jhu.edu
Office hours:
Aliya: Th, 3-4, MD 140 (back of the building)
Luthfe: M, 11 1, MD 140

Meetings
Tuesday, Thursday, 1:30 2:45 am, Shaffer 301

Textbook
W.D. Callister and D.G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An
Introduction; 9th edition. Available at the bookstore

Online Resources
Please log in to Blackboard for all materials related to this course
https://blackboard.jhu.edu

Course Information

This class covers the fundamental principles of materials science and engineering
and how they apply to the behavior of engineered and natural materials. The
relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and crystal structure
is developed. Attention is given to characterization of atomic and molecular
arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics,
semiconductors and polymers. The processing and synthesis of these different
categories of materials. Basics about the phase diagrams of alloys and mass
transport in phase transformations. Introduction to materials behavior including
their mechanical, chemical, electronic, magnetic, optical and biological properties.
Prerequisites: None.
Strongly recommended elective for MSE freshmen class

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Course Goals
Specific Outcomes for this course are that
Students will learn the basic concepts and general principles of materials science
and engineering.
Students will be exposed to the major elements in the field of materials science and
engineering, including processing, structure, properties and performance of
engineering materials.

This course will address the following Criterion 3 Student Outcomes

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering (to solve
problems related to materials science and engineering) (Criteria 3(a))
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability the design process
(Criteria 3(c))
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability recognition of constraints
within design (Criteria 3(c))
An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (Criteria 3(e))
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (Criteria 3(f))
An ability to communicate effectively (writing) (Criteria 3(g))
An ability to communicate effectively (oral presentation) (Criteria 3(g))
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a global, economic, environmental and societal context (Criteria 3(h))
A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning (Criteria
3(i))
A knowledge of contemporary issues (Criteria 3(j))
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice (Criteria 3(k))
the ability to apply advanced science (such as chemistry and physics) and
engineering principles to materials systems (Program Criteria)
the ability to integrate understanding of the scientific and engineering principles
underlying the four major elements: structure, properties, processing, and
performance related to material systems appropriate to the field (Program Criteria)
the ability to apply and integrate knowledge from each of the above four elements
of the field to solve materials selection and design problems (Program Criteria)

Course Topics

See below for a list of topics and dates

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Course Expectations & Grading

There will be 5 sets of homework problems, accounting for 40% of the final grade. To
graph a solution (if required), use a graphing program such as Excel.

There will be two (2) exams, a midterm (20%) and final (40%), accounting for 60% of
the final grade.
Ethics

The strength of the university depends on academic and personal integrity. In this course,
you must be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism,
reuse of assignments, improper use of the Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized
collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating
academic dishonesty, and unfair competition.
Report any violations you witness to the instructor.

You can find more information about university misconduct policies on the web:

http://e-catalog.jhu.edu/undergrad-students/student-life-policies/
Students with Disabilities

Any student with a disability who may need accommodations in this class must obtain an
accommodation letter from Student Disability Services, 385 Garland, (410) 516-4720,
studentdisabilityservices@jhu.edu .

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 Tentative Schedule

Date Lecture Topic and Reading Homework

Sept. 5 Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Structures of Materials

Atomic Bonding Types, and Properties Inferable from

Sept. 7 Chapters 1, 2
Bonding
Crystals: Metallic Bonding Leads to Dense Atomic HW#1 out
Sept. 12 Packing; BCC, FCC and HCP; Directions, Planes Chapter 3
Anisotropy, Interplanar Spacing, X-ray Diffraction to
Sept. 14 Determine; Structure; Single vs Poly Crystal Chapter 3
Defects: Point Defects (Vacancies, Interstitials), Line
Sept. 19 Chapter 4
and Planar Defects
Sept. 21 Computational Materials Science (Mueller) HW#1 due

Materials in Service I

Sept. 26 Ceramics: Glass and Concrete Chapters 12,13

Sept. 28 Polymers: Structure; Thermoplastics/Thermosetting Chapters 14,15

Mechanical Properties of Materials

Mechanical Properties: Elastic and Plastic, Stress- HW#2 out

Oct. 3
Strain Chapter 6

Oct. 5 The Role of Dislocations; Strengthening Mechanisms Chapters 7,8

Materials in Service II

HW #2 due
Oct. 10 Metals: Steel, superalloys, composites Chapter 10, 11,
16
Oct. 12 Review
Oct. 17 Midterm
Oct. 19 Heritage Materials and Conservation (McGuiggan)

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Thermodynamics of Materials

HW#3 out
Oct. 24 Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
Chapter 19
Reading and understanding phase diagrams: Binary
Oct. 26 Chapter 9
Alloys
Oct. 31 Using Phase Diagrams: Zone Melting, Eutectics HW#3 due

Kinetics and Phase Transformations

HW#4 out
Nov. 2 Phase Transformations: Nucleation, Growth
Chapter 10
Nov. 7 Microstructures

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials

HW#4 due
Nov. 14 Electrical Conduction; Semiconductors and Properties
Chapter 18
HW #5 out
Nov. 16 Optical Properties and Applications
Chapter 20
Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Vacation
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Vacation
Nov. 28 Magnetic Properties and Applications

Materials in Service III

HW #5 due
Nov. 30 Semiconductor Manufacturing

Biomaterials

Dec. 5 TBD
Dec. 7 TBD

Final Exam: Friday, December 15, 2-5