Arizona State University

Ceramics and Composites

Arizona State University

Ceramics and Composites

This course is part of Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization

Terry Alford

Instructor: Terry Alford

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Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

53 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Structures, strengthening mechanisms, and application of ceramics and composites materials.

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There are 5 modules in this course

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This course will introduce the major types of ceramics and their applications. We will learn about the different methods used for glass strengthening; the factors that determine a ceramic’s crystal structure; the key characteristics of composite materials; and the different structures of fiber-reinforced composite materials. We will discuss reasons for creating various types of composites.

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1 video1 reading

In this module, we learn about glassy ceramics, ceramic structures and different methods of processing ceramics.

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2 videos4 readings1 discussion prompt

In this module, we explore ceramic network modifiers and see how the modifiers affect structure and properties. We also investigate the effects of flaws on the strength of ceramics.

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3 videos6 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In this module, we will explore crystalline ceramics, ceramic structure, and the processing and application of different kinds of ceramics.

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4 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this lesson, we will identify various kinds of composites, and learn about their properties, technological applications, and how they're processed.

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5 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts

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Terry Alford
Arizona State University
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