YF
Reviewed Apr 6, 2024
Very knowledgeable professor who is clearly passionate for the topic!
This is one of the best course for new people who want to start learning about Materials Science
Introduction to 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 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.
Status: Chemistry
Status: Materials science
BeginnerCourse29 hours
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NH
Reviewed Dec 18, 2024
great for fundamental knowledge in the first step of learning materials science
AA
Reviewed Nov 26, 2024
Very informative and the instructor really knows how to explain things and simplify them
VW
Reviewed Dec 23, 2025
Hats off to Prof Terry, this was an impactful course for me. His teaching method of breaking things down to the simplest level is applaudable. Thank you
MK
Reviewed Aug 18, 2025
I think this course is essential for every material science students and researchers.
S
Reviewed Nov 14, 2024
I enjoyed learning new things about materials science, and the professor was very knowledgeable, with clear and understandable explanations. Thank you for this valuable educational opportunity.
DS
Reviewed Aug 3, 2025
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Khôi
5.0
Reviewed Aug 16, 2024Augusto
5.0
Reviewed Aug 2, 2023Very nice and interesting course. This specialization is a must try for engineers: mechanicals, industrials and electronicals. It's not an easy subject, but engineers must study it and try to master it. I'm really grateful to Coursera and ASU for these courses. They give me access to quality technological knowledge. Enroll!
ASMA
5.0
Reviewed Nov 26, 2024Very informative and the instructor really knows how to explain things and simplify them
Umair
4.0
Reviewed Jan 18, 2023The introduction to material science course is designed in a short and comprehensive way, it imparts a brief knowledge and fundamental concept which will provide a root for advanced studies in material processing.
Mark
1.0
Reviewed Jul 16, 2025requires additional reading materials
Shahad
5.0
Reviewed Nov 15, 2024I enjoyed learning new things about materials science, and the professor was very knowledgeable, with clear and understandable explanations. Thank you for this valuable educational opportunity.
rihab
5.0
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025clear and well-structured introduction to materials science. The explanations are easy to follow and the examples help connect theory to real applications. A great course for beginners
Victor
5.0
Reviewed Dec 24, 2025Hats off to Prof Terry, this was an impactful course for me. His teaching method of breaking things down to the simplest level is applaudable. Thank you
Alejandro
5.0
Reviewed Jan 13, 2025Excelent course. Congrats to the professor he made every topic very clear and very simple. As well as, related the theory to the engineering real world.
Md.
5.0
Reviewed Aug 19, 2025I think this course is essential for every material science students and researchers.
Nguyen
5.0
Reviewed Dec 18, 2024great for fundamental knowledge in the first step of learning materials science
MOHAMMED
5.0
Reviewed Nov 26, 2025كورس ممتاز يعلمك الفروقات بين المواد و يفتح لك مجال كبير الي هو عالم المعادن
Yuet
5.0
Reviewed Apr 7, 2024Very knowledgeable professor who is clearly passionate for the topic!
D.Chathura
5.0
Reviewed Aug 4, 2025Best Course for Beginners in The Material Science...
gowda
5.0
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025Excellent teaching and its highly professional
Alejandra
5.0
Reviewed Feb 4, 2025Great information as introduction
Norah
5.0
Reviewed Nov 16, 2024Interesting and very beautiful.
Arantza
5.0
Reviewed Oct 12, 2025Really complete course.
Luis
5.0
Reviewed Oct 27, 2025Muy bien explicado.
Diaz
5.0
Reviewed Jul 9, 2026excelente curso