This course is part of the Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

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Materials Science for Technological Application SpecializationArizona State University

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Periods of our civilization have names associated with materials – stone age, bronze age, iron age and the silicon age. Materials impact all aspects of your daily life and will continue to do so in the future. The more we understand materials, the more we imagine the future with fantastic devices and advancements enabled by materials. This initial specialization introduces a limited number of material science and engineering concepts. The topic presentations are at the concept level without being mired in heavy mathematics. Participation in each course is best done by initially having a firm sense of what MSE does and its impact on society. Topics in this specialization span from atom bonding and crystal structure to diffusion and phase diagrams. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer and Materials Quality Control. Others who want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.

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Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

Beginner Level

To be successful in this course, you should have a background in high school physics and/or chemistry.

Approx. 29 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

The role of materials engineers in contemporary engineering practice.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

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Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

Beginner Level

To be successful in this course, you should have a background in high school physics and/or chemistry.

Approx. 29 hours to complete

English

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Instructor

Terry Alford

1,962 Learners

8 Courses

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Arizona State University

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Course Introduction

This course introduces students to the basic ideas of materials science and engineering. This course includes an introduction to the relationship between processing, properties, and structure. This course is different from many other courses in that it uses a rudimentary introduction of fundamental concepts materials selection. It also identifies the characteristics and properties of the different families of materials based on their interatomic bonding. Finally, we explore how materials properties vary across the periodic table.

1 hour to complete

3 videos (Total 7 min), 2 readings

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Module 1: Introduction to Specialization and Course

5 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 37 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Course #1 Introduction Video3mIntroduction to Materials Science and Engineering3mMaterials Families and Types of Bonding, Part 16mMaterials Families and Types of Bonding, Part 27mMaterials Families and Types of Bonding Part 37mEngineering Education8m

6 readings

Lesson 1 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials1hLesson 2 Overview1mIntro to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials1hLesson 3 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 1, Introduction to Materials1h

1 practice exercise

Introduction to Material Science and Engineering Quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

7 hours to complete

Module 2: Atomic Structure and Interatomic Bonding I Property Relationships

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 38 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Atomic Structure, Part 17mAtomic Structure, Part 21mInteratomic Bonding, Part 18mInteratomic Bonding, Part 23mInteratomic Bonding, Part 34mPeriodic Table Relationships, Part 15mPeriodic Table Relationships, Part 27m

8 readings

Lesson 1 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table1hLesson 2 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table1hLesson 3 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table1hLesson 4 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 2, Atomic Structure, Bonding & Periodic Table1h

1 practice exercise

Bonding & Periodic Table Quiz30m

Week4

Week 4

6 hours to complete

Module 3: Atomic Structure

6 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 39 min), 8 readings, 1 quiz

6 videos

Atomic Structure , Part 17mAtomic Structure , Part 25mAtomic Structure , Part 34mProperty Relationships, Part 16mProperty Relationships, Part 27mProperty Relationships, Part 37m

8 readings

Lesson 1 Overview1mIntroduction to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties1hLesson 2 Overview1mIntro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties1hLesson 3 Overview1mIntro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties1hLesson 4 Overview1mIntro to Materials Science, Chapter 3, Atomic Bonding & Material Properties1h

1 practice exercise

Bonding & Material Properties Quiz30m

About the Materials Science for Technological Application Specialization

This Specialization will provide you with an introductory knowledge and understanding of key concepts in Materials Science. Periods of our civilization have names associated with materials – stone age, bronze age, iron age, and the silicon age. Materials impact all aspects of your daily life and will continue to do so in the future. The more we understand materials, the more we imagine the future with fantastic devices and advancements enabled by materials. This initial specialization introduces a limited number of material science and engineering concepts. The topics presentations are at the concept level without being marred in heavy mathematics. Participation in each course is best done by initially having a firm sense of what MSE does and its impact on society. Topics in this specialization span from atom bonding and crystal structure to diffusion and phase diagrams. Some of the position titles that may benefit from this course include Materials Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Materials Quality Control. Others who are want to explore the world of materials will find it helpful.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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