ENGR 140 - Materials Science and Engineering

Prerequisite:PHY 211, CHEM 130
Transfers to:UC,CSU

This course is an introduction to engineering materials. Students develop an understanding of the atomic structure of the major classes of materials; the properties (i.e., mechanical, thermal, optical, and electrical) of metals, polymers, ceramics, and electronic materials; the effect of processing in the internal structures of materials; and material deterioration and failure processes.