MES 602/602L Materials Characterization: Methods and Applications/Lab

Credits: (3-0) 3

Materials Engineering and Science (MES) involves the study of the relationships between the structure-properties-processing-application of materials. Characterization methods are used to determine both the structure and properties of materials. The characterization methods portion of the course will help students to understand the processes to 1) select the material that is best for a particular application, 2) determine the effect of processing on materials properties in order to design a better material, and 3) determine how properties are related to material structure.

Students will need to perform materials characterization to understand the relationships described above. The second portion of the course will help students develop an understanding of the characterization methods available as well as their advantages and limitations.

Corequisites: MES 602L
Notes: Laboratories to be performed include: Particle size analysis, contact angle goniometry, and thermal analysis.

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